Connecting Cables

Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal

Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal

The Model 743 typically uses one of two types of display:

•CRT-based color monitor connected to a video port

•Terminal connected to a serial port

Depending on your operating system, the Model 743 supports a maximum of three monitors at the same time. For more information on connecting multiple monitors to your Model 743, see Multi-Display Systems later in this chapter. (HP-RT supports only one monitor at a time.)

Configuration Requirements

This section provides information on configuration requirements and step- by-step instructions for connecting one or more display devices to your Model 743 board computer.

Monitors

If your board computer does not have on-board graphics, it must first have at least one of these accessories installed:

•HP A4262A GSC Expansion Kit and an HP A4267A 8-Plane Color Graphics Card

•HCRX Graphics Board

For instructions on installing a GSC Expansion Kit and Graphics Card, or an HCRX Graphics board, refer to Chapter 2 of this guide.

NOTE:Monitors are supplied with a video cable. Use this cable either directly or with the conversion video cable, depending on what graphics capability you have installed.

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