OPENSTEP for Mach Intel Processors Release 4.x
Display Driver Overview

Driver: VGA
Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2427
Last Update: July 12, 1996

Availability Information

A version of this driver is on the CDROM
Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #2429
Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #2428

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: VGA
Driver Type: Display
Driver Scope: Generic-System
Supported Components:
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated, ISA

General Overview notes: This is a generic VGA display driver.  It only supports 640x480 pixels in 4 level gray scale.  It is primarily used during installation and for laptops.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):

Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:

Display Driver Details

Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA)
Access Mode: Segmented Framebuffer
Adapter Memory:

Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required)

32 Bit Color Modes**:

16 Bit Color Modes**:

8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:

Known Problems

Driver Version Notes

4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM

Future Planning

Future / Update Planning:
Reason for New Driver / Update:
New Driver / Update Timeframe:

New Driver / Update Description:

Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.

* - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP.

** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

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