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Features
Video Controller
The system has a high-performance SVGA subsystem
that supports the following:
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BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules
Graphics, and MDA.
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1 MB of Video Random Access Memory (VRAM)
expandable to 2 MB (Figure 2-3, E).
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16-bit bus for high-speed display memory access.
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Hardware accelerated bit block transfers (BITBLT).
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Display power management system.
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Supports 72Hz refresh, non-interlaced at: 640x480,
800x600, 1024x768, or 1280x1024 resolutions.
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Displays of up to 16M colors at 640x480 and 800x600
resolutions, 64K colors at 1024x768 resolutions and
256 colors at 1280x1024 resolutions.
Note:
SVGA drivers may be required to use the high-
performance video modes.
Peripheral Controller
The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports
2 serial ports and one parallel port through the I/O
riser board (Figure 2-3, F). The advanced integrated
peripheral controller also supports the connection of a
diskette drive (Figure 2-3, M).
External Device Connectors
The I/O panel provides connectors for a PS/2 compatible
mouse and a keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2
serial port connectors, and a parallel port connector. It
also provides a narrow SCSI external connector.
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