Appendix A

Using the VGA Utilities

Your computer has a Video Graphics Array (VGA) adapter built into the main system board which is 100% compatible with the IBM VGA. This allows you to use the computer with all Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and VGA compatible, multi-frequency monitors that use analog input. The internal VGA support is based on the Chips and Technologies® 82C452 Super VGA controller.

In addition to its VGA support, the controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions, which you can use if your computer is attached to a multi-frequency monitor capable of displaying these resolutions.

The Epson VGA monitor uses standard VGA modes and does not require installation of any software drivers to operate properly. You need to install these software drivers and utilities only if you want to use extended graphics modes on a high- resolution, multi-frequency monitor.

Note

These utilities ate intended for use only with the computer’s built-in VGA adapter. If you have installed a video card in one of the computer's option slots, use the documentation and software that came with that video card. For further information on using the computer with a video card, see “Using a Display Adapter Card" in Chapter 1 of this manual.

Using the VGA Utilities A-I