Using a display adapter card – Epson Equity 320SX PLUS User Manual

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U s i n g a D i s p l a y A d a p t e r C a r d

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 instructions in Chapter 6 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

Monochrome

Color or EGA

Monochrome or
or color VGA

Video card

Monochrome display adapter (MDA)
Multi-mode graphics adapter (MCA)

Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)
Hercules

®

graphics card

Color graphics adapter (CGA)

Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)
Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)’

Video graphics array (VGA)

EGA cards support only EGA monitors.

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.

Setting

Up

Your System 1-7

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