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1024VGA NEW DRIVER RELEASE 3.0
==============================
This file covers information that did not make it into the manual.
Please read this file before installing your drivers.
This is release 3.0 for the VGA124 (VGA1024) board. There are drivers
that are not mentioned in the manual, as well as updated drivers for
various products. If a particular application is not in the manual, the
installation instructions will be in a file called "README.TXT" that will
be in the same subdirectory.
Be sure to read this file before attempting to install any drivers, as there
may be new information that would be necessary to complete the installation.
The applications that are supported, and the location of the driver files
are:
DISK#1
fw2 Ashton-Tate Framwork II, Release 2.0
lotus Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2 and Sympnony 1.0/1.1/2.0
utils Various utilities, VESA drivers*
word5 Microsoft Word 5.0*
wp5 WordPerfect 5.0
gem2 Digital Research GEM, version 2.2
DISK#2
acad10 Autodesk Autocad, Version 10
acad10_d Autodesk Autocad, Version 10 (fast display list)*
acad2 Autodesk Autocad, Version 2.62
acad9 Autodesk Autocad, Version 9.0
DISK#3
acad386 Autodesk Autocad, Version 10(386)
cadvance CADVANCE 3.50*
gencad3 Generic CADD 1.1 Level 3*
orcad OrCAD 3.22*
vcad386 VersaCAD 386 5.4*
vcad54 VersaCAD 5.4*
DISK#4
pm11_2 IBM/Microsoft OS/2 Presentaion Manager V1.1
(1024x786, 640x480/256colors)
DISK#5
pm12 IBM/Microsoft OS/2 Presentaion Manager V1.2 *
DISK#6
win386_1 Microsoft Windows/386 (800x600)
pm11_1 IBM/Microsoft OS/2 Presentaion Manager V1.1 (800x600)
DISK#7
win386_2 Microsoft Windows/386 (1024x768)
DISK#8
win30 Microsoft Windows 3.0 *
DISK#9
ven1 Xerox Ventura Publisher 1.0
win286 Microsoft Windows/286
DISK#10
ven2 Xerox Ventura Publisher 2.0
gem3 Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0
All applications marked with an asterisk (*) are newly supported applications.
Due to space restraints, some application driver file sets have been placed in different locations.
VESA Super VGA Standard
=======================
This is a new standard for high-resolution graphic display drivers. In this
utils directory are files that enable the 1024 VGA to conform to the VESA
standard.
The VESA driver conforms to the VESA Super VGA Standard
#VS891001. The following resolutions are supported:
800x600 16-color graphics
960x720 16-color graphics
1024x768 16-color graphics
640x400 256-color graphics
640x480 256-color graphics
720x540 256-color graphics
Driver installation
Step 1: Place this Display Driver Diskette into drive A.
Make A the default drive by typing A:<ENTER>. Change
directories to UTILS by typing CD \UTILS<ENTER>.
Copy these files to a hard disk directory (such as C:\bin
or C:\utils):
VESA452.COM (TSR VESA Driver)
SETVESA.EXECOM (Like SETVGA for VESA modes)
VTEST.EXE (Utility to test VESA modes)
Step 2: To install the VESA driver, type either VESA452
<ENTER> or VESA452 + <ENTER> at the dos prompt. The
optional + command line parameter enables all of the
available modes. Make sure that your monitor is
capable of displaying these high resolution modes
before enabling them.
The SETVESA utility program
This utility is used to set the page size and the number of
pages for the VESA Super VGA modes. These modes can have
either 1 or 2 active windows, and the window size can be set
to either 32K, 64K, or 128K. This utility is needed because
the VESA Standard does not allow for setting these
parameters in the BIOS extension definition.
How to use the utility
The command line syntax for using this utility is
SETVESA [PAGE SIZE [NUMBER OF PAGES]] <ENTER>
where [page size] is either 32, 64, or 128 and [number of
pages] is either 1 or 2. If [number of pages] is omitted
the default value is 1. If no command line options are
given, SETVESA will display the current settings. The
combinations 32 1 and 128 2 are not valid.
RAM452 - RAM-BASED VIDEO BIOS FOR THE 1024 VGA
==============================================
WARNING! USE OF THIS PROGRAM WILL CAUSE YOUR COMPUTER TO RESET,
DEYSTROYING ALL CURRENT DATA IN RAM. PROCEDE WITH CAUTION.
The RAM452 utility program is used to run the VGA124 BIOS as a
Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program in system memory. BIOS
execution speed is significantly improved when using RAM452.
RAM452 can only be used with a Boca Research VGA124.
To use RAM452, simply type the filename 'RAM452' at the DOS
prompt. The program will load, and cause the computer to
perform a cold boot. After the computer is booted, RAM452 will
be in memory, and will be operating.
