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- FastECS version 1.0
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-
- Getting started
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Copy the file named FastECS into the "Video Drivers" drawer. Set the
- Color Depth to 16 and the Screen Size to either 512x342 or 640x400. You
- will get the best performance in 512x342, but the larger screen isn't too
- shabby either. The Refresh Rate setting is ineffective since FastECS uses
- it's own refresh cues.
-
- Discussion
- ~~~~~~~~~~
- This software has some severe limitations, and will probably only work
- for a small percentage of ShapeShifter users. One of the reasons for this
- is that it uses specific features of the 68030 MMU, and I didn't want to
- spend months working out algorithms that take into account every possible
- MMU configuration.
-
- Since I use Dave Haynie's SetCPU to enable FastROM on my 2000, I decided
- to work with this MMU configuration. Therefore, this driver will only
- work with SetCPU and not with the standard CPU command, or any other MMU
- tools. Virtual memory is right out! On a 3000, where FastROM is
- unnecessary, this driver will create it's own MMU table as long as the
- MMU is not in use.
-
- Memory usage is another issue. A screen size of 640x400 uses about 650k
- of fast ram and 128k of chip ram. If you have lots of ram, then this will
- probably not bother you too much.
-
- Distribution
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~
- This software is freely distributable as long as this documentation is
- included with it. If you like it, send me some mail.
-
- Disclaimer
- ~~~~~~~~~~
- Use this software at your own risk. In no event will the author, Chris
- Brenner, be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
- resulting out of the use of or inability to use this software.
-
- How to contact me
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- You can reach me either by mail, phone, or e-mail:
-
- Chris Brenner
- P.O. Box 161805
- Sacramento, CA 95816
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- (916) 456-2940
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- cbrenner@calweb.com
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