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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 **