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In <1992Apr2.170351.3634@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes:

>bruceb@locus.com (Bruce M. Binder) writes:
>>Comp.sys.ibm.pc'ers

>>I am considering upgrading the monitor on my XT compatible to VGA.
>>I am told that with my motherboard it is impossible since I do not
>>have a switch on the motherboard labeled "EGA" which supposedly
>>tells the system that I am using a video card with its own BIOS.
>>Can anyone confirm or refute this?  Am I stuck with monochrome or
>>CGA?
>*----
>If it's a very old XT compatible with an ancient BIOS, you may be out of
>luck.  But genuine IBM XT's work with a VGA.  Just set the switches on the
>motherboard to indicate that there is no display installed.

I have an old XT clone at home with a bios dated 1987.  I'm using an
Orchid Designer card and an NEC MultiSync II with absolutely no
problems.  I believe the mb switches are set to indicate no display,  as
Mike suggests.


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