Chapter Summary


  • Windows XP supports up to ten displays, and you can configure each display with different screen resolution and color depth settings. This is useful in situations when users must have easy access to multiple applications simultaneously.

  • You can view display adapter and monitor properties and driver information through both Device Manager and Display Properties. When you are experiencing problems with display devices, first always make sure that the appropriate drivers are installed. Also, try to set a different screen resolution or color depth to determine whether the problem can be corrected until you locate an appropriate driver.

  • I/O devices extend the capabilities of the basic PC. Standard input devices associated with personal computers include the keyboard and mouse, although other devices exist. Standard output devices include monitors and printers.

  • Windows detects and installs most Plug and Play devices automatically. If a device does not support Plug and Play, a user must log on to Windows XP using an account with administrator privileges to complete the installation of the device.

  • Windows XP Professional supports ACPI, which is a specification that controls power consumption in computers. With ACPI, the computer can pass power management responsibility to the operating system. ACPI supports power management on desktop and portable computers. However, because portable computers are capable of running on batteries, power management is of greater concern, and more configuration options are available.




MCDST Self-Paced Training Exam 70-271(c) Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Micro[... ]ystem
MCDST Self-Paced Training Exam 70-271(c) Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Micro[... ]ystem
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