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Viper VLB Windows NT 3.1 Driver Version 1.0
Release Notes Version 1.0
11/10/93
1. Introduction
These release notes show you how to install the Viper VLB drivers into a
system running Windows NT Version 3.1 Final Release. You must have this
version of Windows NT for the Viper VLB drivers to work properly.
The disk should contain the files as listed in figure 1.
Figure 1. Diskette contents
Filename Size Date Time
DISK1 30 10-08-93 3:30p
OEMSETUP INF 22356 11-09-93 5:07p
P9000 DLL 72192 10-08-93 3:14p
P9000 SYS 22528 10-13-93 1:04p
P9000RES DAT 4570 08-04-93 1:55p
VPINST EXE 89600 11-03-93 12:50p
README TXT 9925 11-10-93 10:59a
If any of these files are missing, please call Diamond customer service for
a replacement disk.
This release consists of Windows NT 8-bit, 16-bit and
32-bit drivers. The supported resolutions and memory required for each
resolution is shown in figure 2.
Figure 2. Supported resolutions and memory requirements
Resolution Memory Requirements (in megabytes)
8-Bit 16-Bit 32-Bit
640 x 480 x 72Hz 1 1 2
800 x 600 x 60Hz 1 1 2
800 x 600 x 72Hz 1 1 2
1024 x 768 x 60Hz 1 2 N/A
1024 x 768 x 70Hz 1 2 N/A
1280 x 1024 x 55Hz 2 N/A N/A
1280 x 1024 x 60Hz 2 N/A N/A
1280 x 1024 x 74Hz 2 N/A N/A
1280 x 1024 x 75Hz 2 N/A N/A
2. Installing the Windows NT Drivers
This section shows you how to install the Windows NT drivers on your system.
The drivers are capable of the video modes listed in figure 2.
The following procedure assumes that the Viper VLB board is already installed
in your system. If it is not, install it now.
Similarly, make sure that Windows NT Version 3.1 Final Release is installed
on your hard disk. The drivers in this release are written to run only with
Version 3.1 Final Release, and not with any other version of this operating
system.
Finally, make sure that Windows NT is set to use standard VGA resolution
(640x480). In other words, make sure that you can bring up Windows NT using
the Viper VLB board.
If the preceding conditions are correct, proceed with driver installation in
the next section.
2.1. Preparing for Installation/Update
Refer to Windows NT documentation to determine what shut-down or log-off
procedures, if any, should be performed before beginning this installation.
2.2. Initial Driver Installation
Windows NT should be running in standard VGA mode as you begin this
installation.
1. Insert the Viper VLB Windows NT 3.1 driver disk into your floppy drive.
2. In the window labeled MAIN, run Windows NT Setup by double-clicking
on that icon.
3. In the SETUP window, click on Options.
4. Click on Change System Settings....
5. Click on the Display scroll button and use the scroll button to choose
Other (Requires a disk from hardware manufacturer).
6. In the displayed dialog box, click on OK if the diskette is in drive A:,
or enter the drive you are using and then click OK.
7. Double-click on the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate combination
you wish to use.
Note that you must have enough memory to support the color depth or
resolution you select, or you may have a corrupted or absent display. Note
that your monitor must support the refresh rate you choose, or the monitor
will not synchronize. Refer to figure 1 for a list of supported resolutions,
color depths, and refresh rates.
8. After waiting for the Close option to appear, click on Close to close
the window.
9. Click on Continue. Windows NT displays a window showing that files are
being loaded.
10. In the dialog box labeled Additional Information, double-click
on a monitor type. Select a monitor that best matches your monitor timing.
For example, if your monitor supports VESA monitor timing, you may choose
Generic. Then choose memory size 1 Meg for 1 MB of memory or 2 Meg for 2 MB of memory.
3 Meg and 4 Meg are reserved for use in future releases and are not supported
in this release.
For the Viper, the Memory Base default address is 80000000.
You may choose a different memory base to match your board address from
the choices displayed. The available options are:
A0000000
20000000
80000000 (default)
Font Size default is Small. This release does not support the large
font size. If you choose Large, you will get small font size.
Click on OK to close the dialog box.
11. Close the Windows NT Setup window. The following message is displayed:
The changes you have made will not take effect until the computer is
restarted.
Click on OK.
