1. p91w9590.exe Driver
2. README.TXT File Contents

README.TXT Driver File Contents (p91w9590.exe)

*  README.TXT FILE FOR 

       Viper Windows 95 Driver
       Alpha 0.90
       December 4, 1995

** Important Notice **

Please note that you have been provided with an Alpha version of our Viper 
Windows 95 driver.  By using this driver, you have accepted responsibility
for any issues that may develop with your computer system once you have
installed this driver.

Please note the known driver limitations in this document.

If you experience any problems or difficulties while using this driver, please
complete the problem report (PROBLEM.TXT)  located on this disk. You may fax
the problem report (Attention:  Technical Support - Alpha Viper Windows 95
driver) to 408-325-7171,  mail it to 2880 Junction Ave., San Jose, CA 95134
or e-mail this document to any of Diamond's on-line services.  Please do NOT
call Diamond's Technical Support for difficulties you encounter.  Technical
Support will not offer direct support for this Alpha driver.


*  Driver Description

       This is a non-accelerated Windows 95 Display Driver for the Vipers 
       series.  All configurations, all pixel depths, all resolutions, and
       virtualization are supported.


Driver Installation Procedure :

- A - 
(If you are Installing Windows95 for the first time)

1. If you have a PCI-bus Display Adapter the Plug&Play manager will recognize
   the Weitek Chipset and during installation you may be asked to select the
   drivers for your display card (If not asked then choose VGA and refer to
   the next Procedure). There is usually a list of several driver installation
   options, including buttons for "Default", "Standard VGA" etc.

2. Choose the "Manufacturer Supplied Drivers" option in the window and then
   the Have Disk button. Insert the diskette containing the Viper Drivers
   (e.g. the diskette in A: drive) and enter the location of the driver
   diskette e.g. A:\ (if the diskette is in that drive)

3. Choose the appropriate option that matches the description of the card in
   your system and click on OK.

After installation you can return to the Display Settings window where you can
select your preferred resolution and color depth.

 
- B - 
(If Windows95 is already installed with VGA (or other) display drivers)

1. Open the Control Panel folder and choose the Display Icon or, using the
   mouse, right-click on an empty space in the main Desktop Window and choose
   Properties.

2. Click on the tabbed Windows titled Settings and then click on the button
   Change Display Type.

3. You should first select the Monitor Model to match your system if this is
   already done skip to the next step.

4. Click on the Change button in the Adapter Type window and then the Have
   Disk button.

Insert the diskette containing the Viper Pro Video/SE Windows 95 Drivers
(e.g. the diskette in A: drive) and enter the location of the driver diskette
e.g. A:\ (if the diskette is in that drive)

5. Choose the appropriate option that matches the description of the card in
   your system and Click on OK.

The drivers will be installed and you will be returned to the main Settings
window where you can select your preferred resolution and color depth. After
you have selected a mode you will be asked if System can be restarted.

Restart the system and enjoy !


Using the WeitekCPLX utility :
 
After system restarts, and the next time you open the Display Properties
window from Control Panel (or by right-clicking over an empty spot on the
Desktop and selecting Properties) you can enter the utility by choosing the
window tab titled WeitekPower.

This is the DisplayProperties Control Panel Extension (CPLX) for supporting
the Viper Pro Video/SE Windows95 Display Drivers. Using this utility you can
select a prefered Refresh Rate, Monitor Sync and adjust Monitor Alignment,
dynamically changing the Size and/or the Postion of the visible screen.
Additionally you can change the default settings of your card to improve
performance in certain application types, or enable the special features of
your card.
 
Context Sensitive help is supplied through-out this utility.  You can get
pop-up help on any control, or setting, by right-clicking with the mouse on
that item.  Additionally Windows95 also provides a Help Tool, the "?" button
at the top right of the window. Click this button and then select the control
that you wish to learn more about.


*  This release includes the following files:

       PROBLEM .TXT       Use this file to submit a bug report to Diamond.
       README  .TXT       This file.

       P9X00   .DRV       Size = 15.952
       P9X00HAL.DLL              35,280
       P9X00MIN.VXD              21,835
       OEMSETUP.INF               5,692

       WTKCPLX .DLL              47,616
       WTKCPLX .HLP              15,164

       ALPHA DRIVER RELEASE NOTES.DOC


Mode Supported

640x480         256     64K     16.7M (24bpp)   16.7M (32bpp)
800x600         256     64K     16.7M (24bpp)   16.7M (32bpp) 
1024x768        256     64K     16.7M (24bpp)**
1152x900        256     64K     16.7M (24bpp)**
1280x1024       256     n/a     16.7M (24bpp)**
1600x1200       256**

** Require 4MB of Video RAM



*  Known Anomalies:

       Will not DPMS when using with Viper VLB/PCI (Power 9000)
       Does not accelerate Graphics operations or Video.