Macintosh IIci: Two-Page Monitors Need NuBus Video Card



Does the Macintosh IIci support the Apple Portrait Display and Apple
2-page Monochrome Monitor? I've heard that it doesn't.

The Macintosh IIci has the equivalent of a video card built into the main
logic board. Other video cards can be added to any one of the three NuBus
slots.

The built-in video circuitry supports:

- Apple Macintosh 12" RGB Display (@ 2, 4, 16, and 256 colors or levels
of gray)

- Apple High-Resolution Monochrome Monitor (@ 2, 4, 16, and 266 levels
of gray)

- AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor (@ 2, 4, 16 and 256 colors or
levels of gray)

- Apple Macintosh Portrait Display (@ 2, 4, and 16 levels of gray)

Therefore, the Two-Page Monochrome Monitor does not work if simply
connected to the built-in video circuitry, but WILL if used with its
respective NuBus video card.

All the other monitors mentioned will also work if connected to the
Macintosh IIci through compatible NuBus cards.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012