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differently, you may be required to perform
some basic DOS or Windows tasks. If you
are not familiar with basic DOS commands
such as DIR, CD, or EDIT, you should check
your DOS manual, or seek assistance from
you local computer dealer to install the
product.
How to get Technical
Assistance
The dealer
that you
purchased
this product
or your
computer from is the FIRST place you should
go for technical assistance. The dealer is
usually the most qualified source of help, and
Direct access to technical support
representatives is provided on a limited basis.
If you require immediate attention or in-depth
help with the installation of the product,
please call our 900-priority support number
for service. This number gives you immediate
access to senior-level technicians. The
number is 900-555-4900. You will be charged
$2.00 per minute. The charges will appear on
your next phone bill.
Damaged or Missing
Items
We use many world-class quality assurance
programs to ensure the product you
purchased is of the highest caliber.
Sometimes, however, a component may be
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INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Make sure you have received the following
items:
If any items are missing, or appear damaged,
contact your dealer for assistance.
DRIVER
DISKETTE
THE
VOYAGER 64
ACCELERATOR
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EXPRESS Install
Replace your
system cover.
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Attach the monitor cable.
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Install drivers.
Go to page 18.
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Turn ON your computer.
this does not disable your built-in video
adapter, your computer documentation
should provide the necessary instructions.
2. Select any available PCI-Bus expansion slot.
3. Remove the screw and the metal plate that
covers the external access to the slot you
have selected.
Remove any existing VGA/EGA card before
installing the Voyager 64.
PCI SLOTS
ISA SLOTS
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7. Attach the appropriate monitor cable to the
Voyager 64.
8. Power up your system.
Physical installation is complete.
If you wish to enhance your display, turn to
the Display Driver section on page 18.
NOTE: Drivers are not required if the board
is used under DOS and Windows in standard
VGA modes. Drivers are required to run
high-resolution applications under DOS and
Windows.
EXPRESS Install
The Voyager 64 is based on a highly
integrated S3tm Trio64tm architecture. The
Trio64 contains an integrated RAMDAC and
Dual Clock Generator. The Trio64 has a 64 Bit
memory interface which provides 228 MB/
second bandwidth to support resolutions up
to 1600 x 1200, color depths up to 16M
colors, and refresh rates up to 75Hz noninterlaced.
Users of high performance CAD, Animation,
and 3D Modeling applications, will benefit
from the high system level performance
offered by the Voyager 64. Drivers are
provided for support of major GUI
applications such as AutoCAD and Windows.
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• 1280 x 1024 X 256 Colors
• 1024 x 768 x 64K Colors
• 800 x 600 x 16M Colors
Maximum Resolution/Color Depth Supported
(interlaced).
• 1600 x 1200 x 256 Colors
Maximum Clock Frequencies
• Dot Clock 135 Mhz
• Memory Clock 57Mhz
Memory
• 64 Bit wide memory interface.
• 2MB of display memory
Product Overview
• VESA 1.2 BIOS with DPMS (Display Power
Management Signaling) monitor support.
Software Features
Drivers Provided for the following GUIs and
applications:
• AutoCAD V11 (DOS)
• AutoCAD V12 (DOS)
• MicroStation 4.0
• MicroStation 5.0
• Windows 3.1/3.11
Windows NT 3.5 and Windows 95 come with
built-in support for the S3 Trio64 on which the
Voyager 64 is based.
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Monitor Compatibility
The Voyager 64 board is compatible with VGA
Color and monochrome analog monitors. TTL
monochrome monitors with 9-pin connectors
are NOT compatible with the Voyager 64. It is
also compatible with Multiple Frequency
Monitors, provided the proper 15-pin cable
adapter is used with the monitor and the
monitor is set to analog.
Check your monitor manual and the video
mode table in Appendix C to determine the
modes supported by your monitor.
Product Overview
System Compatibility
Most systems with PCI Local Bus slots are
compatible with the Voyager 64. If you are
uncertain, refer to your system’s guide to
operation or check with the dealer or
manufacturer of your computer. The Voyager
64 board is compatible with the IBM Video
Graphics Array (VGA) and Enhanced Graphics
Adapter (EGA) standards.
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MAIN CHIP SET
FEATURE
CONNECTOR
Product Overview
VIDEO
BIOS
VIDEO
DRAM
DB-15
VGA
CONNECTOR
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