NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: VGA Video

This document discusses a device driver for the NeXTSTEP operating system, version 3.3. This driver will not work with any version of OPENSTEP.
Availability Information

No updated versions of this driver are available

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: VGA
Driver Type: Display
Driver Scope: Generic-System
Supported Components:
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated, ISA

General Overview notes: This is a generic VGA display driver. It only supports 640x480 pixels in 4 level gray scale. It is primarily used during installation and for laptops.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:


Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):


Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:


Display Driver Details

Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA)
Access Mode: Segmented Framebuffer
Adapter Memory:

Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required)

32 Bit Color Modes**:


16 Bit Color Modes**:


8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:


Known Problems



Driver Version Notes


** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

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Published Date: Feb 20, 2012