hi,
i have a silicon graphics monitor that i really want to use. i was wondering if it is possible to cut of the existing 13w3 cable that is on it and attach a regular vga cable, and if it is does anyone have a pinout for the cable wires?
hi,
i have a silicon graphics monitor that i really want to use. i was wondering if it is possible to cut of the existing 13w3 cable that is on it and attach a regular vga cable, and if it is does anyone have a pinout for the cable wires?
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The best answer I can give you is maybe.
Some if the SGIs used Sync-on-green and did not bring the desecrate h-sync signal onto a separate pin. On some the monitors you open it up and hook up the wire your self.
Take a look over at Reputable Systems web site. They have an article that describes how to do this.
Also, many of the SGI/Sun monitors are OEM'd Sony Trinitrons. Many are also fixed frequency. You might not get any video until Windows/X loads and sets the correct geometry/refresh. Otherwise you'll need a custom fixed freq. video card.
i have os x and a rage 128 video card(in a b/w). does this pose a problem?
You need one of these: http://img69.exs.cx/img69/3830/1513w34ub.jpg
It's sync on green, and works great.
It's probably a sync on green monitor.
This link goes into how to modify the monitors cable
http://www.bedroomlan.org/~alexios/hardware_sunmonitors.html
and some more sync on green info
http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/sync-on-green/sync-on-green_en.php
ok ill ebay one of those.