graphicsoperating-systemvesa

What is the number for the standard VESA video mode 1920x1080x24bpp?


I am developing a small OS and I just started using the 1280x1024 video mode (mode 11Bh) for resolution. Now I want something better because mode 11Bh is a bit pressed and its ratio isn't that good. So I started searching for the 1920x1080 video mode but I couldn't find it in forums and OSDev.
What is the standard mode number for mode 1920x1080x24bpp and does "special full access" mode 81FFh have anything to do with it?


Solution

  • The latest VESA standard recommends querying the list of supported modes and then choosing the one that fits your needs best. Hardcoded mode numbers are a thing of the past, they aren't guaranteed (some modes that you may want may not even be supported). So, that's that.