Note: This program will increase the speed of BIOS only. If an application
is writing to the video memory directly, there will be no
noticable performance improvment. If you applications do not
speed up, or if the displays are not correct, do not use this
program. Reboot (CTL-ALT-DEL) your machine to unload RAM452.
VGA DIAGNOSTICS TEST PROGRAM
============================
Included on this diskette is the program VDIAG.COM. This file describes
the usage and functions of this test program. This program is provided
to provide the user with a quick way to test the installation of their
VGA board.
This program is generic to Boca Research's VGA product line. The program
will offer different menus depending upon which display board it is running
with. If the program and the board do not agree, then there is a possible
error with your board/system.
The boards currently supported by this program are:
VGA by BOCA BIOS VERSION 2.0 and above
SuperVGA BIOS VERSION 2.0 and above
1024VGA BIOS VERSION 2,0 and above
This document is in four parts. The first part contains the desciption of
VDIAG as it pertains to all of the boards. This includes the start-up tests
and the opening basic menu. The next three parts contain information specific
to each of the boards listed above.
NOTES:
**While using this document, make sure that your utilities disk is
in drive A. If you need to switch your subdirectories, do so.
**Make sure that your system is in the default color mode by
issuing the DOS command: MODE CO80.
**If the SETVGA.EXE program was used to set an emulation mode
then before running this program the user must reset the
VGA card to VGA mode by running SETVGA.EXE again.
To reset the VGA card to VGA mode type: SETVGA VGA
**As of June 19,1990 the program underwent modifications and
updates. This included adding a new test screen for dynamic
video problems, and a command line parameter that forces the
program to step through all of the available modes.
(See the manual for futher information.)
IMPORTANT: WHILE RUNNING THE VDIAG PROGRAM, BE SURE THAT IT
IS THE ONLY DISPLAY CARD IN YOUR SYSTEM. IF THERE IS ANOTHER
CARD IN THE SYSTEM (FOR EXAMPLE, A MONOCHROME ADAPTER) THIS
PROGRAM WILL LOCK UP WHEN THE 1024 x 768 MODE IS ACCESSED.
USING VDIAG.COM
===============
Make your default disk drive A:, and then type "VDIAG" and then press return.
If you are unfamiliar with DOS, refer to your DOS manual for details.
Optionally you may type "VDIAG /A" which will force the program to step
through every mode available. You will still have to answer "y" for each
screen. This variation also enables a screen which is displayed at the end
of all the tests. This screen demonstrates fast video writes at the maximum
resolution. See the description below for other details.
1) The first screen displays the results of the preliminary tests.
These tests consist of a BIOS verification, a I/O channel test
and reports the amount of RAM and the current mode.
Your monitor should look somewhat like the following:
VGA Graphics Board Diagnostic Routine V2.2
(C) Copyright 1990 BOCA RESEARCH Inc.
VGA BIOS present and check sum verified
The 1024VGA BIOS is operating in sixteen bit mode,
and indicates that there is 512 k RAM available.
Display Mode: color monitor.
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
Depending on the your computer's exact configuration, the screen
above may change. Some of the items indicate error modes, while
others may be construed as warnings.
If VDIAG says that the BIOS is NOT 1024VGA, then there is a problem
with your system. Make sure that the 1024 VGA is the only color
display board in your system. If this fails to correct the problem,
verify that the labels on the EPROMs on the 1024 board say that they
are 1024 VGA. If these proms are not 1024 VGA proms, then contact
your dealer for assistance.
The other critical problem that could occur on this screen is that
the amount of RAM that is reported is not 512K. This again indicates
that there is either a problem with the BIOS EPROMs or there has been
major damage to the board. Again, contact your dealer.
The message "sixteen bit mode" indicates whether there is a full
connection to the backplane bus. To take advantage of the increased
performance that 16 bit mode will make, make sure that your board
is plugged into a 16 bit slot in your computer's backplane. If it isn't
then the message will read "eight bit mode".
The last message informs you that the system is using the color monitor
by defualt. If this message says "mono monitor" then change the current
display mode to color 80. See the note about this subject above.
At this time you will prompted to press a key. Just press any key to proceed
with the tests.
The next tests will test the I/O ports and the video memory. The screen is
fairly self-explanitory. During this test, you may notice a flash occur on
your monitor's screen. This is VDIAG testing your monitor type.
When the memory test is complete, the program will tell you and inform you
that it found a certain type of monitor connected. For nearly all VGA
applications, this will be a color monitor.
