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- mach64 VESA Support
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- READ THIS FILE COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS PRODUCT!
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- Contents
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- 1.0 Supported VESA modes
- 2.0 mach64 specific VESA TSR
- 3.0 M64VBE Advanced Switches
- 4.0 Known Problems
- 5.0 Reporting Problems
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- 1.0 Supported VESA modes
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- The VESA modes supported by your mach64 card are dependent upon the
- amount of video memory and the monitor type selected in the ADVANCED or
- QUICK SETUP.
-
- To determine the modes supported by your current configuration you must
- install the mach64 utilities, then run VESATEST from the mach64 directory.
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- 1) Run INSTALL and select "Utilities Installation" from the Main Menu.
- 2) Follow the screen instructions to completion.
- 3) When INSTALL finishes copying all necessary files, press <escape> to
- exit install.
- 4) Change directory to the mach64 (default) directory and type "VESATEST".
- 5) All the modes currently supported will be displayed.
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- 2.0 mach64 VESA TSR
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- If you experience any problems with applications that use VESA modes,
- install and run the ATI mach64 Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) VESA
- program M64VBE.COM.
-
- The default settings for M64VBE.COM are:
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- - dual read and write windows enabled
- - 320 modes enabled
- - Memory aperture enabled
- - VGA CRT parameters enabled
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- To install M64VBE.COM: (from a DOS prompt)
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- - Insert Disk # 1 in the floppy drive. Type:
- A: <enter> (For drive b, substitute B: for A:)
- CD\ <enter>
- - Start the installation program by typing:
- INSTALL <enter>
- - Select "Utilities Installation" from the Main Menu.
- - Follow the screen instructions to completion.
- - When INSTALL finishes copying all necessary files, press <escape>
- to exit install.
- - Change directory to the c:\mach64 (default) and type:
- M64VBE <enter> to load the program.
- - Start your VESA application
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- To un-install the mach64 VESA TSR Change directory to the c:\mach64
- (default) and type M64VBE U <enter>.
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- Note: If you experience any problems unloading the TSR please consult
- your DOS documentation for TSR un-install limitations.
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- 3.0 M64VBE Advanced Switches
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- If your VESA application continues to experience display problems after
- loading M64VBE.COM, you should consult the application's documentation
- for specific requirements. If the documentation indicates that it
- requires memory aperture disabled, single read and write windows or
- accelerator CRT parameter you must use the Advanced M64VBE switches
- listed below.
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- Syntax: M64VBE sw1 sw2... (where sw# represent a valid M64VBE switch)
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- M64VBE SWITCHES:
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- s - Enable single window implementation. This single window will be
- readable as well as writable.
- d - Enable dual read and write windows implementation.
- 3 - Enable 320x200 & 320x240 modes in 8bpp, 15bpp, 16bpp and 24bpp.
- VESA mode number 202h, 10dh, 10eh, 10fh are for 320x200 8bpp,
- 15bpp, 16bpp and 24bpp respectively. Similarly, VESA mode number
- 212h, 213h, 214h and 215h are for 320x240.
- -3 - Disable 320x200 & 320x240 modes.
- vw - Set memory aperture to off.
- -vw - Set memory aperture to on.
- vga - Use standard VGA CRT parameters.
- acc - Use accelerator CRT parameters.
- u - Unload or remove M64VBE from memory.
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- 4.0 Known Problems
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- MOUSE CURSOR PROBLEMS
- If you are experiencing mouse pointer trails or any problem associated
- with a pointing device, the VESA application may require a single read
- and write window. To correct this problem, use M64VBE with the single
- window implementation enabled.
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- Affected applications include:
- OPERATION CRUSADER by AVALON HILL
- WORD PERFECT TUTORIAL by LEARNKEY, INC.
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- syntax: M64VBE S VGA
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- 1/4 OF THE IMAGE VISIBLE
- If the VESA application only displays in the upper 1/4 of the screen the
- application may be assuming that the mach64 is a VGA Wonder compatible
- card. To correct this problem use M64VBE with the memory aperture off
- and VGA CRT parameters.
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- Affected applications include:
- AIR WARRIOR by KESMAI
- THE GRANDEST FLEET by QUANTUM QUALITY PRODUCTIONS
- FXDRAW by ROBOCFG
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- syntax: M64VBE VW VGA
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- BLACK SCREENS OR SYSTEM HANGS
- If starting the VESA application causes a black display or locks the
- system, the application may not be compatible with Accelerated CRT
- parameters. To correct this problem use M64VBE with the standard VGA CRT
- parameters enabled.
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- Affected applications include:
- RISE OF THE ROBOTS by TIME WARNER INTER.
- HARDBALL IV by ACCOLADE INC.
- EIGHT BALL DELUXE PINBALL by AMTEX
- DESQVIEW/X by QUARTERDECK OFFICE SYSTEMS
- OCEANS BELOW by SOFTWARE TOOLWORKS
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- syntax: M64VBE VGA
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- 5.0 Reporting Problems
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- If you experience any difficulties, open the file REPORT.TXT and complete
- the Problem Report form.