Re: MCGA Video on an Apple IIGS?

[Bryan Villados <news001@macgeek.org>]

I'd like to thank Supertimer and Rich for their comments. I'll do more
research on the 25/286!

In article <37D1FEA4.2936@ntplx.net>, Rich <richw@ntplx.net> wrote:

> Bryan Villados wrote:
> > 
> > Here's a really bizzare idea... I have an IBM PS/2 Model 25/286 with a
> > burned out logic board. Everything else is working fine, including the
> > built-in display and power supply. I believe the MCGA display is
> > similar to the older CGA technology (it's actually between CGA and
> > EGA). I was thinking of making an all-in-one Apple IIGS system using
> > the chassis, display, and power supply. The only thing I know about
> > MCGA is that it is a digital technology (vs analog).
> > 
> > Would anyone know if I can somehow adapt the IIGS to display on an MCGA
> > display? Thanks!
> 
> Hi Bryan
> 
> The model 25-286 has std. 640/480/16/256k VGA video and VGA monitor.
> MCGA subject always comes up on the news:comp.sys.ibm.ps2.hardware 
> Perhaps you are thinking of the Model 25 & Model 30 [8086] which
> had limited MCGA video circuits, but also used regular VGA monitor.
> Analog VGA and II/gs digital [I believe] might not work together.
> Want to fix up that gray boat anchor, got IBx parts here, e-mail.
> Myself, thinking of 9576 board/supply/KB in Apple II/e case??  Rich