Relnote.txt Driver File Contents (p9x00_v108b.zip)

*  RELNOTE.TXT FILE FOR 

       Power 9100 WINDOWS 95 BETA DRIVER ver. 1.08
       November 8, 1995


*  Driver Description

       This is a non-accelerated Windows 95 Display Driver for the
       Power 9000 and Power 9100.  All configurations, all pixel
       depths, all resolutions, and virtualization are supported.

       The driver went through a mini check out.  Release 1.04 had
       additional testing and is included on this diskette in case
       you experience problem with ver 1.08.  This driver will be
       followed by additional releases as more functionality and
       bug fixes are added.


*  Future releases

       We plan to support acceleration for P9000, P9100 (no date)
       We also plan to support direct draw for P9130 (no date)

       These future release plans are not commitments, but are
       provided to help you understand our present intent.

       For the latest information, call us and ask for ext. 7600.
       To access the latest drivers, call up our BBS.

                 Voice Update:       (408) 738-8400 x7600
                 BBS file Download:  (408) 522-7512 (8,N,1)

       P9000 and P9100 drivers are posted in the P9100 file area
       of our BBS.  This release is P9W9_08.ZIP in the P9100 file
       area.
                  

*  This release includes the following files:

       RELNOTE  TXT       This file.
       README   WRI       Installation Guide.
       BUG_FORM TXT       Use this is submit a bug report.

       P9X00    DRV       Size = 15,952
       P9X00HAL DLL              35,568
       P9X00MIN VXD              21,835
       WEITEK   INF               5,676

       WTKCPLX  DLL              47,104
       WTKCPLX  HLP              15,164


*  Known Anomalies (release 1.08):

       DPMS won't work with Viper VLB, Power 9000
       No Graphics Acceleration (P9000 or P9100)
       No Video Acceleration (P9100/9130)

       *** also see the README.WRI file ***


*  Known Anomalies (release 1.04):

       Won't work with Viper VLB, Power 9000
       Won't work with Viper PCI, Power 9000
       No Graphics Acceleration (P9000 or P9100)
       No Video Acceleration (P9100/9130)
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