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Using a display adapter card – Epson 386/25 User Manual

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Using a Display Adapter Card

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 step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5 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

Video card

Monochrome display adapter (MDA)

Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)

Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)
Hercules® graphics card

Color or EGA Color graphics adapter (CGA)

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

* Color monitors do not support EGA cards.

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.

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