Using the Alternate VGA Interface

Your computer includes an alternate VGA interface (feature connector) on the main system board. This connector allows you to install a high-resolution graphics adapter card in one of the computer’s option slots and still access the standard VGA signals provided by your system circuitry.

Typically, high-resolution graphics adapter cards increase the graphics processing performance of your VGA monitor and provide resolutions of 1280 x 1024 or greater. They are useful for high-end graphics applications such as AutoCAD® or Windows.

To connect the graphics adapter card interface to the alternate VGA interface on your main system board, you must have a VGA feature cable. Follow these steps:

1.If you have not already done so, follow the instructions on page 2-14 (“Installing an Option Card”) to install the graphics adapter card in your computer.

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