======================================================================= Viper 330 Multi-Monitor README.ENG Windows NT Rel. 1297 ======================================================================= This README file contains the following important information: 1. General Notes 2. Installation 3. Choosing a Monitor 4. Known Restrictions 5. Known Issues 6. Contacting Diamond 1. General Notes ---------------- It is IMPORTANT that you read this README file and all the supplied documentation BEFORE you continue the installation! Otherwise the company cannot accept any responsibility for claims that result as a consequence. ======================================================================= If you don't need to use INCONTROL TOOLS/Multi Monitor features, please use the installation notes in step 3. Viper V330 Series ======================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Installation using INCONTROL TOOLS/Multi Monitor features ------------------------------------------------------------ The program calls stated below refer to the installation from the installation diskette. Insert the Viper 330 Multi-Monitor Diskette into drive A:. Select the menu item 'Run' from the Start Menu. Then enter: a:\install 2.1 Choosing a Monitor ----------------------- Please be aware that you can only take full advantage of the features provided by the Viper 330 Multi-Monitor driver if the other components of your system, especially the graphic monitor that is being used, also comply with the specifications of the Viper 330. (Example : The resolution 1280x1024 that is supported by the Viper 330 can obviously not be used with a monitor that is specified to only support resolutions up to 1024x768). To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Windows NT 4, use Display Properties Settings. *** IMPORTANT *** Only use settings that your monitor supports. If you use the monitor outside the specified ratings then it may suffer permanent damage! If you change the monitor then you must compare the ratings first and should reconfigure accordingly! 2.2 Known Restrictions --------------------- The Viper 330 Multi-Monitor driver only works with the Windows NT 4 operating system. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3.Installation Notes NOT using INCONTROL TOOLS/Multi monitor features ----------------------------------------------------------------- You must have Windows NT 4.0 installed with the Standard VGA driver (640x480x16) before you install the Diamond Viper V330 Series NT 4.0 drivers. If you are running a different graphics mode please re-configure for Standard VGA. Installation Instructions ------------------------- 3.1 Once you have confirmed that you are running in Standard VGA, place the Diamond Viper V330 Series Windows NT 4.0 diskette into your diskette drive. 3.2 Select the menu item 'Run' from the Start Menu. Then enter: A:\INSTALL (Where A: is the drive letter of your diskette drive). Follow the instructions to install the NT 4.0 drivers and at the end you will be prompted to reboot your system. Note that the default resolution that installed is 640x480x8 60Hz. 4. Known Issues --------------- a. Diamond supports up to 4 PCI boards/monitors. b. OpenGL Conformance Test: this test may show "Buffer Variance Tests" fail (e.g., CONFORM16.LOG in WHQL full regression). This kind of errror can show up where there are fairly steep changes in color or texture coordinates. Visually it can't be detected, but can be tested for. Features Added -------------- a. Added DDraw modes 320x200, 400x300, and 640x400. b. Added 1600x1200x8/16bpp 72/75/85Hz. c. Added 1920x1080x8bpp 60/72Hz. e. Added 1920x1200x8bpp 60/72Hz. Problems Addressed ------------------ Known Limitations ----------------- Contacting DIAMOND ------------------ Diamond can be reached through a number of ways: DIAMOND - U.S.A. ---------------- Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 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