I dedicate this question to all you DOS gamers out there...
I need to find a dual VGA PCI video card that doesn't use much conventional memory.
Background:
My primary application at work is a 16 bit DOS application (yes, I know, but it is what is is). I was recently allowed to purchase a second 22" monitor for my PC. The IT staff installed a dual VGA GeForce 5200 PCI video card. However, the BIOS on this video card takes up more high memory than the onboard video. Currently the PCI card takes the A000-AFFF, B000-B7FF, and the C000-CF3F ranges.
Before the PCI card was added, I had ~ 204 kilobytes of conventional memory available after my DOS application loaded. Now, I get ~ 159 kilobytes available. The application really needs ~ 200 kilobytes available to run reliably.
Yes, I know I can use VMWare, but I really want to be able to run the application on my desktop as well as in a virtual machine. I also know I could probably add a USB video card, but I have been unable to find a USB video adapter that has any good reviews about running well at a resolution of 1920 x 1200.
I need some recommendations as to either a) a good USB video adapter or b) a dual VGA PCI video card that doesn't use a lot of high memory for the BIOS (my HP Compaq DC5700 doesn't have a true PCI-Express slot - and no AGP).
I can provide more specs if needed.
Thanks!
I need to find a dual VGA PCI video card that doesn't use much conventional memory.
Background:
My primary application at work is a 16 bit DOS application (yes, I know, but it is what is is). I was recently allowed to purchase a second 22" monitor for my PC. The IT staff installed a dual VGA GeForce 5200 PCI video card. However, the BIOS on this video card takes up more high memory than the onboard video. Currently the PCI card takes the A000-AFFF, B000-B7FF, and the C000-CF3F ranges.
Before the PCI card was added, I had ~ 204 kilobytes of conventional memory available after my DOS application loaded. Now, I get ~ 159 kilobytes available. The application really needs ~ 200 kilobytes available to run reliably.
Yes, I know I can use VMWare, but I really want to be able to run the application on my desktop as well as in a virtual machine. I also know I could probably add a USB video card, but I have been unable to find a USB video adapter that has any good reviews about running well at a resolution of 1920 x 1200.
I need some recommendations as to either a) a good USB video adapter or b) a dual VGA PCI video card that doesn't use a lot of high memory for the BIOS (my HP Compaq DC5700 doesn't have a true PCI-Express slot - and no AGP).
I can provide more specs if needed.
Thanks!