Descent 2

How to Run Descent™ II with SimulEyes™

1.  Run SETUP.EXE from the directory containing Descent II (probably C:\GAMES\DESCENT2).  From the Setup program select the VR Devices menu choice, then select "Simuleyes".  The next choice is to select the resolution.  Some systems have a problem running in high-res modes (640 x 480), so we suggest running in the 320 x 400 mode.

2.   You need to copy two files from the CD that came with SimulEyes to the directory containing Descent II.  These files are called LCDBIOS.EXE and STEREO.BAT and must be in the Descent II directory to use it with SimulEyes.  For example:     

  COPY D:\SIMUTILS\DESCENT2\LCDBIOS.EXE C:\GAMES\DESCENT2

The STEREO.BAT file has a line that uses the /HREFRESH option to run Descent II at a higher screen refresh rate.  If you experience problems, edit your STEREO.BAT file and try running with a "-" after the /HREFRESH option as in this example:

  LCDBIOS /LCDRUN:D2  /HREFRESH-

NOTE:  If you don't have a STEREO.BAT file, create one containing only the line above, with or without the "-" option.

3.   If you are running Windows 95, set up a shortcut for STEREO.BAT.  (On the Windows desktop, click your opposite mouse button, select New, then select Shortcut.)  In the Properties for that shortcut, under the Program tab select the option to run in MS-DOS mode.  Turn off the "Warn before entering MS-DOS mode" option. 

Now double click the icon you just created.  If problems occur, try shutting down Windows and restarting in MS-DOS mode before running STEREO.BAT.

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