12. Remove the Viper VLB Windows NT 3.1 driver disk from the floppy drive.
13. To restart the system, choose the File pull-down menu from the
menu bar in the Program Manager window. Choose Shutdown from the pull-down
menu.
14. Click on Restart.
15. Click on OK.
2.3. Changing from one Viper VLB Driver Resolution to Another
The procedure used to change from one Viper VLB resolution to another is
nearly identical to the initial driver installation shown in section 2.2.
1. In the window labeled MAIN, run Windows NT Setup by double-clicking
on that icon.
2. In the SETUP window, select the Options pull-down menu from the menu
bar.
3. In the Change System Setting dialog box, select a new resolution, then
close the window.
4. A dialog box is displayed that asks if you wish to use the current drivers
or new drivers. Click on Current.
(Note that if you choose New, you are asked to insert a diskette. New
can be used to install an updated version of a previously installed driver.)
5. Continue with steps 10 through 14 of the initial driver installation in
section 2.2.
2.4. Updating the Viper VLB Windows NT 3.1 drivers
The procedure used to update the Viper VLB Windows NT 3.1 drivers is nearly
identical to the initial driver installation shown in section 2.2.
1. In the window labeled MAIN, run Windows NT Setup by double-clicking
on that icon.
2. In the SETUP window, select the Options pull-down menu from the menu
bar.
3. In the Change System Setting dialog box, select the resolution you want
to change, then close the window.
4. A dialog box is displayed that asks if you wish to use the current drivers
or new drivers. Click on New. You are asked to insert a diskette. Insert the
disk with the updated driver into the floppy drive, then click OK.
5. Continue with steps 10 through 14 of the initial driver installation in
section 2.2.
3. Known Bugs, Notes, and Limitations
3.1. General Notes
1. The 16- and 32-bit-per-pixel drivers are not accelerated;
they use a dumb frame buffer. The 8-bit drivers are accelerated.
2. If your board does not have enough memory to support the resolution you
have selected, the display will be incorrect.
3. If you have changed the resolution to one that your monitor cannot support,
Windows NT provides a way to restart with the last known good resolution. To
return to the last known good resolution at any time:
a. Press the Reset button on your system chassis or turn off the system and
turn it on again.
The system displays the normal sequence of boot-up messages. It then
prompts you to select the operating system to start. Select Windows NT Version
3.1, or simply wait and Windows NT will be selected by default. (Be ready for
the next step with your finger over the space bar.)
b. After all boot-up messages have been displayed, the system briefly
displays:
OS Loader V3.1
Press spacebar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good menu
You need to press the space bar as this screen is first displayed. This screen
comes and goes so quickly, you should keep your finger over the space bar after
the operating system selection in the previous step.
c. A text screen is displayed labeled Configuration Recovery Menu. Follow
the directions on the screen. You should choose the Last Known Good option.
3.2. Anomalies
The following is a list of anomalies you may see when running Windows NT.
These problems are related to running Windows applications under Windows NT;
they are not related to any third party graphics hardware or software.
1. In 32-bit-per-pixel mode, Paintbrush tools are displayed
in monochrome.
2. In 32- and 16-bit-per-pixel modes, the start-up
logo screens of Lotus 1-2-3 and Freelance are displayed in monochrome.
3. In 32-bit-per-pixel modes, the Minesweeper game is displayed
in monochrome.
4. In 32-bit-per-pixel modes, Microsoft Excel toolbar buttons
do not display as 3-dimensional buttons as they should.
5. In 16- and 32-bit-per-pixel modes, Microsoft Works
toolbar buttons do not display as 3-dimensional buttons as they should.
6. In 16- and 32-bit-per-pixel modes, the Microsoft
Hardware Compatibility Test (HCT) font tests return "FAIL".
7. When running Word Perfect 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, stray pixels
are left on the screen after closing a file.
3.3. Known Bugs
1. A number of display problems have been found associated with
Micronics motherboards. For example, there is some "noise" or flicker on the
screen, especially when the cursor is moved with the mouse.
2. In 16-bit-per-pixel mode, the Paintbrush color eraser does not work
properly.
3. In 32-bit-per-pixel mode, running Paintbrush will generate an exception
fault. This issue is being addressed.
4. When running "Introducing Windows NT", or any other full screen
DOS application, no picture will appear. This issue is being addressed.