[rescue] hp 9000 c-class & SGI Indy video probs

[Mike Nicewonger]

On Sun, 23 Dec 2001, you wrote:
> Hey all- 
> 
> I've got an HP 9000 C240 workstation that I don't have the video->hd15
> adapter for this workstation (though I do have it for a c180, but
> the tag w/ the part number is gone).  The port looks like a DVI
> port.  Can I just use a generic DVI<->hd15 adapter for this or do I
> need to fork out for the over-priced HP part?  If so, what's the
> part number?

the generic usually works.

> 
> Also, I have a couple Indy's  that's have been laying around for a
> while.  I can't get video on them either.  I've tried an older and a
> newer multi-sync Sun 13w3 monitors, as well as a good multi-sync
> trinitron hd15 monitor w/ 13w3 adapter.  I'm guessing the problem is
> the Indy's are sync-on-green.  What do I need to get video on these
> machines as well (preferably w/ my spare hd15 multi-sync)?

The Indy is SOG. You will need either an SGI tube or a tube that does SOG.

Mike N