Microsoft KB Archive/87525

= HOW TO: Obtain a Copy of the VESA SVGA Standard =

Article ID: 87525

Article Last Modified on 12/8/2003

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SUMMARY
This article contains information about the VESA Super VGA Standard, and how to obtain a copy of it. &quot;Super VGA&quot; (SVGA) does not describe a standard display adapter. Instead, it refers to any VGA-compatible video adapter that also provides higher resolution modes. SVGA adapters made by different manufacturers may support different resolution modes.

To allow programs to take advantage of different SVGA adapters, the graphics library supplied with Microsoft C/C++ supports the interface defined by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). VESA has defined a standard interface for accessing the extended features of different SVGA adapters, and this interface is widely supported by video hardware manufacturers. This allows applications to run with virtually any adapter that is VESA- compliant.

To obtain a copy of the VESA Super VGA Standard, write or call:

The Video Electronics Standards Association

2150 N. 1st St., Suite 440

San Jose, CA 95131-2020

Phone (408) 435-0333

Fax (408) 435-8225

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