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Viper SE README.TXT
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Release Notes
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This is v1.07 of the Viper SE Install/Utilities/Drivers disk set.
AutoCAD 12 Installation Notes
-----------------------------------
(DL-Xpress for Weitek Corp v3.0.9 by Vibrant Graphics).
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select ACAD menu.
4. Select ACAD R12.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\ACAD.
4. It will prompt for location of ACADR12.BAT.
5. GO will add environment variables into ACADR12.BAT.
SET ACADDRV=C:\ACAD\DRV
SET RDPADI=C:\ACAD\DRV
SET VIBCFG=C:\ACAD\DRV
To configure AutoCAD R12:
1. Change to the root directory of your hard disk.
2. Run ACADR12 -r.
3. Select 3 to Configure Video Display.
4. Select DL-Xpress for Weitek Corp v3.0.9 by Vibrant Graphics from the
available video displays.
5. DL-Xpress Display Screen Configuration menu will be displayed.
6. Press YES to change video selection.
7. Select desired resolution/colors.
8. Select Single or Dual screen.
9. Test mode.
10. Select Yes or No for Custom Configuration.
11. Press NO to change video selection to return to ACAD.
* If you do not have DL-Xpress 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 VPROMODE. If you have not
already done so please run the DOS program C:\VIPERPRO\VPROMODE and
configure your monitor properly.
DOS Utilities Installation Notes
--------------------------------
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO at the DOS prompt.
3. Select source drive.
4. Under the Utilities menu, select VPROMODE.EXE and it will be copied to
C:\VIPERPRO (by default).
5. VPROMODE.EXE will then need to be executed to configure Viper SE.
(Refer to Utilites section for further instructions).
Utilities
---------
VPROMODE.EXE is a command line and menu driven mode and monitor setting
utility. Use VPROMODE.EXE to configure the Viper SE for your particular
monitor, select a text display mode, and to run Viper SE diagnostics.
VPROMODE saves monitor timing information to the P9X00RES.DAT file.
To center your monitor:
1. Change directory to C:\VIPERPRO.
2. Run VPROMODE at the DOS prompt.
3. Select Monitor in the menu.
4. Scroll down to CUSTOM.
5. Select mode and center the screen.
6. After centering, press <ESCAPE> twice.
7. Press <ENTER> to save new configuration.
When you install VPROMODE.EXE, the environment variable
P9X00RESDAT.ENV=C:\VIPERPRO will be set in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
VPROPM.EXE is a DOS Display Power Managment driver. Please refer to
VPROPM.DOC for additional information and instalation information.
AutoCAD R10/386 and R11 Installation Notes
------------------------------------------
(DL-Xpress for Weitek Corp v3.0.9 by Vibrant Graphics).
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select CAD menu.
4. Select ACAD R10/386 and R11.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\ACAD.
6. It will create VPROACAD.BAT with following environment variables:
SET DSPADI=C:\ACAD\RCDLX152.EXP
SET VIBCFG=C:\ACAD\DL152309.CFG
7. AUTOEXEC.BAT will be updated.
To configure AutoCAD R10/386 and R11:
1. Run ACAD.
2. Select 5 for "Configure AutoCAD."
3. Select 3 for "Configure video display."
4. Select "ADI P386 v4.0/4.1 display."
5. Select Yes to Change video selections.
6. Select mode desired.
7. Setup custom configuration.
8. Run ACAD as normal.
Please refer to the APATCH.DOC file for instructions on how to use
APATCH.EXE (AutoDesk bug patch).
AutoShade w/Renderman 2.0
-------------------------
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select CAD menu.
4. Select AutoShade w/Renderman 2.0.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\SHADE2.
6. It will create VPRSHADE.BAT with following environment variables:
SET RCPADI=C:\SHADE2\RCDLX152.EXP
SET RDPADI=C:\SHADE2\RCDLX152.EXP
SET VIBCFG=C:\SHADE2\DL152309.CFG
7. AUTOEXEC.BAT will be updated.
To configure AutoShade w/Renderman 2.0:
1. Run SHADE -r.
2. Select pointing device.
3. Select display device.
4. Selct PADI 386 display driver.
5. Select Yes to Change video selections.
6. Select mode desired.
7. Setup custom configuration.
8. Run AutoShade in graphics mode.
3D Studio version 2.0
---------------------
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select CAD menu.
4. Select 3D Studio v2.0.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\3DS2.
6. It will create VPR3DS2.BAT with following environment variables:
RCPADI=C:\3DS2\RCDLX152.EXP
RDPADI=C:\3DS2\RCDLX152.EXP
VIBCFG=C:\3DS2\DL152309.CFG
7. GO will modify 3DS.SET file to remove semicolons from following lines to
configure 3D Studio 2.0.
RENDER-DISPLAY = RCPADI
MAIN-DISPLAY = RCPADI
MATERIAL-DISPLAY = RCPADI
8. AUTOEXEC.BAT will be updated.
Known Limitations
-----------------
APATCH.EXE and APATCH.DOC are copied when GO installs CAD drivers.
AutoPatch repairs some problems with protected mode drivers with the
AutoCAD Releases 10 and 11, as well as 3D Studio version 2.0. Please
refer to APATCH.DOC.
Microstation 4.0
----------------
(Weitek Microstation 4.0 v4.0.3 by Vibrant Graphics).
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select CAD menu.
