Specifications

Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board S3420GPRX TPS
Revision 1.1
Intel order number E92065-001
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The video is accessed using a standard 15-pin VGA connector found on the back edge of the
server board. The on-board video controller can be disabled using the BIOS Setup utility or
when an add-in video card is detected. The system BIOS provides the option for dual-video
operation when an add-in video card is configured in the system.
3.11.1 Video Modes
The integrated video controller supports all standard IBM VGA modes. The following table
shows the 2D modes supported for both CRT and LCD.
Table 11. Video Modes
2D Video Mode Support 2D Mode Refresh Rate (Hz)
8 bpp 16 bpp 32 bpp
640x480 60, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120,
160, 200
Supported Supported Supported
800x600 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100,
120,160
Supported Supported Supported
1024x768 60, 70, 72, 75,85,90,100 Supported Supported Supported
1152x864 43,47,60,70,75,80,85 Supported Supported Supported
1280x1024 60,70,74,75 Supported Supported Supported
1600x1200 52 Supported Supported Supported
3.11.2 Dual Video
The BIOS supports both single-video and dual-video modes. The dual-video mode is disabled
by default.
 In the single mode (dual monitor video = disabled), the on-board video controller is
disabled when an add-in video card is detected.
 In single mode, the onboard video controller is disabled when an add-in video card is
detected.
 In dual mode, the onboard video controller is enabled and is the primary video device.
The external video card is allocated resources and is considered the secondary video
device.
 When KVM is enabled in iBMC FW, dual video is enabled.
Table 12. Dual Video Modes
Onboard Video
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard video controller.
Warning: System video is completely disabled if
this option is disabled and an add-in video
adapter is not installed.
Dual Monitor Video
Enabled
Disabled
If enabled, both the onboard video controller and
an add-in video adapter are enabled for system
video. The onboard video controller becomes
the primary video device.