I have a 486 DX 50MHZ PC with windows for workgroup v3.11 and a "Phoenix" video card (running msd.exe in manifacturer space there's write "phoenix") it's a 256 color video card (i have a dos game will run only on 256 color video card) but i can't use the 256 color mode in win3.11 . Is there any driver for windows 3.11 for this video card? can you send me by an e-mail or write me a site werw i can download any driver for my video card?And.. Why in dos games i can use 256 colors mode without a special driver for my video card and without any problems. Please i't urgent write me!!!!! Regards Davide.

Well in DOS you don't need a driver because many games support SVGA and VESA standards. Unfortunately Windows needs a driver to enable more than 16 colors. Its possible to use the generic SVGA driver (look for a file called SVGA.EXE) on the internet, but its better if you know the manufacturer of your card. Phoenix is not enought, you'll need more information. If possible open your computer and look what it says on the videocard....

Try the procedure below. Video Card Identification Procedure This procedure is used for identifying the manufacturer and chipset name and version of the video card, using the DOS "DEBUG" command. You'll need to do this typically when debugging problems or when you are looking for updated video drivers. An alternative option is to look carefully at the labelling on the video card and its components, but the advantage of this procedure is that it can be performed without the need to open up the system case. Get to an MS-DOS Prompt: If you are running a version of Windows, you need to either open an MS-DOS prompt or shut Windows down to MS-DOS mode. Enter the "DEBUG" Program: From the DOS prompt, type "debug" and then {Enter}. The system will display a single dash ("-"). Display the Video Card BIOS Area: Type the following, exactly (and nothing else, or you risk doing something to your system that you really don't want to): "d c000:0010". This will display the contents of the beginning part of the video BIOS ROM. The system will display a bunch of hexadecimal digits across most of the screen. On the left-hand side you will see text letters that correspond to these codes. For most video cards, you will see the name of the manufacturer and information about the video chipset type and version number. Scroll Down If Necessary: On some systems you may need to scroll down further to find the information. Do this by typing just "d" and then {Enter}, one or more times. More information will display on the screen. Exit "DEBUG": Press "q" and then {Enter} to quit the debug program.