IBM 8514/A Display Adapter Support in Windows 3.0

ID: Q58286


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 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.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 10, 1999
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