If you’ve ever turned on your Amiga setup and found it’s defaulting to HDMI output when you really want to use the classic RGB display, you’re not alone. In today's quick tutorial, we walk you through how to force your Amiga to boot into RGB video mode - step by step.
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? Step-by-Step Instructions
Check the Boot State
If your machine is booted up and playing audio but your screen remains blank on RGB, it's likely defaulting to HDMI.
Reset the Amiga
Press and hold Ctrl + Amiga + Amiga to reset.
Hold both mouse buttons down as it reboots.
Access the Boot Menu
When the boot menu appears, don’t let go just yet.:
As soon as you click on "Boot," hold both buttons down again.
Force RGB Mode
This double-button trick forces the system to boot using the RGB display.
You should now see the welcome screen saying: "This is Amiga speaking - Welcome to Captain."
? Customize Your Setup
Once booted into RGB mode:
Adjust your keyboard and mouse settings
Explore screen mode options
Switch between Low Res and High Res
Personalize your theme
? Final Tips
Sometimes older buttons can be finicky. Be sure both mouse buttons are firmly pressed during the process. If you ever get stuck in HDMI again, just repeat this trick!
