problems with refresh rates in direct 3d on geforce 2 mx 400

[mgreen2]

I am having problems with my refresh rates when I run direct 3d games. When I start a game the picture is compressed or sometimes moved to one side or way up or down. When I go back to windows the desktop will be messed up too. My monitor refresh rate is set to optimal. Here is my system specs:
Celeron 700
256 ram
geforce 2 Mx 400 14.10v drivers
win 98 (fresh install)
direct x 8.0a

I have tried reinstalling direct x, the video card drivers and the game and none seeemed to help.
If anyone has any ideas i would really love to hear them. thanks!!!!

 

[BFG10K]

Did you try reinstalling your monitor drivers or using a generic monitor type from Windows?

 

[Mem]

If after what after BFG10K said does not work try choosing a refresh rate within the safe spec of your monitor rather then optimal,I`ve mine set a 85hz default.

Btw what motherboard do you have is it a VIA board if so you need the VIA 4 in 1 drivers installed as well.