AVGA2 Card
User's Guide


Trademarks:
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International Business Machines Corporation
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All other products mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective 
owners.







340-12-08
Revision 1.1  January 27, 1992


Table of Contents
-----------------
Introduction                                   1
The AVGA2 Card User's Guide                    1
Layout                                         2
Computer System Compatibility                  3
Very Early IBM PC's                            3
Monitor and Software Compatibility             4
Monitor Support for Extended Modes             5
Default Configuration of your AVGA2 Card       5
Installation                                   6
Required Tools                                 6
Prepare your AVGA2 Card                        6
Open the Computer System                       6
PC, XT and Compatible Users                    7
AT, 386, 486 and  Compatible System Users      7
Choose an Expansion Slot for the AVGA2 Card    7
Install the AVGA2 Card in your Computer        7
Multi-frequency Monitor Users                  8
Run the SETUP Program                          9
Operation                                      9
Configuring Application Software               9
AVGA2 Software                                10
AVGA2 Utilities                               10
ACU.EXE                                       10
Running ACU.EXE                               11
AVGAUTIL.EXE                                  12
RAMBIOS.EXE                                   12
SETMODE.EXE                                   13
AVGA2 Software Drivers                        14
UPDATE.DRV                                    14
Supplied drivers                              14
Software Installation                         15
Microsoft Word 5.0 Driver                     15
Autodesk Drivers                              16
AutoCAD ADI P386 display list driver          16
AutoCAD ADI 4.0 display list driver           18
Windows 3.0 display driver                    19
Lotus 1-2-3, Versions 2.x                     20
Lotus 1-2-3 Version 3.0                       21
Ventura Publisher 2.0                         22
GEM 3 versions 3.0 & 3.1                      23
WordPerfect 4.2 and earlier                   24
WordPerfect 5.0                               25
WordPerfect 5.1                               26
WordStar Release 3.3                          26
WordStar Professional                         28
Framework II                                  30
FrameWork III                                 31
Microsoft OS/2 v1.21                          32
Generic CADD ver. 5.0                         33
ORCAD Release 4.04                            34
ColoRIX & Present From RIX SoftWorks          34
Appendix A - Two Monitor Systems              35
Appendix B  -  Glossary                       37
Appendix C - Technical information            39
Monitor connector pin assignments             39
Extended Mode Table                           39
Video Feature Connector Pinout                40
Sync Signals                                  40



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Introduction
------------
The AVGA2 Card brings the functions and features of the latest video
standards to your PC or compatible computer system .  Features include:

o  All the capabilities of IBM's Personal System/2* VGA Display Adapter

o  640 x 480 x 256 color extended resolution with supporting software
   drivers

o  800 x 600 x 16 or 256 color extended resolution with supporting
   software

o  1024 x 768 x 16 color extended resolution with supporting software
   drivers

o  132 column text modes with supporting software

o  A 16 bit bus interface for high speed display memory access

o  A high speed 16 bit video BIOS with an automatic sensing circuit.
   This sensing circuit allows the AVGA2 to self configure for 8 or 16
   bit expansion slots

o  A Zero wait-state option (set by jumper) that allows assertion of
   the 0 wait-state line for faster operation

o  512 Kbytes of high speed video display memory

o  Non-volatile configuration memory for storage of monitor refresh rate
   settings

o  Support of color software with a palette of over 262,000 possible
   colors

o  The capability to drive the IBM Personal System/2 analog video
    displays, models 8503, 8512 and 8513, as well as equivalent compatible
    displays and analog multi-frequency displays


The AVGA2 Card User's Guide
---------------------------
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

o  Text that you type is expressed in this typeface:

	COPY A:*.* C:\AVGA2
	
o  Text instructing you to take specific actions will be indented.
   In addition, step-by-step instructions appear in 1. 2. 3. format.

o  Lists of information (like this one) are called out by bullets.





If the AVGA2 Card is the only video card in your system, proceed with
the installation described in the following sections.

If the AVGA2 Card will be installed with another video card, please
refer to Appendix A of this manual for information specific to your
installation.




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Layout
------
o  Monitor Connector(P1):  The 15 pin (D-Sub) socket is where you
   connect all monitors supported by the AVGA2 Card.

o  Feature Connector(J1):  The 26-pin stake pin header is VESA compatible.

o  Zero Wait-state Jumper(JP1):  This jumper enables the assertion of
   the zero wait-state line for faster operation.  Install the supplied
   plastic block over the two pins as shown to assert the zero
   wait-state line.

o  System Expansion Slot Connector: This is the connector that plug
   into the expansion slot in your computer system.  The portion closer
   to the card bracket and monitor connector provides 8-bit
   communication between the AVGA2 Card and your system.  The second
   portion of the connector provides the additional signals to allow
   16 bit communication between your system and AVGA2 Card.  Many
   systems provide a mixture of 8 bit and 16 bit expansion slots.
   You will need to use a 16 bit expansion slot to benefit the 16 bit
   capabilities of your AVGA2.  You can also use your AVGA2 in an 8 bit
   expansion slot in most PC compatible systems. In an 8 bit slot the
   AVGA2 will operate with an 8-bit data path for both BIOS and video
   memory.

WARNING!  There may be some restrictions as to where the AVGA2 Card can
be installed in some 8 bit systems because of the AVGA2's 16 bit system
expansion slot connector.  The AVGA2 has electrical contacts outside of
the 8 bit portion of the expansion slot connector.  While these extra
connections need not be connected in an 8-bit slot, care should be
taken when choosing a slot for installation.  You must be sure to pick
a slot which does not have components which will touch these additional
contacts.




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*Computer System Compatibility
-----------------------------
Any IBM or compatible PC with an ISA or EISA bus architecture will work
with your AVGA2 Card without any problems.  This group includes the IBM
PS/2 Model 25 and Model 30 computers.


Very Early IBM PC's
-------------------
The ROM BIOS in very early IBM Personal Computers manufactured by IBM in
1981 or 1982 does not have the ability to recognize the presence of an
advanced video display adapter such as the AVGA2 card.  If you install
your AVGA2 card in such a system, it will not function until you have
upgraded your computer's system board BIOS ROM chips to a new version.
BIOS ROM upgrades for the older PC model are available through IBM's
authorized dealer network.

The most readily apparent distinguishing feature of this early model is
that it has a main system board memory capacity of 64KB as opposed to
the 256KB, 640KB or 1 Mbyte. that is standard on newer machines.  If
your system was manufactured before October 27, 1982, you will need to
see your dealer to arrange an upgrade of the BIOS ROM chips with a more
current version.




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Monitor and Software Compatibility
----------------------------------
Your AVGA2 Card provides support for the IBM Personal System/2 analog
displays, models 8503, 8512, 8513, 8514 and compatibles, as well as
analog multi-frequency monitors.

Your AVGA2 Card is compatible with software written for VGA, the built-in
video standard of the IBM PS/2.  Additionally, your AVGA2 Card provides
the following Super VGA (SVGA) modes:

o  132 column text modes with 25 or 43 lines

o  640 by 480 graphics with 256 colors

o  800 by 600 graphics with 16 or 256 colors

o  1024 by 768 graphics with 16 colors

The following table lists the various resolutions and monitors supported
by the AVGA2 Card.

				 Simulta-
				 neous
Mode          Resolution         Colors     Mapping (1)    Monitor (2)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mono Text     80 col by 25 row   -          Monochrome     Mono, MF, 8514
Color Text    80 col by 25 row   16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      40 col by 25 row   16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
132 Col Text  132 col by 25 row  16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      132 col by 43 row  16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      132 col by 25 row  -          Monochrome     Mono, MF, 8514
	      132 col by 43 row  -          Monochrome     Mono, MF, 8514
CGA Graphics  320h by 200v       4          Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      640h by 200v       2          Color          Color, MF, 8514
EGA Graphics  320h by 200v       16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      640h by 200v       16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      640h by 350v       16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      640h by 350v       -          Monochrome     Mono, MF, 8514
VGA/MCGA      320h by 200v (3)   256        Color          Color, MF, 8514
 Graphics     640h by 480v       2          Color          Color, MF, 8514
	      640h by 480v       16         Color          Color, MF, 8514
SVGA          640h by 480v       256        Color          Color, MF, 8514
 Graphics     800h by 600v       16 or 256  Color          MF
	      1024h by 768v      16         Color          MF, 8514
							  
Notes:
(1) Color = C000 Hex, Monochrome = C800 Hex
(2) Color=VGA color, Monochrome=VGA monochrome, MF= Multi-frequency
    monitor, 8514= IBM 8514 or equivalent monitor.




