README.txt Driver File Contents (RageNT.exe)

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ATI Graphics Driver for Windows NT 4.0
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RELEASE NOTES 
February, 1998
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READ THIS FILE COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS PRODUCT !
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Contents

1.0	Introduction
1.1	Color Depths
2.0	Installation Notes for Windows NT 4.0
2.1	Uninstalling the Windows NT 4.0 drivers
3.0	Known Problems
4.0	Reporting Problems
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1.0	Introduction

The Graphics device drivers supplied here are for the Microsoft Retail
Release of the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

The drivers will substitute 640x480 by 256 colors if the mode selected is
NOT supported by the ATI graphics hardware.
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1.1	Color Depths

  	TRUE color provides 16.7 million colors using a 32 bpp data format.  
	TRUE color provides higher performance, but uses more graphics 
	memory.

TRUE color at 800x600 is not available on all 2MB cards.
TRUE color is not available on all DAC types.
24 bpp is available ONLY with the linear aperture.
Not all color depths are supported at all refresh rates.
1600x1200 is not available on all DAC types.
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2.0     Installation Notes for Windows NT 4.0

This driver package contains:

ATI.SYS		(ATI Graphics miniport driver)
ATI.DLL		(ATI Graphics display  driver)
ATI.INF		(setup file used by Windows NT 4.0 Setup program)
ATIMCD.DLL	(ATI OpenGL driver)
ATIMCDR3.DLL	(ATI OpenGL driver)
SSDPMS.SCR	(DPMS Screen Saver)
SSGPCxxx.HLP	(DPMS Screen Saver help file - 
				xxx identifies local language)
SSGPCxxx.RSC   (DPMS Screen Saver resource file)
This README file

They are located in the \NT40 sub-directory.

Procedure:

1	Run the Display program located in the Control Panel, under Settings 
	in the Start menu.  Alternatively, position the cursor on the background 
	of the desktop, click the right mouse button, then select Properties from 
	the popup menu.

2	Select the Settings page.

3	Select Display Type....

4	Select Change... from the display options.

5	Select Have Disk...

6	NT 4.0 will prompt you for the correct path.  Enter A:\NT40 where A: is 
	the drive containing the ATI Driver Disk, or enter the drive for the
	CD-ROM.

7	A list of ATI graphics accelerators will be displayed. Select the 
	one you are using, then click the OK button.

8	Windows NT 4.0 will once again prompt for confirmation.  
	All appropriate files are then copied to the hard disk.

9	Restart Windows NT 4.0.  Windows NT 4.0 will start up using the ATI 
	drivers.

10	NT 4.0 will boot into a default mode and start the Display applet allowing 
	for mode selection.

Note:	If you select a color depth or resolution not supported by your
	card, NT 4.0 will substitute 640x480 in 256 colors for the display.
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2.1     Uninstalling the Windows NT 4.0 drivers

How to uninstall the ATI Windows NT 4.0 Device Driver.  
There are TWO ways to do this without re-installing Windows NT 4.0.

first method:
	CD \winnt\system32\drivers
	ren ATI.sys  ATI.ati

Windows NT 4.0 looks for ATI.SYS drivers at boot time, so if it cannot 
find it, it cannot use it.

second method:
 	While running Windows NT 4.0, execute the Win NT Setup program.
 	Select a NON-ATI driver (try VGA-compatible).
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3.0	Known Problems

Some applications do not handle 24bpp and 32bpp properly, producing
incorrect colors.

What to do if "ACCELERATOR not found" message appears:

Is there another adapter card in the system that CONFLICTS with I/O locations in the 350-35F hex range?  Relocate the I/O to 300 to 31F range.

Attempting to run the Mach64 Install program under NT 4.0 will report Mach64 Adapter not detected.  The Install program must be run from DOS.

Our AGP cards will not work unless the NT 4.0 Service Pack 3, or greater, is installed. Please see Microsoft for the latest operating system update.

OpenGL acceleration is only available for 16bpp and 32bpp.
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4.0     Reporting Problems

If you experience any difficulties, open the file REPORT.TXT and complete
the Problem Report form.
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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