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keithiepoo

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IIcx video problems...
« on: October 19, 2026, 02:07:23 PM »
Hello folks...

My IIcx seems unable to send a signal to the monitor. It's VGA-out is going into the VGA-in of an LCD. It's been working alright up to this point, but last night (10/18/26), I kept getting a message that said "out of range".

I've rebooted the machine several times. In the past, this worked when I got that message. It's not working anymore. I'm wondering if something is wrong with the video board? And yes I've jiggled the video cable lol, and I made sure it's connected firmly both ends.

I also tried a different monitor, as well as changing video cables. No difference. The machine otherwise booted up because I got my startup sound.

And, just for the record, I also messed with the video board a bit, to make sure it was seated properly in its slot. I don't think I could push it down any further.

Attached are a couple of photos. One is of the video card, the other’s the adaptor connecting said card to the VGA cable.

Oh... system specs: OS 7.5.3, 131MB of RAM, and 64GB blueSCSI SD card. A buddy recently recapped this, and the machine’s been behaving well up to this point.

Thanks!
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Re: IIcx video problems...
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 07:45:20 PM »
That card is the RasterOps 24S: according to the chart, it supports a single video mode at 640x480 66.7 Hz, with up to 24 bit color depth. However it also says "Modern pinout: No", which means that compatibility with newer cables or adapters could be an issue.

The jumper near the crystal oscillators looks close to falling off.
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keithiepoo

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Re: IIcx video problems...
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 08:57:44 PM »
I was unaware that this video card would not be able to play nice with newer connections. It was for a while. I could look for an old monitor compatible with its DA-15 connector (I believe that’s what its two rows of 8 & 7 pins indicate).

But... jumper, crystal oscillator... Are you referring to the adaptor and the little while nib thingie? (LOL... sorry, not sure of the terminology here.) Or... are you referring to something on the video board?

Thanks :)
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