Int 10h, 12h /BL=36h    Select Video Refresh                              VGA

Selects whether the video outputs to the display monitor should be
enabled or disabled.

Entry AH = 12h
AL = 0 | 1 Screen on | off
BL = 36h

Return AL = 12h If function supported


Turning off the video screen is beneficial to the monitor when it
is not in use. It protects the phosphor from being burned out at
specific locations but does not require turning on and off the
power to the monitor. It also improves data transfer speed from
the host to the VGA.