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Q107055: CD Sampler: No Support for XGA

Article: Q107055
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): Fall 1993 edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Home CD Sampler Fall 1993 edition 
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SUMMARY
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The Microsoft CD Sampler does not support displays configured for XGA.

MORE INFORMATION
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The IBM Extended Graphics Array (XGA) adapter is a memory-mapped graphics
coprocessor for machines equipped with a Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus.
The XGA adapter offers built-in VGA backward compatibility. The XGA adapter is
shipped with 512K display memory (with an optional expansion to a total of 1
MB). The IBM XGA is shipped as the standard display adapter for PS/2 models 90
and 95.

The system requirements for the Microsoft CD Sampler are:

- A personal computer with a 386SX or higher microprocessor

- 2 MB of available hard disk space

- 4 MB RAM

- MS-DOS 3.1 or later

- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later

- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

- 256-color VGA

- MPC compatible CD-ROM

- Audio board

NOTE: Headphones or speakers are recommended.

Additional query words: kbhowto Fall 1993 CD Sampler multi media multimedia multi-media

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbZNotKeyword5 kbCDSamplerF1993
Version           : :Fall 1993 edition

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