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Monitor Support for Extended Modes
----------------------------------
The AVGA2 Card supports the following Super VGA modes and monitors:

o  VGA, 8514 and multi-frequency color monitors at 640 dots horizontal
   by 480 dots vertical with 256 simultaneous colors from a palette of
   262,144 colors.

o  Analog multi-frequency monitors with extended graphics at a
   resolutions of 800 dots horizontal by 600 dots vertical with 16 or
   256 simultaneous colors or, 1024 dots horizontal by 768 dots vertical
   with 16 simultaneous colors from a palette of 262,144 colors.

o  IBM 8514 and compatible monitors are supported with an interlaced
   mode with operation at 1024 dots horizontal by 768 dots vertical with
   16 simultaneous colors from a palette of 262,144 colors.

o  All supported monitor types with 132 column text modes in either 25
   or 43 line formats.

BIOS mode select numbers for these extended modes may be found in
Appendix C of this manual.


Default Configuration of your AVGA2 Card
----------------------------------------
The  AVGA2 Card will automatically configure itself to operate in VGA
text mode on power up. If you are using your AVGA2 Card with the IBM
PS/2 8503 Monochrome Display, or an equivalent monochrome display or no
display connected, the board will default to "monochrome" text mode.
Otherwise the board will configure to 80 column color text mode.

The AVGA2 Card will default to 8 bit memory, I/O and BIOS operation if
it is installed in an 8 bit expansion slot and will operate using a 16
bit memory data path when installed in a 16 bit expansion slot.  In a
16-bit slot, the BIOS will operate in 8 bit or 16 bit mode depending on
the particular system's ability to support this feature.  

If  used in conjunction with motherboard graphics or another graphics
card, the AVGA2 Card will be the default display adapter and will
operate in 8-bit mode.  Please refer to Appendix A for information on
such configurations.




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Installation
------------

Required Tools
--------------
To install your AVGA2 Card, you may need some or all of the following tools:

o  A medium size flat blade screwdriver

o  A medium sized phillips head screwdriver

o  A 3/16" nutdriver or wrench.

Prepare your AVGA2 Card
-----------------------
Your AVGA2 is shipped with the zero-wait-state jumper set to not assert
the zero wait-state line.  You may achieve better performance in some
systems by installing this jumper.  (Refer to the manual section entitled
"Layout" earlier in this manual for details.)

Open the Computer System
------------------------
Before you open your system, be sure that you have turned off your system
unit and all devices connected to it.  Disconnect the cables from the
back of the system in order to give yourself more room to work.   Note how
all cables are connected prior to disconnection.

Cover mounting screws are located on the back of a typical PC compatible 
computer.  Remove these screws.


Opening your computer system

Carefully slide the system unit cover forward.  When the cover will go no
further, tilt it up and lift it away.




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PC, XT and Compatible Users
---------------------------
DIP switches tell the computer about the various options and accessories
installed in the system.  Successful installation of your AVGA2 Card
depends upon the proper setting of these switches.  Before you change
any switch settings in your computer, please jot down the current settings.
If you run into any difficulties, you can restore your system to its
previous state.

In the IBM PC, XT and most XT compatible computers, levers 5 and 6 of
Switch 1 on the system board control the functions that affect the
operation of your VGA card.  Levers 5 and 6 of Switch 1 tell the system
what video adapter card to expect.  When your VGA card is installed,
set both levers 5 and 6 of Switch 1 to the ON position.  This tells
the computer system to expect a video board with a BIOS ROM such as
your AVGA2 Card. Some compatible systems will refer to this setting as
"EGA" or "reserved."


AT, 386, 486 and  Compatible System Users
-----------------------------------------
No physical preparation is necessary however, you will need to run the
Setup program supplied with your system after physical installation of
the AVGA2 Card.


Choose an Expansion Slot for the AVGA2 Card
-------------------------------------------
Choose an appropriate expansion slot.  If your system has a 16-bit slot
available, use it.  Otherwise, choose an 8-bit expansion slot.


Install the AVGA2 Card in your Computer
---------------------------------------
o  Check that the power is turned off.

o  If necessary, remove a system expansion slot cover by removing its
   retaining screw and lifting it out.  Save the screw.

o  Hold the AVGA2 Card by its top corners and slide it into the system unit.  Make sure that the AVGA2 Card is correctly
   seated in the expansion slot.


Installing the AVGA2 Card

o  Secure the AVGA2 Card with the screw that you removed earlier.

o  Did you properly set your computer's system switches and the jumper
   on your AVGA2 Card?

o  Replace and secure the system cover.

o  Plug your VGA compatible, 8514 or multi-frequency display into the 15
   pin monitor connector at the back of the AVGA2 Card.




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Multi-frequency Monitor Users
-----------------------------
Some multi-frequency monitors support both TTL and analog signals.  If
you monitor provides this choice, make sure that it is configured for
analog or VGA operation.

Some early multi-frequency monitors were provided with 9-pin EGA rather
than 15-pin VGA connectors.  If this describes your monitor you will
need an adaptor cable available from your monitor manufacturer.




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Run the SETUP Program
---------------------
AT, 386, 486 and  Compatible Systems typically use a program called SETUP
to tell the computer what equipment is installed in your system.  SETUP
is built-in to many newer systems and may be invoked using a combination
of keystrokes during the memory test.  Instructions for invoking setup
usually appear on screen during the memory test.  In other systems, setup
is run from disk and is usually provided on diskette that came with your
system.

When you have physically installed the AVGA2 Card in your system, use the
SETUP program to register the AVGA2 Card with your system.  When you
arrive at the part of SETUP where video support is specified, the program
may ask you if the monitor you are looking at will be the primary monitor.
Answer, YES.  If you are presented with a list of video options, select
the option for VGA.

If no option for VGA is listed, select support for EGA.  The AVGA2 Card
will look to older systems (those made before the VGA standard) like an
EGA card.  If you don't see an option for EGA, try the option for
NO MONITOR, RESERVED or SPECIAL.  These will usually work.  If not, see
your equipment dealer.  At the conclusion of the SETUP program, the
computer will be restarted.


Operation
---------
You are now ready to use your AVGA2 equipped computer system.  Most
software compatible with IBM's Personal System/2, VGA or EGA will run
automatically on your system using the AVGA2 Card.  Just start your
computer system and install application packages for VGA or EGA as
instructed by the software publisher.


Configuring Application Software
--------------------------------
Many application software packages include an installation or
configuration program to prepare them for operation on the particular
hardware that comprises your system.  While some applications
automatically detect what type of video card and monitor combination
is installed and configure themselves to take best advantage of the
available hardware, for those that don't, here are a few guidelines
for software installation:

o  Install your application packages for the highest resolution mode
   available.

o  Install your software for VGA or EGA if possible.




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AVGA2 Software
--------------
Two kinds of software support accompany your AVGA2; utilities and drivers:

o  Utilities are general purpose programs designed to enhance your use
   of the AVGA2 card

o  Drivers allow specific programs to take advantage of the extended
   modes of the AVGA2.

All AVGA2 utilities and all drivers with the exception of AutoCAD,
Windows and Microsoft OS/2 drivers will be found on the AVGA2 Drivers
and Utilities Diskette.  Drivers for AutoCAD, Windows and Microsoft
OS/2 will be found on appropriately labeled diskettes.  For the
balance of this manual, the AVGA2 Drivers and Utilities Diskette will
be referenced as the utilities diskette or supplied diskette.


AVGA2 Utilities
---------------
Several utilities are supplied with your AVGA2 card:


ACU.EXE
-------
The AVGA2 Card supports a variety of monitor timing settings for each 
VGA and extended VGA mode.  Monitor timing (or refresh rate) refers to 
the number of times per second that the AVGA2 Card sends an image to 
the monitor.  Faster monitor timings are less likely to cause eye 
fatigue due to screen flicker.

The monitor timings appropriate for your system depends upon the
capabilities of your monitor.  Your monitor may display distortion 
if the monitor timings on the AVGA2 card exceed the capabilities
of your monitor.  ACU.EXE lets you select monitor timing settings 
for each screen mode, preview settings and then save your 
selections either to a file called AVGA2CFG.COM on your hard disk.




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ACU.EXE
-------
Use ACU if your AVGA2 Card is NOT equipped with a non-volatile
configuration memory chip.  When you make monitor timing selections
using ACU, your choices are saved in a file called AVGA2CFG.COM.  Then,
each time you start your system, run AVGA2CFG so that your system will 
"remember" the selections that you have made.

