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README.TXT - Documentation Supplement
January 20 1994 - Release 2.21
Hercules Graphite Card(tm)
Hercules Graphite Pro(tm)
Hercules Graphite VL/Pro(tm)
Installation Diskette
Windows Display Driver Diskette
Thank you for purchasing a Hercules Graphite product. This
file contains changes or additions to the printed Installation
Guide.
CONTENTS:
What's New in Release 2.20/2.21
Warranty Registration Card
Hercules Phone, Fax and BBS Access Numbers
AutoCAD -- Additional Installation Information
AutoCAD -- Known Limitations
SPEEDY: Windows Performance Benchmark Test
Windows -- Known Limitations
BigMap and Zoom -- Known Limitations
Additional Information for QEMM386 Users
Hercules Graphite Series Software Revision History
What's New in Release 2.20/2.21
-------------------------------
Install diskette:
1) New VESA.COM files -- release 2.32
2) New ZOOM.EXE, WINSTALL.EXE, PICWIN.EXE, INSTALL.EXE and
INSTALL.HLP.
3) New monitor data files.
4) New README.TXT file (this one).
Windows diskette:
1) NT drivers release 1.00.
2) Bug fixes to Windows 3.1 drivers.
3) Windows for Pen Computing is now supported at the following
resolutions:
Graphites with 1MB VRAM Graphites with 2MB VRAM
----------------------- -----------------------
640x480x8 640x480x8
640x480x16 640x480x16
800x600x8 640x480x24
1024x768x8 800x600x8
1152x900x4 800x600x16
1280x1024x4 1024x768x8
1024x768x16
1152x900x8
1280x1024x8
Differences between release 2.20 amd 2.21:
1) Windows diskette: New VDDAGX.386 to take care of the cursor
problem in DOS screen.
2) Install diskette: A different version of WINSTALL.EXE.
New readme.txt (this file).
Warranty Registration Card
--------------------------
Please take a few minutes to fill out and return the enclosed
Warranty Registration Card. It is essential that we receive
the card in order to provide you with the following service
and support:
* Free technical support via phone, fax and Hercules BBS
* Software updates via mail and Hercules BBS
* Third party support information via mail and Hercules BBS
Register today!
Hercules Phone, Fax and BBS Access Numbers
------------------------------------------
Hercules Sales Group.............(800) 532-0600
Hercules Technical Support.......(510) 623-6050
Fax..............................(510) 623-1112
BBS..............................(510) 623-7449
BBS..............................(510) 623-7034
BBS..............................(510) 623-7142
German BBS.......................+49 40 6573 7335
CompuServe....................... GO HERCULES
Other Inquiries..................(510) 623-6030
AutoCAD -- Additional Installation Information
----------------------------------------------
Installation of the Hercules DL-Xpress driver is very
straightforward with a menu driven utility, and can be
accomplished without printed documentation. A full manual
for the Vibrant driver is available for an additional charge.
To order in the United States, send a check for $15.00 to
Hercules along with a request fot the DL-Xpress manual.
Outside of the United States, send a check for $25.00.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
AutoCAD -- Known Limitations
----------------------------
Dual-screen support (monochrome monitor used for text console)
for AutoCAD is not available on the Graphite Pro models for
the ISA-bus (HG310 and HG420). Graphite Card (model HG210)
does support dual-screen AutoCAD when equipped with BIOS v1.15
or later and Graphite software release 2.0 or later. All
local bus Graphite models DO support dual-screen AutoCAD.
SPEEDY: Windows Performance Benchmark Test
------------------------------------------
SPEEDY, a Windows performance benchmark test, is included
with this Hercules product. This test is designed to perform
a standard set of Windows graphics functions and compute a
performance metric called a "SPEEDMARK." A higher "SPEEDMARK"
indicates better performance. This test can also be used to
measure performance of any display adapter that supports
Windows.
SPEEDY is available in the Hercules program group. Double-
click on the Speedy icon to launch the SPEEDY program. Press
F2 to initiate an "Auto Run" test, F10 to exit the program,
and F1 to view the on-line documentation.
Windows -- Known Limitations
----------------------------
1) Debugger Configurations:
Graphite Pro models for the ISA-bus (models HG310 and
HG420) do not support the use of a debugger such as
CodeView or TDW, running on an 8-bit monochrome card
under Windows. This is due to a limitation of the AGX015
chip when running on the ISA bus. Local bus-based
Graphite VL Pro models (HG510, HG610, HG720) and the
ISA-based Graphite Card (HG210) do not have this
limitation.
2) 16 Color Modes (Hercules Graphite Card - model HG210 only):
If you are using a 50 or 66MHz CPU, you may experience
random changes to the color palette at 1152 x 900 and
1280 x 1024 resolutions. There is currently no known fix,
you must restart Windows to restore the color palette.
3) Running DOS Graphics Applications in a Window:
It is not possible to run most VGA graphics applications
in a windowed DOS session. Instead, run your VGA
graphics application full screen.
4) Using Windows' VGA driver:
If you want to use Windows' VGA driver, you must select
"VGA (Version 3.0)" driver from the list of display driver
in Windows' SETUP. Do not select the "VGA" driver.
In general, we recommend you to use Graphite's 640x480x8
driver because it is much faster, gives you more color depth
(256 vs. 16) and provides higher refresh rates.
BigMap and Zoom -- Known Limitations
------------------------------------
Zoom is available in selected 256 color display modes only.
On 1MB Graphite models, zoom is supported at all 256 color
resolutions (640x480, 800x600, 1024x768). On 2MB Graphite
models, zoom is supported at all 256 color resolutions except
the 1152x900 and 1280x1024 modes. In addition, the 1024x768
zoom mode is available only with monitors operating at 58kHz
or below. This restriction is due to special considerations
for the high-speed DAC used on 2MB Graphite boards to provide
the SuperStable high refresh display rates. If you try to
launch Zoom while in an unsupported display mode, a warning
message will be displayed.
If you are using the BigMap and Zoom features when your
monitor is operating at 120Hz refresh rate, you may see some
screen noise when you pan.
Additional Information for QEMM386 Users
----------------------------------------
If you are using QEMM386's Stealth feature (indicated by ST:M or ST:F
on the QEMM386 device line in CONFIG.SYS) and you are experiencing
random problems in Windows or DOS, try excluding the Graphite's BIOS
area from Stealth by adding the parameter XST=C000 to your QEMM386
device line. This is in addition to the memory exclusion statements
covered in the Graphite manual.
Hercules Graphite Series Software Revision History
---------------------------------------------------
Release 2.21 -- Graphite software release with Windows NT
drivers 1.00.
Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 2.21 01/20/94
Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 2.21 01/20/94
Release 2.20 -- Graphite software release with Windows NT
drivers 1.00.
Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 2.20 12/29/93
Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 2.20 12/29/93
Release 2.10 -- Second combined Graphite software release.
Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 2.10 08/18/93
Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 2.10 08/18/93
Release 2.00 -- First release of combined diskettes for the
entire Graphite series of products.
Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 2.00 07/26/93
Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 2.00 07/26/93
** End of File **