An easy way to show the backdrop is to press F10.
My setup is 1280x1024 which is how I designed the UI.
I did include a 1024x768 ui file, which I've suggested people use, this does cut short the upper left area, so I added the coins to the effects window.
I also do not use smooth fonts, as in my opinion they suck !
Please see this screen shot for how I set up 1024x768
http://www.eq2interface.com/download...ew.php?id=3684
It's changed a little since that version, and I've reflected thoses changes in the ui file (rename as per your server and player name).