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 step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5 to install an option card. 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)

 

 

 

* Color monitors do not support EGA cards.

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.

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