VGA modes?

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VGA modes?

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What is 1+3 mode vs 2+3 mode? how do i tell the difference, and set them to the different modes?

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FrostyTheSnowman wrote: - This BIOS only supports Mode 2+3 VGA cables and Component-to-VGA cables
- This BIOS does not support mode 1+3 VGA cables (switch the mode to mode 2+3 to use these cables with this BIOS)
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Re: VGA modes?

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its to do with the VGA scan frequencies. Usually changed within modchip bios?

http://www.comprehensivecable.com/learn ... Specs.html

http://xbox.x-pec.com/vga/

I used this tutorial many years ago to make a VGA cable for my xbox.
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/vga-cable.php
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stevengw wrote:its to do with the VGA scan frequencies. Usually changed within modchip bios?

http://www.comprehensivecable.com/learn ... Specs.html

http://xbox.x-pec.com/vga/

I used this tutorial many years ago to make a VGA cable for my xbox.
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/vga-cable.php

I found out I can just use a component to VGA breakout and I'll be fine that way, then add in a headphone jack for headphones o red/whites
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