only 16 colors available for restored computer

Just got an Emachine computer (IBM restore discs) up and running again....it would not restore with the discs that came with it. I used Fdisk and installed Windows98SE from a full install disk. I have this computer hooked to my Compaq moniter. It is working fine in all but one respect..... In the control panel, under the display icon, I only have 16 colors....no other options are there. what is causing this? What the heck is wrong? is it drivers?? hope someone can help me??
thanks
katy

You need to install the graphics drivers for your videocard.

If it`s onboard graphics then you can get these from your mobo manufacturers website.

If it`s a separate graphics card then you will need to visit your graphics card manufacturers site.

Regards Howard :grinthumb

Ok...now how do I determine which is in this computer? I have Everest HomeEdition installed on it.....where do I find that graphic card type listed? how do you know if it's onboard or separate? sorry if my questions seem silly.....just learning :confused:
thanks
katy

Run the everest programme, and on the first screen that appears select sumary.

All the important info about your system will be displayed.

If you`re not sure what to look for right click on the page and select copy all, then post the info here and I`ll take a look at it for you.

Regards Howard :D

Ok...here we go with the Everest report. I managed to find the modem driver and get it installed :).....but this one seems more difficult? Thanks for all the help
Katy




Field Value
Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 SE
OS Service Pack -
Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1)
DirectX 4.06.03.0518 (DirectX 6.1a)
Computer Name B1N2M6
User Name CHARLIE GARDINE

Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Celeron, 300 MHz (4.5 x 67)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440LX/EX
System Memory 160 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (07/15/95)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
3D Accelerator ATI 3D-Rage IIC
Monitor Compaq MV520 [15" CRT] (95384)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Crystal Sound CS4236 Audio System

Storage
IDE Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
IDE Controller Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IDE Controller Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
Floppy Drive GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
Disk Drive GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47
Optical Drive SAMSUNG CD-ROM SCR-2432 (24x CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

Partitions
C: (FAT32) 3045 MB (2330 MB free)

Input
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

Network
Network Adapter PPP Adapter. (207.192.235.33)
Modem 56K PCI Modem

Peripherals
Printer HP DeskJet 710C Series
USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller

Your graphics card is an ATI 3D-Rage IIC.

You need to go to the ATI website click on drivers and software , and select your Operating system I.E Windows 98. On the next page select Rage, then RAGE IIC, then download and install the drivers.

https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894

Hope this helps Regards Howard :) :)

Thank you SO much for your help.....the driver is installed and this baby is running like a top!!.
THANKS AGAIN.....This site is just the best for help.
Katy

Pleased you got it sorted, and glad we could help.

Regards Howard :) :)

Hi,
I've read your communications with Katy24 about the 16 colors problem. I tried to follow your advice about finding out the manufacturer of my video card, but I can only find where it tells me that it's a standard PCI graphics Adaptor (VGA). There is no manufacturer listed. I've got Windows 98SE and am using the display control panel to find this info. I stupidly went out and bought a brand new monitor, hoping that would help--that's how clueless I am about Windows (I'm a native MAC user). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jhallet1

Download Everest from here (http://www.lavalys.com/). As Howard said you'll find the most important specs under summary.