======================================================================= SpeedStar 64 README.TXT ======================================================================= Release Notes ------------- This is v1.02 of the SpeedStar 64 Install/Utilities/Drivers disk set. AutoCAD 10/11/12 Installation Notes ----------------------------------- To install TurboDLD, run the GO.EXE program from DOS. The GO.EXE will install the drivers into the proper AutoCAD directories. If you have changed your directories from default you will be prompted for the appropriate directories. A file called SSACAD.BAT will be created in your AutoCAD driver directory, C:\ACAD\DRV for AutoCAD 12 and C:\TURBODLD for AutoCAD 10 and 11. To select the newly installed driver run: ACAD -r from the C:\ACAD directory. Then select 3 to change the video driver. You will be prompted with a list of video drivers, select the TurboDLD Classic driver. * If you do not have TurboDLD Classic as a listed option then you may not have your AutoCAD enviroment variables set properly or you are out of environment space. Please refer to your AutoCAD manual for troubleshooting techniques. * Your refresh mode is set by using SSMODE. If you have not already done so please run the DOS program C:\SSALPINE\UTIL\SSMODE and configure your monitor properly. For features and notes about TurboDLD please refer to the file READ.ME in the appropriate AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. Known Limitations ----------------- 800x600 24bpp, is listed as a available mode. This is not a valid mode and should not be selected. DOS Installation Notes ---------------------- Use the GO.EXE file to install DOS/CAD drivers, and Utility files. SSMODE should be installed for all first-time operations. This program controls the frequencies sent to the monitor and will allow the high resolution and high color modes to synchronize correctly on your screen (for DOS only). Utilities --------- SSMODE.EXE allows selection of text modes, video emulation modes, and monitor mode frequencies for all environments outside of Windows. Monitor timing information is saved to the SSMODE.EXE file and is automatically loaded on power-up or reset. Users with monitors not conforming to the industry preset monitors provided can select the CUSTOM MONITOR option which allows selection of frequencies, sync polarities, and screen centering for each video resolution and color depth. Please consult your monitor manual for the exact capabilities of your monitor before selecting monitor timing. We strongly urge that selection of monitor timings in CUSTOM be made for all resolutions and color depths. Known Limitations ----------------- DPMS does not support all protected mode programs. These include programs such as AutoCad, Microstation, and games such as Links 386, Doom, etc. Windows NT v3.1 --------------- You must have Windows NT installed with the Standard VGA driver (640x480x16). If you are running a different graphics mode please re-configure for Standard VGA. Once you have confirmed that you are running in Standard VGA, place the SpeedStar 64 Disk 1 into the floppy drive. Open the Windows NT setup icon located in your Main program group. Select Options | Change System Settings... Scroll down to the bottom of the Display option and select "Other Requires manufacturers Diskette." You will be prompted for the location of this diskette. The location is A:\ (or B:, depending in your systems configuration). Select Close. You will see the list of available drivers, their associated resolution and monitor refresh rates, such as: SpeedStar 64 1.00 640x480, 16 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 640x480, 16 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 640x480, 256 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 640x480, 256 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 16 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 16 colors 72Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 16 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 256 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 256 colors 72Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 800x600, 256 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 16 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 16 colors 70Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 16 colors 72Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 16 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 256 colors 60Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 256 colors 70Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 256 colors 72Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1024x768, 256 colors 75Hz SpeedStar 64 1.00 1280x1024, 16 colors Interlaced SpeedStar 64 1.00 1280x1024, 256 colors Interlaced You will be prompted for the location of a OEM Disk, this is the Disk 1 and the path is A:\ Close out of the Windows NT setup, you will need to restart Windows NT for the changes to take effect. NOTE: These Windows NT drivers for the GD543X only support systems or video adapters with 1MB of DRAM or more. Contacting DIAMOND ------------------ Diamond can be reached through a number of ways: Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 1130 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Voice (Main) : (408) 736-2000 Voice (TechSppt): (408) 736-2000 [M-F 6-7; Sat 8-4 Pacific] [plus 24hr automated help] FAX (Main) : (408) 730-5750 FAX (Support) : (408) 773-8000 BBS (to 2400) : (408) 730-1100 BBS (9600+) : (408) 524-9301 CompuServe : GO DMNDONLINE America Online : GO DIAMOND All product names listed are trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners. ======================================================================= Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 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