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Radio
Frequency
FCC
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found
vice, pursuant
(1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
terference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and,
stalled and used
dio communications. However, there is
particular installation.
If interference problems do occur, please consult
suggestions. Some of these suggestions include relocation of the computer system away
from the television or radio or placing the computer AC power connection
cun or outlet.
Changes or modifications
the user's authority
This product was tested and certified with a shielded inter-connecting cable; therefore, a
shielded
CSA
Le
present appareil numerique n·emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
lirnites
ment sur
Canada.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out
ment of Communications.
VDE
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass der WD90C33 VL Bus Card for Windows
mung mil den Bestimmungen der Vig 243/1991 funk-entstoert ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das lnverkehrbringen dieses Gerates angezeigt und die Berechtigung
zur Uberprufung der Serie auf Einhaltung
We
hereby certify that the WD90C33 VL Bus Card for Windows complies with the
suppression requirements of Vig 243/1991 for Class B devices. The German Postal Service
is
right
to
Part 15 of the
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to
cable
is
required
Notice
applicables
le
aux appareils numeriques
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par
Declaration
notified that equipment is being marketed. The German Postal Service has the
to
re-test the equipment and verify compliance .
Interference
FCC
to
this product could resutt
operate this equipment.
to
be
used
with this product.
in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-
for
Class B
to
Rules. Operation
no
guarantee that interference
der
Statement
comply with the
the
system equipment owner's manual for
de
la classe B prescrites
le
ministere des Communications
Bestimmungen eingeraeumt.
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is
subject
(2)
in
non-FCC compliance, and void
for a Class B digital de-
to
the following conditions:
this device must
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not occur in a
on
dans
accept
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The electromagnetic emissions from the equipment tested are within the Class B specffication limits defined by C.l.S.
The unit also meets the additional requirements defined by Vig 243/1991 General Li-
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information processing systems.
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Page 4
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix
Two Monitor Systems
Systems
Systems
Appendix B - Connector Pinout .
Appendix C - Reference Tables
Appendix D - Utilities . . .
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VESA
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Appendix E - Glossary
A - Hardware Options
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with an 8514/A Video Card
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Page 5
Features
The
WD90C33
the
performance
scro lling and resizing
high-performance
80386DX,
For
applications that require a photographic-quillity display,
arc
not
solely
available
24-bit
color
VESA
VL-Bus
the
VGA
VL-Bus Card outdistances
and perform a nee
in
Built
features include:
VL-Bus
of
Windows
of
DRAM
and
80486
microprocessors)
dependent
can
greatly
provides a palette
subsystem
enhance
delivers
and a larger display memory
enhancement
Card is a
windows
upon
an
lSA
super
VGA
display
and
windowing
arc instil ntanous.
solution
display
display
of
increascd 32-bit data transfer rate from
bus
of
for
that offers 24-bit color.
resolution.
quality.
16.7 million colors.
accclcratorcards
DOS
applications.
programs.
32-bit
The
The
bandwidth.
ildaptcr that
It
is a competitively priced,
VL-Bus
number
WD90C33
in pixel
accelerates
Opening,
systems
superior
of
color shades
VL-Bus
the
The
WD90C33
display
closing,
(80386,
results
Card's
CPU
capability
to
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DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS 3.X
640 x
480
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color drivers specifically for PageMaker and Ventura Publisher are
ectable during the installation process.
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ires 2 Mbytes
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•
•
.,
• •
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of
of
800 x
600
•
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.,
memory.
the latest
1024 x
software
VGA
768
•
utilities
standards
1280 x 960
•
to
and
VESA
1280
drivers to
VL-Bus
x 1024
•
.2
• Hardware
Line draw. •
•
XIY
• Trapezoidal fill.
• Clipping.
• 1 MByte
• Emulates
play
• Supports
by
25, 132
lines.
• Provides
AutoCAD, AutoShade,
Cadvance, Generic Gadd, Lotus 1-2-3
crosoft
• Compatible with Windows
• Supports interlaced
• Supports the simultaneous use
either an MDA
•
Allows
cursor
addressing.
of
IBM
adapters.
extended
enhanced
Word, WordPerfect.
VGA .data pass-through to
and
bit block transfer.
on-Card
by
memory; upgradeable to 2 Mbytes
PS/2, VGA, MCGA, CGA,
text modes: 80
50, 132
adapter
by
44, 132
display drivers for
30
3. O and
and
non -interlaced monitors.
or a CGA
Studio using
2
of
MDA
and
Hercules dis-
by
50, 80
by
28,
DOS-based
and
3.
1.
of
two monitors; co-exists with
adapter.
or
from
by
43, 80
and
132 columns
applications:
ACad
release 12 drivers,
Symphony, PCAD, Mi-
any
other
an adapter.
memory.
by
34,
by
80
25
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Page 7
Quick
Installation
The
following
cdgca blc about
and
software
instructions arc intended
Windows
applications.
and the installation
For
those who would like more
tions, please turn to the section entitled
Installing
Configure
1 .
The
the
default
Hardware
Switch
SW1
switch
and
and
Jumpers
jumper
(*).
your
Make sure
selections for switct'es 1 through 4 rratch your rronitor
specifications.
The
setting
in
the
concerning
SW1
(OCObyax>by
Switch 1 I Switch 2 I
OFF* I OFF*
ON
OFF
ON
OFF*
ON
Note:
TUV
character
compatible
applications.
of
switches 1 through 4 apply
table
and
each
- Switches 1 and 2
16or
256Cblor Mode
Setting
Qi
Retrace
I
\/eh:
Non
Horz
I
ON
ON
- Switch 5
Fmts
Standard
TUV
is
the
some
Vert:
Non
Horz:
I
Vert:
Non
Horz:
I
Vert
Non
Horz:
Fonts
German
May
OFF
I
I
So/'11
l
l
spacing.
with
are
ignored
mode,
y)
Monitor
56
Hz,
-interlaced
: 35.3-KHz
72
Hz,
-interlaced
48.2+
60
Hz,
-interlaced
38.0+
:
56
Hz,
-interlaced
35.3
Fonts
standard
not
be
DOS
refer
Timings
KHz
KHz
-
KHz
by all
to
for
for
experienced users
of
"Hardware
W1,
W2
settings
Appendix
are
only
other
SW1
(1~
Switch 3
OFF*
ON I OFF
OFF ON
ON
who
a re
VGA
adapter
cards, drivers,
complete
Installation"
and
indicated
to
the
modes. For
C.
- Switches 3 and 4
by
7ffi Mode Setting Olly)
Switch 4 Monitor
OFF*
ON
I
on
JP1 :3 if
I
I
I
necessary.
by
an
modes
further
Retrace
Vert
86
Interlaced
Horz:
35.4+
Vert:
70
Non-interlaced
Horz:
56.6-
Vert:
60
Non-interlaced
Horz:
48.5-
Vert:
72
Non-interlaced
Horz
:
59.7-
Page
.7
Hz,
Hz,
Hz,
knowl-
instruc-
11.
asterisk
indicated
details
Timings
Hz,
KHz
KHz
KHz
KHz
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pins 2 and
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or
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to
setting -jumper
on
The
W090C33
is
configured
formance
have
a386
jumper
above.
Always
jumper
Install
the
Verify
components
Plug
in
ON
position.
Note:
step
or
Status
from
the
pins 1 and
settings
remember
configuration
that
your
Don't
your
type.
'1
Turn
the
standard
Note: Due to the local bus timing requrements
2 clocks
problem, change
system. (This will
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3*
plug
3.
W2
Pins 1-2*
the
VL
bus
Pins 2-3
plug
2.
VL-Bus
for a high-per-
486
system.
system,
WD90C33
the
on
monitor
change
as
indicated
to
unused
the
turn the system
system
system
VGA
may
on.
adapter,
not
be sufficient to boot the system.
set
Card
If
you
the
power
changes.
VL-Bus
system
system
and
place
may
not be able
If
the
run
JUMPER
72
Hz
in mode \ Ju mp er 1 off
3,12,5E,5F
60
Hz
in mode \ Jumper 1
3,12,5E,5F
Local bus timing
is 1 wait state and
4 clocks
Local bus timing
is 0 wait state and
'2 clocks
Configuration
performed by
EEPROM
Configuration
performed by
SW1/JP1
Default is with jumper on
down
Card
Card.
your
in a
VESA
bus
connector
the
monitor's
power
on until you have completed this
to
system
system
is
not
Setup.
BLOCK
system
VL-bus
does
ON/OFF
properly identify
currently
of
Jumper
2 to the
OFF
position
the local bus timing to 4 clocks.}
JP2
on*
I Jumper 2 off
I Jumper 2
Jumper 3 off
Jumper 3
when
expansion
configured
some motherCards,
To
on*
on*
making
not
switch
your
touch
monitor
any
slot.
any
in
for
the
correct for this
and
reboot the
a
6
7
Page 8
Installing Drivers
1. Start
2. Select RUN
Windows
from
3.1
for
Windows
with the
the
File
standard
Menu.
VGA
driver
installed.
•;('/t"•ct "l\ccc>p
111
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Windows
1 /
100
.·.o
nnother
t the Configuration ."
and
double click the
driver.
WDSETUP
icon to
3. Insert the
4. Type:
double
5. Select
Choose
unpredictable display results may occur.
button to
6.
When
"Close" button. The
installed drivers.
choose
Notes:
•
32K
Ventura Publisher. When these drivers
Setup window,
Maker
colors, full
•
After
gram
To
change the resolution from within Windows, double click
icon
Windows
[Drive]:\WDSETUP
click on
one
or
drivers
activate
the
program
"Exit to
color
drivers are
only."
