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Real 3D StarFighter(R) AGP Graphics Adapter       README9X0259.TXT
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This is the Real 3D StarFighter AGP Windows 95/98 Display Drivers,
version 0259.  It is a candidate for certification by Microsoft's
Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) as designed for Microsoft(R)
Windows 95(TM) and Microsoft Windows 98(TM), June 1998.

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WARNING:  Install any StarFighter Driver updates *BEFORE* flashing
--------  the new Video Bios image.  Bios Version 0146 is NOT
          compatible with older drivers (a blue screen of death
          will be the result of this combination ... recoverable
          only by going into VGA and installing current drivers!)

The version 0259 display drivers are compatible with Version 0146
of the StarFighter Video Bios.

These Release Notes address changes since the May 1998 Version
0229 Drivers.

Please check the Real 3D website (www.real3d.com) for the latest
StarFighter AGP Display Driver updates! 


New Features
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The 0259 driver now supports applications and games on Socket 7
systems based on the VIA MVP3 and VP3 chipsets using the current 
VIA AGP driver.
The current VIA AGP Driver for Windows 95/98 can be downloaded 
from www.via.com.tw/driver.htm and installed by following the
included README's instructions. Future drivers will support the 
SIS 5591 and AcerLabs ALI 1541 chipsets.

Support for Windows 98 Multi-Monitor is now available.  The
StarFighter AGP can serve as secondary monitor to StarFighter
PCI video adapters (with StarFighter PCI Driver versions higher
than 0247) or with other makes of Windows 98 compliant PCI video
adapters that support Multi-Monitor.

Performance increases can be obtained on many Direct3D games and
applications by checking the auto-mipmap box in the Real 3D
Display Properties page.

The 1152x864 resolution has been added for 8, 16, and 24 bit color
depths. 

The 1600x1200 resolution was added for 16 bit color depth.

The OpenGL Installable Client Driver (ICD) has been upgraded to
handle multi-threaded applications.  Various performance
improvements have also been made, including support for the 3D 
Studio Max OpenGL gl_KTX_buffer_region extension.

Auto-monitor detect is available with the TVOut video option.

Various Direct Draw enhancements were made to improve video
capture and DVD functionality.


Limitations or Caveats
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Requires Windows 95 OSR2.1 (this is Windows 95 OSR2 with the 
USB Supplement)

Requires DirectX 5.0 (release 155 or higher)

Troubleshooting Hints:

- Some of the StarFighter bundled software may experience problems
  on systems that do not contain a sound card or have sound
  directly on the motherboard.

- Check README files or documentation that comes with other
  software for special system requirements or limitations.

- If the graphics does not seem to be accelerated, check that the
  color depth is set to 16-bit color on the Display Properties
  Settings page.  Also, some applications may have their own
  switch or selection to enable acceleration (Quake, for example).

- Please ensure that the latest drivers for all plug-in cards have
  been installed.

- Some monitors may not support higher resolutions or refresh
  rates.  If some rates that StarFighter supports cannot be
  selected from the Display Properties Setting page, check with
  the manufacturer for a possible monitor .inf file update.

- The current version of the StarFighter Video Bios can be
  obtained from the Display Properties R3D Information Tab.
  If the Video Bios version is not Version 0146 then you may
  experience  minor problems.  The Version 0146 Video Bios may be
  downloaded from the Real 3D web site at http://www.real3d.com


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WINDOWS 95/98 INSTALLATION
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Hardware Installation
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Please see Chapter 3 of the Getting Started Manual for details.

    1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the monitor cable, and
       remove its cover.

    2. Remove existing AGP video adapter from the AGP slot and
       save the screw.
    
    3. Place the StarFighter AGP graphics board into the AGP slot,
       ensuring that it is inserted completely into the socket,
       and replace the screw.

    4. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the monitor cable.

    Note: If you have no video when power is applied and the
          computer emits one long and two short beeps, this
          indicates that the StarFighter card is not seated
          properly.

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Software Installation
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Please see Chapter 5, section 5.2 of the Getting Started Manual
for details on new StarFighter installations.

    SW Upgrades: updating previously installed StarFighter drivers
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    Windows 95:
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    1. StarFighter board and drivers should already be installed
       in the system.  Power On the system.

    2. Right-click on My Computer and choose "Properties" or 
       click on "Start", "Settings -> Control Panel" and double
       click on the "Display" icon.
 
    3. Choose the "Settings" tab and click on "Advanced Properties"

    4. Click on the "Change" button.

    5. Click on "Have Disk".  From the "Install from Disk" dialog
       box, click on "Browse".  Navigate to C:\Real3d\Drivers, or 
       the directory chosen when the download was unzipped (the 
       .inf file will be the only file visible in the browser) and 
       click "OK".

    6. Click on "OK" in the "Install from Disk" dialog box.
 
    7. Select the Starfighter AGP on the "Select Device" dialog
       box and click "OK".

    8. Files will be installed.

    9. Choose "OK" on the "Advanced Display Properties" dialog box

   10. Click on "Apply" on the "Display Properties" dialog box.

   11. Choose "YES" in response to the "DO YOU WANT TO RESTART?"
       query to reboot the system and complete the installation.

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    Windows 98:
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    1. StarFighter board and drivers should already be installed
       in the system.  Power On the system.

    2. Right-click on the Desktop and choose "Properties" or 
       click on "Start", "Settings -> Control Panel" and double 
       click on "Display".
 
    3. Choose the "Settings" tab and click on "Advanced..."

    4. Choose the "Adapter" tab and click on the "Change..." 
       button.

    5. Click on "Next".

    6. Select the top choice, "Search for a better driver" and 
       click on "Next".

    7. Clear all check boxes except "Specify a location:" and 
       click on "Browse".  Navigate to C:\Real3D\Drivers, or the
       the directory chosen when the download was unzipped (the 
       inf file will be the only file visible in the browser) and 
       click "OK".

    8. Click on "Next". 
 
    9. Select "The updated driver (Recommended)" and click on 
       "Next".

   10. Click on "Next" and the files will be installed.

   11. Click on "Finish".  

   12. Choose "YES" in response to the "DO YOU WANT TO RESTART?"
       query to reboot the system and complete the installation.


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