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The Question is:

 
Is there a vidio addapter cable that can be used on a VAXstation 3100 Model
48 that will alow a VGA monitor to be used.
 
A vr299 color Monitor that we have is very dim.
We plan to migrate a all NT based system.  We want to invest in a 21"
monitor that we can use on the system we plan to go to. A Digital/Compac
Tech. that was here said we could get a addapter cable but we are at a loss
to locate one.
 

The Answer is :

 
  Please see the OpenVMS FAQ for some general details on this question.
 
  Some Compaq multi-synch video monitors are compatible of operating with
  the synch-on-green RGB 3-BNC signaling used on these older VAXstation
  systems, please contact Compaq at 1-800-DIGITAL for assistance.  You
  will need to identify the specific graphics controller used on the
  orignal system, to ensure compatibility with the monitor.
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 6-AUG-1999 )
     
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