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What are the video capabilities of the PCI-based PC Compatibility Cards?
DISCUSSION
Both the 7-inch and the 12-inch cards have 1 MB built-in video memory for the following capabilities:
| Resolution | Max Colors |
|---|---|
| 640x480 | 16.7 million |
| 800x600 | 65,536 |
| 1024x768 | 256 |
Text: Resolution to Max Colors
The 12-inch card also has two sockets to increase video DRAM to 2 MB. These sockets accommodate 5V, 256K x 16, 60 ns, standard fast-page mode SOJ package DRAM devices (40 pin), such as Micron #MT4C16257DJ-6, NEC #UPD424260LE60R, Samsung #KM416C256BJ-6, or Hyundai #HY514260BJ-60.
These are the maximums with 2 MB video memory for the 12-inch card:
| Resolution | Max Colors |
|---|---|
| 640x480 | 16.7 million |
| 800x600 | 16.7 million |
| 1024x768 | 65,536 |
| 1280 x 102 | 256 |
A multiple-scan monitor is required to reach some resolution/color depth combinations. For particular resolutions/color depths, the monitor must support the resolution at refresh rates that are indicated in Appendix C of your PC Compatibility Card User's Manual.
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