Viper V330, Windows 9x, README File Rel. 0798 This README file contains important information. Be sure to read this file BEFORE you continue with the installation. Diamond Multimedia will not accept responsibility for any possible damages that could result from failure to read the information in this file. 1. Version Notes 2. General System Requirements 3. New Driver Characteristics 4. Problems Solved with this Driver 5. Known Restrictions for this Driver 6. Additional Requirements 6.1 Windows 95 and AGP 6.2 Windows 98 and AGP 7. Notes about Monitor Selection 8. Support / Service / Latest Software 1. Version Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------- Driver for Windows 9x: 4.10.01.0127 (improved performance and FULL OpenGL ICD) InControl Tools 95: 4.03.162 2. General System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------- This driver needs an installed runtime of DirectX 5. 3. New Driver Characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------------- This driver allows to use Viper V330 as a primary or a secondary graphics card within the multi-monitor feature of Windows 98. For limitations see 5. 4. Problems Solved with this Driver ------------------------------------------------------------------- None 5. Known Restrictions for this Driver ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.1 2 Vipers and Windows 98 The Viper V330 needs an IRQ. Right now WIndows 98 does not support multiple graphics adapter using an IRQ. That's why you can not use 2 boards Viper V330 together under Windows 98. 5.2 InControl Tools and Windows 98 If you choose to install the InControl Tools (ICT) 95 with Windows 98, you can start ICT later with a click on the red- and-white diamond in the task bar. The ICT Setup Wizard is no longer available with Windows 98. 5.3 AMD K6-2 CPU Support for the AMD K6-2 CPU is not yet included. 5.4. Miscellaneous The NVidia Riva 128 chip used on the Diamond Viper V330 requires an IRQ to function correctly. If no IRQ has been assigned to the card by the motherboard BIOS you may experience symptoms such as windows not booting, or extremely poor performance. The symptoms mostly involve error messages such as "While initializing device, VDD. Windows Protection Error. You must restart your computer." and "While initializing device, NVRM. Windows Protection Error. You must restart your computer." Some motherboard BIOS' allow for an option to "Assign IRQ for VGA". Often times the latest BIOS will also resolve this problem. To correct the problem: Boot into the BIOS setup; Look for an option to enable IRQ for VGA (may be in chipset features or PnP configuration) and set it to enabled or on; Reboot the system and it should bypass the error. For further information please contact your motherboard manufacturer. When running the DXSETUP.EXE program (which comes with Microsoft's DirectX application), the version of the Primary Display Driver will incorrectly be displayed as: 0.00.00.0000. This is an issue with the DXSETUP program. To get the correct driver information, run the DXINFO.EXE program from within the same directory that DXSETUP.EXE is found (on our CD the directory is DirectX\DirectX5\DirectX). Duke Nukem fails to enumerate available VESA 2.0 modes. This allows you to select modes which are unsupported, such as 320x400. Shiny Entertainment's game MDK doesn't handle [CTRL-ESC] task switching to the desktop properly when in D3D mode. This can cause application or illegal operation errors when attempting to do this. 6. Additional Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6.1 Windows 95 and AGP To take advantage of an AGP motherboard with a AGP graphics card, your system must satisfy the following requirements: - Microsoft Windows 95, Service Release 2.1 (OSR 2.1) must be installed. Service Release 2.1 is comprised of the OSR 2.0 plus the USBSUPP.EXE extension from Microsoft. This software is only sold by Microsoft as an OEM version together with hardware and is not available separately. - Microsoft DirectX 5 Runtime must be installed. You can get DirectX 5 from the SuperCD or from the Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/download.asp - A special AGP device driver (*.vxd) for your motherboard must be installed. We recommend that you install the driver that you received with your motherboard, usually on a CD. If necessary, ask your motherboard's manufacturer. If you have a motherboard with an INTEL BX or LX chipset, you can select such a driver during a custom installation; in general, these drivers should work with any INTEL BX or LX motherboard. Select the option "AGP Support". (This driver doesn't get installed in a standard installation!) If your AGP motherboard doesn't use an INTEL chipset, you must install the corresponding AGP device driver that was provided with your motherboard by its manufacturer. 6.2. Windows 98 and AGP Full AGP support is integrated into Windows 98. Windows 98 recognizes your AGP card automatically and independently installs any software required in addition to the Diamond drivers, so that manual installations are no longer necessary. 7. Notes about Monitor Selection ------------------------------------------------------------------- In order for you to get the most out of your graphics card, the monitor that you use should have performance specifications that match those of your graphics card. NOTE: Please adjust your monitor settings in the Display Properties dialog. ---- I M P O R T A N T ---- Use only settings for resolution and refresh rate that are supported by your monitor. Permanent damage to your monitor can result if you operate it for extended periods with settings outside its specifications. If you change monitors, be sure to compare monitor parameters and, if necessary, make appropriate changes! 8. Support / Service / Latest Software ------------------------------------------------------------------- To find out how to reach DIAMOND Multimedia, please consult the documentation that came with your product. Current information is available on our Web sites. 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