; AST2000/2100 VGA BIOS & Driver Release Package Notes
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Windows V.0.82.00 by ycchen@061406,
001.[New] Upgrade to WDK Beta2 (Build 5384) for Vista
002.[Bug] Fixed Vista Beta2 display color abnormal while login by ycchen@061406
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FreeBSD V.0.82.00 by ycchen@072106,
001.[New] Support FreeBSD 6.1 x86/x64
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Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris V.0.82.01 by ycchen@081506,
001.[Bug] Fixed some screen saver cause system hanged in X window
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Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris V.0.82.02 by ycchen@090106,
001.[Bug] Fixed the screen saver FC3 halo hanged in X window
002.[Bug] Fixed FreeBSD driver version incorrect issue
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VBIOS/Windows v.0.83.00: ycchen@120406
001.[New] Support AST2100 FPGA EVB Board
VBIOS v.0.83.01: ycchen@013007
001.[New] Modify for AST2100 New IP (0606)
002.[Bug] Fix BCMDiag video memory test failed
Windows V.0.83.01 by ycchen@013007
001.[New] Modify for AST2100 H/W IP Changed
002.[Bug] Fix write pointer incorrect if 2D reset no effect
003.[New] Modify for AST2100 DRAM setting
VBIOS/Windows v.0.83.02: ycchen@020606
001.[Bug] Fixed 2D unstable issue
VBIOS/Windows v.0.83.03: ycchen@030107
001.[Bug] Fix AST2100 VGA & Video Threshold Issue, ycchen@021607
Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris V.0.83.04 by ycchen@051307
001.[New] Support xorg71 on Linux
Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris V.0.83.05 by ycchen@052807
001.[Bug] Fixed KDE Screen saver - lines cause system hanged
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VBIOS v.0.84.00: ycchen@060507
001.[New] Support AST2100 A0 EVB Board
Windows v.0.84.00: ycchen@060507
001.[New] Support AST2100 A0 EVB Board
002.[Patch] Patch 2D hanged issue in AST2100 A0
VBIOS v.0.84.01: ycchen@060807
001.[New] use 512Mb DRAM type as default for AST2100 EVB
Windows v.0.84.01: ycchen@060807
001.[New] use 512Mb DRAM type as default for AST2100 EVB
002.[Patch] Remove Patch 2D hanged issue in AST2100 A0
VBIOS v.0.84.02: ycchen@061507
01.[Bug] Fixed 1920x1200x60Hz can't display
02.[New] Modify DRAM timing by H/W request
Windows v.0.84.02: ycchen@061207
001.[Bug] Fixed DCT power manegement hanged issue, ycchen@061207
002.[New] Modify DRAM timing for H/W request
003.[Bug] fixed 1920x1200x60Hz can't display issue
004.[New] Modify Check BW formula for AST2100
VBIOS/Windows v.0.84.03: ycchen@062107
001.[New] Modify DRAM Timing to 266MHz
VBIOS/Windows v.0.84.04: ycchen@071007
001.[New] Modify DRAM Timing for H/W request
002.[Bug] Fixed DTM INFChk failed issue
Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris V.0.84.04 ycchen@071007
001.[New] Support AST2100
Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris v.0.84.06: ycchen@081707
01.[Bug] Fixed RHEL 4.5 screen saver - Apollonian failed issue
Windows v.0.84.06: ycchen@082107
001.[Bug] Modify driver version number to pass the DTM test
Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris v.0.84.07: ycchen@082307
01.[Bug] Fixed RHEL 5.0 1600x1200x32bpp display abnormal issue
Windows v.0.84a: ycchen@100407
001.[Bug] Fixed SUN bug #6580654 : With mezzanine plugged in, DTM tests cause AST graphics driver to fail
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.