WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
BASIC EGA
Category | Video |
Video Types Supported | EGA/Monochrome |
Video Processor | WD PEGA1A |
Highest Resolution Supported | 800 x 600 |
Data Bus Type | 8-bit ISA |
Memory Type | DRAM |
Maximum Onboard Memory | 256KB |
CONNECTIONS | |||
Purpose | Location | Purpose | Location |
15-pin analog video port | CN1 | Light pen connector | CN4 |
Composite video connectors | CN2 & CN3 | VGA feature connector | CN5 |
MONITOR STARTUP CONFIGURATION | |
Power Up Default | SW1/5 |
EGA operation | Off |
Compatible operation | On |
Note: Compatible operation further defaults to CGA/Plantronics operation if standard or enhanced RGB monitor is connected, or MDA/Hercules operation if monochrome monitor is connected. |
MONITOR TYPE SELECTION | |||||
Type | JP2 | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 |
Monochrome | Pins 1 & 2 closed | Off | Off | On | Off |
Standard RGB | Pins 1 & 2 closed | Off | Off | Off | On |
Enhanced RGB | Pins 2 & 3 closed | Off | On | On | Off |
TWO MONITOR CONFIGURATION (BASIC EGA PRIMARY, IBM MONOCHROME SECONDARY) | ||||
Primary Mode | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 |
40 column on standard RGB | On | Off | Off | On |
80 column on standard RGB | Off | Off | Off | On |
200 lines on enhanced RGB | On | On | On | Off |
350 lines on enhanced RGB | Off | On | On | Off |
TWO MONITOR CONFIGURATION (IBM MONOCHROME PRIMARY, BASIC EGA SECONDARY) | ||||
Primary Mode | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 |
40 column on standard RGB | On | On | On | On |
80 column on standard RGB | Off | On | On | On |
200 lines on enhanced RGB | On | Off | On | On |
350 lines on enhanced RGB | Off | Off | On | On |
TWO MONITOR CONFIGURATION (BASIC EGA PRIMARY, IBM COLOR/GRAPHICS SECONDARY) | ||||
Primary Mode | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 |
40 column on RGB/composite | On | Off | On | Off |
80 column on RGB/composite | Off | Off | On | Off |
TWO MONITOR CONFIGURATION (IBM COLOR/GRAPHICS PRIMARY, BASIC EGA SECONDARY) | ||||
Primary Mode | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 |
40 column on RGB/composite | On | On | Off | On |
80 column on RGB/composite | Off | On | Off | On |
FACTORY CONFIGURED - DO NOT ALTER | |
Jumper | Position |
JP1 | Pins 1 & 2 closed |