Using a Display Adapter Card

If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you’ll need to install a display adapter (video) card in one of the computer’s option slots before you can connect the monitor. (Your dealer may have already installed the video card for you.)

If the video card has not yet been installed, you’ll need to follow the instructions in Chapter 6 to install it. But first, check the following table to make sure your display adapter card and monitor are properly matched.

Monitor/video card compatibility

Monitor

Video card

 

 

Monochrome

Monochrome display adapter (MDA)

 

Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)

 

Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)

 

Hercules® graphics card

 

 

Color or EGA

Color graphics adapter (CGA)

 

Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)

 

Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)

 

 

•CGA monitors do not support EGA modes.

When you are installing the video card, check to make sure any switches or jumpers on the card are set properly. For example, you may need to change a switch setting to select color or monochrome. See the documentation that came with your monitor or video card for instructions.

Setting Up Your System

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