Sun Monitors

[Chris Wall]

Hi,
I purchased a Ultra 10 off ebay and I wanted to know if there are any
problems using a regular VGA monitor (IIyama VisionMaster Pro 17)? I assume
that since it is just a standard VGA output this would be fine. In the x86
version of Solaris 9 I use kdmconfig to configure keyboard, mouse, and
monitor values, is there a similar tool for the SPARC version?
Thanks,
CLW

[Darren Dunham]

JBones <jbones@interserv.gov> wrote:

> I also have a similar question. I purchased an old Sparc-20 running Solaris
> 8. What are my least expensive options for a monitor? What are the minimal
> requirements for a monitor? If I remember correctly, SVGA monitors with an
> adapter require a specific resolution and refresh rate. Any help is
> appreciated.

I don't recall Sparc 20 as having onboard video. It would depend on
what video card you have.

Most monitors available today are multisync and will work with most
cards. Making an older 13W3 card connect to a vga cable correctly is
usually the more difficult problem.

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[Anthony Mandic]

Darren Dunham wrote:

> I don't recall Sparc 20 as having onboard video.

You mean like the onboard SX that just required a VSIMM?

> Most monitors available today are multisync and will work with most
> cards. Making an older 13W3 card connect to a vga cable correctly is
> usually the more difficult problem.

You just need the 13W3 to VGA adaptor.

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