Although
32K
3.1
disk in
the
directory
more
drivers
that
match
your
choices.
finishes installing
Video
Select
DOS"
or "Restart
now
they
are identifiable
Ventura
color
is available using these special drivers.
your
on the
where
from
the
capabilities
Driver
the
Windows
provided
and
driver installation, the icon for
Manager's
to
restart
Main Group
WDSETUP
window
floppy drive.
command
the
the
Setup
Window
line
drivers are located.
Video
Driver
of
your
Click
your
driver(s), click on
window
driver you
."
specifically for
appear
by
the phrase "Ventura, Page-
PageMaker
WDSETUP
when you re-start Windows.
and
click OK.
Setup
monitor,
on
the
"Add Drivers"
displays
wish
a list
to
PageMaker
in the Video
report
only
appears
in the Pro-
Then
window
otherwise
the
of
the
use
and
and
Driver
4,096
at
this
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DOS
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t the floppy drive
INSTALL[Enter)
c'
your selection for installation and
l.111
th e
driver
l1•l<'r
to
your
•Ll
1on
s in
for
DOS
drivers disk (Disk
with
or utility.
software
this
manual
to
documentation
configure
•w driver.
/fr11111
INSTALL
for
cocli dril'cr or utility
Applications
2)
in
your
the diskette as
follow
and to
your
software
you wish to install .
floppy drive.
your
current drive and
the
screen
the
corresponding
to
prompts
recognize
to
the
• Use the
•
If
monitor,
not
ter
-
HELP
button for online
you
inadvertently select a
you
may
be able to bring
Windows :
At
the
DOS
prompt, change to the Windows directory
CD\ WINDOWS
driver
experience unpredictable display results
up
Windows. Follow these instructions to re-en-
and
press [Enter].
- From the Windows directory type:
-
Select
"Display" from the Setup menu, then "VGA."
8
guidance
that is
SETUP
and
information.
not
compatible with
and
press
and
by
typing:
[Enter].
your
will
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Page 10
Before
You
Start
Package
Contents
Your WD90C33 VL-Bus Card for Windows kit contains:
• This
manual
• The WD90C33 VL-Bus Card
•
Two
5.25-inch, high-density, utility/driver diskettes
You
will perform the following steps to install
• Gather
• Identify
• Reconfigure the
necessary
your
system
WD90C33
supplies.
and
monitor
VL-Bus Card,
type.
your
WD90C33 VL-Bus Card:
if
necessary.
• Install the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card.
• Perform Setup .
• Install Windows drivers
specific
• Configure
Gather
needs
.
your
software application to recognize the
Necessary
and/or
Supplies
DOS
drivers, depending on
new
your
driver
/tf,
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l'o11r
'ill
'•Y'ilC'm
System
must
and
Monitor
Type
be a VESA VL-bus compatible system (386
or
11111)
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whether
11(111
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Procedures
l'i~ctricity
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VL-Bus Card ilnd any other device in your system with care and
rnntact with components on the card.
.
1y~
work on an antistatic surface to avoid possible damage
discharge. 1l1e pilcking matcrinl placed
work surface.
.1s
sume
no responsibility for
which results from failure
safety
your
analog VGA
can
severely
precautions.
monitor
need
to
your
monitor
damage
any
to
follow installation instructions
your
damage
is an interlaced
know
its vertical
monitor
documentation.
type, please Contact
equipment.
on
a table top makes a good
to the WD90C33 VL-Bus
or
and
hori-
your
Hilndle the
to
the card from
or
failure
If
• Medium flat-blade screwdriver
•
Computer
•
Monitor
•
DOS
• Software applications
manuals
documentation/specifications
User
's
Manual
and
• Blank, formatted diskettes for creating working copies
and
Phillips
accompanying
screwdriver
documentation
of
util-
ity/driver diskettes
•
If
your
analog VGA
15-pin adapter.
1
11
/,
12
monitor
Contact
has a 9-pin connector,
your
display
equipment
you
dealer
will
.
need
a
13
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Board
Layout
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Figure 1 shows the layout
items on the card.
•
Analog
female connector.
• DIP
DIP
block
• Video
is
Adapter
generate
signals
• VESA
communicates
which
This
sion
Jumpers:
•
W2., JP1:3.
•
System
the system
Card.
Video
Switch:
switch
JP1 is
Feature
equivalent
. The video feature interface can
associated
VL-Bus
plug
Card
Connector:
The WD90C33 VL-Bus
for
configuring the
optional
Connector:
to the
data
and
Slot
with the
into the VL-bus expansion
must
be
slot.
The
WD90C33
Expansion
CPU
to read the
of
the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card. Please note important
The
. (See
page
This
connector
with the
palette/DAG
Connectors:
computer
installed
VL-Bus
Slot
Connectors:
BIOS
monitor
Card
17.)
connector
provided
in
a VESA 32-bit,
is
connected
Card
is fitted with a
for certain
The
through two VL-bus
slot
modes
and
associated
by
IBM's PS/2
be
used
and
monitor
WD90C33
in
your
to
intercept
VL
computer
VL-bus
Card
has
five
jumpers
This
connector
from the
WD90C33
to this 15-pin
five-lever
. A
jumper
circuitry
Display
interface.
Bus
Card
connectors
expan-
, W1,
is
used
VL-Bus
or
system .
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1.
WD90C33
Video
Feotu1e
Jumper
VL-Bus
Connec
Bloc
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JP2
Card
tor
Analog
Video
Conm!tc~r
DIP Switche:s
(Jumper Block
JP1
Option•~
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1111
14
'-,•paring the
1111'
WD90C33 VL-Bus Card has five jumpen> for establishing:
W1
386/486 CPU.
W2
Data/Command line connected/disconnected to the VL-Bus.
WD90C33
VL-Bus Card
.Jl' 2-1 - 60Hz or 72 Hz mode is to be used .
• JP2-2 - Selects 2 clocks or 4 clocks to be used for control signals. 2
1 locks provide better performance .
•. ,
11'2
-3 - For configuration option
15
Page 12
/JIP Switch Settings
JUMPER
80386 CPU j Pins 1-2 72 Hz
\·. , .•
CPU
80486
*
Default setting - jumper plug installed
on pins 2 and
Data
or
Disconnected from t
bus
Connected to the VL bus Pins 2 .3
*Default
on pins 1 and
3.
JUMPER
Command line
setting - jumper plug installed
2.
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W2
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Pins 1
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3,12,5E,5F
60 Hz in mode
3,12,5E,5F
-
Local bus timing
wait stato and 4 cloc
-
Locnl bus
wait
Co11tiu111a11cm
purfurmocJ
Co11hyl1ratlon
performed by SW I /JP 1
• Default
JUMPER
in
mode
liming
s1n10
nnd 2 clocks
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EEPROM
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2.
Jumper
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and
Switch Localions
BLOCK
-
is
1
ks
1s
o
11m1po1
JP2
Jumper 1 off
Jumper
on•
Jumper 2 off
Jumper
on•
Jumper 3 off
Jumper 3
on•
on
s,•tting
I hr DIP switch set1ings (switches
H
1
..
2
OO
11
l~o
I
JM·
Ill'
DIP
by
600
by
be installed in
the point
position=
of
OFF
Switches
1through4)
16
or
256
color
and
1024
order
to
invoke these modes.
a pencil,
or
similar instrumf'.nt
(or OPEN) on the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card.
only affect the following modes:
by 768. The appropriate driver must
to
set
The
SWl
switch tables indicate the
default settings
mode
and retrace/scan rates. Your
lections
must
for
match your
the switches. Note: The
(*) for the
monitor's
se-
switches 1 through
monitor
specifica-
4
tions. Switches 1 through 4 affect
only the modes indicated in the table
and are ignored by all other modes.
-
SW1 -Switches
(OCO
by Em by 16 or 256
5wltch1
OFF*
OFF
••
ON
ON
Setting
Switch2
OF0*
OFF
ON
ON
1 and 2
OJI
or Mode
Qi
y)
Monitor
lirni ngs
Retrace
Vert; 56 Hz.
/
Nori~iriterl<lced
Horz;
35_3
Vert: 72 Hz.
Non-interlaced
Horz: 48.2+ KHz
Vert:' 60
Non-interlaced
Horz: 38.0+ KHz
Vert: 56 Hz,
Non-interlaced
Horz: 35.3- KHz
Hz,
~
KHz'
·••··
//
'
(1024
Switch
ON
OFF
ON
SW1 -S.Vi
by 768
Mode
31Switch41
OFF
ON
ON
tches 3 and 4
Setting
Monitor
Retrace
Vert86
.7
Interlaced
Vert: 70 Hz,
Non-interlaced
Horz: 56.6- KHz
60 Hz,
Vert:
Non-interlaced
Horz : 48.5- KHz
Vert: 72 Hz,
-i
nterlaced ,
Non
Horz: 59.7- KHz
Qi
y)
1i rri ngs
16
OFF*
I
ON
Noto: TUV
d1111acter
compatible
1pplications.
SW1 -S.Vi
./<
spacing. May not be
tch
5
forts
sill.ndarc(ls~
TUV Fonts
is
the German standard for
with some DOS
FohW
>
SW1
may
be
replaced
by
Jumper
Block
JP1
17
Page 13
Installing
the
WD90C33
VL-Bus
Card
Please
consult
you are ins
•
You
• Your system motherCard has built-in video functions .
•
You
1. Turn
power
the
2. Remove the
tions .
