Orchid Graphics Adapter

[1][2] It was intended to provide high resolution (at the time) monochrome graphic abilities to computers limited to text displays.

[3] It offered a monochrome 720 × 350 pixel resolution (similar to Hercules Graphics Card)[4] and required an existing MDA board to function.

[5][3] The board also offered an IBM PC joystick adapter.

[5] No software, other than GSX-86[6][2] and that supplied with the board (Dr. Halo by Media Cybernetics),[7][8][3] offered support for the hardware.

Graphic routines could be called from FORTRAN, PASCAL or IBM BASIC.

Simulated Orchid Graphics Adapter image without aspect ratio correction
Simulated Orchid Graphics Adapter image with correct aspect ratio as would be seen on a 4:3 monitor