File Name : README
Source : Disk # 1 P/N: 008006921 Rev. 1.02
Date : August 9, 1989
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CONTENTS
Section 1 Using RAMBIOS.SYS for faster BIOS operation
Section 2 Using L43.COM to display more lines of text on screen
Section 3 Using CLR.COM to clear screen
Section 4 On/Off switch for mouse driver
Section 5 Special note for users of Sidekick Plus
Section 6 Special note for users of TTL monochrome monitors
Section 7 Installing Wordstar & Word Perfect for 132-column text
Section 8 Using PRTSCRN.COM
Section 9 Programing information in PROGINFO.DOC
Section 10 Using V-INFO.COM
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SECTION 1 - RAMBIOS.SYS
RAMBIOS.SYS is a RAM version of the video BIOS. It enables pro-
grams to run faster when they access the VIDEO BIOS. The driver
takes up about 32K of memory. To install it in DOS, do the
following:
a) Copy RAMBIOS.SYS to your boot disk
b) Create/Modify your CONFIG.SYS in your boot disk to
include the line:
DEVICE = RAMBIOS.SYS
Notes: The above command must be executed before any device
drivers that replace the video interrupt, such as ANSI.SYS and
FANSI CONSOLE. The best place to put the command is at the begin-
ning of the CONFIG.SYS file.
SECTION 2 - L43.COM
L43 is a simple program that changes the number of rows dis-
played on the screen. This is done by using a smaller character
font (8x8) instead of the normal 8x14 or 9x16 font. The screen
displays 43 lines on digital monitors or 50 lines on analog
monitors.
SECTION 3 - CLR.COM
The program CLR clears any non-standard EGA/VGA screen. This can
be used to clear the screen when it is in the following formats:
132 columns by 44 rows
EGA/VGA 80 columns by 43 rows
EGA/VGA 80 columns by 50 rows
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SECTION 4 - MOUSE.COM
The mouse driver can be disabled if you wish. You can turn the
mouse off and on after it has been loaded. The syntax is:
MOUSE OFF - To turn off the mouse interrupt
MOUSE - To re-enable the mouse
*This command is only effective when using the MOUSE.COM program.
The device driver MOUSE.SYS cannot support this parameter.
SECTION 5 - SIDEKICK PLUS
Sidekick Plus version 1.00A has a problem in monochrome graphics
mode. The problem occurs because Sidekick Plus restores the
screen to graphics mode on exit if graphics is enabled. If the
card is in text mode instead of graphics mode, the screen goes
blank. As a result, this program should not be run under the
monochrome graphics mode. To use the program in the monochrome
mode, set the card to Monochrome Text (MDA) instead of the Mono-
chrome Graphics (H720).
SECTION 6 - TTL MONITOR
This section is of interest only if you are connecting a mono-
chrome TTL monitor. The video card automatically optimizes the
palette to obtain the maximum contrast when displaying color
software on a monochrome monitor. This is highly desirable with
most software but it may cause certain animated EGA games to
blink. Some examples of these games are Gunship, F19 Stealth and
World Tour of Golf. If this occurs on a program that you are
using, you can disable or restore the gray-scale optimization
with special VCONFIG commands.
To disable optimization type this command:
VCONFIG MASK BA FF 40
To re-enable optimization type this command:
VCONFIG MASK BA BF 0
SECTION 7 - INSTALLING 132-COLUMN IN WORDSTAR AND WORDPERFECT
Both WordStar and WordPerfect can support the 132-column text
mode. No driver is needed, as both programs can be configured
for this mode.
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WORDSTAR 3.31
This version of WordStar must be configured by modifying the
WS.COM file directly with the DOS DEBUG utility. This operation
should only be performed on the working version of WS. Follow
these steps:
DEBUG WS.COM <enter>
E CS:249 <enter>
84 <enter>
W <enter>
Q
Before running the patched version of WordStar, put your screen
into 132-column mode using VCONFIG.
WORDSTAR 4.0 AND 5.0
These versions of Wordstar can be configured for 132 columns
using the WINSTALL and WSCHANGE. Select 80x25 text in WINSTALL.
If 80x43 is selected in WINSTALL, it over-rides WSCHANGE. Next,
run WSCHANGE and select 132 columns and either 25 or 44 rows. Use
VCONFIG to put the screen into 132-column mode before running
WordStar.
NOTE: WordStar 5.0 doesn't restore the screen to 132-column mode
after exiting from the page preview feature. Be sure to save the
document before using the preview feature.
WORDPERFECT 4.1 and 4.2
WordPerfect versions 4.1 or 4.2 allow you to designate the number
of rows and columns displayed on the screen. Wordperfect requires
you to invoke any non-default text mode externally.
To configure WordPerfect, type:
WP/S <enter>
A setup menu then appears. Select number 3 from the menu and
enter the desired number of columns and rows. There are 3 differ-
ent text modes available with VGA card: 80x43, 132x25, and
132x44. Not all of these modes are available with every monitor.
After Wordperfect is configured for the desired text mode, you
must invoke it each time you use Wordperfect. The easiest way of
doing this is to make a batch file that invokes the required mode
and then run WordPerfect.
Create the file WP.BAT containing the following lines:
[command]
WP
VCONFIG CE80
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Where the line [command] is one of the choices shown below:
L43 Invokes 80x43 or 80x50 mode.
VCONFIG M132x25 Invokes monochrome 132x25 mode.
VCONFIG C132x25 Invokes color 132x25 mode.
VCONFIG M132X44 Invokes monochrome 132x44 mode.
VCONFIG C132X44 Invokes color 132x44 mode.
WORDPERFECT 5.0
There is no need to do any special configuration with WordPerfect
5.0. Simply invoke the desired text mode with VCONFIG and run
WordPerfect. WP automatically adapts to the text mode. Note that
WP may not restore the screen to 132 columns after exiting from
the page preview feature. Be sure to save the document before
using the preview feature.
SECTION 8 PRTSCRN.COM
PRTSCRN.COM is a program which enhances the function of the DOS
printscreen feature. Normally, when the contents of the screen is
dumped to a printer, only the first 80 columns and 25 lines are
printed. PRTSCRN allows the user to print any text modes that can
be displayed on the video card. These include the 80X25, 80X43,
132X25 and 132X44 text modes. It does not enhance the dumping of
graphics to the printer.
PRTSCRN is a memory resident program. This means that after it is
loaded into memory, it will remain there until the system is
reset or turned off. To load the program, simply run PRTSCRN. The
following message will appear on the screen:
Printscreen Utility
PRTSCRN V1.0 1989 (Copyright)
To dump the contents of a text screen, hold down the SHIFT key
and strike the PRINT SCREEN key (this key may be marked PRINT
SCR, PRTSC or something similar).
Section 9 - PROGINFO.DOC
PROGINFO.DOC is a text file containing information that
experienced video programmers will find useful when programming
the high resolution video modes. For information on to program
standard mode, refer to the references listed at the end of the
file.
Section 10 - V-INFO.COM
V-INFO.COM displays system and configuration information for
diagnosing problems. You should run it and have the information
at hand before calling Tech Support for help. To use the
program, type
A>V-INFO <enter>
For a printout of this information, type: A>COPY README PRN <enter>
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.