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MY config is
Intel P4 1.5 Ghz
256 MB RAM
Intel P4 1.5 Ghz
256 MB RAM
My Intel P4 1.5 Ghz System Configuration
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The discussion centers on configuring an Intel P4 1.5 GHz system with 256 MB RAM to work with an Analog Goldstar monitor. Users confirmed that connecting the monitor to the video card is feasible, especially with the use of adapters. A participant successfully changed the BIOS settings to VGA mode, achieving a resolution of 800x600 at 32-bit color depth. The consensus is that older analog monitors can still function effectively with modern video cards, provided the correct settings and adapters are utilized.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Intel P4 architecture
- Familiarity with BIOS settings and configurations
- Knowledge of VGA and DVI video connections
- Basic troubleshooting skills for monitor connectivity issues
- Research how to change BIOS settings for video output
- Learn about video card compatibility with analog monitors
- Explore options for VGA to DVI adapters
- Investigate the performance of Windows XP on legacy hardware
This discussion is beneficial for hardware enthusiasts, retro computing fans, and anyone working with legacy systems, particularly those configuring older Intel processors and analog monitors.
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himanshu121 said:
It's not obvious to me why that shouldn't be possible. Is there something special about an "Analog Goldstar monitor"?
Can your monitor be connected to your video card?
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You can try looking for an adapter so that it can connect to your video card. If you can get the POST screen (Bios) to come up, then you get WinXP to work.
The other day I saw a refurbished 17" VGA CRT for only 30$.
The other day I saw a refurbished 17" VGA CRT for only 30$.
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Unless it is an especially bad monitor, you shouldn't have a problem. People were running 1024x768 at 16bits 10 years ago and that's what you need for XP.
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yup, that what I thought initially, why XP won't run on Analog Monitor contrary to what my vendor told me, I think he wanted to screw me.
I changed to VGA mode in BIOS and its running perfectly with 32bit resolution(800X600). I think my monitor is quite old by age but quite young in the nature of output work
I changed to VGA mode in BIOS and its running perfectly with 32bit resolution(800X600). I think my monitor is quite old by age but quite young in the nature of output work
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Though most new monitors are digital, there are lots and lots of analog monitors out there and most video cards today still come with dvi to vga adapters.
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