The compressed ACU.EXE file may be found on the \UTILITY directory of 
the AVGA2 Drivers/Utilities Diskette.  (Note:  Make sure that you run
INSTALL.BAT from the root directory of the AVGA2 Drivers/Utilities 
Diskette to decompress the \UTILITY files prior to running the ACU 
program.)  See the README file for instructions and examples on running 
the INSTALL decompression program.

Make sure that both ACU.EXE and AVGA2CFG.EXE files are kept in the
same directory, since the changes made to the ACU program are saved to
the AVGA2CFG.EXE file.

To start ACU.EXE, type:

ACU[ENTER]

You will be presented with a menu of choices.  Select each screen mode
in turn by using the mouse pointer or the Up and Down arrow keys.  For
each screen mode listed in the left column, use the mouse pointer or
Right and Left arrows to select a refresh rate.  Preview the mode by
pressing ENTER or clicking the Preview button.  Return from the preview
mode by pressing the ESC key or clicking the left mouse button.

When you are satisfied with your choices, use the mouse or Down arrow
to select EXIT to DOS and click or press ENTER.  You will be given
options (which may be selected by the first letter or the option) to:

o  Press (C)ancel (Return to the program)
o  Press (N)o (Exit without updating)
o  Press (Y)es (Exit and save settings)

Your selections will saved to the file AVGA2CFG.COM which should be run
each time you start your system.  If you want AVGA2CFG to be run
automatically, add the following line of text to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
on the root directory of your startup drive:

				AVGA2CFG
				


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AVGAUTIL.EXE
------------
This program  provides an easy way to copy AVGA2 driver files from the
AVGA2 Drivers/Utilities Diskette to the various directories where your 
applications reside.  It provides a convenient method for viewing the 
README files which accompany each set of drivers on the Drivers/Utility 
Diskette.  It also allows you to go into the SETMODE program and set 
the supported modes.  If you copy the AVGAUTIL.EXE program to a hard 
disk, simply follow the directory format of the AVGA2 Drivers/Utilities 
Diskette to be able to correctly access the README files.  To use 
AVGAUTIL:

1. Place the AVGA2 Drivers/Utilities diskette in drive A: or B: as 
appropriate.

2. Type:

   A: [ENTER]  (or B: [ENTER] if appropriate)
   AVGAUTIL [ENTER]

On-screen instructions will guide you in the use of AVGAUTIL.


RAMBIOS.EXE
-----------
RAMBIOS.EXE is a system RAM resident copy of the AVGA2 video BIOS
routines that normally reside in ROM on your AVGA2 card.  Executing
this utility will speed up video operations dependent on access to the
BIOS.  This option reduces the amount of system memory available by
about 35 KB.   If you run short of memory, discontinue use of this
utility.

To invoke RAMBIOS.EXE, simply type RAMBIOS [ENTER].   Typing this
command again will remove RAMBIOS.EXE from memory and return to ROM
BIOS access. This utility may be called from AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Note:  Many 80386 and 80486 systems have the capability to move the
video BIOS to RAM memory through the Setup program provided with the
system. This is called as shadowing.  If shadowing is available in your
system, use it instead of RAMBIOS.EXE.  Motherboard BIOS shadowing
usually moves the BIOS to unused or extended memory rather than using
conventional memory. Thus, you gain the benefits of a RAMBIOS without
reducing available memory below the 640 KB mark.



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SETMODE.EXE
-----------
SETMODE.EXE provides you with the ability to set the various standard
and extended modes of your AVGA2 Card.  SETMODE may be used two ways:

o  Interactively by typing SETMODE [ENTER] and selecting a mode from
   the resulting menu.

o  Using a command line by typing SETMODE nn [ENTER] Where nn is the
   mode number desired.

o  From the AVGAUTIL.EXE program and selecting the SETMODE option.
   This will also display SETMODE in an interactive mode.
    
Use the command line mode when you know the mode number you want or
when you want to use SETMODE in a batch file.  If you are not sure of
the mode number you want, type SETMODE [ENTER] and the program will
display a list of available modes and their mode numbers.

In interactive mode, SETMODE supports a mouse.  If you need help, enter
the interactive mode, then type H or use the mouse to click the Help
button.

Running SETMODE from within the AVGAUTIL.EXE program will permanently
exit the AVGAUTIL and go into the SETMODE program.  The program will
display a list of available modes.  You can use the mouse to select the 
mode you want to set.



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AVGA2 Software Drivers
----------------------
In addition to the standard VGA text and graphic modes, your AVGA2 card
supports many extended modes operation:

o  640x480, 256 color graphics for VGA, multi-frequency & 8514 monitors

o  800x600, 16 and 256 color graphics for multi-frequency monitors.

o  1024x768, 16 color graphics for 8514 and multi-frequency monitors.

o  132 column by 25 line and 132 column by 43 line text modes for VGA
   and multi-frequency monitors.

To take advantage of the extended modes of the AVGA2 card, we have
included support  for many popular software programs. The following
sections describe the installation and use of this extended software
support.

Before installation, please make a backup copy of the AVGA2 utilities
diskette.  If more than one diskette was included with your AVGA2 card,
a README files on each diskette will describe their contents.


UPDATE.DRV
----------
New drivers for the AVGA2 Card may have become available since this
manual was printed.  If the file UPDATE.DRV appears in the directory of
your AVGA2 utilities diskette, its presence indicates that one or more
new drivers have been added since this manual was printed.  UPDATE.DRV
will contain installation instructions for these drivers.


Supplied drivers
----------------

The AVGA2 Card includes software support enabling the following programs
to take advantage of AVGA2 extended text and graphic modes.

o  AutoCAD release 9, 10, 11
o  AutoShade 2.0 & 3D Studio
o  Microsoft Word 5.0
o  Microsoft Windows 3.0
o  Ventura Publisher version 2.0 or GEM version 3.x
o  Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x and 3.0
o  Lotus Symphony 2.0
o  Word Perfect, versions 4.2 and earlier, 5.0 & 5.1
o  WordStar version 3.3 and WordStar Professional 4.0
o  Framework II and III
o  Microsoft OS/2 v1.2 and Presentation Manager
o  ColoRIX from RIX SoftWorks
o  GenericCAD
o  ORCAD





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Software Installation
---------------------

Microsoft Word 5.0 Driver
-------------------------
Install Word 5.0, as instructed by Microsoft.

1  Copy the file SCREEN.VID from the directory \WORD50 on the AVGA2
   utilities diskette into the Word 5.0 directory on your computer
   system. This will overwrite the existing file of the same name.  If
   you wish to preserve the original, rename it or make a backup copy.

2  Start Word.

3  Press the ESC key to get into menu mode

4  Press the letter O for Options

5  Use the cursor keys; Right arrow once, then Down arrow five times
   to highlight the current selection in the Display Mode option.

6  Press the F1 key to obtain a list of display modes, choose an option.

Option (What Word Offers)          Resulting screen display
1  Text, 25 lines, 16 colors       25 lines of 80 column text
2  Text, 43 lines, 16 colors       43 lines of 80 column text
3  Text, 50 lines, 16 colors       50 lines of 80 column text
4  Text, 25 lines, 16 colors       25 lines of 132 column text
5  Text, 43 lines, 16 colors       43 lines of 132 column text
6  Graphics, 25 lines, 16 colors   640x350 graphics, 8x14 character box
7  Graphics, 30 lines, 16 colors   640x480 graphics, 8x16 character box
8  Graphics, 34 lines, 16 colors   640x480 graphics, 8x14 character box
9  Graphics, 37 lines, 16 colors   800x600 graphics, 8x16 character box
10 Graphics, 42 lines, 16 colors   800x600 graphics, 8x14 character box
11 Graphics, 43 lines, 16 colors   640x350 graphics, 8x8 character box
12 Graphics, 60 lines, 16 colors   640x480 graphics, 8x8 character box
13 Graphics, 75 lines, 16 colors   800x600 graphics, 8x8 character box

If all of these choices are not shown, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys
to scroll through the list.  When the cursor is positioned over the
desired mode, press ENTER.  The program will revert to edit mode using
the new screen format you have chosen.  Word will retain your selection
until you explicitly change it again.

Note: After you have configured Word to take advantage of one of the
extended screen modes of the AVGA2 card, you will have to reset margins
and tabs within your documents to fit the new screen dimensions.






