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║ ║
║ Windows NT 3.5 Drivers v3.01 ║
║ ║
║ for ║
║ ║
║ SPEA V7-STORM PRO ║
║ ║
║ SPEA VideoSeven ║
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1. Installing the Windows NT Drivers
====================================
Preparing for Installation:
The following procedure assumes that the V7-STORM PRO is already
installed in your system. If it is not, install it now.
Similarly, make sure that Windows NT Version 3.5 is installed
on your hard disk. The drivers in this release are written to run only with
Version 3.5, and not with any other version of this operating system.
Please boot Windows NT with "Windows NT Workstation Version 3.5 [VGA mode]".
If the preceding conditions are correct, proceed with driver installation in
the next section.
The driver consists of 2 files:
WEITEKP9.DLL
WEITEKP9.SYS
(situated in directory \SPEA\INSTALL\STORMPRO\NT35 of the CD ROM).
Installation:
1. Please copy a) WEITEKP9.DLL into directory \WINNT35\SYSTEM32
b) WEITEKP9.SYS into directory \WINNT35\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS
2. In the window labeled MAIN, run Control Panel by double-clicking on
that icon.
3. In the Control Panel window, click on Display.
4. Click on Change Display Type....
5. Click on Change...
6. In the displayed list box, select the driver 'Weitek P9000
Graphics Adapter' and click 'Install'
7. In window 'Installing Driver' click 'Yes'
8. Please answer the question whether to take the actual driver or to
install a new driver with 'Current'
9. Choose in the window 'Device Base Address' a suitable address for
your system and click 'Continue' (Normally the given address should
be corret)
10. Click on OK.
11. Click on OK.
12. Cick on 'Restart Now'-Checkbox.
2. Known Bugs, Notes, and Limitations
=====================================
General Notes
1. The 16-, 24- and 32-bit-per-pixel drivers are not accelerated; they use a
dumb frame buffer. The 8-bit drivers are accelerated.
2. If you have changed the resolution to one that your monitor cannot
support, Windows NT provides a way to restart with the last known good
resolution. To return to the last known good resolution at any time:
a. Press the Reset button on your system chassis or turn off the
system and turn it on again.
The system displays the normal sequence of boot-up messages. It then
prompts you to select the operating system to start. Select Windows NT
Version 3.1, or simply wait and Windows NT will be selected by default.
(Be ready for the next step with your finger over the space bar.)
b. After all boot-up messages have been displayed, the system briefly
displays:
OS Loader V3.1
Press spacebar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good menu
You need to press the space bar as this screen is first displayed. This
screen comes and goes so quickly, you should keep your finger over the
space bar after the operating system selection in the previous step.
c. A text screen is displayed labeled Configuration Recovery Menu.
Follow the directions on the screen. You should choose the Last Known
Good option.
Anomalies
=========
1. In 32-bit-per-pixel mode, Paintbrush tools are displayed in monochrome.
2. In 32-bit-per-pixel mode, on some systems, running Paintbrush can cause
a "Memory Read Error" dialog box to be displayed and the running of
Paintbrush to be terminated.
3. In 32- and 16-bit-per-pixel modes, the start-up logo screens of Lotus
1-2-3 and Freelance are displayed in monochrome.
4. In 32-bit-per-pixel modes, the Minesweeper game is displayed in
monochrome.
5. In 32-bit-per-pixel modes, Microsoft Excel 4.0 toolbar buttons do not
display as 3-dimensional buttons as they should.
6. In 16- and 32-bit-per-pixel modes, Microsoft Works 2.0a toolbar buttons
do not display as 3-dimensional buttons as they should.
7. In 16- and 32-bit-per-pixel modes, the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility
Test (HCT) font tests return "FAIL".
8. When running Word Perfect 5.2 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions, stray
pixels are left on the screen after closing a file.
9. Occasionally, when the cursor changes shape, it will appear to jump.
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