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FreeGEM on the Amstrad XTs

The FreeGEM driver packs include suitable drivers for all the Amstrad XT models under GEM/3, ViewMAX or FreeGEM:

SystemRecommended driverPack ResolutionColoursComments
PC1512SDAMS9.CGA3 640x20016
PC1640 with ECDSDEHF9.EGA2 640x35016 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.CGA2 640x20016
PC1640 with CD (switches set to CGA) SDPLA9.CGA3 640x2004
PC1640 with MD (switches set to EGA) SDEH19.EGA2 640x3502
PC1640 with MD (switches set to Hercules) SDHRC9.EGA2 720x3502
PPC512 or PPC640 SDRCG9.CGA2640x200 2
PC20 or PC200 SDCGA9.CGA2640x200 2
PC2086 or PC3086 SDUNI9.VGA1640x480 16If your monitor doesn't support 800x600 resolution.
SDU869.VGA2800x600 16If your monitor supports 800x600 resolution.
SDPAR9.VGA2640x400 256Probably too slow to use.
PC5086 SDU869.VGA2800x600 16If your monitor supports 800x600 resolution.
SDU759.VGA3720x540 16If your monitor supports 720x540 resolution.
SDUNI9.VGA1640x480 16If your monitor can't do the higher resolutions.
John Elliott 15 March 2007