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        | README file for
        |
        | ELSA graphics driver disk for Windows NT 4.0 build 1381.
        |
        | Version: 5.25.00.174
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        | 10/16/97, CBuersch/FRauser


        Table of Contents:

1       Introduction
2       List of Files
3       Installation
4       Additional Configuration Options
5       Known Problems

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1       Introduction

        This file helps you with the installation of your ELSA graphics
        adapter. It explains how to setup the ELSA WINNER driver and check
        if it has been installed properly.

1.1     Requirements
        This software runs on any ELSA PCI bus graphics card.

1.2     Further Information
        For more information on configuring installed ELSA display drivers,
        refer to the Windows help or the help files shipped
        with the ELSA utilities.

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2       List of Files

        NOTE Not all of the files listed below can be used by your graphic
             adapters.  Some utilities need specialized adapter capabilities
             and hardware.

        The directory with the ELSA graphics driver for Windows NT
        contains the following files:

        DISK1           Identifier for the first disk
        DISK2           Identifier for the second disk
        DISK3           Identifier for the third disk
        ELSA.HLP        ELSA help file
        ELSA.INF        Script file for Microsoft setup program
        GLORIA.INF      Script file for Microsoft setup program
        LIESMICH.TXT    German version of the file README.TXT
        README.TXT      This file
        SETUP.EXE       Setup utility
        SETUP.INI       Setup configuration file
        TXTSETUP.OEM    Script file for text setup while booting

        Machine-dependent files will be found in directories
        named .\I386\, .\ALPHA\ or .\PPC\:

        Graphics display drivers:

        WINNER.SYS      Miniport driver
        WINNER.DLL      Display driver
        WINNERMB.DLL    Multi-display driver
        ELSAOGL.DLL     OpenGL driver

        Utilities:

        Subdirectory Glset:
        GLSET.DLL       GLoria Settings property page
        GLSET.INF       Script file for Microsoft setup program
        GLSET.TEX       Data file for GLoria Settings
        GLSETENG.HLP    English GLoria Settings help file
        GLSETDEU.HLP    German GLoria Settings help file
        GLSETRAY.EXE    GLoria Settings Tray utility

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3       Installation

        NOTE This driver was designed for full functionality under Windows NT 4.0
             only!  The typical installation procedure as described in the
             Microsoft Windows NT manual is used to install the driver.

        There are several ways to install an ELSA display driver:

        - Run the ELSA Setup utility (3.1)
        - Change the display driver using the display properties (3.2)
        - Text setup during the NT system installation (3.3)

3.1     Running the ELSA Setup Utility

        This Setup utility allows you to install the display driver
        automatically.

        To run SETUP.EXE you can either double click on it in the Microsoft
        Explorer or choose >>Run...<< in the >>Start<< menu of the taskbar.

3.1.1   Additional Configuration Options
        The Auto Setup utility SETUP.EXE reads the file SETUP.INI in which
        some options may be defined.

        The section [Setup Options] provides the following keys:
        - QuietInstall=ON/OFF; ON: SETUP.EXE installs the graphics display
          driver without requesting user input. (default: OFF)
        - AutoReboot=ON/OFF; ON: After copying the files the machine is
          rebooted to complete the installation. (default: OFF)
        The section [Tools] provides an "InstallableFiles" key. This provides a list
        of all the installation script files additional installation when choosing
        "Install ELSA graphics display drivers and utilities". These installation
        script files provide a [DefaultInstall] and [DefaultUninstall]
        section, so that they can be easily uninstalled/installed using
        "Add/Remove Programs, Install/Uninstall..." in the control panel.

3.1.2   Options and Comments

        - Before running the Auto Setup utility close all running programs
          and the >>Display Properties<< window.
        - Auto Setup only supports Windows NT 4.0 build 1381 in the English
          and German languages.
        - SETUP.EXE can be called with a suffixed parameter. This has to be the
          path and the name of an .INF file. Example:
            SETUP.EXE D:\WINNER\3000M\WINNT40\ELSA.INF
        - When more than one Adapter is supported by the .INF file the
          first item displayed in the Install list box will be installed.

3.2     Change the Display Driver using the Display Properties
        (Manual Installation)

3.2.1   Installing the ELSA Display Driver
        You can install a graphics driver using the Display Properties
        sheet.  Open the Display Property sheet and select the page
        >>Settings<<, click on >>Display Type...<< to open the
        dialog window of the same name and select >>Change...<< in the
        Adapter Type frame.  The >>Change Display<< dialog opens.
        Don't look in the Manufacturer's or Display list!

        NOTE The entry >>Elsa WINNER 1000<< in this listbox will install
             the general purpose (and less than optimal) S3 driver designed
             by Microsoft.  The entries in the Manufacturer's >>S3<< list can
             be used but do not always work properly.  General purpose
             drivers are installed here as well!