3. Remove any other
VGNEGA
4. If necessary, remove a
screw and lifting out tne slot cover. Retain the
5. Verify that the
system
6. Verify that the DIP switches and
WD90C33
ing configuration sections.
Appendix
talling
for any o f the foll o
wish to use a dual monitor configuration .
wish to use the 8514/A pass-through
off
the
cord.
system
video
documentation).
VL
A be
for
e procee
system
system
Bus Card are properly set as described in the preced-
power.
cover according to the manufacturer's instruc-
VGNEGA
on the motherCard. Refer to Appendix A.
system
video switches are properly set (refer to
din
g with these installation steps
wing
situations:
connector
It is
recommend
adapter in the
expansion slot cover by removing its
jumpers ( W1
that you also unplug
system
screw
, W2, JP1 :3.) on the
.
or disable any
for later use.
if
your
If your analog
15-pin adapter which you can obtain
dealer
.
Please read
is configured properly for an analog
quency monitors have a switch to select "TTL" or "analog" operation;
set this switch for analog operation.
11
. Place the monitor's ON/OFF switch in the ON position . This ensures
that when you turn on
the monitor type .
You are now ready to turn
VGA
monitor has a 9-pin connector, you will need a
from
your computer
your
monitor documentation to verify that
VGA
your
system,
on
your
it
will be able to properly identify
system
.
signal.
your
Some
equipment
monitor
multi-fre-
7. Hold the card by its top corners and slide
compatible expansion slot (refer to your
card so that
connector pins should line up with the expansion slot underneath.
Press down on the card until it is firmly seated
The bracket should be flush with the screw hole.
8. Verify
9. Replace and secure the
1 O.Plug the monitor connector into the 15-pin D-shaped video
18
that
components
was previously removed in Step 4.
on the
WD90C33
it
fits into the slot guides at either end.
the unused
on
the Card. Then secure the card with the
system
system
VL-Bus Card and secure with the mounting screws.
bus connector does not touch any
cover.
it
into the
system
VESA
manual). Line up the
The
in
the expansion slot .
screw
connector
VL-bus
Card
that
19
Page 14
System
Setup
After physically installing the
compntible system, the
the Setup
1. Run Setup to configure the system. Consult the
2. In the section
3. If presented with a list of video options, select the option for "VGA."
4.
At
changes.
Avoiding
The
memory
currently
other
program
manual.
the
monitor
if
Answer
Note :
be configured for VGA.
Save
the
"YES."
If
you
the changes you made to
conclusion
System
WD90C33
;ind the
use this
than
AOOO
computer
supplied with
where
currently being used will be
are replacing a VGA card,
of
the
Memory Conflicts
VL-Bus Card uses
extended
address
through
WD90C33
must be set up to recognize the new adapter. Use
your
video support is specified, the
Setup
program,
address
video
BIOS.
space,
plense reconfigure
C7FF.
Consult
VL-Bus
system
and follow these steps:
your
your
Setup program.
the
computer resta rts
space
AOOO
If
you
have
the
owner's
Card in a
program
the
primary
system
through
any
other
them
to
manual
system
should
C7FF
use
for
VESA
may ask
with
for display
devices
address
the
device.
VL-bus
user's
monitor
already
the
new
which
space
Software Installation _ ]
.
20
21
Page 15
II
I
Overview
Softwilre Instillliltion is presented in two sections:
• Driver Installation for Windows-based Applications.
Driver Installation for DOS-based Applications.
DOS
driver
installation procedures are followed
cific installation notes.
Whether
guidelines:
•
• Install Microsoft Windows
The
diskettes
you are instil
All
of
the drivers
tion program
cations before
Use the
diskettes.
WD90C33
DISKCOPY
VL
of
utilities and drivers for
ll
ing
and
provided
you
install drivers.
Bus
Card packilge cont<lins two high-density,
drivers for
utilities
on the drivers diskettes.
command
Windows
must
3. 1 and
to
enhancing
or
be installed
your
DOS-based
make
working
VGA
for
• DOS Drivers contains the INSTALL program
ers for
• Windows
ing drivers for Windows 3.
DOS-based
3.1
applications
and
Drivers contains the
1.
utilities.
WDSETUP
perfonnance.
Note that the
by
application spe-
DOS,
please follow t bese
by
using the installa-
software appli-
copies
for
installing the driv-
program
of
the
5.25-inch
for
install-
Driver
Once
;1ppear in the
program
d1ivcrs.
[)river Installation
•
All
stalled using WDSETUP.
• The following files will be
you
-
-
-
•
Microsoft
stalled on
• We
Windows drivers will run correctly,
take full
WD90C33
Select
•
port
times
install more than one
ent
Installation
you
complete
Window's
to
switch
drivers for Windows
run
WDSETUP
WDSETUP.EXE
WDSETUP.HLP
WDSETUP.INF
Windows
recommend
advantage
drivers according to
the
higher
more
kinds
of
the initial
Main
between
Notes
for
3.
your
system before installing
that
you
of
VL-Bus Card.
number
important than the variety
work.
for
driver
Group. You will be
different
are
added
Windows:
1 with the
use
the acceleration features
of
colors will be slower.
driver
Windows
installation, the
Windows
for
Windows:
compressed
to
standard
only
your
needs. Those drivers which sup-
and
switch
files
your
Windows directory when
new
the drivers provided.
but
are far
of
colors,
between
able
drivers,
VGA
drivers.
WDSETUP
to easily
or
and
can
driver
slower
and
offered
If
speed
you
may
drivers for differ-
invoke
add
and
only
must
Microsoft
do
by
is
want
icon
the
delete
be in-
be in-
not
the
some-
to
will
setup
If
you
•
I
1 ·
inadvertently
monitor,
will
these steps:
-
you
not
be able to bring up Windows.
At
the
DOS
select a driver that is
may
experience unpredictable display results
prompt, change
to
the Windows directory
To
not
compatible with
re-
enter
your
and
you
Windows, follow.
by
typing:
CD\ WINDOWS
- From the Windows directory type: SETUP
- Select "Display" from the Setup menu, then "VGA."
- Select "Accept the Configuration."
- Restart Windows
driver.
22
and
double click on the icon to
select
another
23
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1· 1
11
Paradise
appear
ii
32K
the
color
Vdeo
drivers
Driver
are
Setup
provded
window,
specificalfy
they
are
for
PageMaker
identifia
ble
by /he
and
phrase
Ventura
"Ventura,
Publisher.
PageMaker
When
these
only.·
drivers
Installation
of
a Driver
for
Windows
Single User
The following instructions presume that you are using Window's Program
Manager.
1. Start Microsoft Windows 3.1. The Program
Manager
screen is dis-
played.
2. Select RUN from the File Menu.
3. Insert Windows 3.1 disk in a floppy drive_
4. Type: [Drive]:\WDSETUP on the command line and click OK. This
loads the installation program for the Windows
3.1 driver. Select
Add
Video Drivers from the pull-down menu.
Double click on the directory where the drivers are located (normally
A:, but could also be another floppy drive or a drive
on
a network).
The Video Driver Setup window lists the drivers that are available.
5. Scroll through the Video Drivers Setup window and click on
driver(s) you want transferred to your hard disk. Once you have
the
made
your selection(s), double click on the "Add Drivers" button to install
these drivers.
6. When the screen indicates that the program has finished installing
your selection(s), click on the "Close" button.
7. The Video Driver Setup window displays a list of the installed drivers.
Select the Windows driver you want to use now and choose "Exit to
DOS"
or "Restart Windows" to activate your choice.
When you restart Windows, the
WDSETUP
icon will
appear
in
the
Windows Main Group (if you are running the Program Manager).
Windows will use the video driver you selected. If you experience
any display problems, you may have inadvertently selected a driver
which is not compatible with your monitor. Please refer to
the
notes
on the preceding page.
Nl't1vork User
The network administrator copies the entire Windows driver diskette
to
a network directory.
' Each network user must run
the directory and typing
Example:
D:\NETWORK\ WDSETUP
WDSETUP
WDSETUP
by
indicating the location of
on
the command line.
(Click OK]
:i
When
the Add Video Drivers window appears, double click on
the
drivers directory and follow the preceding instructions for a single
user, starting with Step
When finished, the
5.
WDSETUP
icon will appear
in
the network user's
Main Group window.
l'ha11gi11g,
Al'ler the initial installation, use the WDSETUP progrnm
o1dd ;md
Selecting a different
1. Double click on the icon
Adding,
delete drivers.
and
driver
Deleting
from
the list
in
the
Windows
Drivers
to
change drivers,
of
installed drivers
Main Group of the Program
or
Manager.
:.>.
Select the driver you wish to use
:1. Restart
Windows
or exit to DOS. The new mode is
from
the Video Driver Setup menu.
now
available
when you restart Wfndows.
\dding
a driver
to
the
list
of
currently installed drivers
1. Double click on the icon. The Video Driver Setup window appears ..
:>
. Click on "Add Video Driver" under the Setup menu.
by
3. Specify the location of the driver
double clicking on the drive or
directory.
11
. Scroll the window and click on the driver(s) you wish to add.
The Help Menu is available to you whenever you wish to update
driver list.
24
your
'»
Click on the "Add Drivers" button to begin the installation process.
n Click on the "Close" button when the installation process is com-
pleted. The updated list of drivers appears
window.
in
the Video Driver Setup
25
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II
Note:
If
you
try to
add
a driver type with the
your
current installed list, the
the
new
driver
over
the
current driver.
7.
You may
"Close"
use) or you may select the
"Restart Windows" or "Exit to DOS."