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Autodesk Drivers
----------------
The AVGA2 Card comes with two advanced drivers for Autodesk products.
The table below will help you determine which driver to use depending
on your system type and which Autodesk products you wish to use.  Both
drivers support the AVGA2 at standard VGA and SVGA resolutions.

Driver ->               ADI P386          ADI 4.0 DLD
System Compatibility    386/486           286/386/486
ADI Release Level       P386              4.0
Display list capability    o                 o
AutoCAD 10 (C7 & below)    o
AutoCAD 10 (C10 and above) o
AutoCAD 11                 o
AutoShade version 1.x      o
AutoSketch                 o
AutoShade 2.0/Renderman    o
3D Studio                  o



AutoCAD ADI P386 display list driver
------------------------------------
This driver, which will be found in the  \ACAD386 directory of the
AVGA2 utilities disk is a combination ADI 4.1 and display list and
rendering driver that supports AutoCAD Release 10c10 and above, and
other Autodesk, 386 protected mode products.

The installation instructions provided here are abbreviated and are
intended to take the experienced AutoCAD user through the installation
process.  A complete manual for this driver has been provided on
diskette along with this driver as a text file called DLD386.TXT.  You
will find it in the \ACAD386 directory on the AVGA2 utilities disk.
You may view this file with any word processor or text editor.

Before you install this driver, we recommend that you install AutoCAD
according to the instructions found in the Installation and Performance
Guide that accompanied your AutoCAD package.  Then, start AutoCAD and
configure the display option for "IBM  Video Graphics Array" (VGA).
This will allow you to run AutoCAD on the AVGA2 in standard VGA mode to
verify correct installation and operation before installing the driver.

Memory Requirements
You may wish to purchase and install additional RAM before installing
DLD386-VGA, since it shares memory with AutoCAD Release 11 (or other
Autodesk products), and if AutoCAD is using a lot of memory, DLD386-VGA
may not have enough.  If there is significant hard disk activity while
you are using DLD386-VGA, it may be an indication that you should
add more memory to your system.




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Driver Installation
After you are satisfied that your basic AutoCAD (standard VGA)
installation is complete, exit AutoCAD.

1  Make the \ACAD386 directory on the appropriate diskette current and
   type:

   INSTALL driveletter:\directoryname

   Where: Driveletter is the letter of the drive upon which you wish to
   install the driver and directoryname is the name of the directory
   where you would like the driver installed.  Install will create this
   directory for you.

2  Go to the new directory and run DLDSETUP.

3  Follow the instructions presented
   (press "?" at any time for context sensitive help).
	
4  Select the AVGA2 Card and desired resolution from the list.
	
5  Copy the FASTACAD.BAT file created by DLDSETUP to your AutoCAD
   directory. This file needs to be executed prior to running AutoCAD.
   You might also want to disable the copying of your VGA BIOS into
   Shadow RAM, (see the earlier section on RAMBIOS.EXE) as this may
   cause problems in some systems.
	
6  Run COLOR16 (if you wish to use 16 color extended VGA modes) or
   COLOR256 (for 256 color operation) to configure the driver with the
   colors you want to use for AutoCAD and AutoShade.  Saving your
   changes to Color16 or Color256 creates the file; DLDCOLOR.DAT.  Copy
   this file to your AutoCAD directory.

7  Reconfigure AutoCAD to use the ADI P386 display device; see the
   AutoCAD Installation and Performance Guide for details.

Using the driver
Go to your AutoCAD directory and type:

FASTACAD [ENTER]

This will invoke the driver and setup the necessary environment
variables.  Now start AutoCAD as usual.





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AutoCAD ADI 4.0 display list driver
-----------------------------------
This driver, which will be found in the  \ACADDLD directory on the
AVGA2 utilities disk is a combination ADI v4.0 and Display list driver
that supports AutoCAD Release 10c7 and below, and other AutoDesk DOS
(non-386 protected mode) products.  (Note:  This driver can also support
AutoCAD Release 9.  However, with this version of AutoCAD, the display
list feature will not be active.)

The installation instructions provided in this manual are abbreviated
and are intended to take the experienced AutoCAD user through the
installation process.  A complete manual for this driver has been
provided on diskette along with this driver as a text file called
DLDVGA.TXT in the \ACADDLD directory on the AVGA2 utilities disk.
You may view this file with any word processor or editor.

Before you install this driver, we recommend that you install AutoCAD
according to the instructions found in the Installation and Performance
Guide that accompanied your AutoCAD package.  Then, start AutoCAD and
configure the display option for "IBM  Video Graphics Array" (VGA).
This will allow you to run AutoCAD on the AVGA2 in standard VGA mode
to verify correct installation and operation before installing the driver.

Memory Requirements
This ADI 4.0/display list driver uses expanded memory in which to
implement its display list.  If not enough memory is available for
the display list then none will be implemented.  While AutoCAD
release 10 can make use of either extended or expanded (EMS) memory,
you should have at least 1 Mbyte of expanded memory available if you
wish to take advantage of the display list portion of this driver.

If expanded system memory is available when the driver is started,
approximately half of this memory will be allocated to AutoCAD and
half to the display list.

Driver Installation
After you are satisfied that your basic AutoCAD (standard VGA)
installation is complete, exit AutoCAD.

1  Make the \ACADDLD directory on the appropriate diskette current
   and type:

   INSTALL driveletter:\directoryname

   Where: Driveletter is the letter of the drive upon which you wish
   to install the driver and directoryname is the name of the directory
   where you would like the driver installed.  Install will create this
   directory for you.

2  Go to the new directory and run DLDSETUP, following the instructions
   presented.  (Press "?" at any time for help)

3  Select the AVGA2 Card and desired resolution from the list.

4  If you are using AutoCAD 386, AutoShade 386 or Extended AutoLisp,
   pre-allocate the memory.

5  If possible, set aside at least 1 Mbyte for the driver.

6  Copy the FASTACAD.BAT file created by DLDSETUP to your AutoCAD
   directory.

7  Run COLOR16 (if you wish to use 16 color extended VGA modes) or
   COLOR256 (for 256 color operation) to configure the driver with the
   colors you want to use for AutoCAD and AutoShade.  Saving your
   changes to Color16 or Color256 creates the file; DLDCOLOR.DAT.  Copy
   this file to your AutoCAD directory.

8  Reconfigure AutoCAD to use the ADI 4.0 display device; see page 23
   of the AutoCAD Release 10 Installation and Performance Guide for
   details.

Using the driver
Go to your AutoCAD directory and type:

FASTACAD [ENTER]

This will invoke the driver and setup the necessary environment
variables.  Now start AutoCAD as usual.




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Windows 3.0 display driver
--------------------------
The AVGA2 comes with drivers for Microsoft Windows 3.0 supporting these
screen modes:

o  640x480x256 Colors
o  800x600x16 or 256 Colors
o  1024x768x16 Colors

If you haven't already done so, install Windows 3.0 using the diskettes
and instructions that came with your Windows 3.0 package.  Choose VGA as
your display choice.


The following instructions will assume that you have installed Windows
3.0 on drive C: and that you accepted the default directory name,
\WINDOWS.  If Windows 3.0 was installed on another drive or you
specified another directory during installation, substitute the
appropriate drive letter and directory name where necessary to complete
the following steps.

1  Make your Windows directory current by typing:

   C:[ENTER]
   CD\WINDOWS[ENTER]

2  Type:

   SETUP [ENTER]

3  Use the Up arrow key to move the highlight bar to the line titled
   Display and press [ENTER]

4  Use the Down arrow key to scroll all the way to the end of the
   list of supported displays to the last entry (other) and press [ENTER]

5  Insert the appropriate AVGA2 diskette in drive A: as prompted.
   If the form factor of your AVGA2 diskette is such that it will only
   work in drive B:, you may edit the prompt to read B:\ and press [ENTER]

6  Select the desired screen mode and press [ENTER]

7  The Setup program may request that you insert one or more of the
   Windows installation diskettes

8  Setup may request to modify the CONFIG.SYS file on your system.  If
   this is the case, you will have the option to let Setup make this
   modification or to do it yourself.

9  When you exit Setup, restart your computer.

   Windows will now run in the screen mode selected.



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Lotus 1-2-3, Versions 2.x
-------------------------
The AVGA2 utilities diskette contains the files necessary to install and
run AVGA2 800x600 support for Lotus 1-2-3 versions 2.x.

