Microsoft KB Archive/40057

= Identifying IBM PS/2 Displays by Model Number =

Article ID: 40057

Article Last Modified on 7/30/2001



This article was previously published under Q40057



SUMMARY
The following information may help you identify the type of display monitor used by the IBM model number.

The model number is shown on the oval IBM logo plaque on the front of the display.



MORE INFORMATION
The following is a table of IBM Personal System/2 displays:   Part Number  Display Type  Size         Maximum Resolution (in Inches) --  8503         Monochrome    12            640 x 480 (VGA) 8506        Monochrome    17            848 x 1200 (PS/2 IA) 8507        Monochrome    19           1024 x 768 (8514) 8508        Monochrome    19           1600 x 1200 (PS/2 IA) 8512        Color         14            640 x 480 (VGA) 8513        Color         12            640 x 480 (VGA) 8514        Color         16           1024 x 768 (8514) 8604        Monochrome    15           1024 x 768 (8514) NOTE: &quot;Maximum Resolution&quot; assumes the monitor is being used with a display card of the proper capability. PS/2 Models 25 and 30 are equipped with MCGA. A resolution of 1024 x 768 requires the IBM 8514/A display adapter. The 8506 and 8508 adapters require the IBM Personal System/2 Image Adapter/A.

The IBM products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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