IBM 8514/A Display Adapter Support in Windows 3.0

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q58286
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

The Microsoft Windows version 3.0 driver for the IBM 8514/A display adapter runs in one of two modes automatically, depending on whether the adapter has the IBM Memory Expansion Kit installed:

  • If the kit is not installed, Windows 3.00 runs in a 16-color mode.
  • If the kit is installed, Windows runs in a 256-color mode.

Both modes run at a 1024 x 768 resolution.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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