Greetings, Compaq Presario 1200 notebook will only allow a max of 4 MB video memory allotment in the Phoenix BIOS version 4.0 release 6.0 setup utility. In the advanced section in item specific help, it lists options of 2, 4 and 8 MB. However, it only allows two choices of 2 or 4 MB when using the + or - keys. The display is poor with washed out colors and jagged lettering. I don't know the history of this computer other than I got it recently with a crashed 5125 MB HDD and dead FDD. I replaced them with new identical units, loaded Win ME and all is good other than the display. I have the Compaq Emergency Recovery CD but I haven't figured out how to load it (if it would help). In Control Panel/Display I only have 16 colors and 600x800 pixels with no other options. Is there any hope ? Thanks, The Boxcutter

Go to Compaq's site. Now HP. and download the video card drivers for that laptop. Install the drivers. reboot the PC. Problem solved.

Dave02, Thanks ! Downloaded the Trident Cyberblade Cbi7 Graphics Driver from the HP site, installed it and all is well. boxcutter Is there any way I can allot 8 MB video memory instead of the 2 MB or 4 MB that setup is only allowing me? I only have 16 colors and 640x480 pixels with no other options. crappy display Phoenix BIOS

having the same problem, only cannot find any drivers for this machine. 1200XL 111. Trying to do a freash load, and having problems. Do I have to use the recovery disk for the rest of the drivers besides the monitor drivers. Please if you can find them post link ASAP. TY so much! BTW its running on 98 All be well