NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors Release 3.3 
Display Driver Overview 

Driver: Weitek Power 9100
Current Availability: Future
NeXTanswers Driver #: 1739
NeXTanswers Overview #: 1740
Last Update: 15 December 94

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: WeitekP9100DisplayDriver.config
Driver Type: Display
Driver Scope: Generic-Chipset
Component Supported: Power9100
Component Manufacturer:  Weitek
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver*: PCI, VLB

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
Diamond Viper Pro PCI (2MB VRAM)
Diamond Viper Pro PCI (4MB VRAM)

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):

Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes: 

Display Driver Details 

Frame Buffer Sizes Supported*: 2MB VRAM, 4MB VRAM

Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer  
size required)

32 Bit Color Modes*:
1024x768 (4MB+), 1152x900 (4MB+), 640x480 (2MB+), 800x600 (2MB+)

16 Bit Color Modes*:
1024x768 (2MB+), 1152x900 (2MB+), 1280x1024 (4MB+), 1600x1200  
(4MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes*:
1024x768 (1MB+), 1152x900 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+), 1600x1200  
(4MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

Supported RAMDAC's*:
BT 485, IBM RGB525

Known Problems 

  None

Future Planning 

Future / Update Planning:  Under Development
Reason for New Driver / Update: New Driver
New Driver / Update Timeframe:  Q1 95

New Driver / Update Description: 

Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work. 
 
* - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.