There are two ways:
- Via dxdiag.
- Via Screen Settings.
VIA DXDIAG.
- Click Start then click Run.
- Type "dxdiag" in the open box.
- Click on the last tab and you'll see a row of 4 buttons. Click the last one below.
- There input the desired refresh rate and click OK.
- Exit dxdiag.
VIA SCREEN SETTINGS
- Right-click on your desktop and click "Properties".
- Go to the "Configuration" tab and click "Advanced Options".
- Click "Adapter" tab.
- There you will see a large button below the adapter's info group.
- Choose the desired resolution, color depth and refresh rate.
WARNING: Do not put a higher value that your monitor can't support.