4. Select Microstation 4.0.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\USTATION.
6. GO wil create VPUSTA4.BAT with following environment variables:
SET WTKCFG=C:\USTATION\DRIVERS\WTKCFG.DAT
7. AUTOEXEC.BAT will be updated.
To configure Microstation 4.0:
1. Run USCONFIG.
2. Select to configure for DOS version.
3. Select Display Adapters to modify Microstation Configuration.
4. Select Weitek Microstation 4.0.
5. Select Weitek Power 9100 for Card Selection.
6. Select desired resolution/mode.
7. Configure other screen options.
8. SAVE configuration.
9. Configure other Microstation 4.0 options.
10. EXIT and SAVE.
11. Run USTATION.
Microstation 5.0
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(Weitek Microstation 5.0 v5.0.3 by Vibrant Graphics).
1. Insert Disk 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD drivers" into your
floppy drive.
2. Run GO from DOS prompt.
3. Select CAD menu.
4. Select Microstation 5.0.
5. GO will install the drivers into C:\USTATION.
6. GO wil create VPUSTA5.BAT with following environment variables:
SET WTKCFG5=C:\USTATION\DRIVERS\WTKU50.INI
7. AUTOEXEC.BAT will be updated.
To configure Microstation 5.0:
1. Run USCONFIG.
2. Select to configure for DOS version.
3. Select Display Adapters to modify Microstation Configuration.
4. Select Weitek Microstation 5.0.
5. Select Weitek Power 9100 for Card Selection.
6. Select desired resolution/mode.
7. Configure other screen options.
8. SAVE configuration.
9. Configure other Microstation 5.0 options.
10. EXIT and SAVE.
11. Run USTATION.
Viper SE VGA BIOS
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VESA VBE function 07h(Set/Get Display Start) is not supported at this time.
Some applications which supports double buffering or page flipping will not
work properly. (i.e. Flight Simulator 5.0)
Windows NT
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This document is provided to aid the user in installing the Viper SE
Windows NT drivers (rev. 00.00.05 - 06/24/94)
Files supplied for use with NT:
DISK1
OEMSETUP.INF
P9100.DLL
P9100.SYS
P9100RES.DAT
P91INST.EXE
Windows NT Installation:
1. Double click on the Windows NT setup icon (found in the MAIN group)
to install the Standard VGA driver.
NOTE: If you already installed the Viper SE and you were
previously using a high resolution driver, you may need
to install your previous video card to get back to VGA.
This may be the case if Windows NT does not load, and
displays a blank or garbaged screen.
2. Once you have Windows NT running in Standard VGA, with the Viper SE
installed, double click on the Windows NT setup icon
(found in the MAIN group).
3. From the OPTIONS menu, select CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS.
5. Click on the down arrow to the right of the Display: line.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the Windows NT driver list, and select
Other (Requires a disk from a hardware manufacturer)
7. Place the Viper SE Windows NT disk in a floppy drive, and type in
the proper drive path. (e.g. A:\ or B:\) Click OK.
NOTE: Take into consideration the amount of memory on your
Viper SE. Some of the modes supplied are NOT
supported if the card has only 2MB of video memory.
8bpp/256 col 16bpp/65k col 24bpp/32bpp/16.7M col
640x480 2/4MB 2/4MB 2/4MB
800x600 2/4MB 2/4MB 2/4MB
1024x768 2/4MB 2/4MB 4MB ONLY
1280x1024 2/4MB 4MB ONLY 4MB ONLY
*1600x1200 2/4MB 4MB ONLY
* - IBM DAC ONLY
8. Select the resolution and color depth of your choice.
Be sure to select a resolution and refresh rate that your
monitor is capable of supporting.
9. Click OK to accept driver.
10. Be sure that the driver is listed on Display: line and Click CLOSE
to have Windows NT accept the changes.
11. Click NEW to install the new Viper SE driver.
12. Place the Viper SE Windows NT disk in a floppy drive, and type in
the proper drive path. (e.g. A:\ or B:\) Click OK.
13. Files will then be copied from the diskette to the Windows NT
system.
14. Select a compatible monitor from the list provided. If your
monitor does not appear, please select GENERIC. Click OK to
accept.
15. From the OPTIONS menu, select EXIT.
You must restart Windows NT for the changes to take affect.
If after you have installed the driver using the above instructions, and
Windows NT comes up in Standard VGA when restarted, it could be that you
selected a mode that your Viper SE cannot support because it is a 2MB
card, has the Bt DAC, or the refresh rate is to high for your monitor.
Please double check to insure that your system can run the desired
resolution. If problems persist, you may contact Diamond Technical
Support.
Known Limitations
-----------------
In all 24 Bpp and 32 Bpp modes, an application error will occur in
Paintbrush.
* Special Note for VL-BUS users:
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Default Memory Base Address for Windows NT is 80000000. Some
motherboards do not support this address. Windows NT will be blank
screen or lock-up.
1. Restore Windows NT to VGA driver.
2. Reboot Windows NT.
3. Select Last Known Good to VGA.
4. Edit P9100RES.DAT file on DISK 1 "Installation/Utilities & AutoCAD driver."
5. Modify MemAddr = 8000 to different Memory Base Address.
6. Memory Base Addresses available:
20000000
40000000
60000000
80000000
90000000
A0000000
B0000000
C0000000
D0000000
7. SAVE and EXIT P9100RES.DAT file.
8. Follow Windows NT Installation.
Contacting DIAMOND
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Diamond can be reached through a number of ways:
Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
1130 East Arques Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Voice (Main) : (408) 736-2000
Voice (TechSppt): (408) 736-2000 [M-F 6-7; Sat 8-4 Pacific]
[plus 24hr automated help]
FAX (Main) : (408) 730-5750
FAX (Support) : (408) 773-8000
BBS (to 2400) : (408) 730-1100
BBS (9600+) : (408) 524-9301
CompuServe : GO DMNDONLINE
America Online : GO DIAMOND
All product names listed are trademarks or copyrights of their
respective owners.
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Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (c) 1993-94
(408) 736-2000 All Rights Reserved
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