Epson 286 PLUS User Manual

If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you’ll need to install a

display adapter (video) card in one of the computer’s option

slots before you can connect the monitor. (Your dealer may have
already installed the video card for you.)

If the video card has not yet been installed, you’ll need to follow

the instructions in Chapter 5 to install an option card. But first,
check the following table to make sure your display adapter card
and monitor are properly matched.

Monitor/video card compatibility

Monitor

Monochrome

Color or EGA

Video card

Monochrome display adapter (MDA)
Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)
Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)
Hercules@ graphics card

Color graphics adapter (CGA)
Multi-mode graphics adapter (MGA)

Enhanced graphics adapter (EGA);

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EGA cards support only EGA monitors;

When you are installing the video card, check to make sure any

switches or jumpers on the card are set properly. For example,

you may need to change a switch setting to select color or
monochrome. See the documentation that came with your

monitor or video card for instructions.