HOW TO: Obtain a Copy of the VESA SVGA Standard (87525)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 1.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 1.5
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.1
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 5.0
This article was previously published under Q87525

SUMMARY

This article contains information about the VESA Super VGA Standard, and how to obtain a copy of it. "Super VGA" (SVGA) does not describe a standard display adapter. Instead, it refers to any VGA-compatible video adapter that also provides higher resolution modes. SVGA adapters made by different manufacturers may support different resolution modes.

To allow programs to take advantage of different SVGA adapters, the graphics library supplied with Microsoft C/C++ supports the interface defined by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). VESA has defined a standard interface for accessing the extended features of different SVGA adapters, and this interface is widely supported by video hardware manufacturers. This allows applications to run with virtually any adapter that is VESA- compliant.

To obtain a copy of the VESA Super VGA Standard, write or call:

The Video Electronics Standards Association
2150 N. 1st St., Suite 440
San Jose, CA 95131-2020
Phone (408) 435-0333
Fax (408) 435-8225

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