Amstrad XT pages FreeGEM on the Amstrad XTs
The FreeGEM driver packs include suitable drivers for all the Amstrad XT models under GEM/3, ViewMAX or FreeGEM:
| System | Recommended driver | Pack | Resolution | Colours | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC1512 | SDAMS9.CGA | 3 | 640x200 | 16 | |
| PC1640 with ECD | SDEHF9.EGA | 2 | 640x350 | 16 | The PC1640 is a complicated case. Not only are there three possible monitors for it, but the graphics chipset can also be set up to emulate various types of hardware. |
| PC1640 with CD (switches set to EGA) | SDELF9.CGA | 2 | 640x200 | 16 | |
| PC1640 with CD (switches set to CGA) | SDPLA9.CGA | 3 | 640x200 | 4 | |
| PC1640 with MD (switches set to EGA) | SDEH19.EGA | 2 | 640x350 | 2 | |
| PC1640 with MD (switches set to Hercules) | SDHRC9.EGA | 2 | 720x350 | 2 | |
| PPC512 or PPC640 | SDRCG9.CGA | 2 | 640x200 | 2 | |
| PC20 or PC200 | SDCGA9.CGA | 2 | 640x200 | 2 | |
| PC2086 or PC3086 | SDUNI9.VGA | 1 | 640x480 | 16 | If your monitor doesn't support 800x600 resolution. |
| SDU869.VGA | 2 | 800x600 | 16 | If your monitor supports 800x600 resolution. | |
| SDPAR9.VGA | 2 | 640x400 | 256 | Probably too slow to use. | |
| PC5086 | SDU869.VGA | 2 | 800x600 | 16 | If your monitor supports 800x600 resolution. |
| SDU759.VGA | 3 | 720x540 | 16 | If your monitor supports 720x540 resolution. | |
| SDUNI9.VGA | 1 | 640x480 | 16 | If your monitor can't do the higher resolutions. |