Adding
You
may add
Windows.
1. Consult
cedures for installing drivers.
2. Start Windows.
3.
Double click on the icon. The Video Drivers Setup menu appears.
4.
From
The driver
5.
Choose "Close"
Deleting
1. Double click on the icon. The list of drivers appears.
2. Click on the driver you wish to delete.
3. Select "Remove Selected Video Mode" from the
The updated list
removed from the list, but it is not removed from your hard drive.
4. Choose "Close"
now
close the Video Driver Setup
from
the
system
a Microsoft-supplied driver
your
current
your
Windows
the setup menu, click on "Add Current Video Mode."
now
a driver
from
Microsoft
appears on the updated list of drivers.
from
the
the list
of
available drivers appears. Note that the driver is
from
the
screen
old
driver. Selecting "yes" will overwrite the
menu (the driver is
new
documentation and follow the
System
of
installed drivers
System
will
driver
Windows
menu.
menu.
same
name
ask
you
if
you
want
window
now
now
by clicking on it. Select
driver
to
your
Setup
by
available for later
list
of
Windows
menu.
as
one
on
to
copy
choosing
drivers for
pro-
[)rivers/Utilities
lfa· DOS Drivers diskette contains drivers for the following
.1pplieations:
I .otus 1-2-3 and Symphony, MicroStation,
WnrdPerfectand
l>rit•er
• Install
program.
• Make a back-up
• Do
• Install the drivers according to the instructions in this manual. Be
sure to
Note
rectory as the application itself.
• Install software
If
VGA Mode Switching Utility, VGAMODE.EXE,
a different hardware-compatible video standarcJ that supports
such software in CGA
dix
Hercules-compatible software
games
• Software that requires a specific video mapping
VGAMODE.EXE
VGA mode. The default
of
display being used. For a
fault
display, the default
• In a
the directory
already
sages: Installing, Reading, Verifying, Writing, Decompressing.
• The installation program is executed from a floppy drive
work directory. This is
source drive.
AutoCAD,
DOS
Installation
your
software applications before
not
write-protect
specify
that
many
the software does
D for information
require
mapping
normal
installation, the driver is
that
exist. This process is verified
Installation
AutoShade,
utilities.
Notes
copy
of
DOS
DOS
the full path
applications require the
for
VGA video.
not
or
about
that
the
utility
to
mapping
is
color. For a PS/2
mapping
you
specify. The directory is
your
3D
for
DOS:
drivers disk.
drivers disk.
name
when
display video properly, try using the
Hercules modes. Please
VGAMODE.EXE.
and
card
be
set
set
the
card
of
PS/2
model
model
is
monochrome
source drive.
for
DOS
Studio,
PCAD,
the
01dvance,
Versa
CAD,
Microsoft
you
use the
prompted
driver
some
CGA-compatible
to
the appropriate standard.
to the color
card
depends on the type
8513
8503
.
decompressed
by
the following screen mes-
You
cannot
DOS
for the driver.
to be in the
to
set
refer
may
need
or
monochrome
color
display, the de-
monochrome
and
created
install to the
DOS-based
Generic
INSTALL
same
the
card
to
the
copied
if
it
does
or
a net-
Cadd,
Word,
Appen-
analog
di-
to
to
not
26
27
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Ill
111
Installation
Use
the
following
1. Insert DOS drivers disk into drive A (or specify another floppy drive).
At the DOS prompt, select the floppy drive as the current drive and
type:
Important messages, general warnings, and any recent changes
updates will be displayed on the monitor. Read this information
carefully. Press any key to continue and display the main selection
menu.
2. Select the application program for which you wish to add drivers.
Use the arrows or page-up and page-down keys to highlight
choice. Press [Enter] to confirm the selection.
Use the spacebar to select NO or YES. Press [Enter] to confirm
selection.
3.
The
INSTALL
for which you wish to install drivers. Select the correct drive (target)
and type in the complete path.
source drive (usually drive A).
gram
the
diskette
4.
Follow the screen prompts to install the drivers and utilities.
of
a Driver
general
INSTALL
from a hard
[Enter]
program prompts you for the location of the application
to
the
steps
disk,
root
for
DOS
to
install drivers
Remember
If
be
sure
directory.
you
to
must
copy
and
utilities:
you cannot install to
run
the
INSTALL
the
library
files
(.lif)
or
your
the
the
pro-
from
Installation
The DOS drivers disk contains
perfonnance capa-bilities
VGAMODE.EXE
VESA.EXE (VESA
WDANSI.SYS (device driver)
Place
DOS drivers disk in a floppy drive, select
INSTALL
VGAMODE.EXE, VESA.EXE
VGAMODE.EXE, VESA.EXE,
by
selecting Utilities from
prompts. Use
choices or
sc I eel
ions.
l'lense
refer lo
of
[Enter]
the
use
Y or N
Appendix
Utilities
of
(VGA
Utility)
the
space
bar
to
tag
D for more
the
WD90C33 VL-Bus Card:
Mode Switch
and
and
DOS
to
toggle between YES
all options.
the
following programs
Utility)
the
drive,
WDANSI.SYS
WDANSI.SYS utilities
INSTALL
inj(nwnlion
menu
Press
and
[Enter]
a!JlJlll
to
and
may
following
and
NO
to
accept
1/i
ese
u1ili1ie
maximize
type:
be
the
for individual
your
the
installed
onscrecn
utility
s.
Due
to
the
number
priate
your
allowing the application to run
the driver is installed.
configuration program
software
software
application
manual.
28
of
possible
Some
Other
in
order to recognize the new driver.
configurations,
section
in
the
applications may require you to run a
in
this
manual
drivers are installed automatically,
new
resolution immediately after
read
the
as
appro-
well
as
29
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11
Ii
11
I
11
AUTODESK
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoShade
AutoShade
1
I
PRODUCT
AutoCAD
386
Display
386
Non-Display
Version
&
3D
Studio
R12
R11
R11
Version
List
List
2
1
DRIVER
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
1024 x 768
800 x 600
1024 x 768
800 x 600
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
800 x 600
640 x 480
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
640 x 400
COLORS
256
16
256
256
256
256
256
32K
32K
256
256
256
256
COMMANDS
Driver
is
c:\xxx\rcpdla
Driver
is
c:\xxx\rcpdla88.exp.
Driver
is
c:\xxx\rcpdla68.exp.
Append
its
SET
ACADDRV=c:\xxx;
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv14.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv18.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv18.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv188.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv18.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv188.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv168.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv18.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv188.exp
Set
DSPADl=c:\xxx\11pdlv168.exp
(Driver
is
See
"Configuring
1")
(Driver
is
See
"Configuring
1')
(Driver
is
See
'Configuring
1')
(Driver
is
See
'Configuring
1')
TO
ENVIRONMENT
path
c:\xxx\rd1024.exe.
c:\xxx\rd800.exe.
c:\xxx\rd480.exe.
c:\xxx\rd400.exe.
SET
18.exp.
to
ACADDRV.
...
pdlv84.exp
pdlv88.exp
pdlv88.exp
pdlv68.exp
AutoShade
AutoShade
AutoShade
AutoShade
DOS
Version
Version
Version
Version
AutoCAD
The
DOS
J\utoCAD
for
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
1.
Place the DOS drivers disk
current drive, and type:
2.
Select "AutoCAD/AutoShade" from the DOS
3.
Select "AutoCAD Release 12."
4. Select the drive where the driver(s) is to
5.
Use the spacebar to select NO or YES. Press [Enter] to confirm
Release
12
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
drivers disk provides display list and non-display list drivers for
11
and a Protected-mode Autodesk Driver Interface (PADI)
12.
Release
12
in
a floppy drive, select the drive
INSTALL
[Enter]
INSTALL
be
located.
menu.
selection.
6.
Type
in
the
complete path for the driver(s).
Wait
while
drivers
prompted, press return to continue.
Configuring
J\utoCAD
AutoCAD
Release 12 uses a much different method
lhan Release 11. Release 12 ignores the DSPADI
instead looks for drivers in those directories listed in the
are being installed onto
12
your
drive.
I'
of
locating device drivers
environment
variable, and
environment
J\CADDRV.
1. Set the environment variable as follows:
set
ACADDRV=C:\[Directory] ;C:\ACAD\DRV
where Directory is the location
that
looks for drivers in every path
your
AUTOEXEC
AutoCAD
Set
the
session.
environment
.BAT
variables
file
of
the drivers. A
you
or
type these
as
specify. You
commands
shown
in
CAD
ORV
must
Table 1
is a variable
either
before
on
driver
as
the
When
variable
modify
eath
page
30.
Table
30
l.
DOS
Environment Yarinbles
To
reconfigure AutoCAD from within you AutoCAD directory,
enter: ACAD-r
From
the
main menu, select "Configure AutoCAD"
3.
Select "Configure Video Display
."
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Release
11
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
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I
111
4. The current video display is given.
to change
5. Select the video display driver
lution from the menu.
The driver configuration menu appears next.
Changing Driver
Afetr starting configuration, a screen appears displaying to configuration
options. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. Press
option. Some parameters such
by
pressing ENTER. After
which has number values, a windows displays the values available. Use the
arrow keys
FUNCTION PRESS
Move cursor
Select option ENTER Key
Increment numeric value Down Arrow
Decrement numeric value
Add 1 Oto numeric value
Subtract 1 0 from nemeric value
Load altered value into parameter
Features
1.
Colors can be altered
2. The entire configuration including any color changes is saved to the
disk so that
3.
