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Terminator BEAST BIOS
Version 2.1B.25.K3G
Installation Guide
June 17th, 1998
CONTENTS
What's New
Determining your BIOS version
Installation
Troubleshooting
How To Contact Hercules
What's New
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1. Fixed noise in some hires modes, i.e. 1280x1024x16bppx100Hz.
2. Improved stability and reduced noise on TV-out (BEAST SuperCharged).
3. Fixed failure in Nokia monitor test program.
4. Corrected several DOS box issues on TV-out.
Determining your BIOS version
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To determine which version of the Terminator BEAST BIOS you have, reboot your system. The
version number will be displayed in the Terminator BEAST startup banner, which should appear
before your computer's startup message. An alternate method is to run DEBUG and type
"d c000:0" (without quotes) at the "-" prompt. On the right, you should see the BIOS banner
text for the Terminator BEAST, including the version number. Type q and press Enter to exit
DEBUG.
Installation
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1. Copy the flash BIOS program (K3G.EXE) to your hard drive. Make a note of the location to
which you copied the program.
2. Boot your system to Safe Mode (Command Prompt Only). To do this, restart the system and
press F8 after the memory count. Choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only from the boot menu.
Windows NT users should boot from a bootable MS-DOS floppy instead.
3. Change directory to the location to which you copied the flash program. Run the flash
program by typing "K3G" (without quotes) and press Enter.
4. Wait until the flash program indicates the update was successful. This may take a while,
so be patient. Interrupting the flash program before it's finished may render your card
unusable! The screen may flicker or go blank during the update.
5. Reboot your system.
Troubleshooting
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1. Do not attempt to run the flash program from Windows. Boot to Safe Mode Command Prompt
Only or with a bootable floppy instead (see instructions above).
2. Flashing your Terminator BEAST with a generic or 3rd-party BIOS may prevent you from updating
the BEAST with future Hercules BIOS updates. If you inadvertently flash your BIOS with a
3rd-party version, contact Hercules Technical Support for instructions on replacing your card.
3. If your system appears to hang while running the update program, don't reboot right
away. Wait for at least five minutes to give the flash program time to complete the update.
How To Contact Hercules
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Here's how to contact Hercules:
Via Telephone
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Technical support: 800-323-0601 (toll-free in North America) or
510-623-6050
Toll-free fax-back service: 800-711-HERC
Sales hotline: 800-532-0600
Main number: 510-623-6030
In Germany: +49-89-8989-0228
Via Fax
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In the United States: 510-623-1112
In Germany: +49-89-8989-0585
Via the Internet
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World Wide Web: www.hercules.com
FTP: ftp.hercules.com
e-mail: support@hercules.com or
sales@hercules.com
CompuServe
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Forum: GO HERCULES
BBS
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In the United States: 510-623-7449
In Germany: +49-89-8989-0576 (analog)
+49-89-8989-0234 (ISDN)
Our mailing address
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US Office:
Hercules Computer Technology, Inc.
3839 Spinnaker Court
Fremont, CA 94538
German Office:
Hercules Computer Technology, Europe
Bussardstr. 5
D-82116 Graefelfing
Munich
Germany
Please see our Installation Guide for complete instructions on "How to
contact us", or click on "Reach Us" within Touch 95 or Hercules
Entertainment Center. We'll be happy to help you with any questions
or difficulties you may have.
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