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Re: Will any LCD monitor with VGA plug work on a 386 PC ?

by "William R. Walsh" <newsgroups1@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sep 12, 2007 at 03:12 AM

Hi!

> Do LCD monitors have an adjustment that allows them to accommodate
> to older, lower resolution monitors?

Yes. Such a feature is a necessity on most PCs, as several video modes
will
be used during startup. Most of these modes are rather low resolution, at
least until your operating system is fully loaded.

> What specifications should I look for to insure that it'll work with
> my 386 computer?

The most imporant thing to have is a 15 pin analog VGA input. You can have
others (such as DVI and or HDMI) but there must be an analog VGA input
along
with those choices.

Aspect ratio is also somewhat important. You need a monitor that is
designed
for a 4:3 ratio, otherwise things may look "stretched" or not fill the
screen.

> Are there any brands/models that you have found to work well with a
> 386? (and which have you found to be troublesome?)

I've used the 15 inch Samsung Syncmaster and NEC Accusync panels with
great
results on a Compaq Deskpro 386/33 and a PS/2 9585 "X". As long as the
panel
has the right kind of input, I couldn't see there being a compatibility
problem.

William




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