readme9x.txt Driver File Contents (sfpci_win9x_0247.exe)

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Real 3D StarFighter(R) PCI Graphics Adapter           README9X.TXT
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This is the Real 3D StarFighter PCI Windows 95/98 Display Drivers,
version 0247.  It is compatible with Version 0146 of the
StarFighter Video Bios.

These Release Notes address changes since the May 1998 version
0229 StarFighter AGP Drivers.  Starfighter PCI Drivers are
a derivative of Real 3D's AGP Drivers, with extensions to allow
usage of local memory to achieve AGP quality graphics.

Please check the Real 3D website (www.real3d.com) for the latest
StarFighter PCI Display Driver updates!  


New Features
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Performance increases can be obtained on many (but not all) D3D
applications and games by checking the auto-mipmap box in the
Real 3D Display Properties page. 

The 1152x864 resolution has been added for 8, 16, and 24 bit color
depths for use with 2D applications (overlay support for 3D
applications and games is coming soon).

This driver supports non-MMX systems and many of the older Pentium
configurations.  However, the recommended system is a Pentium 166
or equivalent processor or higher and 32 MB or more of RAM.

The OpenGL Installable Client Driver (ICD) has been upgraded to
handle multi-threaded applications.  Performance improvements have
also been made to the ICD.


Limitations or Caveats
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Requires DirectX 5.0 (release 155 or higher)

Older systems (pre-Windows 95 OSR2) may require that the Microsoft
comctl32.dll be updated.  The Starfighter installation includes an
official fix-it file from Microsoft that will not affect newer
systems that already have the correct comctl32.dll.  Please ensure
that the system is rebooted after installation so that the
Microsoft fix-it executable is launched.

Troubleshooting Hints:
- The StarFighter bundled software may experience problems on some
  systems that do not contain a sound card.
- Check README files or documentation that comes with other
  software for special system requirements or limitations.
- Please ensure that the latest drivers for all plug-in cards have
  been installed.
- Older systems may be more susceptible to driver conflicts with
  DirectX 5.0.  Check the computer system manufacturer's website
  for updated drivers.


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WINDOWS 95/98 INSTALLATION
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Hardware Installation
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Please see Chapter 3 of the Getting Started Manual for details.

    1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the monitor cable, and
       remove its cover.

    2. Remove existing PCI video adapter from the PCI slot and
       save the screw.
    
    3. Place the StarFighter PCI graphics board into the PCI slot,
       ensuring that it is inserted completely into the socket,
       and replace the screw.

    4. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the monitor cable.

    Note: If you have no video when power is applied and the
          computer emits one long and two short beeps, this
          indicates that the StarFighter card is not seated
          properly.

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Software Installation
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Please see Chapter 5, section 5.2 of the Getting Started Manual
for details on new StarFighter installations.

    SW Upgrades in Windows 95(TM): updating previously installed StarFighter drivers
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    1. StarFighter board and drivers should already be installed
       in the system.  Power On the system.

    2. Right-click on the Desktop and choose "Properties" or 
       click on Start, Settings, Control Panel and double click 
       on Display.
 
    3. Choose the "Settings" tab and click on "Advanced Properties"

    4. Click on the "Change" button.

    5. Click on "Have Disk".  From the "Install from Disk" dialog
       box, click on "Browse".  Navigate to C:\Real3d\Drivers, or 
       the directory you chose when you unzipped the download (the 
       .inf file will be the only file visible in the browser) and 
       click "Open".

    6. Click on "OK" in the "Install from Disk" dialog box.
 
    7. Select the Starfighter AGP on the "Select Device" dialog
       box and click "OK".

    8. Files will be installed.

    9. Choose "OK" on the "Advanced Display Properties" dialog box

   10. Click on "Apply" on the "Display Properties" dialog box.

   11. Choose "YES" in response to the "DO YOU WANT TO RESTART?"
       query to reboot the system and complete the installation

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    SW Upgrades in Windows 98(TM): updating previously installed StarFighter drivers
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    1. StarFighter board and drivers should already be installed
       in the system.  Power On the system.

    2. Right-click on the Desktop and choose "Properties" or 
       click on "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double 
       click on "Display".
 
    3. Choose the "Settings" tab and click on "Advanced..."

    4. Choose the "Adapter" tab and click on the "Change..." 
       button.

    5. Click on "Next".

    6. Select the top choice, "Search for a better driver" and 
       click on "Next".

    7. Clear all check boxes except "Specify a location:" and 
       click on "Browse".  Navigate to C:\Real3D\Drivers, or the
       the directory you chose when you unzipped the download (the 
       inf file will be the only file visible in the browser) and 
       click "OK".

    8. Click on "Next". 
 
    9. Select "The updated driver (Recommended)" and click on 
       "Next".

   10. Click on "Next" and the files will be installed.

   11. Click on "Finish".  

   12. Choose "YES" in response to the "DO YOU WANT TO RESTART?"
       query to reboot the system and complete the installation.

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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.

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