Microsoft KB Archive/228094

= Voodoo2 Sets a Different Video Mode Than the Graphic Device Interface (GDI) Requires =

Article ID: 228094

Article Last Modified on 2/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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This article was previously published under Q228094



SYMPTOMS
When you are using a 3dfx Interactive Voodoo2 driver to view 3D graphics on a computer that is running Windows 2000, the video mode may seem to be different from the mode you selected in Display properties.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the Voodoo2 driver supports only 16-bits-per-pixel modes. The program that you are using to view the 3D graphics may not check the maximum color depth that is available for the video adapter, and the 32-bit option may seem to be available.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The Voodoo2 adapter is designed to function as a pass-through adapter. Windows 2000 identifies it as a secondary adapter.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Keywords: kbdisplay kbhardware kbprb KB228094

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