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Function 1Ah Display Combination Code (MCGA, VGA)

Using the compatibility BIOS of the PS/2 Models 50, 60, 80 there

is a way to determine which video controller and attached

display are on the system. The Display Combination Code (DCC)

is a Video BIOS function that provides the capability.

entry AH 1Ah

AL 00h read display combination code

01h write display combination code

return AL 1Ah indicates Compatibility BIOS is supported,

any other value is invalid

BH Display Combination Code (DCC)

00h no display

01h IBM monochrome adapter and display

02h IBM color/graphics monitor adapter w/color display

03h reserved

04h IBM EGA, color display

05h IBM EGA, monochrome display

06h IBM PGA, color display

07h VGA, analog monochrome display

08h VGA, analog color display

09h reserved

0Ah MCGA, digital color display

0Bh MCGA, analog monochrome display

0Ch MCGA, analog color display

0FFh unknown display type

BL active display device code

note This function may be used to test for VGA, since it is not supported in

earlier adapters. If AL is still 1Ah when the call completes, a VGA

compatible adapter is present.


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