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║ SPEA V7-MIRAGE P-64 V README File ║
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║ SPEA Software AG Rel: 1195.4 ║
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This README file contains the following information:
1. General Notes
2. Installation
2.1 Installation under DOS
2.2 Installation under Windows / Windows 95
2.3 Installation OS/2 Warp
2.4 Installing the Windows NT 3.5 Driver
3. Choosing a Monitor
4. Known Restrictions
5. Notes on Applications
6. Corrections to the Manual
7. SPEA Software AG : Support / Service / Latest Software
1. General Notes
================
IMPORTANT!
You must IMPERATIVELY read this README file and all the documentation
supplied BEFORE you continue the installation!
Otherwise SPEA cannot accept any responsibility for claims that may be
caused as a consequence.
Please be aware that you can only take full advantage of the
features provided by the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V, if the other components of
your system, especially the graphic monitor that is being used,
also comply with the specifications of the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V.
(Example : The resolution 1280x1024 that is supported by the
V7-MIRAGE P-64 V can obviously not be used with a monitor that is
specified to only support resolutions up to 1024x768).
2. Installation
===============
The program calls stated below refer to the installation from the
SPEA installation disks and the SPEA Media Gallery CD ('MG-CD').
2.1 Installation under DOS
==========================
Note:
Before you start the installation you should know where (drive and
directory) your applications are installed for which you wish to
install driver software.
Start the installation from
a) Disk with b) MG-CD with
A:\ <CD drive>:
INSTALL SPEAINST
After the installation it will normally be necessary to reconfigure
your applications for the new driver software. The steps necessary
to achieve this are described in the manuals.
VESA Modes:
-----------
VESA mode support is integrated in the BIOS of the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V.
Some programs, such as MS Flight Simulator 5.0, do in fact run faster
with the program V7MIPVBE.EXE which you will find in your new GDC
directory (e.g. C:\SPEA\GDC) after the installation of the Utlities.
MicroStation:
-------------
A SPEA driver for MicroStation is currently not available. As soon as
this is rectified, the driver will be placed at your disposal via
our BBS and CompuServe.
2.2 Installation under Windows / Windows 95
===========================================
Note: The install program detects your operatin system and installs
the correct drivers.
Select the menu items 'File' and then 'Run' in the Windows Program
Manager. Then enter:
a) (Disk) b) (MG-CD)
A:\SETUP <CD drive>:SPEAINST
Note:
If you intend to use the DOS programs SPTUNE and S3TEST under
Windows 95 then you must do this via the Explorer ('Start', 'Run')
using the path C:\SPEA\GDC\SPTUNE for example, and NOT via a DOS
box.
2.3 Installation under OS/2 Warp
================================
To install the driver software under OS/2 and Win-OS/2, put the disk
or CD in the respective drive and start as follows:
a) (Disk) b) (MG-CD)
A:\V7SETOS2 <CD drive>:SPEAINST
To install other drivers and tools, start Win-OS/2 and continue as
described in section 2.2
2.4 Installing the Windows NT 3.5 Driver
========================================
The driver for Windows NT 3.5 is not a part of the standard delivery
scope. To install, select the menu items 'File' and then 'Run' in the
Windows Program Manager. Then enter:
a) (Disk) b) (MG-CD)
A:\V7SETNT <CD drive>:SPEAINST
3. Choosing a Monitor
======================
As mentioned above, the graphics monitor you choose to use with
your board should be technically suitable for use with your
V7-MIRAGE P-64 V board in order to be able fully utilize this.
The display refresh rate for graphical user interface operating
systems (Windows [95], OS/2 and Windows NT) is selected using
the corresponding program V7SETUP, V7SETOS2 and V7SETNT.
Extended tuning (with display image positioning) and the selection
of the display refresh rate for DOS programs such as AutoCAD for
DOS, is made with the program SPEAtune (SPTUNE).
Note:
SPTUNE is exclusively programmed for use under DOS.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Only use settings that your monitor supports. If you use the monitor
outside the specified ratings then it may suffer permanent damage!
If you change the monitor then you must compare the ratings first
and should reconfigure with SPTUNE accordingly!
4. Known Restrictions
======================
(1) It is generally not possible to use more than one active VGA
board simultaneously in a PC.
If your PC has a VGA adapter on the motherboard and you wish to use
the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V, then you must deactivate the VGA adapter in the
PC first.
(2) Some applications, e.g. Windows 3.1, Word ..., offer an internal
configuration program which in turn offer 'Video 7 ...' drivers as
the VGA device.
These can NOT be used for the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V!
To achieve optimal driver configuration in cases like these, proceed
with the installation and configuration of driver software as
described in the manual of the V7-MIRAGE P-64 V.
5. Notes on Applications
=========================
Seperate README files exist for the applications supported by the
V7-MIRAGE P-64 V. These contain information on last-minute changes
that could not be included in the manual. They also contain
information concerning known restrictions.
The README files are also copied to the \SPEA\GDC directory during
the software installation when you select a driver. The files have
the extension .DOC.
You can view the respective README files by entering SHOW *.DOC.
Example:
--------
C:>CD \SPEA\GDC Change to \SPEA\GDC directory
C:\SPEA\GDC>SHOW ACAD.DOC Show README file for AutoCAD
6. Corrections to the Manual
=============================
V7-MIRAGE P-64 V and SPEA Ergonomic Modes up to 100 Hz:
-------------------------------------------------------
The BIOS of your V7-MIRAGE P-64 V supports all available resolutions
up to a frequency of 75 Hz. An additional software solution (SPTUNE)
also makes refresh rates up to 100 Hz possible. An overview of the
frequencies available can be found in the file BIOS.TXT.
Important: the SPEA ergonomic modes with frequencies over 75 Hz are
only active if the program 'V7HFREQ' has been called with the parameter
't'. For this reason, a corresponding call is placed in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file during the installation.
S3TEST:
-------
S3TEST is a program provided to test your graphics board for errors. It
check whether the board is correctly functioning together with your PC.
During the testing phase (which can take a few seconds), a number of
different color patterns will be displayed on your monitor (these are
different according to the board being tested). The patterns created
are the result of technical tests and do NOT represent an error on
your board. An accurate result is shown at the end of the test routine.
7. SPEA Software AG: Support / Service / Software Updates
==========================================================
For technical support on installation, configuration and use of
SPEA graphics boards and multimedia products, SPEA provides the
following software and information in the file- and news-areas
of the online services listed below :
- the most current software and driver versions released by SPEA
for distribution
- technical information, hints and answers to frequently asked
questions, compiled and updated regularly by the staff of the
SPEA SupportTeam
The online services are available 24 hours every day.
- SPEA Mailbox
(Bulletin Board Service): Modem, analog +49 81 51 / 1 29 21
Modem, analog +49 81 51 / 26 62 41
Modem (Zyxel) +49 81 51 / 2 11 96
ISDN +49 81 51 / 7 80 01
- SPEA Forum in Compuserve: GO SPEA
- SPEA in Internet: http://www.vobis.de/bbs/firmen/spea
Software updates and techical support information are also pub-
lished with the
- MediaGallery CD. This CD is being updated on a monthly basis,
and is a supplement distributed with the German PC magazine
"PC Direkt".
Individual technical support by telephone is available at the
- SPEA ExpertLine Phone 01 90 / 51 24 28
(DM 1,15/minute; SPEA Software AG)
This service is available within
Germany only)
More detailed information on how to access the SPEA Mailbox may
be found in the readme-file MAILBOX.DOC. To read this file,
type:
CD \SPEA\GDC
SHOW MAILBOX.DOC
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