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- From: robinson@qm.c-geo.siu.edu (Paul D. Robinson)
- Subject: Quadra Video and T16II-a retraction
- Organization: Dept. of Geology, Southern Ill Univ.
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1992 15:14:13 GMT
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- I recently posted an article indicating that the Quadra 700
- internal video would not support multiple resolutions on an
- E-machines T16-II monitor. I was incorrectly given this info
- from what I thought was a reputable E-machines dealer. Mark
- Thomas set me straight on this issue. I apologize for posting
- incorrect information. Mark's remarks follow:
-
- <Simply not true. The Quadras determine the resolution of the monitor
- <attached by looking at three "sense lines" (Pins 4, 7, and 10) on the
- <monitor cable. Which resolution do you want? Simply plug in the proper
- <adapter. This works with ANY Quadra capable monitor. We use T-16 II's
- <at my company and many are connected to Quadras. By the way, the
- <adapters are available from many companies (Average $20) INCLUDING
- <E-machines. I'm surprised they didn't tell you this. Actually, I made
- <my adapters by hand (I have pinouts & info on the Quadra video).
-
- <There's another way: Alysis makes software called DPI-on-the-fly
- <which allows Quadras to switch resolutions from a control panel
- <without even having to reboot! This software comes free with NEC
- <monitors but works with other monitors.
-
- <I am emailing because I cannot currently post. Otherwise I would so
- <others wouldn't get the wrong idea. (Matt??)
-
- <Mark Thomas
- <Sonatech, Inc.
- <sonatech%thomas@hub.ucsb.edu
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-
- Paul Robinson
- Senior Scientist
- Department of Geology
- Southern Illinois University
- robinson@qm.c-geo.siu.edu
-