You can select
configuration data file by selecting "Configuration No. 1
ration No.2". etc. These titles can
highlighted, press the BACKSPACE key to erase, and then type
the new title. When finish, press the ENTER key. The changes you
make are saved with the rest of the configuration in the data file.
4. When finished with the configuration , select "Exit". If you wish to
discard your changes to the configuration, select "Discard changes".
your
current display.
Options
as
"Single screen" be changed from false to trus
ENTER
to
choose a value and then press ENTER to load it into the paramter.
.
of
the configuration screen include the following:
by
changing the hue, saturation, or value.
it
can be used in subsequent AutoCAD sessions.
from
serval configurations which are saved in the
Answer
"VGA
is pressed for options such as "text color"
Up, Down , Left, or Right Arrow
Up
Right Arrow
Left Arrow
ENTER Key
Ywhen
90C33" and the desired reso-
Arrow
be
changed. while the title is
asked if you want
ENTER
to
select an
",
"Configu-
in
AutoCAD
1. Place the DOS drivers disk in a floppy drive, select the drive as
current drive, and type: INSfAl.L[Enter]
2.
Select "AutoCAD/AutoShade"
3.
Select "AutoCAD386 R11" or "AutoCAD 386 Display List."
4.
Use the spacebar to select desired resolutions.
5.
Select the drive where the driver(s) is to
6.
Type in
Wait
prompted, press return to continue.
'onfiguring
1.
Under
important
ceeding to the next step. Type
If,
variable:
SET DSPADl=[Drive]:\ACAD11\ 11PDLV18.EXP
Note:
these commands before each
Set the
When
by
Then select "Configure AutoCAD" from the main menu.
3.
Select "Configure Video Display" and choose [Y] to change the video
displa,y selection.
'1.
Select the video display.
ADI
See
Release
the
while
AutoCAD
your
AutoCAD subdirectory, refer to the
SET
for
example, you install driver 11PDLV18.EXP, define the following
You
environment
you have finished typing
typing :
ACAD
P386
v.
"Changing Driver Options"
11
from
the DOS
be
located.
complete path for the driver(s).
drivers are being installed onto
11
commands that must be executed
your
SET
commands.
must
either modify
4.0/
4.1
variables as
display.
your
AUTOEXEC.BAT
AutoCAD
shown
your
SET
on
page
session.
in Table 1
commands, start
32
for additional information.
INSTALL
README.TXT
menu.
your
drive. When
now
before pro-
file
on
page 30.
AutoCAD
file
or
the
for
type
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1
1111
ui/1
11
I
1!111
1
1111
I
1
5.
You can
and dual or single screen. Make
"EXIT" box and press [Enter). EXIT will save your configuration
choices.
6.
Follow the on-screen prompts and exit to the main menu. Type [Y)
to save the configuration changes.
AutoCAD is now configured to use the driver you selected.
Note:
11,
If
you
refer to
now
configure AutoCAD for colors, text height and width,
your
selections, then highlight the
experience
your
AutoCAD
slow
performance
manual
for
assistance.
when running
AutoCAD
AutoShade
AutoShade
1.
Set the environment variable as shown in Table 1
2. Type the special configuration command,
AutoShade.
3.
Select the correct pointing device.
For
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
display device, select:
"P386 Autodesk Device Interface Display Driver."
For
rendering display device, select:
"P386 Autodesk Device Interface Rendering Driver."
Answer
devices share a single screen?"
Answer
share a single screen?"
Answer
Version 2
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
Version 2 Configuration
on
page 30.
SHADE-r,
YES to "Do the display and Auto Desk RenderMan rendering
YES to "Do the display and AutoShade rendering devices
NO to "Does FLIPSCREEN require a reddraw?"
to start
up
Jill/
111111
34
See
"Changing Driver Options" on page 32 for additional information.
9.
Select a hard copy device option.
1 O.AutoShade is configured and you are now in the interactive screen.
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'!Ill
AutoShade
Version 1
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
3D
Studio 2 .0
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
AutoShade
The
drivers for AutoShade Version 1 arc executable programs. First run the
For
driver.
1. Type the special configuration command,
AutoShade.
2. Select the correct pointing device.
3. For display device, select:
"IBM
4. For rendering display device, select "Autodesk Device Interface
Rendering Driver"
5.
Answer
share a single screen?"
6.
Answer
7. Select a hard copy device option.
8. AutoShade is configured and you are
Version]
example, for the 640 by 480 driver enter:
VGA
Display Driver."
YES to "Do the display and AutoShade rendering devices
YES to "Does
Configuration
FLIPS9REEN
require a reddraw?"
now
rd480
SHADE-r,
in the interactive screen.
to start up
3 D Studio 2 .0 Configuration
1.
Set the environment variable as shown in Table 1 on page 30.
2.
Go to the \3DS directory and edit the 3DS .
2 through
3.
Change the line that starts witli "
RENDER-DISPLAY=
4. Change the line that begins
MAIN-DISPLAY=
Delete any leading semicolon
5.
Insert a
PLAY
MATERIAL-DISPLAY=
6.
Save
7. Delete the file 3DADl.CFG, if present.
8.
Type 3DS to start 3D Studio.
5.
RCPADI
semicolon(;)
=
"to
read:
the
file and exit the edit.
RENDER-DISPLAY=
RCPADI
"MAIN-DISPLAY=
(;)that
in front of the line that begins "MATERIAL-DIS-
9. A screen displays to offer you the choice to change display driver
parameters . Press END, then ENTER to ignore this screen.
SET
file as shown in steps
"to
read:
may be present.
"to
read:
36
10. The same screen will display again
END, then ENTER . .
See
"Changing Driver Options" on page 32 for additional information.
for
the rendering driver. Press
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Ill
JD
Studio
1.0
by
Autodesk
Incorporated
Cadvance
Version 3 .0
by
IS/CAD,
Incorporated
JD
Studio
1. Set the environment variable as shown
2. Go to the \3DS directory and edit the 3DS.
2 through 5.
3.
Change the line that starts with
DEFAULT-DISPLAY =
4. Change
RENDER-DISPLAY=
5.
Change the line that begins
Iii
MAIN-DISPLAY=
Delete any leading
6. Insert a semicolon
PLAY =
;MATERIAL-DISPLAY=
7. Save the file and exit the edit.
8.
Delete the file 3DADI .CFG, if present.
9.
Type 3DS to start 3D Studio.
1.0
Configuration
the
line that starts
"to
read:
in
Table 1
SET
"DEFAULT-DISPLAY="
VGA320X200
"RENDER-DISPLAY=
RCPADI
"MAIN-DISPLAY=
RCPADI
semicolon(;)
(;)
in front of the line that begins "MATERIAL-DIS-
that may be present.
on
page 30 .
file as shown in steps
to read:
"to
read:
"to
read:
To install
768
appropriate
1.
2. Run the INSTALL program on DOS driver disk
3.
Cadvance
graphics
driver
If you want to save the existing screen driver, rename the GS-
file
in
the Cadvance directory prior to running INSTALL.
Note:
duplicate
Choose
during the installation process.
Cadvance will now display the enhanced resolution driver.
If
your
for use with the
mode
or
800
by
600
from
DOS
modifying the program on a floppy disk,
of
the Cadvance disk.
driver resolution, destination drive, and directory name
WD90C33
(16
or
256 c
drivers disk as follow s:
VL-Bus Card in the
olor
s) graphics
mode,
be
sure to use a
in
a floppy drive .
1024
install the
by
DRV
1 O.A screen displays to offer you the choice to change display driver
parameters . Press END, then ENTER to ignore this screen.
11.
The same screen will display again for the rendering driver. Press
END, then ENTER.
See "Changing Driver Options" on page 32 for additional information.
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Generic
Cadd
Incorporated
Level 3 by
Generic
Software,
Lotus
ment
1-2-3
Corp.
and
Symphony
by
Lotus
Develop-
The following instructions are provided to configure Generic Cadd Version 3
for use with the new drivers:
1.
Run the INSTALL program on DOS drivers disk
2. Choose your driver(s) resolution, destination drive, and directory
name during the installation process.
Note: You
[Y] to
driver to a YES
3. Run Generic Cadd's CONFIG.EXE. Press any key after the current
configuration is displayed.
4. Select [1] for video graphics display.
5. Press [Enter] to view the second and third list of screen drivers.
6.
Choose the appropriate
[Enter].
7. Respond
8. Select Exit to DOS
The Generic Gadd Version 3 installation is
selected driver mode . Generic Gadd can be started in
manner.
may
choose one
select
all
drivers
or
NO
[Y] to save the selected drivers.
by
or
all
or
press the space
selection.
VGA
driver by typing the driver number and
pressing [ESC].
of
the listed
bar
in
a floppy drive.
display
to toggle each
now
drivers.
complete for
the
Select
selected
the
normal
Lotus
Caution:
program, there will be a file created called SINGLE.LBR.
Release 2.0
called SINGLE.LBR
subdirectory.
the new drivers.
to delete the
1.
2.
3.
4. Run Lotus's INSTALL.EXE file and choose : ADVANCED OPTIONS
1-2-3,
When
Run the INSTALL program on DOS drivers disk in a floppy drive.
Select the applicable driver.
Choose
during the installation process.
5. Then choose "Add New Drivers to Library" to add the
SINGLE
the
6. Select: "Modify Current Drivers Set" to list the
menu.
7. Select the desired driver and save changes. Lotus 1-2-3 and
Symphony will now display the enhanced resolution driver.
8.
Please refer to your Lotus manual
dures for the drivers.
