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Upgrading PS/2 mod 30 from MCGA to VGA graphics??
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Richard H. Perkins
Feb 7, 1992, 3:05:24 PM2/7/92
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I have an IBM PS/2 model 30 with MCGA graphics. I am told the graphics
driver is on the mother board and must be disabled before another
graphics card can be successfully installed. Is this true? Does anyone
know of a good way to do this? Is there an alternative (other than
buying a new computer)?
Thanks, e-mail per...@sting.ece.ncsu.edu
driver is on the mother board and must be disabled before another
graphics card can be successfully installed. Is this true? Does anyone
know of a good way to do this? Is there an alternative (other than
buying a new computer)?
Thanks, e-mail per...@sting.ece.ncsu.edu
Jim Gerlach
Feb 8, 1992, 1:42:34 PM2/8/92
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I upgraded my PS/2 Model 30 from MCGA to VGA using the ATI Basic16 VGA
card. It simply required plugging the card in a slot and and attaching the
monitor connection to the card. The card is self configuring on power-up and
the manual includes specific instructions for the Model 30. There are no
jumpers or switches to set, nothing could be easier. BTW - for those who may
not know, the IBM PS/2 Model 30 is an 8086 machine which uses a subset of the
VGA graphics standard and thus has a VGA compatible monitor (do not confuse
the Model 30 with the Model 30-286 which is an 80286 with built-in VGA). I am
completely satisfied with this upgrade, cost was less than $100.
card. It simply required plugging the card in a slot and and attaching the
monitor connection to the card. The card is self configuring on power-up and
the manual includes specific instructions for the Model 30. There are no
jumpers or switches to set, nothing could be easier. BTW - for those who may
not know, the IBM PS/2 Model 30 is an 8086 machine which uses a subset of the
VGA graphics standard and thus has a VGA compatible monitor (do not confuse
the Model 30 with the Model 30-286 which is an 80286 with built-in VGA). I am
completely satisfied with this upgrade, cost was less than $100.
Hope this helps, Jim
Jim Gerlach - Cancer Research Laboratories
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GERL...@QUCDN.QueensU.CA (NetNorth/BITNET) Room 358, Botterell Hall
tel (613) 545-6446 Kingston, Ontario
fax (613) 545-6780 CANADA K7L 3N6
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