It is assumed that 1-2-3 v 3.0 is already installed on your hard disk,
using the standard Lotus installation utility and that 1-2-3 is in the
directory named \LOTUS2 on drive C:.  If 1-2-3 is installed in another
directory or on another hard disk drive, make the appropriate adjustments
to the instructions below.


1  Make the 1-2-3 directory current by typing: CD \LOTUS2

2  Insert AVGA2 utilities diskette into a floppy drive (A: is assumed
   here) and copy all files in the \LOTUS2 directory on AVGA2 utilities
   diskette into the 1-2-3 directory by typing:

   COPY A:\LOTUS2\*.*  C:\LOTUS2 [ENTER]

Now, run the INSTALL program supplied with Lotus 1-2-3.  From the Main
menu, select "Advanced options", and then "Add new drivers to library."

Once this operation is complete, select "Modify current driver set",
and choose "Graph display." or "Text Display" as desired.  A selection
for "AVGA2 800x600," will appear in the Graph Display selection list
and several 132 column text options will appear in the Text Display
selection list.  You may select any combination of standard VGA and
AVGA2 drivers for your installation.

When you are satisfied with your choices, return to the previous menu
and select "Save changes." Now, exit the install program and run 1-2-3
in the usual way.




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Lotus 1-2-3 Version 3.0
-----------------------
The AVGA2 utilities diskette contains the files necessary to install
and run AVGA2 800x600 and 1024x768 support for Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.0.
The 800x600 mode supports screen formats of 100 characters by 31, 42 or
75 lines and the 1024x768 mode supports screen formats of 128 characters
by 40, 54 or 96 lines.

It is assumed that 1-2-3 v 3.0 is already installed on your hard disk,
using the standard Lotus installation utility and that 1-2-3 is in the
directory named \123R3.  If 1-2-3 is installed in another directory, make
the appropriate adjustments to the instructions below.

1  Make the 1-2-3 directory current by typing: CD \123R3

   Your 1-2-3 directory will contain a file named named INSTALL.DDF.
   It will be replaced during installation.

o  If 1-2-3 is currently installed for a standard graphics card (VGA
   for example) you need not worry about the current INSTALL.DDF file
   as it is a duplicate of the one on the 1-2-3 install diskette.

o  If 1-2-3 is currently installed for a non-standard graphics card you
   may want to backup the current INSTALL.DDF file as it contains
   information about the graphics card that the AVGA2 is replacing.

2  Assuming you are ready to continue, insert AVGA2 utilities diskette
   into a floppy drive (A: is assumed here) and copy all files in the
   \LOTUS3 directory on AVGA2 utilities diskette into the 1-2-3
   directory by typing:

   COPY A:\LOTUS3\*.*  C:\123R3[ENTER]

3  Now run the 123 installation utility by typing:

   INSTALL[ENTER]

4  At the first menu, choose "Change selected equipment"
   (Note: if you are currently  using another driver supplied with a
   graphics board, it may be necessary to choose "First-time
   installation," since the INSTALL.DDF file that is provided here is
   probably not valid for your existing installation.  In that case,
   simply follow the procedure outlined in the 1-2-3 manual.)

5  Choose Modify Current DCF

6  Choose Change Video Display
   This will present a you with a list of screen choices including
   AVGA2 100 column display and AVGA2 128 column display.  After
   choosing an AVGA2 mode, you will be asked to choose the number of
   lines to be displayed.

7  Choose Save Changes
   A message may appear asking for the drive letter of the floppy
   disk drive.  This means that the installation program needs the
   font disk from the 1-2-3 distribution package, in order to load the
   correct font for the selected mode.  Before responding with the
   drive letter, put the 1-2-3 font disk in the floppy drive.

This completes the installation of the driver.  Start 1-2-3 in the
normal way, and the AVGA2 driver will be used automatically.




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Ventura Publisher 2.0
---------------------
Install Ventura Publisher, using the VPSETUP program supplied with the
product. When installing, choose the IBM or Compatible VGA 640x480
option from the list of screen drivers.

Two files are supplied with the AVGA2 Card to support Ventura Publisher
the can be found in the \GEMVP directory of the AVGA2 utilities diskette.

SDA1024.VGA is for 1024x768x16 color mode.
SDA8600.VGA is for 800x600x16 color mode


Copy both of these files from the \GEMVP directory of the AVGA2 utilities diskette to the Ventura directory on your hard disk.  This directory is usually called \VENTURA.

On the root directory of your VENTURA hard disk volume, you will find a batch file called VP.BAT.  This is the batch file used to start Ventura Publisher.  The name of the current screen driver is found in the last line of VP.BAT.  Use EDLIN or other suitable editor to modify this line.  The original line should look something like this:

DRVRMRGR VPPROF %1 /S=SDFVGAH5.VGA/M=30

Replace the old driver name (the underlined portion) with the phrase SDA1024.VGA or SDA8600.VGA as appropriate for the desired screen mode.  

For 800x600 mode, the new line would look like:

DRVRMRGR VPPROF %1 /S=SDA8600.VGA/M=30

For 1024x768 mode, the new line would look like:

DRVRMRGR VPPROF %1 /S=SDA1024.VGA/M=30



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GEM  3, versions 3.0 & 3.1
--------------------------
Two files are supplied with the AVGA2 Card to support the GEM Desktop
system.  They can be found in the \GEMVP directory of the AVGA2
utilities diskette.

SDA1024.VGA is for 1024x768x16 color mode.
SDA8600.VGA is for 800x600x16 color mode

1  Install GEM using the utilities supplied with the GEM DESKTOP package.

2  Copy only one of the driver files to the \GEMAPPS\GEMSYS directory on
   your hard disk drive.

3  Delete any other screen drivers with the .VGA extension from the
   \GEMAPPS\GEMSYS directory.

4  Re-run the GEM installation program again and re-specify your
   selection of pointing device (mouse).

GEM is now configured to use either the 1024x768 or the 800x600
16-color graphics mode of the AVGA2.







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WordPerfect 4.2 and earlier
---------------------------
WordPerfect Release 4.2 and earlier versions can make use of 132 column
text modes of the AVGA2 Card without special modification to the
software.  All you need to do is tell WordPerfect how big your screen
is in terms of the number of rows and columns.  Then, use SETMODE to
set that mode before entering WordPerfect.

Installing WordPerfect 4.2  for 132 Column Text Modes
Start WordPerfect 4.2 from the DOS command line using the /S switch.
This will tell WordPerfect that you wish to change options.  At the
first menu follow these steps:

1  Type in the number of rows desired (25 or 43) and hit [ENTER]

2  Type in the number of columns desired (132) and hit [ENTER]

   Note:  At this point the screen will be come distorted, this is
   normal because WordPerfect immediately switches to the desired
   mode even though the AVGA2 card is not initialized for 132 columns.

3  Now type the following:
   [ENTER]    five times
   0    (The number Zero)
   F7
   N
   Y

You should now be back at the DOS prompt.  WordPerfect is now
configured for 132 column operation at 25 or 43 lines as specified in
the earlier steps.  If you have problems or can't get out of
WordPerfect during the steps outlined above, you can re-start your
computer and start again.  

Running WordPerfect 4.2 in 132 Column Text
1  Use the SETMODE utility program on the AVGA2 utilities diskette to
   switch to the 132 column mode of your choice. Use the chart below
   to determine the correct command:

   To switch to:                Enter the command:
   132 column by 25 row text    SETMODE 55
   132 column by 43 row text    SETMODE 54
   80 column by 25 row text     SETMODE 3+

2  Start your modified copy of WordPerfect. You can now take advantage
   of the full screen capabilities of the 132 column text modes in
   WordPerfect.








You may want to incorporate all the commands needed to start WordPerfect
in 132 column mode in a batch file so the process of starting the
program will be automatic.  Example batch file contents:

SETMODE 54 [Enter]      {Set 132x43 mode}
WP [Enter]              {Run WordPerfect}
SETMODE 3+ [Enter]      {Return to VGA text mode}




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WordPerfect 5.0
---------------
Copy the file A28X6GR.WPD from the \WP directory on the AVGA2 utilities
diskette to the WordPerfect directory on your hard disk.

The supplied batch file WP50INST.BAT will copy these files for you.
to use this batch file:

o  Make the \WP directory on the AVGA2 Utilities diskette current.

o  Type:

   WP50COPY driveletter:\directoryname

   Where driveletter is your hard disk drive letter and directoryname
   is where your WordPerfect files reside.

