======================================================================= Stealth64 Video 2001 Series README.TXT ======================================================================= Release Notes ------------- This is v1.04 of the Stealth64 Video 2001 Series Install/Utilities/Drivers disk set. DOS Installation Notes ---------------------- We have added a new installation program called GO'95. This still functions the same as our old installer GO.EXE. Run INSTALL.EXE from a DOS prompt. You cannot run this application from inside Windows DOS Shell. Once you have run INSTALL.EXE the GO'95 executables will be on the hard drive (C:). Please do not discard this diskette. If you have a problem with your system you may need this diskette. Please configure your monitor using the "Monitor" option in the main window of GO'95. 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). GO'95 ----- GO'95 allows selection of text modes, video emulation modes, and monitor mode frequencies for all environments outside of Windows. Monitor timing information is saved and is automatically loaded on power-up or reset. Users with monitors not conforming to the industry preset monitors provided can select the "User Defined" 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 "User Defined" be made for all resolutions and color depths. In other operating systems, i.e. OS/2, WARP, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, etc., GO'95 will disable mouse support, diagnostics, monitor centering, and DPMS. Known Limitations (GO'95) ------------------------- With a mouse driver installed, GO'95 causes intermittent mouse freezes during useage. Press any key to restore mouse movement. DPMS does not support any protected mode programs. These include programs such as AutoCad, Microstation, and games such as Links 386, Doom, etc. ACAD Release 10/386,11,12,13 Drivers ------------------------------------ AutoCAD TurboDLD Classic driver has two features: 1. accelerates AutoCAD REDRAWS, PANS, and ZOOMS 2. provides a productive, user-friendly interface The driver is memory-resident and inserts itself between AutoCAD and the video display adapter. It has no other effect on AutoCAD's operation besides graphics acceleration. It runs with AutoShade 2 with RenderMan and 3D Studio to provide enhanced rendering support. 386 version of AutoCAD Release 10 and 11 is required. AutoCAD Release 10/386,11,12,13 Installation: 1. Select INSTALL from the main window. 2. Select desired AutoCAD release driver. 3. Press OK. 4. Select Source drive (A,B,C, etc..). 5. Type target Drive:Directory. Default drive for AutoCAD 10/11 is C:\TURBODLD. Default drive for AutoCAD 12 is C:\ACAD\DRV. Default drive for AutoCAD 13 is C:\ACADR13\DOS\DRV. 6. Press OK. 7. Press Y to modify AUTOEXEC.BAT. 8. Press CANCEL or ALT-F4 to exit. NOTE: STLACAD.BAT is created in C:\TURBODLD when you install AutoCAD 10/386 and 11 drivers. For AutoCAD 12/13 your ACADR12 or ACADR13.BAT files are automatically updated for use with TurboDLD. If you are installing AutoCAD 10/386 to a directory other than ACAD\DRV, you must edit STLACAD.BAT file. The installed drive and directory must be added to the ACADDRV environment variable to display TurboDLD Classic driver in the AutoCAD video options list. Example: SET ACADDRV=C:\ACAD\DRV;C:\TURBODLD; After all AutoCAD drivers are copied to the hard drive, it is necessary to reconfigure AutoCAD to use TurboDLD Classic. AutoCAD Release 10/386, 11 Driver Configuration: 1. Type "ACAD" and press ENTER. 2. Select "Configure AutoCAD" in AutoCAD main menu. 3. Select "Configure Video Display." 4. Select "ADI P386" (for Release 10) or "P386 ADI 4.0/4.1" (for Release 11). AutoCAD Release 12 Driver Configuration: 1. Type "ACADR12 -R" and press ENTER. 2. Select "Configure Video Display" in AutoCAD Configuration menu. 3. Type "Y" to display available video options. 4. Select "TurboDLD Classic v2.10K by Panacea Inc." AutoCAD Release 13 Driver Configuration: 1. Type "ACADR13 -R" and press ENTER. 2. Select "Configure Video Display" in AutoCAD Configuration menu. 3. Type "Y" to display available video options. 4. Select "TurboDLD Classic v2.10K by Panacea Inc." NOTE: For additional information, see the AutoCAD Installation and Performance Guide. To verify you TurboDLD Classic driver installation, Panacea logo will be displayed in the lower right-hand corner of your screen. AVE Render, 3D Studio and AutoShade Configuration: To install and configure TurboDLD Classic for use with rendering devices, AVE Render, 3D Studio or AutoShade 2 w/RenderMan, please refer to your manual. Microstation 4.0 and 5.0 ------------------------ Microstation 4.0/5.0 installation: 1. Select INSTALL from the main window. 2. Select Microstation 4.0 and 5.0. 3. Press OK. 4. Select Source drive (A,B,C, etc..). 5. Type target Drive:Directory. Default drive is C:\USTATION. 6. Press OK. Microstation 4.0/5.0 Configuration: 1. Run USCONFIG. 2. Select to configure for DOS version. 3. Select Display Adapters to modify Microstation configuration. 4. Select "panaStation." To configure panaStation: 1. Run PSCONFIG.EXE located in C:\USTATION\DRIVERS. 2. Type "Y" to reconfigure panaStation. 3. Run USTATION in C:\USTATION. 4. Follow prompts in panaStation Display Device Configuration. Note: Microstation 4.0/5.0 drivers MUST be installed in C:\USTATION. Known Limitations (Microstation) -------------------------------- 32bpp | move a window over a view so that it covers part of a diagonal line | move the window | most of the time, the diagonal line will not redraw in the same position (usually lower than the original line). Load oldhotel | view | render | smooth | drag and drop a window over the drawing | the portion of the screen the windows was on goes back to wire frame mode and does not refresh. Windows NT v3.51 --------------- You must have Windows NT installed with the Standard VGA driver (640x480x16) before you install the Diamond Stealth64 Video 2001 Series NT drivers. 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 Stealth64 Video 2001 Series Disk 1 into the floppy drive. Open the Windows NT Control Panel. Select the Display Icon. Select Change Display Type. Select Change. Select Other. Confirm that the Driver Disk is in A: (or you can change the drive letter if the Driver Disk is in another drive). You will now be presented with a list of driver entries - Select Stealth64 Video 2001 Series. You will then be prompted to change your system configuration. Select Yes. When prompted to install Current or New drivers, select the New option. Confirm the source path. You need to restart Windows NT 3.51 for the changes to take place. Note that the default resolution that installed is 640x480x8 60Hz. From this point on, you can change your resolution/color depth by using the Display Icon in the Control Panel. Select the "List All Modes" button. This will display all resolutions and refresh rates available. Please use the Test option so that you can confirm that the selected refresh rate and resolution is supported by your monitor. 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