TSENG 8830 ET3000AX VGA 16Bit ISA PC XT/AT 512KB Video Card Recapped MDA CGA

For sale is this TSENG Labs ET3000AX VGA Video Card. Model 8830.

This is a very versatile card giving you many features. It's a reference TSENG ET3000AX design (8830) but was sold by several companies under different brands. You can find online a manual for a QTec QVGA1024 which has all the configurations for this card. This is an excerpt from that manual showcasing the features it has;

1. Software Compatibility

The Qtec VGA1024 board is based on Tseng Labs' ET3000 VGA chip which provides you register-level compatibility with the IBM VGA, EGA, CGA, MDA and Hercules standards to protect your software investment.

2 . Monitor Compatibility

The Qtec VGA1024 board is compatible with the IBM 85XX analog VGA monitor. Multifrequency monitors, EGA, CGA and MDA monitors.

3. VGA-Sync, One-Adapter-One-Monitor Solution

The Qtec VGA1024 boards provides more than Hercules, CGA, EGA and MDA register-level compatibility. The VGA-Sync converts various video frequencies of the pre-VGA standards to VGA frequency without involving BIOS, interrupt or any software. VGA-Sync is the first and perhaps the only solution for running all pre-VGA software standards on a 31.5KHZ VGA monitor. Please see Software Mode Switching section for details.

4. Extended Graphics Modes

The Qtec VGA1024 provides the following graphics mode which are not available from the IBM VGA:

640x480, 256 colors out of 256K colors

800x600, 16/256 colors out of 256K colors

1024x768, 16 colors out of 256K colors (interlaced)

1024x768, 16 colors out of 256K colors (non-interlaced)

5. Hardware Window, Hardware Zoom & Smooth Panning

Qtec VGA1024 provides realtime (instant) hardware window, hardware zoom and pan features which are previously only available on an expensive high-end graphics hardware. Hardware zoom is significantly faster than software zoom and is required for efficient graphics editing. Extensive software support including sample source code is available.

6. 132-column Text Display

Qtec VGA1024 provides 132-column x 25/28/44 lines text display for Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Symphony, Word Perfect, etc. on variable-frequency monitors and IBM 5154 or functional equivalent monitors which is not available from the IBM VGA. 132-column modes are not supported on the IBM 85xx analog monitors. Qtec VGA1024's 132-column feature also lets your microcomputer using popular emulator products to emulate the display characteristics of widely used terminals such as the DEC VT100 and the IBM 3278, which require 132 columns of text.

Card has been tested in our resident test machine and works well. This card is based around the TSENG Labs ET3000AX Chipset with 512KB of memory.

All tantalum capacitors have been replaced with high quality Panasonic electrolytic capacitors. Tantalums tend to go bad after all this time and have the unfortunate ‘feature’ of exploding when they do fail.

Card will be packed in an anti static bag, padded and protected to ensure safe delivery.

It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure compatibility prior to purchase.

Pictures of actual item for sale. Sale is for card only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Other than in the case of immediate payment, payment must be received within 4 days. If unable to do so, please contact us prior to purchasing to advise us of this as alternative arrangements can be made.

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POSTAGE AND DISPATCH POLICY

Any items purchased and paid for prior to 9AM Australian AEST (GMT +10:00) will be packed and dispatched the same day. Purchases after this cut-off will be dispatched the following day. No items are sent on weekends or public holidays. Purchases made on weekends or public holidays will be dispatched the following business day.

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REFUND POLICY

If an item is faulty (when advertised as working) or significantly not as described, you can contact us via eBay with your concerns within the refund period specified in the listing. If deemed that it is in fact not as advertised, the item can be returned to us for a full refund excluding return postage costs. Refunds will be issued after the item has been returned in its original condition. Tampering with, opening, disassembling or any modifications to the item will void any refund.