Start WordPerfect using the normal command, "WP".  Select the Setup
option (Shift-F1), then Display (2), then select Graphics Screen
Type (2) .  Graphics Screen Type selects the driver for graphics
editing and the document preview mode.

You will now see a selection list for text and graphics modes.
The graphics portion of the selection list will include an option
for the AVGA2 card as well as other screen types.  Choose a
combination of drivers which will provide you with the desired
modes of operation.  You can select any combination of VGA text
and the AVGA2 graphics mode drivers.

When you are finished making your selections, press the Exit key,
(F7), your selection will be saved. If you have changed the Text
Screen Type, the screen will immediately reflect the new mode selected.
The new graphics mode will be used the next time the print preview
(from the main menu, selection Shift-F7, followed by (6)) operation
is invoked or when graphics file editing is invoked.  See your
WordPerfect manual for details of how these modes work.






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WordPerfect 5.1
---------------
Copy the files A2132TXT.VRS, A28X6GR.VRS and A21024GR.VRS from the
\WP directory on the AVGA2 utilities diskette to the WordPerfect 5.1
directory on your system hard disk..

The supplied batch file WP51INST.BAT will copy these files for you.
to use this batch file:

o  Make the \WP directory on the AVGA2 Utilities diskette current.

o  Type:

   WP51COPY driveletter:\directoryname

   Where driveletter is your hard disk drive letter and directoryname
   is where your WordPerfect files reside.

   Start WordPerfect using the normal command, WP.  Select the Setup
   option (Shift-F1), then Display (2), then select either Graphics
   Screen Type (2) or Text Screen Type (3).

   Text Screen Type selects the driver for normal editing mode and
   Graphics Screen Type selects the driver for graphics editing and the
   document preview mode.

   For each category, the selection list will include options for the
   AVGA2 card as well as other screen types.  Choose a combination of
   drivers which will provide you with the desired modes of operation.
   You can select any combination of VGA and AVGA2 drivers.

   When you are finished making your selections, press the Exit key,
   (F7), and the selection will be saved. If you have changed the
   Text Screen Type, the screen will immediately reflect the new mode
   selected. The new graphics mode will be used the next time the
   print preview (from the main menu, selection Shift-F7, followed
   by (6)) operation is invoked or when graphics file editing is invoked.
   See your WordPerfect manual for details of how these modes work.


WordStar Release 3.3
--------------------
The following instructions will allow you to configure WordStar Release
3.30 for use in the 132 column text modes of the AVGA2 Card. This
procedure will patch a copy of your WordStar program file to increase
the number of rows and columns available to the program.

Warning: Since this procedure modifies your WordStar program, make sure
you are using a copy of the WordStar software or that you have copied
the program to your hard disk.






Modifying WordStar 3.3 to Support 132 Column Text.
1  Make a copy of the file WS.COM on your WordStar diskette or hard
   disk directory. You should give this file a new name such as
   WS132.COM. See the example below.  This new file WS132.COM will
   be the file you modify.

   COPY WS.COM WS132.COM [Enter]

2  Copy the program DEBUG.COM from your DOS system disk to your
   WordStar diskette or directory.

   COPY A:DEBUG.COM C:\WS [Enter]




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3  Copy the files MAKE.BAT, 43. and 25. from the \WSTAR directory on
   the AVGA2 utilities diskette  to your WordStar disk or directory.
   Also copy the file SETMODE.EXE to your WordStar disk or directory.
   (You will need this file to run WordStar in the 132 column modes.)

   For example if you have WordStar located in a directory called WS on
   your C: drive.

   COPY A:\WSTAR\MAKE.BAT C:\WS
   COPY A:\WSTAR\43 C:\WS
   COPY A:\WSTAR\25 C:\WS
   COPY A:\UTILITY\SETMODE.EXE C:\WS

4  Change drives and directory to make your WordStar disk or directory
   current.

5  Execute the MAKE batch file with the following command:
		
   MAKE  nn  filename [Enter]

   Where nn is the number of rows of 132 column text you want to use.
   This number must be either 43 or 25. filename is the new name of
   your WordStar program. For example: to modify the file WS132.COM
   for 132 column by 43 line text type the following,

   MAKE 43 WS132.COM [Enter]

   You will be prompted if you really want to do this. Then the MAKE
   batch file will modify your WordStar to support the extended rows
   and columns.


Running WordStar 3.3 in 132 Column Text Mode
1  First modify your WordStar program as described in the procedure
   above.

2  Use the appropriate 132 column mode switching program from the AVGA2
   utilities diskette to switch to the correct 132 column mode. Use
   the chart below to determine the correct command.

   To switch to:               Enter the command:
   132 column by 25 row text   SETMODE 55
   132 column by 43 row text   SETMODE 54
   80 column by 25 row text    SETMODE 3+

	
   You must run the SETMODE.EXE utility to switch to 132 column mode
   prior to starting your modified copy of WordStar.

   For example: If you have modified your WordStar program for
   132 column by 43 line text as described above, run the following
   commands to start

   
   
   WordStar:

   SETMODE 54 [Enter]
   WS132 [Enter]

3  When you exit WordStar, you will want to run SETMODE 3+ to return
   the screen to standard 80 column by 25 line text.

   Note: You may want to incorporate all the commands needed to start
   WordStar in 132 column mode in a batch file so the process of starting
   the program will be automatic.  Example batch file contents:

   SETMODE 54 [Enter]      {Set 132x43 mode}
   WS132 [Enter]           {Run WordStar}
   CLS [Enter]             {Clear the screen}
   SETMODE 3+ [Enter]      {Return to VGA text mode}



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WordStar Professional
---------------------
WordStar Professional Release 4.0 can make use of 132 column text
modes of the AVGA2 Card without special modification to the software.
All you need to do is tell the software the screen size in number of
rows and columns of text and the software will take advantage of the
new configuration.

Installing WordStar Professional for 132 Column Text Modes

Install WordStar Professional for the appropriate screen size as
described in Appendix C - Customizing WordStar of the WordStar
Professional documentation.

1  Copy WordStar Professional Release 4.0  to your working floppy disk
   or hard disk as directed in your WordStar Professional documentation.

2  Start WordStar's WSCHANGE installation program.

3  Type in the name of your WordStar program file. For example WS.EXE.
   Next you will be prompted to enter the name of the file to which you
   wish to save your changes. You may wish to call this file WS132.EXE.

4  At the Main Installation Menu choose option A for Console options.

5  At the Console Menu choose option A for Monitor options.

6  At the Monitor Menu choose option C for Screen sizing.

7  At the Screen Sizing Menu choose option A for Height. You will then
   be asked to enter the correct value for the screen format you will
   use. This should be 25 for a 132 column by 25 row screen or 43 for
   a 132 column by 43 row screen. You will then be returned to the
   Screen Sizing Menu.

8  At the Screen Sizing Menu choose option B for Width. You will then
   be asked to enter the correct value for the screen format you will
   use. This should be 132 for either of the 132 column text modes. You
   will then be returned to the Screen Sizing Menu.

9  When you have made your choices, type X to return to the Monitor
   Menu. Type X from the Monitor Menu to return to the Console menu.
   Type X from the Console Menu to return to the Main Installation menu.
   Type X at the Main Installation Menu to indicate that you have
   completed your installation. You will be asked to confirm your
   choices and the WSCHANGE program will modify and save the WordStar
   program.

You will not need to run this procedure again unless you wish to change
the configuration of your WordStar program. 





Running WordStar Professional in 132 Column Text
1  Use the SETMODE.EXE utility program in the \UTILITY directory of
   the AVGA2 utilities diskette to switch to the 132 column mode of
   your choice. Use the chart below to determine the correct command:

   To switch to:                   Enter the command:
   132 column by 25 row text       SETMODE 55
   132 column by 43 row text       SETMODE 54
   80 column by 25 row text        SETMODE 3+

2  Start your modified copy of WordStar. You can now take advantage of
   the full screen capabilities of the 132 column text modes in
   WordStar Professional Release 4.0.

Note: You may want to incorporate all the commands needed to start
WordStar Professional in 132 column mode in a batch file so the process
of starting the program will be automatic.  Example batch file contents:

SETMODE 54 [Enter]      {Set 132x43 mode}
WS132 [Enter]           {Run WordStar}
SETMODE 3+ [Enter]      {Return to VGA text mode}




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Framework II
------------
The following table outlines the driver support provided with the
AVGA2 Card for Framework II:

Driver Name     Desktop Format     Zoom (F9) Format
AVGAFW21.SC     132x25 text        640x480 graphics
AVGAFW22.SC     132x43 text        640x480 graphics
AVGAFW23.SC     132x25 text        800x600 graphics
AVGAFW24.SC     132x43 text        800x600 graphics
AVGAFW25.SC     800x600 graphics   800x600 graphics
	
Before you install the AVGA2 drivers, Install framework for a standard
VGA following the publisher's instructions.