Version 2
adding new drivers
or
Symphony Release 1.1, make sure there
If
there is such a file, delete it prior
If
using 1-2-3 Release 2.1
SINGLE.LBR
your
destination drive, directory name, and driver resolution
.LBR files.
.x
and
Symphony
to
the Lotus 1-2-3
on
the Utilities/Install Disk
file.
or
Symphony install
If
using Lotus 1-2-3
is
not already a file
or
in the Lotus bard disk
to
running INSTALL
or
Symphony 1.2, it
for
additional installation proce-
is
not necessary
.O
new
drivers on the
RV files to
to
add
1111
Lotus 1-2-3, Version
To
install Lotus 1-2-3, version 3.1, for use with the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card in
the 800 by 600 16
appropriate driver
1.
To
save the existing screen driver and other support files, rename
the following files in the Lotus directory prior to running INSTALL:
L
13VEGAS.DLD
VGA25CC
VGA34CC
VGA60CC
2. Run the INSTALL program on DOS drivers disk in a floppy drive.
.VBD
.VBD
.VBD
J,J
or
256 color
from
or
1024
by
DOS drivers disk as follows:
768 by
16
graphic mode, install the
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PCAD
Level 2 by
Personal
CAD
Systems
Word
by
Microsoft
Corporation
3.
Choose
during
resolution driver.
To
install PCAD:
1. Run
2.
Choose
during
3.
Use
PCADDRV.SYS
Display\pcad\tkcards\dwdpvga.drv
where
and dpvga1
PCAD
your
destination drive, directory
the
installation process.
the
INSTALL
your
driver
the
installation process.
an ASCII
text
file. Edit the display line as follows:
dwdpvga.drv
k.drv
will
now
display
program
resolution,
editor (such as Edlin or Edit) to edit
is an
is a 1024 by
the
Lotus
on
DOS
destination
800
by 600 by
768
enhanced
name,
will
drivers disk
driver.
resolution driver.
and
now
display
in
drive, and directory
16
color or
driver
resolution
the
enhanced
the
floppy drive.
the
256
color
name
driver
To configure Word 5.0 and 5.5 for use with the
on
driver provided
1.
Run
the
2.
Choose
ing
the
3.
Consult
driver.
4. You must
program.
Word
Otherwise,
will
the diskette:
INSTALL
your
installation process.
your
rename
(WDSCREEN.VID
now
program
destination, directory
Word
documentation
choose
the
screen
display in
the
on
DOS
YES
to
driver
must
enhanced
drivers
name,
if
you
select
filename as
be
renamed
800
by 600 16-color display
disk
in a floppy drive.
and driver resolution dur-
are using a
the
default keyCard
resolution.
special
shown
SCREEN.YID)
on
key
the
Card
driver
install
.
.
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m
11:
WordPerfect
WordPerfect 5 .0
Follow the instructions below
graphics screen drivers. According
program copies the necessary graphics screen drivers
WordPerfect (WP.EXE) resides.
1.
Run the INSTALL program on DOS drivers disk
2. Choose your driver resolution, destination, and directory name during the installation process.
3.
Type:
4. Enter the Setup menu
5.
6.
7.
8.
WP
Choose the display.
Select graphics screen type.
Select the driver.
Exit the program.
WordPerfect will now display in the enhanced resolution.
by
WordPerfect
and
5 .1 with Graphics
to
(Shift+
Corporation
Screen
configure WordPerfect for the supported
to
the resolution selected, the INSTALL
to
F1).
Driver
the directory where
in
a floppy drive.
L Appendices
ml
44
~
45
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I
Appendix
Two-Monitor
The
WD90C33 VL-Bus
Card and monitor combination. The second video card and
be either a monochrome display adapter and monochrome monitor
Ill
1
11
graphics adapter and
and video card installations that will work with the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card.
The WD90C33 VL-Bus Card
the system boots up
When installing the adapter with another video adapter, the
Card is restricted to modes that do not conflict with those of the complimentary
video Card.
to
be mllppcd as
Thus,
if
display adapter and monochrome monitor, the
limited
graphics, and
If
using the
adapter and
chrome operation.
A -
Hardware
Options
Systems
Ca
rd
for may
RGB
color monitor. These are the only multiple
is always the
or
reboots, it is always the default display.
IBM
and compatible computer systems only allow one video card
ii
monochrome card and
using the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card in conjunction with a monochrome
to
color mapped modes.
MDAmodes
WD90C33
RGB
monitor, the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card is limited
will not
VL-Bus Card in conjunction with a
be
used in conjunction with a not her video
monitor
primmy
one
The
monochrome
beavailableon
video display adapter. Wizen
WD90C33
to be mapped
WD90C33
the
llS
VL-Bus
VGA
modes, Hercules
WD90C33
a color
VL-Bus Card.
color
pair must
or
a color
monitor
VL-Bus
Cllrd.
Card is
graphics
to
mono-
If
the compatible
IBM
Monochrome adapter or the
possible
Card as described in the previous section on two monitor systems. Treat the
built-in video as
adapter.
Some
Hercules graphics standard. Such a video adapter
WD90C33
memory mapping (sometimes referred
Hercules
should
Note:
be used.
to
systems may have a built-in video function that is compatible with the
be
Software that requires the Jlercules
Systems
You
may
26-pin pass-through cable attached
WD90C33
the required cable.
system
use the built-in video in conjunction with the
VL-Bus Card
HGC
HALF
treated as if they arc a standard monochrome card.
with an
c01mect
VL-Bus Card. Contact
has a built-in video function that
IBM
Color/Graphics adapter, it may
WD90C33
if
it
were a standard monochrome card
can
when
the built-in video is configured for
to
as "diag" mode)
graphics mode. In general, Hercules compatible adapters
HGC
FULL graphics mode can not
8514/A
your
WD90C33 VL-Bus Card
Video
to
your
Card
to
an 8514/A video card via a
the video feature c01mector
computer equipment dealer
is
equivalent to the
VL-Bus
or
color/graphics
co-exist
or
the equivalent
with
IBM
on
the
to
be
the
MDA
obtain
of
DOS
Use the
you are instlllling a single
switches (if applicable) and/or run the
a
VGA
The WD90C33 VL-Bus Card can
or another VGA card
MODE
card. Consult
Systems
Some
systems include on-Card video functions. Installing the
Bus Card in a system that features a built-in video function, requires special
considerations.
available with the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card, it is necessary
the
system's
removing
DIP
switch
tation included with the computer system,
facturer to detem1ine how
type video Card.
built-in video function. This procedure may require physically
an
or
command to switch between the two video cards.
or
dual video card system, always set
your
of
any type.
system
manuals.
not
be
SETUP
program
used in conjunction with an EGA card
with Built-in Video
In
order to use the complete range
add-on Card from one
jumper
settings on the
to
prepare your computer
of
system
the expansion slots
of
Card. Please refer to the documen-
or
check with the dealer
system
Whether
system
for the installation
WD90C33
compatible video modes
lo
completely disable
or
changing
for use with a
or
Card
of
VL
some
manu-
VGA
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Appendix
B -
Connector
Pinout
Appendix
C -
Reference
Tables
Connector
7
~m
Pinouts
and
6
11
12
13
14
15
10
Video
VIDEO
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signals
PORT
CONNECTOR
FUNCTION
Red Video
Green Video
Blue Video
Monitor ID
Ground
Red Return (ground)
Green Return (ground)
Blue Return (ground)
Key (no pin)
Sync Return (ground)
Monitor ID
Monitor ID
Horizontal
Vertical
Not Used
Sync
PINOUT
Bit
2 (not used)
Bit
0 (not used)
Bit
1 (not used)
Sync
Monochrome type monitors use Green Video for all video input and ignore Red
Video and Blue Video.
Monitor
Bits are not used by the
VGA
adapter. Monitor type is detennined
ID
on power-up by an automatic monitor detection circuit.
Video Signals
Black level =
Full intensity level = +0.7V
Horiz.ontal and Vertical Synchronization are
VOLS 0.6V
VoH
<!-:
OV
ITLlevel
2.4V
Standard
Mode
(Hex)
01
01*
0
23
23'
2 3+
45
6
7
7+
D
E
F
10
11
12
13
* Provided for
+ Standard
t
40
ttao by
tttao
1+
by
25
bv
Type
A/N
/>PA
A/N
/>PA
25
30
Extended
(Hex)
21
41
/fl
ffi
67
EB
Character
Resolution
132bt44
BO
132bt26
132
132bt25
BO
BO
132hi50
Mode
5411nA\
55(1rH
Text
and
Graphics
Colors Resolution Font
320
320
:Rl
640
640
720
320
640
720
720
3201:1,t20J
640
640
640
640
640
320
VGA
EGA
char
16/2SG<
4'25EK
2/25EK
m::n'.)
16/2SG<
m::n'.)
16/2SG<
2/25EK
16/2SG<
'?"R256
compatibility
. cells for
char.
char.
char.
Table
C-1.
Standard
Modes
l:N34
bt44
l:NSO
w43
Colors·
16/2SG<
Supported
Resolution Font
VESA
Table
C-2.
Modes
l:N20J t
l:N
l:N400t
l:N
20J
l:N
35'.l
l:N
<(X)
l:N20J t
l:N
20J
l:N
35'.l
l:N
<(X)
l:N
20J
l:N
35'.l
l:N
35'.l
l:N
460
l:N
460
l:N20J t
1166
b.t
720
l:N476 9l:N14 26.
