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CAUTIONS

Caution To Epileptics!!! Please BE AWARE that many of these tests have components that have FLASHING SCREENS of various frequencies & colours

Getting Started

• Warm up your monitor at least 15 minutes before testing.
• Any new monitor may take a few weeks to fully "break in".
• Before you start, you may want to read "THG Unveils New LCD Benchmarking Method" at Tom's Hardware
• Also, there is some fabulous technical material is also available free at ColorWizzard

Tools

You can download & use the following tools for free. It is usefull to read any articles on the tool you choose - to be able to properly use it & get the most out of it.

Free Online Tests

• ColorWizzard Monitor Calibration Software
• Monitor Ghosting Test v2 from prad.de
• Colour Gradient Test from prad.de

Downloadable Tests

• Monitor Test v1.1 from Nirav Patel
• Auto-Test from prad.de
• Nokia Monitor Test v2.0 (right click and "save as.")
• Nokia Monitor Test v1.1 from Softpedia or Free PC Tech
• TechPCvg 0.98b (FREE Trial - Then $20.00) from IDK Technologies
• Pattern for screen adjustments, from HP
• MonitorTest v2.2 (FREE only for 30 days & then $24) from Passmark
• Monitor Calibration Wizard v1.0 from Hex2Bit
• Monitor Tester & Monitor Tester V 2.0.1 (2 FREE Downloads) from Simtel.net (Search for "Monitor Tester," the link won't work within MediaWiki)
• PixPerAn: from prad.de (Developer comments: "Some TFT-Displays show "ghost pictures" after displaying flickering contents for a long time. usually those "ghost pictures" will disappear after some time. It seems to be very likely that this will happen with most TFT's. But of course we cannot guarantee this!" (That it will return to normal)"

Static Test Patterns

• Test Patterns (primarily HDTV) from tigerdave.com (bottom of the page)
• Widescreen Wallpapers from InterfaceLIFT (Download the resolution you need,set it as desktop picture and move the gamma slider on your GFX card drivers up and down. You'll then see details coming and going.)

Advanced Tests

• MultiRes 1.54 from EnTech
• PowerStrip 3.6 from EnTech
• DisplayMate ($79 to buy) from DisplayMate Technologies

In-Application Tests

• Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet - Link (FREE for Windows XP owners)

Pixel Checkers/Fixers

• UndeadPixel 2.1 from clubic.com
• Stuck Pixel Fixer v2 (MP4 Movie that flashes RGB) from PSP Vault (right click and "save as.")
• Dead Pixel Buddy v1.1 from laptopshowcase.co.uk

Disclaimer, Author & Feedback

The WSGF makes no warranty on the usage of this information/tutorial. Use this information at your own risk, and use common sense. This tutorial was originally authored by DougoftheNorth. If you have any questions or comments about this tutorial, please post into the original forum thread.