Setting up Framework II:

1  Run the SETUP program from the Framework II Setup disk from drive A:,
   or from the Framework II directory on your hard disk, type:

   SETUP [ENTER]

2  At the first menu, select option 2:  ALL OTHER USES OF THE SETUP PROGRAM

3  Now you need to tell the Setup Program the location of the FWSETUP
   file that stores the current configuration.
   - If you are using a floppy system, insert your SYSTEM DISK 2  into
     drive B: and select option (1).

   - If you are using a hard disk system, select option  (2), since
     FWSETUP should be in the Framework II directory.

4  At the Main Menu select (2) CONFIGURATION

5  You are now in the Change Configuration menu:
   -  Select (1) PRIMARY HARDWARE
   -  Select (1) SCREEN DRIVER
   -  Select (7) I want to enter my own driver file name.

6  Enter the complete name of the driver that you would like to use
   and press [ENTER]

7  Type M to return to the main menu.

8  At the Main Menu select SAVE ALL NEW SETTINGS

9  When prompted to insert your Setup disk into drive A:, insert the
   AVGA2 Utilities/Drivers disk and press the spacebar.

10 The Setup program will now now save the current configuration to
   the  FWSETUP configuration file select:
   (1) for floppy disk system
   (2) for hard disk system
   Then strike any key.





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FrameWork III
-------------
The following table outlines the driver support provided with the AVGA2
Card for Framework III:

Driver Name     Desktop Format     Zoom (F9) Format
AVGAFW31.SC     132x25 text        640x480 graphics
AVGAFW32.SC     132x43 text        640x480 graphics
AVGAFW33.SC     132x25 text        800x600 graphics
AVGAFW34.SC     132x43 text        800x600 graphics
AVGAFW35.SC     800x600 graphics   800x600 graphics
	

Before you install the AVGA2 drivers, Install Framework III for a
standard VGA following the publisher's instructions.

Setting up Framework III:

1  If you have installed Framework III on your hard disk, copy all
   the Framework III AVGA2 drivers to your Framework III directory.

2  Run the SETUPFW program from the Framework III Setup disk in
   drive A: or from the Framework III directory on your hard disk.

   Type SETUPFW [ENTER]

3  At the first menu select option 2:  ALL OTHER USES OF THE SETUP
   PROGRAM

4  If you are using a floppy system, insert your SYSTEM DISK 2 into
   drive A: and select option (1).  If you are using a hard disk
   system, select option (2), since FWSETUP should be in the Framework
   III directory.

5  At the Main Menu select (1) Configuration

6  At the configurations options menu
   - Select (1) Hardware
   - Select (1) Screen driver
   - Select (1) Screen driver not listed here [ENTER]
   - Select (2) Enter my own driver file name [ENTER]

7  Enter the complete name of the driver that you would like to use
   and press [ENTER]

8  Type M to return to the main menu.

9  At the Main Menu select (7) SAVE ALL NEW SETTINGS

10 When asked, On which disk drive will Setup find your Drivers Disk?:
   - For a hard disk installation, type C: (or the appropriate letter)
   - For a floppy installation, insert the AVGA2 utilities diskette in
     drive A: or B: and type A or B as appropriate.



11 The Setup program will now write the new settings to FWSETUP:
   - For a floppy system, insert System Disk 2 in drive A: and select 1.
   - For a hard disk system, select (2).



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Microsoft OS/2 v1.21
--------------------
The supplied OS/2 driver for the AVGA2 Card supports Microsoft and
OEM versions (AST, etc.) of  OS/2 version 1.21.  Earlier or later versions of
OS/2 are not supported.  The AVGA2 OS/2 driver file called AVGA28X6.DLL
and will be found in the \OS2 directory on the appropriate AVGA2 diskette.

To install the driver:

1  Install MS OS/2 version 1.21 following your MS OS/2 User's Manual.

2  Re-start your system with the OS/2 Installation disk in drive A.

3  Press the [ESC] key at the OS/2 logo to get to the A:\ prompt.

4  Change to drive C: by typing:

   C: [ENTER]

5  Change to the DLL directory by typing:

   CD\OS2\DLL [ENTER]

6  The old display driver is called DISPLAY.DLL.  Rename it if you want
   to save a copy for future use.  For example, you could type:

   RENAME DISPLAY.DLL ORIGINAL.DLL

7  Copy the AVGA28X6.DLL file from the \OS2 directory on your AVGA2
   diskette as DISPLAY.DLL in the \OS2\DLL directory of your hard disk
   drive by typing:

   COPY A:\OS2\AVGA28X6.DLL C:\OS2\DLL\DISPLAY.DLL

8  Remove the AVGA2 diskette from drive A: and restart your system.

OS/2 will now run in the 800x600x16 color mode of the AVGA2.




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Generic CADD ver. 5.0
---------------------
GenericCADD is compatible with the AVGA2's VESA BIOS modes.  Run
Generic CADD's CONFIG.EXE program and select:

   58) V.E.S.A. Compatible Super VGA

   as the graphics display.  Now choose from one of the following
   display resolutions supported by the AVGA2 Card:

   2)  800x600 - 16 Colors
   3)  1024x768 - 16 Colors
   6)  640x480 - 256 Colors
   7)  800x600 - 256 Colors

When prompted to "Make changes to AUTOEXEC.BAT file (Y/N)?", select "Y"
and type "C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT" prior to running Generic CAD.



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ORCAD Release 4.04
------------------
Orcad will support the AVGA2 Card in standard VGA modes or in 800x600x16
color mode.  To use the 800x600 mode:

1  Start the ORCAD program

2  Select SCHEMATIC DESIGN TOOLS from the main menu

3  Select CONFIGURE ESP from the Schematic Design Tools pull-down menu.

4  Type VESA800 in the CONFIGURE DISPLAY DRIVER fill-in box

You may now load a file and start using ORCAD in 800x600 mode.


ColoRIX & Present From RIX SoftWorks
------------------------------------
The directory \MISC on the AVGA2 utilities diskette contains a file
called RIXVIDEO.DSC.  Copy it to your ColoRIX directory to enable
ColoRIX to recognize and support the AVGA2 Card in all extended
graphic modes.

If you are using the PRESENT slideshow program in extended AVGA2
graphics modes, RIXVIDEO.DSC must reside in the same directory as
PRESENT.EXE.  Remember to copy RIXVIDEO.DSC to your distribution
diskettes if you are distibuting an extended mode PRESENTation.




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Appendix A - Two Monitor Systems

Two Monitor Systems

The AVGA2 Card may be used in conjunction with another video board
and monitor combination. The second video card and monitor pair must
be either a monochrome display adapter and a monochrome monitor or a
color/graphics adapter and RGB color monitor. These are the only
multiple monitor and video card installations that will work with your
AVGA2 Card.

When you install the AVGA2 Card with another video adapter, you are
restricted in the use of your VGA card in modes that do not conflict
with those of the complimentary video board. Your system will only
allow one video card to be mapped as a monochrome card and one to be
mapped as a color card.

Thus, if you use the AVGA2 Card in conjunction with a monochrome
display adapter and monochrome monitor, the AVGA2 Card will be limited
to color mapped modes. The monochrome VGA modes and MDA modes will not
be available on the AVGA2 Card.

If you are using the AVGA2 Card in conjunction with a color/graphics
adapter and RGB monitor, the AVGA2 Card will be limited to monochrome
operation. Color modes will not be available on the AVGA2 Card.

The AVGA2 Card is always the primary video display adapter. When the
system boots up or re-boots, the AVGA2 Card is always the default
display.

Use the DOS MODE command to switch between the two video cards.

Regardless of whether you are installing a single or double graphics
card system, always set system board switches (PC's, XT's and
compatibles) or run the SETUP program (386, 486 or AT compatibles) as
if you were installing a VGA or EGA card.  You cannot use your AVGA2
Card in conjunction with an EGA card or another VGA card of any type.

Motherboard Graphics
Some IBM compatible systems come with built-in video functions. If you
are attempting to install your AVGA2 Card in a system that features a
built-in video function, you will need to make some special
considerations.

