SVM.EXE SVM is a menu driven program designed to select and test all video modes available to the adapter. How to use SVM The SVM program can be executed in one of two ways: by calling up the menu and selecting from the menu choices, or by entering the desired mode directly with a specific command line. How to use SVM from The Menu Go to the SPEA directory where the utilities are installed and call the program with the following call: SVM The top bar shows the available color depths. This is traversed through by the use of right/left arrow keys. The program provides all the different resolutions supported by the chip under each color depth. These resolutions are traversed by the up/down keys. The graphics adapter can be tested for each resolution/mode by first highlighting the section, then pressing the F5 key. The graphics adapter can be run at a selected mode by first selecting the mode and then pressing ENTER. How to use SVM from the Command Line The SVM program may be used to select a mode directly from the command line following two simple steps: Go to the SPEA directory where the utilities are installed. 1. Enter the following command: SVM mode number mode number is the corresponding hex mode visible when you start the program menu driven.