======================================================================= Stealth 64 DRAM README.TXT ======================================================================= Release Notes ------------- This is v2.00 of the Stealth 64 DRAM Install/Utilities/Drivers disk set. AutoCAD 10/11/12/13 Installation Notes -------------------------------------- To install TurboDLD, run the GO.EXE program from DOS. The GO.EXE will install the drivers into the proper AutoCAD directories. If you have changed your directories from default you will be prompted for the appropriate directories. A file called S64ACAD.BAT will be created in the directory that you have chosen as your install directory, C:\ACAD\DRV for AutoCAD 12 and C:\TURBODLD for AutoCAD 10 and 11, by default. To select the newly installed driver run: ACAD -r from the C:\ACAD directory. Then select 3 to change the video driver. You will be prompted with a list of video drivers, select the TurboDLD Classic driver. * If you do not have TurboDLD Classic as a listed option then you may not have your AutoCAD enviroment variables set properly or you are out of environment space. Please refer to your AutoCAD manual for troubleshooting techniques. * Your refresh mode is set by using S64DMODE. If you have not already done so please run the DOS program C:\S64D\UTIL\S64DMODE and configure your monitor properly. For features and notes about TurboDLD please refer to the file READ.ME in the appropriate AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. DOS Installation Notes ---------------------- Use the GO.EXE file to install DOS/CAD drivers, and Utility files. S64DMODE should be installed for all first-time operations. 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). Utilities --------- S64DMODE.EXE allows selection of text modes, video emulation modes, and monitor mode frequencies for all environments outside of Windows. Monitor timing information is saved to the S64DMODE.EXE file and is automatically loaded on power-up or reset. Users with monitors not conforming to the industry preset monitors provided can select the CUSTOM MONITOR 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 CUSTOM be made for all resolutions and color depths. TSR BIOS -------- TSR BIOS can be used in a VESA Local Bus system if the system does not support video shadowing. GO.EXE will copy the TSR BIOS to the hard drive and modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT so that the TSR BIOS will be loaded into the system memory each time it boots. If the BIOS version is 1.1x, you must copy the TSR BIOS to the hard drive manually. 1. Place DOS/Utilities/CAD/NT Drivers Disk into the floppy drive. 2. Change directory to C:\S64D. 3. Type A:\PKUNZIP A:\UTIL S64DHPFC.EXE. 4. Modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT: C:\S64D\S64DHPFC.EXE. 5. Reboot the system. Known Limitations ----------------- DPMS does not support all protected mode programs. These include programs such as AutoCad, Microstation, and games such as Links 386, Doom, etc. No 16 color modes are supported. Windows NT v3.5 Driver Installation ----------------------------------- You must have Windows NT v3.5 installed with the Standard VGA driver (640x480x16) before you install the Diamond Stealth 64 DRAM NT v3.5 drivers. If you are running a different graphics mode please re-configure for Standard VGA. Note that there is only VGA support available for Stealth 64 DRAMs with the ICS GENDAC. ICS GENDAC support will be available with the release of NT 3.51. Once you have confirmed that you are running in Standard VGA, place the Stealth 64 DRAM 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 Stealth 64 DRAM. 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 3.5 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. Contacting DIAMOND ------------------ Diamond can be reached through a number of ways: Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 2880 Junction Avenue San Jose, CA 95134 Voice (Main) : (408) 325-7000 Voice (TechSppt): (408) 325-7100 [M-F 6-7; Sat 8-4 Pacific] [plus 24hr automated help] FAX (Main) : (408) 325-7070 FAX (Support) : (408) 325-7171 BBS (to 2400) : (408) 325-7080 BBS (9600+) : (408) 325-7175 CompuServe : GO DMNDONLINE America Online : GO DIAMOND All product names listed are trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners. ======================================================================= Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 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