If you want to be able to use the complete range of compatible video
modes available with your AVGA2 Card, you will have to completely
disable your system's built-in video function. This procedure may
require physically removing an add-on board from one of the expansion
slots or changing some DIP switch or jumper settings on the system
board. Please refer to the documentation that came with your computer
system, or check with the dealer or manufacturer for the information
you will need to prepare your computer system for use with a VGA
type video board.



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If your compatible system has built-in video that is equivalent to the
IBM Monochrome Adapter or the IBM Color/Graphics Adapter, you may be
able to use the built-in video in conjunction with your AVGA2 Card
as described in the section on two monitor systems.

Some systems may have a built-in video function that is compatible
with the Hercules graphics standard. Such a video adapter can co-exist
with your AVGA2 Card when the built-in video is configured for IBM MDA
memory mapping (sometimes referred to as "diag" mode) or the equivalent
of Hercules HGC HALF graphics mode. In general, Hercules compatible
adapters should be treated as if they were monochrome cards.
Note: You will not be able to make use of software that requires the
Hercules HGC FULL graphics mode.



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Appendix B  -  Glossary

analog monitor: A variety of video displays that use continuously
	 variable color control voltages to allow an extremely large
	 number of colors to be displayed while requiring only a few
	 inputs.  All VGA compatible and multi-frequency monitors are
	 analog monitors.

BIOS or ROM BIOS:  Acronym for Basic Input-Output System.  These are
	 the programs that are permanently stored in your computer
	 system in ROM (Read Only Memory) providing the power-on self
	 test and the ability to recognize and use the AVGA2 Card in
	 your system.  The AVGA2 Card has a BIOS extension that
	 provides a set of software functions for controlling the VGA
	 video system.

CGA:  The IBM Color/Graphics Adapter and the video standard defined
	 by the Color/Graphics Adapter's video hardware and capabilities.

color display:  A type of monitor capable of displaying information in
	 color, sometimes referred to as an RGB monitor.  The letters
	 R, G, and B refer to the arrangement of electrical signals
	 necessary to drive this device and to the primary colors: red,
	 green and blue, from which all other colors are derived.  Your
	 AVGA2 Card is capable of displaying 64 different levels of each
	 primary color: red, green and blue on a color display.  The
	 combinations of these red, green and blue signals allow 262,144
	 different possible colors to be displayed.

data path:  The channel through which information is transferred to and
	 from the AVGA2 Card.  There are two independent data paths to
	 the AVGA2 Card.  One is the data path to the video memory.  The
	 video memory data path can be either 8 or 16 bits wide on the
	 AVGA2 Card depending on the type of expansion slot the board is
	 installed in.  The ROM BIOS data path can also be either 8 or 16
	 bits wide.  The AVGA2 can only use a 16 bit BIOS if the board is
	 installed in a 16 bit slot.

default mode:  The default mode refers to the set of capabilities and
	 resolutions currently available as well as the current display
	 mode of the AVGA2 Card upon system start up.  The default
	 display mode of the AVGA2 Card is always VGA text mode.

driver:  A modular portion of an application software package that
	 interfaces  with specific kinds of hardware.  For example, some
	 applications have different drivers for different types of
	 video boards or printers.  Your  AVGA2 Card includes drivers
	 that enable popular software packages to take advantage of the
	 132 column text and extended graphics modes of the AVGA2.



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EGA:  The IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and the video standard defined by
	 the EGA's capabilities.

expansion slot connector:  This is a bus which connects the AVGA2 Card
	 to the system.  Through this connector the AVGA2 Card
	 communicates with the computer system and vice-versa.  The
	 AVGA2 Card will connect into either the 8 bit expansion slots
	 in PC/XT type computers or the 8 or 16 bit expansion slots in AT
	 type computers. The AVGA2 will connect into the 8 bit expansion
	 slots in the PS/2 Models 25 and 30.  The AVGA2 Card will not
	 connect into micro-channel expansion slots such as those found
	 on the IBM PS/2 Models 50, 60, 70 and 80.

fixed frequency monitor:  In the context of VGA compatibility, a fixed
	 frequency monitor is an analog monitor that operates using a
	 fixed horizontal sync frequency.  Vertical sync frequency is
	 variable to meet the specific timing requirements of the VGA
	 standard. Standard VGA monitors are fixed frequency monitors.

mapping:  Mapping refers to areas in the computer's memory where a
	 particular video mode stores its data.  On older style video
	 cards information for a monochrome monitor is mapped in a
	 different location in memory than color monitor information.
	 The VGA standard allows all video modes to be displayed on all
	 supported monitors so the mapping is no longer dependent on the
	 type of monitor being used. However, you must pay attention to
	 the current mapping of your AVGA2 Card to ensure that your
	 software is configured properly for the currently available
	 modes.

monochrome display:  A monitor that displays video information in a
	 single color or in shades of gray.

multi-frequency monitor:  A monitor that will allow variable horizontal
	 and vertical sync frequencies.  Such a monitor will typically
	 support a large range of video signals.  A multi-frequency
	 monitor is required to support the 800 by 600 dot extended
	 resolution graphics mode of your AVGA2 Card.

palette: A range of colors.  VGA supports a color palette with up to
	 256 simultaneous colors selected from a range of 262,144
	 possible colors.

primary display:  In a two monitor system, the one that is active when
	 you start the system.  The primary display is always the AVGA2
	 Card.

video memory:  Random access memory (RAM) that is used by the VGA to
	 store information used to generate the screen display.  The
	 AVGA2 comes with 256K bytes of video memory.





VGA:  The video standard supported on IBM's PS/2 computer systems, the
	 IBM PS/2 Display Adapter and the AVGA2 Card.  The VGA video
	 standard drives analog display monitors and provides access to
	 262,144 different colors on color monitors.  VGA stands for
	 video graphics array.



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Appendix C - Technical information

Monitor connector pin assignments
---------------------------------
Pin Number   Function
   1         Red Video
   2         Green Video
   3         Blue Video
   4         Monitor ID Bit 2 (not used)
   5         ground
   6         Red Return (ground)
   7         Green Return (ground)
   8         Blue Return (ground)
   9         Key (no pin)
   10        Sync Return (ground)
   11        Monitor ID Bit 0 (not used)
   12        Monitor ID Bit 1 (not used)
   13        Horizontal Sync
   14        Vertical Sync
   15        not used

Monitor ID Bits are not used by the AVGA2.  Monitor type is determined
on power up by an automatic monitor detection circuit.

Extended Mode Table
-------------------
Mode    Resolution, etc.                Monitor(s) supported
54      132 column x 43 line text       Color, Multi-frequency
55      132 column x 25 line text       Color, Multi-frequency
56      132 column x 43 line text       Mono, Multi-frequency
57      132 column x 25 line text       Mono, Multi-frequency
5F      640x480x256 color graphics      Color, Multi-frequency
58, 6A  800x600x16 color graphics       Multi-frequency
5C      800x600x 256 color graphics     Multi-frequency
5D      1024x768x16 color graphics      Multi-frequency, 8514




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Video Feature Connector Pinout
------------------------------
Pin     Name    Function (component side)       
Y1      PD0     DAC pixel data bit 0
Y2      PD1     DAC pixel data bit 1
Y3      PD2     DAC pixel data bit 2
Y4      PD3     DAC pixel data bit 3
Y5      PD4     DAC pixel data bit 4
Y6      PD5     DAC pixel data bit 5
Y7      PD6     DAC pixel data bit 6
Y8      PD7     DAC pixel data bit 7
Y9      -       DAC Clock
Y10     -       DAC Blanking
Y11     -       Ext. Horizontal Sync
Y12     -       Ext. Vertical Sync
Y13     -       Ground

Pin     Name    Function (solder mask side)
Z1 - Z3 -       Ground
Z4      -       Select Internal Video
Z5      -       Select Internal Syncs
Z6      -       Select Internal DAC
Z7      -       Not used
Z8 - Z11-       Ground
Z12-Z13 -       Not used


Sync Signals
------------
Display         Horizontal Sync       Vertical  Sync
Mode            Frequency  Polarity   Frequency Polarity
350 lines       31.5 KHz      +       70.1 Hz     -
200 lines       31.5 KHz      -       70.1 Hz     +
400 lines       31.5 KHz      -       70.1 Hz     +
480 lines       31.5 KHz      -       59.9 Hz     -
132 column      31.5 KHz      -       70.0 Hz     +
600 lines       35.2 KHz      -       56.2 Hz     -



