Lapis Technologies SE-DPD video card info? — #5

Post #5 by BadGoldEagle

Source Forum	Lapis Technologies SE-DPD video card info? — #5
Category	Hardware
Post Date	Sun, 13 Dec 2015 - 11:09
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/lapis-technologies-se-dpd-video-card-info.3112/

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Here I have found some more info about the DisplayServer II DPD:

DisplayServer II-DPD. (Hardware Review) (DisplayServer II video card for using VGA monitor with Macintosh) (evaluation)

Lapis Technologies' $549 DisplayServer II-DPD video board for the
Macintosh lets users attach a VGA or multiscanning monitor or even
a television set to an Apple Macintosh as a display device but
suffers from some compatibility problems with popular
applications. Versions of the DisplayServer are available for
every Mac model. The monochrome NuBus version supports nine
different resolutions and can run several Apple monitors. Users
add an INIT to the System Folder and configure an 18-pin jumper
block. The DisplayServer has standard DB9 and DB15 connectors; a
$15 adapter is necessary in order to use an Apple monitor. It
does not work properly with Word 4.0 and Excel 2.2, but produces a
crisp, clear image once running properly. DisplayServer is best
for those who want large-screen monitors; its is more expensive
than Apple's standard monochrome card and monitor, but far less
expensive than full-page or two-page displays.

It doesn't say if it was available for the SE though...

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I had a closer look at my Lapis card: It just says SE/30 - DPD

There is hope! It might work! IIRC, the CDEV acts as a driver and will detect the card even though there are no display connected to it.

When I got my SE/30 the card was in there and could "see" a 19 inch B&W display even though it wasn't there ! AND I don't remember seeing some special 030 name on that CDEV.

But then I can't test it right now until I get the PSU back from Uni.

PS: I do think the massive CRT you found next to the SE IS THE MONITOR THAT CAME WITH IT

I HOPE IT STILL WORKS !