Help: Need VGA/MCGA detection routine!!

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From: Russ Ethan Rohrer
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1992 20:16

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I am writing a game which uses Mode 0x13 (320x200x256).  The problem is, 
I don't know how to see if the computer is capable of working with this mode.

I Have heard of an "equipment byte" or whatever, but I can't figure out how
to use the information there to tell me if Mode 0x13 is valid or not.

Please help!

Thanx,
Ethan
nuthing@mcl.mcl.ucsb.edu

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