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Paradise 8514/A Plus
Western Digital Imaging PRO MC

@8044.ADF Western Digital Imaging PRO MC Video Adapter
@8044.ADF Paradise 8514/A Plus Video Adapter
   Same card, different name

Paradise 8514/A Plus Card Utilities Disk 1 (zipped image; reconstructed)
Paradise 8514/A Plus Card Utilities Disk 2 (zipped image; reconstructed)
   Disk images and scans by Lorenzo Mollicone

Paradise 8514/A Plus Card User's Guide
Paradise 8514/A Plus Card Quick Install Guide (incl. warranty card)
   Scans by Lorenzo Mollicone

WDC WD8514VGA & VDC 800 Photos (ISA adapters)

WD-9510-MC/MCI
Memory Upgrade Module
SW1 Settings
Adapter ROM
Features
RAMDAC Clip-on Feature Connector

WD-9510-MC/MCI

FCC ID DBM603248 (Philips Multimedia Production Group)

WD 9510-MC, 61-603248-03, (8x osc) (photo A. Paterakis) (photo L. Mollicone)
WD 9510-MCI, 61-603248-05, (6x osc) (photos from archive.org)

This adapter uses the WD9500 chipset.

Memory Upgrade Module

61-003274, PCB 60-003274-02, REV X2 (photo A. Paterakis) (photo yjfy.com)

P1 2x31-pin header to base board (male)
U1-4 HM534251ZP-11 256Kx4 VRAM

No other components aside from four bypass caps.

Note: Both the ISA and MCA cards used the same memory expansion module.

SW1 Settings

Switch 1 — Address Select; This switch is not used and does not need to be set.

Switch 2 & 3 — Monitor Type:

Switch 4 — Composite Sync: The 15-pin connector includes five pins that control output to the monitor. Three of these control color (RGB), while two control horizontal and vertical sync. However, some monitors require a "composite sync." This means that only four of the outputs are used. This is accomplished by combining the vertical and horizontal sync on a single pin. When switch 4 is OFF (default), all five outputs are used and the composite sync is off. When switch 4 is ON, the composite sync is on and only four outputs are used.

Note: Switches should be changed with the power off, since some settings are sensed only when powered on.

Adapter ROM

1x 32Kx8 CMOS EPROM, DIP-28 (U17)

62-003155-033 003155-203 Western Digital Corp. 01/11/90 (from archive.org)

Features

Source: Paradise 8514/A Plus Card User's Guide

The Enhanced 8514/A Video Card provides:

• All the capabilities of the IBM 8514/A Display Adapter, with significantly greater speed.
• Video Graphics Array (VGA) passthrough support, when connected to your system's VGA, permits single monitor configuration.
• Two memory configurations: 512 KB (standard), or 1 MB (with the Enhanced 8514/A Video Card Memory Upgrade option).
• High-resolution (1024x768) graphics mode.
• Support for interlaced and non-interlaced monitors.
• Easily configurable for dual or single monitor operation.
• Support for 60 Hz and 70 Hz monitors.
• Software drivers using the Enhanced 8514/A extended features for the most popular software, including Microsoft Windows (286 and 386), AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Fully compatible with software written for the IBM 8514/A Display Adapter.

RAMDAC Clip-on Feature Connector

A WD-9510-MC with a Feature connector daughterboard that clips-on the RAMDAC (Bt478KPJ80) was spotted on ebay. For more information see the Magni PS/2 VGA Producer page.