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QuadEGA ProSync is an advanced QuadEGA ProSync also comes with Display up to 37% enhanced graphics adapter that produces software drivers that let you run two additional high resolution EGA Microsoft Windows" more data on modes when used with Multisync-type (and software applica- 752 x410 Multisync-type monitors. The two modes -640 x 480 and tions written to Win- 640 x 480 752 x 410 - let you display up to 37% dows), Lotus® 1-2-3®, monitors more data on the Multisync screen. The AutoCAD®, and soft- \ EGA sharp resolution and full EGA color ware designed for the CGA capability make data easier to read, new multisync moni- HOC increasing productivity and reducing eye tors in the two MDA strain. advanced high resolu- QuadEGA ProSync supports regular tion modes. QuadEGA ProSync deln,ers a EGA monitors, too, as well as the four QuadEGA ProSync total of six graphics modes! established display standards: EGA (640 x comes in a compact half-card design that 350), standard IBM Color Graphics fits the short slots in your PC XT and PC (320 x 200), Hercules Monochrome AT personal computers (and compati- Graphics (720 x 348), and IBM bles). And it comes with a two-year

tSMDCRY Monochrome Text (640 x 350). guarantee. BOAC VT, iuttV.M s®yt fOlitt*.%, To learn more about the QuadEGA Featuring AutoSelect for ProSync, contact us at One Quad Way, automatic selection of the Norcross, Georgia 30093; 404-564-5566. correct display mode QuadEGA ProSync's AutoSelect feature automatically selects the correct UADBAM viewing mode for most popular programs. An Intelhgent Systems Company QuadEGA ProSync Specifications Below is a chart describing the QuadEGA ProSync's video modes and the types of The QuadEGA ProSync is a high resolution monitors which support each of the modes. enhanced graphics adapter for the IBM Personal Computer, PC XT, and PC AT. QuadEGA ProSync Video Modes QuadEGA ProSync supports each of the 640 x 350 720 x 438 320x 200 640 x 350 640 x 480 752 x410 following video modes: 640 x 200 ▪ Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA) 640 MDA Hercules CGA EGA EGA EGA x 350 resolution --.„ ---...... „:„..,...... „:„:„ (HGC) 720 x 348 IBM Monochrome resolution AmberChrome or Compatible 4 - shade monochrome graphics IBM 5153 Color Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) 320 x 200 QuadChrome resolution and 640 x 200 resolution or Compatible ---- ..--...-::,..;....----. <_:_::,-, 16 - color graphics IBM 5154 Enhan. -..--•,::'-:-...... , Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) QuadChrome ED ,:, „,-.:,----.."., -.-:-.,,... ::-.,:zkz...... k. ---•• 640 x 350 resolution or Compatible -,-ksz:-.1:-, - -,,,,,,,,:- ---,:lk, --,,,,,:.,,,, ,-- , .", -=',:,.....,,,,, 16- color graphics from a palette of NEC Multisync =c, • '',..:,..., ....:*.,,:-'',.---:'::-...... :,,,, , :..,: , , ••:.••• -:-",:z.--,...-,.:,--- -,... 64 colors or Compatible -A.'",:,... ▪ Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) 640 x 480 resolution The 640 x 480 graphics mode offered on the QuadEGA ProSync is not compatible with the IBM Professional Graphics Controller (PGC) or any soft- Requires I'IL-compatible color monitor ware written to it. capable of 29.41(Hz • " ▪ Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) 752 x 410 resolution QUADEGA PROSYNC and prevent images from being "burned" Requires Fit-compatible color monitor SUPPORTS FOUR DIFFERENT into the screen while the user is away from capable of 25 ICHz TYPES OF MONITORS the computer. ▪ QEGABOOT.SYS is a command which NOTE: In order to take advantage of the two IBM Monochrome Display, Quadram allows CGA compatible game software advanced high resolution EGA modes, you Amberchome, or compatible which requires the game diskette to boot must use QuadEGA ProSync in conjunction IBM Color Display, Quadram the computer to operate with the with a multimode monitor such as the NEC QuadChrome, or compatible QuadEGA ProSync. Multisync or Sony Multiscan. • IBM Enhanced Color Display, Quadram Switching modes is accomplished automat- QuadChrome Enhanced Display, ically with all EGA and most CGA soft- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS or compatible ware. Just insert the diskette. NEC or compatible • In some cases, software drivers are needed The QuadEGA ProSync can reside in any on the QuadEGA ProSync. With some open system expansion slot of the IBM PC, PC CGA programs, no EGA drivers exist. This XT, PC AT, or 100% compatible computer. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE CGA software makes direct access to the 256K of video memory, which is necessary CGA display adapter registers. Most of this TOTAL SOFTWARE ▪ CGA software is two years old (written COMPATIBILITY to accomplish the following: before IBM introduced the EGA board in • provide all 16 colors in the EGA the Fall of 1984). In this instance, the QuadEGA ProSync can run virtually all mode (64K memory can only software that is written to the IBM MDA, IBM QuadEGA ProSync does need the software provide 4 colors) driver to run the CGA software. With CGA, IBM EGA, or Hercules Graphics • smooth, flicker free horizontal switch 5 in the ON position, no reconfigu- standards. In addition, software support for and vertical scrolling ration of the system switches is necessary. Microsoft Windows is included for the EGA • access to softfont capabilities For convenience purposes, a batch file resolutions of 640 x 480 and 752 x 410. All • ability to complement the new using the CGA emulation mode can be software operating through the Windows placed on the CGA diskette needing the software written to the EGA software driver. Then the software driver environment can also take advantage of these mode which requires more than higher EGA modes. becomes "transparent" to the operation of 64K memory (such as the CGA program. This type of batch file is The drivers that allow use of this software in Microsoft Windows) the higher resolution modes require the use of covered in the QuadEGA ProSync Opera- • support for up to 8 graphics pages tions Manual. a Multisync-type monitor. RAM-based, loadable character generator • A toggle switch on the board conveniently Also, software drivers for Lotus 1-2-3 and capable of up to 512 displayable character located on the outside of the PC tells the AutoCAD are included for the 640 x 480 and codes for multiple character fonts QuadEGA ProSync what type of monitor 752 x 410 resolution modes. • Supports up to 43 lines of 80 column text is being used. Because some monitors oper- It is expected that other software will soon • IBM EGA BIOS extension capability (on ate at higher frequencies (the Enhanced be available to support the ProSync's high board 16K ROM) Color Display) it is necessary to have a sys- resolution modes. Contact Quadram for an • Designed using advanced custom chip VLSI tem set up to handle these different power up-to-date software support list for the technology for speed, reliability, frequencies. When the toggle switch is to ProSync. and compatibilty the left, it is set to work with either the Screen-saver: if no keys have been pressed Color Display or the Monochrome Dis- within a specified period of time (discretion play. When the toggle switch is to the right, of the user) the screen will shut off. This it is set to work with the Enhanced Color feature will help extend the life of the CRT Display.

IBM, IBM PC, PC XT, PC AT, 5153.05154 arc tradmarks of International Businms Machin. Corp. Hercules is a trademark of Hercules C.ornputer Produces. Windows is a Trademark of Microsoft Corp. Mule., is a Trade. QUADRAM mark of NEC Home Electronics. MI.drocan a trademark of Sony C..p.ation of America. Lorus and 1-2-3 arc registered tradenurks of Lotus Ekvelopment Cor,radon. AutoCAD is a registered vademark of An Intelligent Systems COmpany Autodesk.