EGA Support Under Windows 3.0 and 3.1 (58277)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 3.0
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q58277

SUMMARY

The following EGA displays are supported under Windows Versions 2.x but are not supported under Windows 3.0 or later:

   EGA with high-resolution color display (black and white)
   EGA with high-resolution monochrome display
   EGA with low-resolution color display

The only EGA selection for Windows 3.0 and later is "EGA Color," which corresponds to the Windows 2.x "EGA with High-Resolution Color Display" selection.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows 2.x works correctly with EGA cards with less than 256K of memory installed, including the display selections that are no longer supported. Windows 3.0 and later requires EGA cards with 256K of memory installed.

The only workaround for EGA cards with less than 256K of memory is to select CGA. Note: This workaround will not work with Windows 3.1 unless you have the CGA driver, which does not come with Windows 3.1.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	7/7/2005
Keywords:	KB58277