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Using dos video utilities, Vesa bios extension, Dpms for dos – Apple PC Compatibility Card User Manual

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Using DOS video utilities

For instructions on installing utilities, see “Configuring Video Software in
DOS,” earlier in this appendix.

VESA BIOS Extension

The VESA BIOS Extension (VBE) utility is a DOS TSR program called
M64VBE.COM. This program supports software running on VESA modes
using mach64 features. If your software and/or games conform to the VBE
standard, you should load M64VBE.COM before using your software.

To change to the MACH64 directory and load the utility, type the following:

C: \
CD \MACH64

M64VBE

Note: You may want to add the M64VBE line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

To display help, type:

M64VBE ?

To unload the utility, type:

M64VBE U

Refer to your DOS documentation for more information about TSR programs.

DPMS for DOS

DPMS—the Display Power Management Signaling system—is not supported
by the PC Compatibility Card.

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