README.TXT - Documentation Supplement April 25 1994 - Release 3.01 Hercules Graphite Power(tm) Series Installation Diskette Windows Display Driver Diskette Thank you for purchasing a Hercules Graphite product. This file contains changes or additions to the printed Installation Guide. CONTENTS: What's New in Release 3.01 Warranty Registration Card Hercules Phone, Fax and BBS Access Numbers AutoCAD -- Additional Installation Information AutoCAD -- Known Limitations SPEEDY: Windows Performance Benchmark Test Windows -- Known Limitations BigMap and Zoom -- Known Limitations Additional Information for QEMM386 Users Hercules Graphite Series Software Revision History What's New in Release 3.01 -------------------------- 1) The Windows drivers have been updated to fix an AGX-016 timing related problem. This is done to improve the yield of the Graphite products. 2) New release (1.2) of NT drivers. This release includes bug fixes and one new resolution mode (1280x1024x8 72Hz). 3) README.TXT and OEMSETUP.INF files in the Windows NT subdirectory have been updated. Recommendations: ---------------- If you are using release 3.00 software and experiencing no pixel drop out problem, you do not need release 3.01. Warranty Registration Card -------------------------- Please take a few minutes to fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card. It is essential that we receive the card in order to provide you with the following service and support: * Free technical support via phone, fax and Hercules BBS * Software updates via mail and Hercules BBS * Third party support information via mail and Hercules BBS Register today! Hercules Phone, Fax and BBS Access Numbers ------------------------------------------ Hercules Sales Group.............(800) 532-0600 Hercules Technical Support.......(510) 623-6050 Fax..............................(510) 623-1112 BBS (3 lines)....................(510) 623-7449 (1200-V.32bis) CompuServe....................... GO HERCULES Other Inquiries..................(510) 623-6030 In Europe: German BBS....................(+49) 40-65737335 (1200-V.32bis) AutoCAD -- Additional Installation Information ---------------------------------------------- Installation of the Hercules DL-Xpress driver is very straightforward with a menu driven utility, and can be accomplished without printed documentation. A full manual for the Vibrant driver is available for an additional charge. To order in the United States, send a check for $15.00 to Hercules along with a request fot the DL-Xpress manual. Outside of the United States, send a check for $25.00. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. AutoCAD -- Known Limitations ---------------------------- Dual-screen support (monochrome monitor used for text console) for AutoCAD is not available on all Graphite models. SPEEDY: Windows Performance Benchmark Test ------------------------------------------ SPEEDY, a Windows performance benchmark test, is included with this Hercules product. This test is designed to perform a standard set of Windows graphics functions and compute a performance metric called a "SPEEDMARK." A higher "SPEEDMARK" indicates better performance. This test can also be used to measure performance of any display adapter that supports Windows. SPEEDY is available in the Hercules program group. Double- click on the Speedy icon to launch the SPEEDY program. Press F2 to initiate an "Auto Run" test, F10 to exit the program, and F1 to view the on-line documentation. Windows -- Known Limitations ---------------------------- 1) Debugger Configurations: Graphite models for the ISA-bus do not support the use of a debugger such as CodeView or TDW, running on an 8-bit monochrome card under Windows. This is due to a limitation of the AGX chip when running on the ISA bus. All other models do not have this limitation. 2) Running DOS Graphics Applications in a Window: It is not possible to run most VGA graphics applications in a windowed DOS session. Instead, run your VGA graphics application full screen. 3) Using Windows' VGA driver: If you want to use Windows' VGA driver, you must select "VGA (Version 3.0)" driver from the list of display driver in Windows' SETUP. Do not select the "VGA" driver. In general, we recommend you to use Graphite's 640x480x8 driver because it is much faster, gives you more color depth (256 vs. 16) and provides higher refresh rates. BigMap and Zoom -- Known Limitations ------------------------------------ Zoom is not currently available for AGX-016 based Graphite products. If you are using the BigMap modes when your monitor is operating at 120Hz refresh rate, you may see some screen noise when you pan. Additional Information for QEMM386 Users ---------------------------------------- If you are using QEMM386's Stealth feature (indicated by ST:M or ST:F on the QEMM386 device line in CONFIG.SYS) and you are experiencing random problems in Windows or DOS, try excluding the Graphite's BIOS area from Stealth by adding the parameter XST=C000 to your QEMM386 device line. This is in addition to the memory exclusion statements covered in the Graphite manual. Hercules Graphite Series Software Revision History --------------------------------------------------- Release 3.01 Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 3.01 04/25/94 Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 3.01 04/25/94 Release 3.00 -- First release of software for AGX-016 based Graphite Power series. Installation Diskette.......................Rel. 3.00 04/08/94 Windows Display Driver Diskette.............Rel. 3.00 04/08/94 ** End of File **