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Old 12-04-2007, 02:33 PM   #1
titojff
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suse identifies model of monitor via vga plug!! how ?


I think the vga plug only suplies the monitor with rgb signals and h/v sync.

Can you explain me how suse 10.3 identifies exact model number of my monitor (compaq mv740)?
 
Old 12-04-2007, 03:33 PM   #2
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Have a squiz at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extende...ification_data

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