At this time, you will be prompted to press any key. After you do so, you will
enter the manual portion of the tests. The menus and descriptions follow:
Display Tests
=============
After passing the memory tests the Display Tests menu
comes up. The available tests are listed below.
a) Display Attributes
b) Character Set
c) Screen Paging
d) 80 x 25 Display
e) Monitor Tests
x) Exit
Test Descriptions
=================
a) Display Attributes
This screen shows five lines of text each with a different
attribute associated with it. The attributes are:
a) Normal
b) Intensified
c) Reverse
d) Invisible (You should not be able to see this line)
e) Blinking
b) Character Set
This screen shows the available characters for the current
font loaded in the VGA card for the default text mode.
c) Screen Paging
Each page of Video memory is filled with the word "page #".
The user is asked to verify that all eight pages
are accessed. These pages are numbered 0 through 7.
d) 80 x 25 Display
The correct screen should be:
TEXT COLOR MONITOR MONOCHROME MONITOR
=============================================================
PALETTE 0 black (not visible) black
PALETTE 1 blue .
PALETTE 2 green .
PALETTE 3 cyan .
PALETTE 4 red .
PALETTE 5 magenta .
PALETTE 6 brown (Various)
PALETTE 7 lt. grey (shades of grey)
PALETTE 8 dk. grey .
PALETTE 9 lt. blue .
PALETTE A lt. green .
PALETTE B lt. cyan .
PALETTE C lt. red .
PALETTE D lt. magenta .
PALETTE E yellow .
PALETTE F white white
Monitor Tests
=============
Selecting choice "e" from the menu will bring up another menu like
the one below:
1024VGA MONITOR TESTS
a) 40 X 25 display
b) 320 X 200 graphics
c) 640 X 200 graphics
d) 640 X 350 graphics
e) 640 X 480 graphics
f) 320 X 200 (256 colors)
g) 80 X 50 text
Multisync monitor h) 800 X 600 graphics
required for i) 132 X 25 text
display modes j) 132 X 50 text
h through l k) 640 X 480 (256 colors)
l) 1024 X 768 graphics
x) Return to Main Menu
Selection:
Note: If your monitor rolls or breaks up when you select a mode, this means
that your monitor is unable to display that resolution/frequency. Press
any key to return to this menu, should this happen.
a) 40 x 25 Display
This screen should appear the same 80 x 25 test on the
previous menu but with 40 column characters.
b) 320 x 200 graphics ( 4 color )
The correct screen for this mode is three blocks
with the following colors cyan, magenta, white.
c) 640 x 200 graphics ( 2 color )
This screen has one white block.
d) 640 x 350 graphics ( 16 color )
This screen appears as a set of 16 blocks with
colors in the same order as the 80 x 25 test.
e) 640 x 480 graphics ( 16 color )
This test produces a test pattern with
large white blocks in the upper left and
lower right of the screen. The blocks are
superimposed on a grid. Overlaying all
of this is a 16 color set of blocks.
f) 320 x 200 graphics ( 256 color )
The screen for this test consists of a varying
background with a 16 x 16 box in the center of
the screen. The background goes from black to
white in shades. Each cell in the 16 x 16 box
has a different attribute assigned to it.
The cells display the standard VGA pallette
colors assignments.
To exit this test press a key.
g) 80 x 50 text
This test displays a set of numbers across the top
and down the left side of the screen. In this case
0 to 79 across the top, and 0 to 49 down the left
margin .
h) 800 x 600 graphics ( 16 color )
This test produces a test pattern with
large white blocks in the upper left and
lower right of the screen. The blocks are
superimposed on a grid. Overlaying all
of this is a 16 color set of blocks.
i) 132 x 25 text
This test displays a set of numbers across the top
and down the left side of the screen. In this case
0 to 131 across the top, and 0 to 24 down the left
margin. Some VGA monitors may be able to display
this mode although it generally requires a Multi
-frequency monitor .
j) 132 x 50 text
This test displays a set of numbers across the top
and down the left side of the screen. In this case
0 to 131 across the top, and 0 to 49 down the left
margin. Some VGA monitors may be able to display
this mode although it generally requires a Multi
-frequency monitor .
k) 640 x 480 (256 colors)
This test produces a display exactly like test f.
To exit this test, press a key.
l) 1024 x 768 graphics
This test produces a screen that is very simular to
the screen in test h.
Fast Video Write test.
======================
If vdiag is run with the "/a" option, then the program will
automatically run this screen at the end of all the tests.
This screen is designed to check out if there is any problems
with fast video writes.
The display screen will clear, and a large block will be repeatedly
written and cleared in the middle of the screen. Check this screen
for problems such as flicker, or snow. The vertical edges of the
block should be sharp and clear, even when the the block is being
written.
Problems
========
If the program finds a problem, review your installation of
the VGA by BOCA board. Make sure the board is firmly seated
in its connector and the cables are properly attached.
Run the Diagnostics program again. If you are still having
problems, call the Boca Research Technical Support Department.
REV3.0 8/9/90