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24 and 32 Bits Per Pixel

The format of 24- and 32-bit pixels is shown in Figure B-3. In 24-bit mode, the data value of the alpha byte is undefined; however, space is always reserved for it. The 24-bit and 32-bit pixels are always contained within 32-bit words.

Figure B-3    24- and 32-bits-per-pixel formats

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