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Q87525: HOW TO: Obtain a Copy of the VESA SVGA Standard

Article: Q87525
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 1.0,1.5,2.0,4.0,4.1,5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbGenInfo kbVC100 kbVC150 kbVC200 kbVC400 kbVC410 kbVC500 kbHardware kbArtTypeINF
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, versions 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 4.0, 4.1 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 5.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 5.0 
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SUMMARY
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This article contains information about the VESA Super VGA Standard, and how to
obtain a copy of it. "Super VGA" (SVGA) does not describe a standard display
adapter. Instead, it refers to any VGA-compatible video adapter that also
provides higher resolution modes. SVGA adapters made by different manufacturers
may support different resolution modes.

To allow programs to take advantage of different SVGA adapters, the graphics
library supplied with Microsoft C/C++ supports the interface defined by the
Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). VESA has defined a standard
interface for accessing the extended features of different SVGA adapters, and
this interface is widely supported by video hardware manufacturers. This allows
applications to run with virtually any adapter that is VESA- compliant.

To obtain a copy of the VESA Super VGA Standard, write or call:

  The Video Electronics Standards Association
  2150 N. 1st St., Suite 440
  San Jose, CA 95131-2020
  Phone (408) 435-0333
  Fax (408) 435-8225

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