If you tell me what monitor you've got, I might be able to locate the specifications for it. I'll need the brand name and model number.
If you've installed a specific monitor driver, then the refresh rates should be listed in the Settings/Advanced/Monitor tab in Display Properties.
As for a tool that helps you calibrate a monitor, <A HREF="http://www.displaymate.com/" target="_new">DisplayMate</A> is the only utility I think of, right at the moment.
For expert advice, I suggest you contact another of our Forum members, GoSharks (Jim Witkowski), who is the Chief Hardware Engineer at Cornerstone / MOnitorsdirect.com. You can either send him a private message, or contact him at Jim at <A HREF="http://www.monitorsdirect.com" target="_new">http://www.monitorsdirect.com</A>. He's a very helpful and knowledgable guy, and has forgotten more about monitors than some people ever learn!
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