STR00000="Stealth Family - Graphics and Multimedia Accelerators"
STR00001="Stealth 3D 2000 Series (S3 ViRGE)"
;Product
STR01000="Stealth 3D 2000 Series (S3 ViRGE)"
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;QUESTIONS
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;Windows 95 --------
STR00010="I receive a Windows Protection Error in `IFSMGR' when starting Windows 95."
STR00011="This problem is usually when the system has a compressed hard drive(s). Currently, it is recommended to use uncompressed hard drives."
STR00020="Can the Microsoft PowerToy `QuickRes' be used with the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00021="Yes, QuickRes will allow for resolution and color depth switching on the fly with the Stealth 3D 2000. However, in testing there has been a color palette shifting phenomena observed when switching color depths."
STR00030="Will Diamond be releasing a GT driver version with the InControl Tools 95 utility for the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00031="Yes, there are plans for such a driver release. There is no release date at the present."
STR00040="When running DirectX application, I receive a message that the display driver is not compatible with DirectDraw."
STR00041="It's possible that you are using the Windows 95 driver from the 1.01 version CD-ROM. The version ID in this driver did not identify it as having DirectDraw support."
STR00042="To correct this problem, simply download the current driver version. Please view the Driver Index for the current driver version."
STR00050="When running Destruction Derby, the screen goes blank or scrables (out of sync)."
STR00051="This problem is seen with older monitors which does not support the mode (512x384) with the refresh rate of 70Hz vertical/56KHz horizontal which the game is calling."
STR00060="When I load Descent or Destruction Derby, the intro screen seems to freeze."
STR00061="On some systems it takes a very long time (1 to 2 mins) when running from the CD-ROM drive. This activity is normal as the game loads its information."
STR00070="When trying to install Destruction Derby or Descent the error message `Descent II CD not in drive' appears."
STR00071="This occurs when running INSTALL.EXE file, instead of D2INST.BAT to install Descent II, and INSTDD.EXE to install Destruction Derby. Both programs are located in the root directory of CD-ROM."
STR00080="When running Destruction Derby I receive a message that ddraw.dll, dsound.dll, and related files cannot be found."
STR00081="The DirectX API set has not yet been installed. To install this support, go to the \DIRECTX directory on the Stealth 3D CD-ROM and run DXSETUP.EXE. This will install all the necessary DirectX files."
STR00090="When running Destruction Derby or Descent II, the frame rate/speed is slow."
STR00091="While the minimum system configuration is a 486 based machine, it is highly recommended to have a Pentium Class system with at least 8Mb of RAM. The high detail of both these applications can strain system performance."
STR00092="The following suggestions may improve performance: "
STR00093="1.Both games offer different levels of installation, Descent II (3 levels) and Destruction Derby (2). If the user has adequate space, try the full installation options. "
STR00094="2.Both games can control the detail levels of the game display from the option menus. Try reducing some of the graphic detail options."
STR00095="3.Make sure that the all applications in the Win95 environement have been shutdown to free up system resources."
;Windows 3.1x ---
STR00100="Why won't the online help file supplied with the Stealth 3D 2000 software work under Windows 3.1x?"
STR00101="The online help file was designed only for Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.5x. Many of the features incorporated into it will not work with the older Windows 3.1x help file system."
STR00110="Where are the Windows 3.1x drivers for the Stealth 3D 2000 located?"
STR00111="The Windows 3.1x drivers are included on CD-ROM version 1.02, and greater. The 1.01 version does not include these drivers. You can download these drivers from our FTP server. Please view the Driver Update page for the current driver vesion."
STR00120="When trying to change resolution or color depth with InControl Tools Lite, Windows restarts with a message saying that the change was canceled, and the system promptly reboots.The system will finally return to Windows without making any changes at all."
STR00121="Remove the DCSHKEY.EXE from the `load =' line in the WIN.INI."
;Hardware -----
STR00130="Are the current retail and OEM Stealth 3D 2000's expandable to 4Mb?"
STR00131="No, they are both 2Mb fixed boards."
STR00140="What is the difference between the Retail (v2.xx series bios) Stealth 3D 2000 boards and the OEM (v1.xx series bios) boards?"
STR00141="Retail boards use the 40ns Silicon Magic DRAM. This will provide a performance increase over the OEM 50ns Hyundai/Etron DRAM."
STR00142="Software bundled with the Retail card will include: Descent 2, Destruction Derby, and Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1996 OEM bundles will vary with the OEM, as they will have the option for different software combinations."
STR00150="Can the Feature Connector on the Stealth 3D 2000 be used with a third party vendor's overlay device (TV tuner, capture, etc.)?"
STR00151="If the device is using Palette snooping, it will not work. If there is an option to disable such usage, turn it off. If there is no configuration for this setting, this hardware combination will not work."
STR00152="This option is sometimes located in the motherboard's system CMOS, you may be able to disable it through there."
STR00160="What kind of graphics/video chip/processor is used on the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00161="The Stealth 3D 2000 uses an S3, Inc. ViRGE chipset. The actually model number reported by a diagnostic such as MSD will be S3 Incorporated 86C325."
STR00170="What is the small audio jack next to the DB-15 monitor connector on the bracket of the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00171="This jack is reserved for future use. This audio connection can output audio from planned upgrades, such as an MPEG decorder and TV Tuner."
STR00180="Is there a 4Mb version of the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00181="Yes, a 4Mb version is planned. A release date for this product has not been announced."
;Misc. Support ---
STR00190="Do you have Linux drivers for the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00191="No, Diamond does not develop support for Linux and similar Unix type operating environments. We do provide the programming information necessary for the developers of these operating systems to incorporate driver support. "
STR00192="Since the S3 ViRGE chipset is fairly new, it may be sometime before this support is developed. It would be best to check with the authors of the individual environments to see when their next release will support S3 ViRGE based boards."
STR00193="Often times, you can check the web site of the company that makes XWindows at www.xfree86.org. Here, you will find the latest information about chipset support."
STR00200="Are DTV and MVP options planned or available for the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00201="Yes, a DTV (TV tuner option) and MVP (MPEG motion video player option) are planned to be released in the near future for the Stealth 3D 2000."
STR00210="What 3D API's will be supported by the Stealth 3D 2000?"
STR00211="Diamond has plans to support the Microsoft Direct3D API. This API was recently released in final form to developers. A future release of the Stealth 3D 2000 Win95 drivers will provide support. Other 3D API's such as OpenGl, etc. are currently being evaluated."
;Third Party Software ---
STR00220="Are there drivers for AutoCAD, 3D Studio or Microstation?"
STR00221="At present, Stealth 3D driver support is not available for AutoCAD, Microstation and 3D studio. Diamond is presently hard at work on these drivers and expect to be able to provide them very soon. Please check our web page at www.diamondmm.com - for announcements regarding the availability of these drivers."
STR00222="When these drivers are available, they will be posted and downloadable on our web page and ftp site at ftp.diamondmm.com. Or via the Customer Service Dept., 1-800-468-5846."
