Microsoft KB Archive/65442

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ATI-VIP and ATI EGA Wonder Cards Switch Settings for Windows

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Q65442

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
The EGA and VIP Wonder cards are compatible with Microsoft Windows. However, you should set dip switch #8 on the card to OFF to ensure compatibility with the Windows VGA driver. To verify that switch #8 is OFF, make sure that the switch is pointing towards the left, away from #8. For the VIP Wonder card, verify that you are using the &quot;QUADVGA, ATI VIP VGA, 82C441 VGA's&quot; as the Windows Display driver.

MORE INFORMATION
Dip switch #8 enables or disables the enhanced features for both the VIP and the EGA Wonder cards.

The following occurs when switch #8 is set to ON for analog monitors:


 * 1) VIP becomes compatible with the IBM Display Adapter (VGA); the IBM EGA, CGA, and Monochrome Adapter; and the Hercules Graphics Card.
 * 2) High-resolution 800 x 560 color/graphics and 132 columns are available on MultiSync monitors.
 * 3) Softsense Automatic Mode Switching is enabled.
 * 4) Low-resolution 8 x 8 text of CGA software is converted into high-resolution 8 x 16 VGA quality text.

The following occurs when switch #8 is set to ON for digital monitors:


 * 1) VIP becomes compatible to the IBM EGA, CGA, and Monochrome Adapter, and the Hercules Graphics Card.
 * 2) VIP can run EGA, CGA, MDA and Hercules software on EGA, RGB, Composite, TTL Monochrome, and COMPAQ portable monitors. (COMPAQ monitors run via the optional COMPAQ Expansion Module.)
 * 3) 132 columns are available.
 * 4) VIP maximizes the monitor's display quality.
 * 5) Softsense Automatic Mode Switching is enabled.

Switch #8 Set to OFF for Analog and Digital Monitors
All enhanced features listed above are disabled. For analog monitors connected to the 15-pin connector, the VIP becomes compatible to the IBM Display Adapter (VGA). On digital monitors connected to the 9-pin connector, the VIP becomes identical to the IBM EGA.

VIP has an automatic SafetySwitch that prevents accidental damage to the monitor when switch #8 is set to OFF.

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Additional query words: wondercard 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3.1 3.10

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311