1166bJ446 9
1166
bJ
1166
b.i
6401:N400
640
w344
1056hi400
modes
6bJ6 25.00
35'.l
t 6l:N14
9l:N16 26.00
tt
6 l:N6
tt
6l:N14
tt
9l:N16 26.00
6bf6
tt
tt
9l:N14 26.00 31.
tt
9
t
6bf6
tt
tt
6bf
tt
trt
6bf
ttt
6bJ6
Text
393
9b.t9 44.
393
91:N9
400
9
6bf6
are
shown
Extended
VCLK
IMHzl
25.00
25.00
l:N
16
25
14
16
and
Graphics
VCLK
IMHzl
l:N
16 44.
l:N
16
26.16
44
in
parentheses.
Text Modes
Hsync ± Vsync ±
IKHzl
31.32-
31.32+
31.32-
31.32+
31.32-
31.32-
.00
31.32+
31.32-
32+
IHzl
ffi.6+
69.
6-
EB.6+
69.
6-
EB.B+
69.
6-
EB.6+
69.6-
EB.6+
,
Modes
Hsync ± Vsync ± Buffer
IKHzl
74
3167- 67.4+
16
31.32-
74
31.27-
3167- 67.4+
31.32-
.74 3166-
IHzl
59.7-
59.
S.
66.6+
EB.6+
66.6+
Buffer
Start
Efl(XX)
ffiXX)
PCl:x:IJ
Start
Efl(XX)
.
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Mode
(Hex\
5E(100)
5F(101)
Type
/>PA
Colors
2$25EK
Supported
Resolution
Font
VCLK
IMHzl
640
b,/400
640
VESA
8bf
b,/400
modes are shown in parentheses.
16
25.05
Hsync ± Vsync ± Buffer
(KHz\
31.32-
!Hz\
a:l.St
'33.7-
Start
Kf:XJJ
---
Mode
IHex)
64
1106)
6F (107)
Int
Int*
Type
16/256K
APA
t156/256~
Colors
Resolution
1280
by
1024
Font
by
8
16
VCLK
IMHz\
77.96
Hsync
IKHz\
48.10+
48.83+
±
Vsync
IHz\
85.5+
86.8+
±
Buffer
Start
AOOOO
Mode
(Hex)
58/611.
(102)
56Hz
OOHz
72Hz
5C(1~
56Hz
OOHz
72Hz
Mode
IHexl
50
(104)
NI
-OOHz
NI
-70Hz
NI
-72Hz
00
(105)
Nl-OOHz
NI-
70Hz
NI-
72Hz
Int
Int
Table C-3. Extended
Type
/>PA
/>PA
Colors
1&'25EK
2$256<
Supported
Resolution
a::xJ
a::xJ
VESA
Table C-4.
Type
/>PA
/>PA
Colors
1&'25EK
2$25EK
Supported
Resolution
1024b;768
1024b;768
VESA
25
6-Color VGA Modes
Font
VCLK
bf
fill
8bf8
bf
fill
8bf8
modes
are
shown in parentheses.
800
by
600
Font
VCLK
8bf
16
8bf
16
modes are shown in parentheses.
Hsync ± Vsync ± Buffer
(MHz)
33.15 35.:n-
40.00 37.9St
50.14
35.15
40.00 37.9St
50.14
(KHz)
48.19+-
35.3J-
48.19+-
Modes
Hsync ± Vsync
IMHzl
44.74
ffi.22
75.17
76.96
44.74
ffi.22
75.17
76.96
IKHz\
:J'i.40+
48.53-
56.00-
57.95-
:J'i
.40+
48.53-
56.00-
57.95-
(Hz)
56
.5-
00.St
72.1+
56
.5-
00
.6+
72.1+
IHzl
87.2+
00.0-
70.2-
72.0-
86
.7+
00
.2-
70.2
720-
Supported
•
Mode
Ef
VESA
is
optional
modes
and
requires
are
shown
the
installation
Table C-6.
in
parentheses.
of a scond
1280
by
MByte
1024
of
ORAM
Mode
merrory.
Start
IKHz\
O+
IKHz\
31.48-
36.84-
31.22-
31.48-
36.84-
305H
-tJ.{-
±
two
Vsync
±
irdex
PCLK.
85.5+
Vsync
Hsync
VCLK
by
1280
bv
bv
bv
bv
bv
bv
clock
Font
8 by
400
480
600
480
480
600
one-half
chip
IMHz\
76
.96
16
by
960
VCLK
Font
!MHz\
50.14
--
--
75.17 *
--
75.17
--
50.14
--
--
75.17
--
of
this
value.
to
produce a divided
48.1
Mode
Hsync
*
Setting
Kf:XJJ
Mode
(Hex\
6C
Kf:XJJ
Mode
IHex\
±
Buffer
Start
Kf:XJJ
Kf:XJJ
-
62-(1101
63
6El112\
72(110\
73
•The
the
Int
61
(113)
71
1114)
PCLK
CCLK
Type
sent
VGA
APA
Type
APA
to
input
16/256K
the
RAMDAC
supplied
Colors
Til
Colors
32,768
16M
64K
Resolution
1280
960
blc C-7.
Resolution
640
640
800
640
640 bv 400
640
800
is
actually
from
the
IHz\
!Hz\
70.1-
59.9-
56.2-
59.5-
59.9-
56.2-
30
Buffer
±
Start
AOOOO
Buffer
±
Start
AOOOO
tit 5 divides
.
Table C-5.
1024
by
768
Modes
Table C-8.
32K,
l6.7M
Color Modes
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11[
Appendix
The DOS drivers disk contains the following programs
perfonnance capabilities
VGAMODE.EXE
VESA.EXE
WDANSl.SYS
Use the INSTALL program on the DOS drivers disk
D - Utilities
of
the WD90C33 VL-Bus Card:
0/GA
Mode
Switch
0fESA
Utilrty)
(device
driver
for
Utility
high-resolution
text
to
maximize the
modes)
to
copy these utilities to
your hard disk.
VGA
Mode
VGAMODE.EXEallows you
from
either
Switch
a menu
Utility
to
select the video hardware standard
or
directly from the DOS prompt line.
of
the card
The VGAMODE.EXE program detennines which video standard the card
emulates.
The
default
video
standard
is
VGA
text
mode.
Using the
VGAMODEEXEutility, this setting may be overridden, providing the software
MDA
or
supports CGA,
Hercules video standards in addition to color and
monochrome VGA modes.
LOCK
VGAMODE.EXE also lets you
in
order to soft reboot to that configuration rather than the default
the Card into a particular configuration
VGA
mode.
2.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select the feature you wish to
access. When the desired feature has been selected (highlighted),
press the [Enter] key.
3.
Choose "Exit to DOS" to quit.
VGAMODE.EXE
line to bypass the menu. This is useful for incorporating
VGAMODE
tage of the VGAMODE.EXE utility, replace ANSI.SYS in your CON-
FIG.SYS file with WDANSl.SYS
The commands listed in Table
prompt.
may be accessed directly from the DOS prompt
.EXE commands into a batch file.
D-1
may be executed at the DOS
To
take full advan-
You
may wish
to
embed a particular mode
in
a batch file upon startup
specific application.
CAUTION
Some
of
the
VGA
commands
to
higher
sibility
make
commands.
of
sure
resolutions
damaging
your
which
your
monito1·
Run this program either from your floppy drive
allow you to
require
monitor
can
suppo1·t
higher
or
causing
the
change
frequency
frequencies
frequencies.
it to
or
from a directory
or
To
avoid
malfunction,
specilica
tions
hard drive:
1.
Insert the DOS drivers disk into a floppy drive, select the drive as
the current drive, and type:
[Drive):\VGAMODE
A menu lists the options available.
[Enter)
52
to
switch
the
always
of
on
of
pos-
such
your
a
53
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11111
1
11111
·11
COMMAND
1
ll1
i
VGAMODE[Enter]
VGAMODE
VGA[Enter]
CAUTION! Extended Modes. Be sure
Brings
If you select
available are:
Card Option menu first to verify
DESCRIPTION
up
the
VGAMODE.EXE
VGAMODE
Set
menu.
VGA,
two
Card Option and
to
look
that
menus
Set
at
the
your
Set
monitor's hardware specifications will
want
support the extended mode you
to
select from the Set Extended Modes menu.
This
is
particularly true of higher resolutions
which use higher frequencies. Your monitor
may not function properly or can be
damaged if it does not support the higher
frequency.
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
CGA[Enter] Sets the card to CGA operation.
MDA[Enter]
Sets the card to emulate the Hercules
Graphics Card with no graphics memory
allocated.
VGAMODE
HERCO[Enter]
Sets the card to emulate the Hercules
Graphics Card with one page
of
graphics
memory allocated.
VGAMODE
HERC1[Enter] Sets the card to emulate the Hercules
of
Graphics Card with both pages
graphics
memory allocated.
VGAMODE
COLOR[Enter] Changes the Card to color
VGA
mapping
as
needed.
VGAMODE
MONO[Enter] Changes the Card to monochrome
VGA
mapping as needed.
VGAMODE
13225[Enter] Switches the board to color, 25-line, 132-
column text mode.
VGAMODE
13244[Enter] Switches the board
to
color, 44-line, 132-
column text mode.
VGAMODE
200[Enter] Sets the number
of
lines used for
VGA
text
modeto 200.
VGAMODE
350[Enter] Sets the number
of
lines used for VGA text
modeto 350 .
Table
D-1.
DOS
Commands
for VGAMODE.EXE Utility
COMMAND
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
VGAMODE
INTERLACE[Enter]
VGAMODE
INTERLACE[Enter]
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
INTERLACE[Enter]
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
INTERLACE[Enter]
CAUTION!
