How can I make sure I won't overdrive an old monitor?

RalphTheCow

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The manual says it's compatible with IBM VGA PS/2, Super VGA 800 X 600 and IBM 8514/A 1024 X 768.

I've only used it with Win 3.1 and a Trident 512 KB video card, and it works fine. But I don't see anywhere in Win 3.1 to see what the refresh rate is. I want to use it with another old computer running Linux with an ISA Diamond Max Stealth video card.

It gives no refresh rate specs. There is a 35khz/38khz switch on it though, that it says is for the VESA 800 X 600 mode.

Wasn't there some kind of change in monitor specs maybe 10 years or so ago? I remember not being able to use old monitors with new computers.

Also, what's a good vintage computer site/forum? :)