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From: whoffman@cbnewsl.att.com (william.hoffman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.att
Subject: Re: How to install VGA on a PC 6300?
Message-ID: <1991Jan11.145826.1495@cbnewsl.att.com>
Date: 11 Jan 91 14:58:26 GMT
References: <2272@esunix.UUCP> <20206@netcom.UUCP>
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Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
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In article <20206@netcom.UUCP>, cmilono@netcom.UUCP (Carlo Milono) writes:
> In article <2272@esunix.UUCP> krogers@esunix.UUCP (Keith Rogers) writes:
> >
> >How do I do this?  I seem to remember installing new BIOS chips in order
> >to run the TAXAN board - rev 1.43 sticks in my mind but that may not be
> >correct.  I also remember replacing some sort of 14-pin DIP chip to
> >disable the AT&T video board.
>      If you have disabled the 'native' video, then you *are* ready to
>      install a VGA.

   {Stuff deleted}

> 
> If you want VGA graphics, you will need a VGA monitor (analog).  There are
> dual-sync and multi-sync; you can get an NEC Multi-Sync 2A for around $400
> if you shop around (800x600 res) - if you want 8514/A resolution, you will
> pay quite a bit more.  ATI VGA Wonder has proven very compatible with
> register/BIOS software; Paradise Cards are also well supported in apps.

The 6300 may run very slow if you try to put VGA graphics on it. Anyone
out there done this already? 
				Bill
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