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Using a display adapter card – Epson EQUITY 3865X/20 PLUS 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 instructions in Chapter 6 to install it. 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)

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CGA monitors do not support EGA modes.

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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