VGAMODE
RESTART[Enter]
Table
400[Enter]
400256[Enter]
480256[Enter]
600256[Enter]
600[Enter]
56[Enter]
60[Enter]
72[Enter]
768[Enter]
60NON-
70NON-
72NON-
D-1 . DOS Command s for VGAMOD
Sets the number
mode (modes
standard
Switches the board to 640
in 256 colors.
Switches the board to 640
in 256 colors.
Switches the board to 800
in 256 colors.
Switches the board to 800
in 16 colors if you are currently in color mode.
Set 800
certain your monitor can support this
frequency.
Set
800 by 600 modes for
certain your monitor can support this
frequency.
Set 800 by 600 modes for 72 Hz. Make
certain your monitor can support this
frequency.
Switches the board
in
16
colors.
Set 1024 by 768 modes as interlaced.
Set
1024
60
Hz. Make certain your monitor can
support this frequency.
Set 1024 by 768 modes as non-interlaced,
70 Hz. Make certain your monitor can
support this frequency.
Set 1024
72 Hz. Make certain your monitor can
supportthis frequency.
Same
DESCRIPTIO N
of
lines used for
0,
1,
2 &
3)
to 400 (the
VGA
setting).
by
400
by
480
by
by
by
600 modes for 56 Hz. Make
60 Hz. Make
to
1024 by 768 resolution
by
768 modes
by
768 modes as non-interlaced,
asVGAMODEREBOOT
E.E
XE
as
Utility
non-interlaced,
VGA
resolution
resolution
600
resolution
600
resolution
(Continued)
text
54
55
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VESA Utility
VESA.EXE
WD90C33 VL-Bus Card
Association (VESA) Version 1.2 so that it
This program
installed
compatible application programs.
is
a tenninate and stay resident (TSR) program that allows the
to
comply with the Video Electronics Standards
is
an extension
by
ru1ming the VESA.EXE program prior
to
the
VGA
WDANS/.SYS
The WDANSI.SYS
lution text modes available
this utility include
28, 44, and 50 rows.
is
an ANSI-compatible device drive which makes high-reso-
to
application programs. The modes supported by
80
colunms
by
34, 43
is
compatible with VESA drivers.
BIOS video services and can be
to
running any
or
50
rows and 132 colunms by 25,
VESA
Appendix
analog
monitor:
to allow an extremely large
BIOS
or
permanenlly stored in the
self
lest and the ability lo recognize
BIOS
extension that provides a
a
color
display:
RGB
to as an
drive
this device
to
derived.
The
green and
262,144
dilierent possible colors
default
available as well as the currenl display
display
u1ili1y
driver:
in the system.
adapler
extended graphics modes.
mode:
mode
to
lock and rebool the card
The part
includes drivers to allow several popular
E - Glossary
Avariely
ROM
BIOS:
A type of monitor
monitor.
The
and
VGA
adapler
blue
on a color
The
of
lhe
VGA
of a software
Some
applicalions have different drivers for differenl types
of
video displays that use conlinuously
number
Acronym
to the primary colors: red, green
defaull mode refers
for
computer
set
letlers R, G, and B refer
is
capable
display.
to
adapter
is
in
application program that deals wilh a
of
colors
to
Basic
lnput-Outpul System.
system
in
ROM
and
use the
of
software
capable
o(
of
displaying
The
combinations
be displayed.
to
mode
of lhe
always
VGA
anolher
mode.
variablecolorconlrol
be displayed
(Read
VGA
funclions for controlling the
displaying information in color,
to
the arrangement
64
the sci
VGA
lex!
software
while
requiring only a few inpuls.
These
are the programs thal are
Only
Memory)
adapter
in the syslem.
and
blue, from
different levels
of
lhese red, green
of
capabilities anu resolutions currently
adapler upon
mode
unless using the
packages
providing the power-on
The
of
electrical signals necessary
which
o(
each primary color: red,
and
syslem
specific
of
video Cards.
to
use the
voltages
VGA
adapter
VGA
video
system.
sometimes
all
blue signals allow
slartup.
VGAMODE.EXE
piece
132-column
other
of
referred
colors are
The
default
equipmenl
The
!ext
has
VGA
and
56
expansion
Through
fixed
niza1ion frequency. Verlical synchronization frequency is variable
on
screen.
Hercules
dots.
interlaced
allernales between even numbereu linl-s anu oud nu111btrcd linl'S.
mapping:
stores
so
the
current mapping
currenlly available modes.
monochrome
Appendix
slot
lhis
conneclor
frequency
graphics:
monitor:
Mapping
ils data.
The
mapping
or
D.
is
of
monochrome
Connector:
the
monitor:
Single color graphics at a resolulion
This type
refers to areas
VGA
slandard
no longer depcndenl on lhe type
lhe
VGA
This
is
a bus which connecls the
VGA
adapler
communicates
An
analog
monitor
of
monitor scans every
in
1hc
compulcr's
:11
lows
:111
video modes
:1dap1er :ind ensure lh:tl lhc soflware
The
to
color
nrnpping
by
using lhe
of
lhc VGA
with lhe
that operates using a fixed horizontal
of
720
other
memory
to
he
displ:iyed
ol
moni1or being used. Neverlhcless, nole the
aJapler
VGAMODE.EXE
VGA
adapter
computer
to
line wi1h each pass
system
change
!he resolulion displayed
horizonlal dots by
where
a p.trticular video
on
all supporled monilors
is
configured
can be
changed
u1ili1y
program described in
to
the
system.
and vice-versa.
synchro-
348
verlical
.
o(
its beam.
mode
properly for the
from
color
to
57
It
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Index
monochrome
VGA
adapter
multi-frequency
zation frequencies.
with the monitor manufacturer
non-interlaced
(See definition: interlaced monitor.)
PADI:
palette:
selected from a range
primary
primary display is
resolution:
te
nns
of
super
Electronics Standards Association).
system
connector
VESA:
display:
defaults
Protected-mode
A range
display:
The precision with whi ch a dis play image can
the
number
VGA:
Standard
expansion
the card
Video Electronics Standards Association.
A type
to
monochrome mapping
monitor:
Such
monitor:
of
of
In
always
of hori
communicates
A monitor that
a monitor typically
or
This type
Autodesk
colors.
VGA
262,144 possible colors.
a two-monitor system, the
the
VGA
zontal and vertical lines that can be distinguis hed.
800
by
slot:
This
of
monitor that dis plays video information in a single color.
when
used
allows
supports
a large range
dealer
if
you are unsure
of
monitor
scans every line with
Driver Interface driver
supports a
adapte
600
is
a bus into
with the system CPU.
color
r.
resolution,
which
palette with up
one
that
16-color
with a monochrome
variable horizontal
of
video signals.
of
your
monitor's
to
is
active
when
be
reproduced, usuall y mea sured in
mode
as defined by
the
VGA
card
is
monitor.
and
vertical
Please
specifications.
each
pass
256
simultaneous
you start the system.
VESA
connected. Through
synchroni-
check
of
its beam.
colors
(Video
The
The
this
A
AutoCAD,
AutoCAD,
Autodesk
AutoShade,
AutoShade,
Release
Release
......
Version
Version
B
Board
Layout
c
Cadvance
Connector
Connectors
D
Drivers .......
E
Extended
.
Pinou1s
Analog
System
Connectors
Video
Feature
Drivers
Drivers
Modes
12
11
.
2
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video
Connector
Expansion
. . . 14-
Slot
..........
for
DOS
for
Windows
Connector
.
..•
. .
.. 14-
.. 2 '3
.
. . . . . . . . . . .
14-15
9, 278,
23-26
31
33
30
35
36
14
39
48
15
15
28
49
J
Jumpers
. . . . . . . . . . . .
L
Lotus
1-2-3 ......
M
Memory
Locations
Monitors
p
PCAD.
R
Reference
Tabl
s
Syst
em Se
tup
Switch Settings
DIP
Switch
Symphony
T
3D
Studio,
1.0
3D
Studio,
2.0
Text
Modes
.
7,
15-17
.
.. .. .. ..
....
2,
13,46
es . ......... 49-
. . . .
..
.
6, 15-
6,
. .
15,
..
. .
..
41
20
51
20
17
17
41
38
37
2,49
VGA:
The video standard supported on IBM's
ll1e
VGA
Adapter.
different colors
VLBI:
Video Local Bus Interface
Video
memory:
us
ed to generate the screen display.
video standard drives
on
color
monitors.
Random
acc
58
analog
(VGA
stands for Video Graphics
ess memory
The
VGA
(RAM)
adapter
PS/2
computer
display monitors and provides
that is used by the
system
s and the
Array
VGA
comes with 1 Mbyte
.)
IBM
PS/2 Display
access
to
stor
e information
of
video memory.
to 262,144
F
Features
G
Generic
Cadd
.
Graphics
Modes
H
Handling
Installation -Hardware
Installation -Software
Procedures
for
DOS
for
Windows
Utilities
..
. . .
...
. . . . . . . . .
. .
.
...
9, 278, 23-
...
. 2
6,
40
49
13
11
21
28
26
29
u
Utilities ...
............ 27,
v
VESA.EXE
VESAVLBI
VGAMODE.EXE
Video
. . . . . . .
8514
/A
Video
Built-in
Video
Video
Adapters
Video
Signals
w
WDANSl.SYS
Word
....
WordPerfect
.
Card
Functons
...
..
29,
.
.
.
29,
. 29,
.
..
2,
52
56
15
52
.
46
.
47
.
46
.
46
.
48
52
.
43
44
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