ÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ» º º º Diamond FIRE GL 2000/3000 README º º -------------------------------- º º º º Diamond Multimedia º º European Division Release 1096 º ÈÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍͼ This README file contains the following information: 1. Introduction 1.1 General Information 2. Installation 2.1 Installing the Windows NT 3.5 and 4.0 Graphics Driver 2.2 Choosing a Monitor 3. Known Restrictions / BugFix-Information 3.1 Motherboard Compatibility 4. Corrections to the manual 5. Diamond Multimedia: Support & Service 1. Introduction ================ 1.1 General Information ----------------------- IMPORTANT! You must IMPERATIVELY read this README file and all the documentation supplied BEFORE you continue the installation! If you fail to do so, Diamond/SPEA cannot accept any responsibility for claims that may be caused as a consequence. Please be aware that you can use the full power of the Diamond FIRE GL 2000/3000 only, if the other components of your system, especially the graphic monitor that is being used, fully comply to the specifications for the Diamond FIRE GL 2000/3000. (For example : You cannot use the 1280x1024 resolution that is supported by the FIRE GL 2000/3000 with a monitor supporting only resolutions up to 1024x768). Dualscreen: Please note that both monitors must support the resolution and the refreshrate that you want to specify. You cannot set different resolution values for your two monitors. 2. Installation =============== The installation procedures described below refer to the installation from Diamond/SPEA installation disks and Diamond SuperCD. 2.1 Installing the Windows NT 3.5/4.0 Driver ======================================== WinNT 3.51: From the Windows Program Manager select 'File', then 'Run'. Enter: a) (Disk) b) (SuperCD) A:\Install :START WinNT 4.0 At the time of delivery the WinNT 4.0 display driver cannot be installed from CD. So, use the enclosed driver diskette and install the drivers as follows: a) (Disk) Click with the right mouse button on the WinNT 4.0 background window, choose 'Properties', 'Settings', 'Display type' and select your diskette drive. Insert the diskette and press ok. Now the drivers will be copied from your diskette to your hard disk. Now you can continue the installation with the SuperCD: b) (SuperCD) Click on "Start",select "Run" and enter :START.EXE For more information, please refer to your manual. 2.2. Choosing a Monitor ====================== For using the full power of your Diamond FIRE GL 2000/3000 board, the graphics monitor you choose should be technically suitable for use with this board. In Dualscreen mode, both monitors must support the same resolution and refresh rates: In WinNT the specified resolution applies to both monitors. If you specify a single screen configuration,the driver software will automatically switch off the second monitor. To select refreshrates in Windows NT click on the 'Display' icon in the 'Control Panel'. For more information, please refer to your manual. *** IMPORTANT *** Only use settings that your monitor supports. If you specify settings that exceed the ratings specified for your monitor, you may permanently damage the monitor! If you change the monitor, first check the ratings of the new monitor and, if necessary, reconfigure your settings accordingly! 3. Known Restrictions ====================== (1) 2 x VGA in one system You cannot run more than one active VGA board in a PC. If your PC has a VGA adapter on the motherboard and you want to use the FIRE GL 2000/3000, you must disable the VGA adapter in the PC first. Today, most computer systems will automatically select a VGA on the graphics board with priority. However, if you prefer using the motherboard-VGA, disable the VGA on the Fire GL 2000/3000 and use the loop-thru cable to connect your VGA on the motherboard and the Fire GL 2000/3000. Refer to your manual for more information. (2) Bootproblems The Diamond Fire GL 2000/3000, as any other graphics board, uses a system interrupt. There may be problems because of other components in your system using the same interrupt, or fix-installed interrupts of the motherboard manufacturer - (booting problems). Please install your graphics board into another PCI slot, or, in the boot-setup, change the IRQ-value of the PCI slot and then reboot the system. (3) Resolution 640x480 The resolution 640x480 is available with TrueColor (32bit) only. 3.1 Motherboard Compatibility ============================ The Diamond FIRE GL 2000/3000 is designed for motherboards supporting the PCI v.2.0 (or higher) standard. This standard supports and correctly initializes multi-function devices like the FIRE GL 2000/3000. Some 80486-based PCs may show problems because of inadequate PCI v.2.0 support. Then, if 3D-Labs' Glint-Chip is not initialized correctly, the software doesn't work. A system BIOS update on your motherboard, available from your motherboard manufacturer or supplier, may remedy the problem. 4. Corrections to the Manual ============================= 5. Diamond/SPEA : Service & Support ========================================================= Technical support for the installation and configuration of Diamond/SPEA graphic boards and multimedia products, as well as software updates, or optional software packages, are available: - from the Diamond/SPEA Mailbox - via CompuServe - in the internet - via the Diamond/SPEA ExpertLine Refer to your manual for more information (addresses, phonenumbers, etc). 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