Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer so you don’t have to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance your system with extra functions such as a modem card or additional interface ports.

The VGA controller supports standard resolutions up to

640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors (interlaced and non-interlaced), and lower resolutions in up to 256 colors. With 1MB of video memory installed, the VGA controller supports resolutions up to

1024 x 768 in 256 colors and 640 x 480 in 16.8 million colors (for some applications).

VGA Utilities

Your computer comes with special MS-DOS® VGA drivers and utilities for use with the integrated VGA interface. With these utilities, you can take advantage of extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular application programs. See the VGA Utilities Guide for installation instructions.

Optional Equipment

You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as described below. (Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 2 and 3 of this manual.)

Memory

By adding lMB, 4MB, or 16MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 32MB.

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