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Dual-output graphics options on AtomIQx2

On an AtomIQx2, the default graphics behaviour is to clone the desktop between the VGA and DVI ports. The DVI port has a maximum resolution of 1024x768, so while you stay in clone mode that will be your maximum resolution even with just a VGA monitor attached.

If DVI is disabled, then the AtomIQx2 will behave the same as the AtomIQx1 meaning that VGA will auto-detect and the 1024x768 limit will not apply. For details on disabling VDI, click here.

If you want to use both outputs, our supported 64-bit AtomIQx1/x2 vDisk includes tools to automatically set the resolution and output type upon first login. The resolution and output type can be configured on a machine-by-machine basis using personality strings within Provisioning Services.

To set the display type manually, click here.

Automatically altering resolution and output type

A script called intelres.vbs is installed in C:\Windows. This is run automatically when a user logs on. Its default behaviour is to switch the display to single output (VGA only) with a resolution of 1024x768.

You can customise the outputs by setting the following Provisiong Services personality strings

• displaymode = set to clone, single or extend. Defaults to single if not set
• resolution = set to resolution with horizonal and vertical separated by 'x' with no spaces, e.g. 1280x1024. Defaults to 1024x768 if not set
• displayverbose = set to y to have pop-up windows explaining what is going on (for debugging purposes)

Here's a screenshot of example personality settings:

Manually altering resolution and output type

Disabling and enabling DVI

If DVI is disabled, full auto-detection will take place on the VGA output giving you the optimal resolution.

Here are the steps to disable/enable DVI:

1. As the machine boots, press the Delete key
2. In the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, press the right-arrow key to select Chipset
3. North Bridge Configuration will be highlighted in white, press Return to select
4. Press down-arrow until Video Function Configuration is highlighted in white and press Return to select
5. Press down-arrow until DVI SUPPORT is highlighted in white and press Return to select
6. Pick Enabled or Disabled from the menu as appropriate with the up and down arrow keys and return Return when your desired option is highlighted in white
7. Press F10 and then press Return when asked Save configuration changes and exit setup?