        Click the button >>Have Disk...<< to install the ELSA drivers.
        Windows NT prompts you to enter the disk with the driver or browse
        for the path.  Select >>Browse...<< when installing from CD-ROM and
        locate the file ELSA.INF for the driver suitable for your hardware.
        When installing from floppy disk, insert the first driver disk.
        Select the >>OK<< button.

        A list box appears. Here, choose the entry matching your graphics
        adapter and click >>OK<<.  Confirm the >>Third-party Drivers<<
        dialog with >>Yes<<.

        The driver files and utilities are now copied and installed to
        your hard disk.  When installing from floppies, the >>Insert Disk<<
        dialog prompts you when the disk has to be changed.

        The >>Installing Driver<< window informs you that the driver has
        been installed. Confirm this message and close all display
        settings windows until you are asked to reboot your computer.

        NOTE With Windows NT 4.0, graphic drivers cannot be loaded
             dynamically. This is not an ELSA limitation.

        To activate the ELSA driver the computer has to be restarted.
        Please press >>Yes<< in the >>System Settings Change<< dialog.
        When you've selected to restart, the system will reboot and
        the initial installation is finished.

        NOTE Windows NT 4.0 will now restart in a resolution of
             640*480 pixel at 256 colors and 60Hz refresh, unless you have
             updated your driver in which case the previous resolution is
             taken over.  Refer to your Windows NT Help on how to change the
             display properties settings.

        After Windows NT is restarted, the dialog >>Registry Editor<<
        informs you that some information has been entered into the
        registry. This was done to install the display property pages.

        Simultaneously the Display Properties sheet opens with the
        >>Settings<< page and a dialog >>Invalid Display Settings<<
        which tells you that a new driver was installed and that you have
        to select your preferred display resolution.

3.2.2   Manual Installation of ELSA Utilities
        The ELSA utilities can be easily installed from the Explorer by clicking
        on the appropriate .INF file with the right mouse button (see 2) and then
        selecting "Install...".

        NOTE: For deinstallation, choose  "Add/Remove Programs"
            in Control Panel and select the utility you want to uninstall.

3.3     Text Setup During System Installation

        NOTE: You will need the installation disks  (see 3.4).

        The Windows NT Setup is a text based program for installing
        Windows NT.  During this setup the Screen shows the text
        >>Windows NT Workstation Setup
          Setup has determined that your computer contains the following
          hardware and software components.<<
        followed by a list of components.  The topic >>No Changes: The
        above list matches my computer<< is highlighted.

        DO NOT press ENTER !

        Move the highlight to >>Display: Auto Detect<< and press ENTER.
        You are now able to select a display from the shown list.

        NOTE We recommend you select >>Standard VGA (640x480, 16 colors)<<
             now and continue with paragraph 3.2 at a later stage when Windows NT
             is installed properly!

        You cannot install from CD-ROM now.  You will need installation
        floppy disks to set up the drivers.  For information about how
        to create driver installation disks from your CD-ROM read
        paragraph 3.4.

        To install an ELSA display driver select >>Other (Requires disk
        provided by a hardware manufacturer)<<.

        You will be prompted to insert a manfacturer-supplied hardware
        support disk into the floppy drive.  Insert disk 1, and press
        ENTER.  Select an entry matching your system:
        >>ELSA i386 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for Intel-based machines,
        >>ELSA Alpha 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for DEC Alpha machines,
        >>ELSA PPC 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for PowerPCs.

        Accept the list if it matches your computer.  Continue the
        installation following all instructions.  You will be
        prompted for each ELSA installation disk in turn.

        During the installation you will have to restart your computer,
        which will be booted in graphics mode.  The page
        >>Display properties<< is then displayed where you can change
        the default resolution.  Don't forget to view the test screen
        before pressing OK!  The Windows NT Setup continues and then
        reboots the system with the resolution you have selected.

        NOTE: After Installation, the ELSA utilities need to be installed
        manually as described in (3.2.2).

3.4     Installation Disks

        Installation disks can be created by copying files from the
        WINNERware CD-ROM or from a downloaded file onto diskettes.
        You will need three empty disks labeled "ELSA Windows
        NT 4.0 DISK 1",        "ELSA Windows NT 4.0 DISK 2" and "ELSA Windows
        NT 4.0 DISK 3".

        Please note that not all listed files are required and some files
        may have different filename extensions ("winner.dl_" instead of
        "winner.dll").

        Copy the following files from CD-ROM to:
        - Disk 1 ("ELSA Windows NT 4.0 DISK 1"):
                DISK1
                ELSA.INF
                GLORIA.INF
                ELSA.HLP
                LIESMICH.TXT
                README.TXT
                SETUP.EXE
                SETUP.INI
                TXTSETUP.OEM
                I386\WINNER.SYS
                I386\WINNER.DLL
                I386\WINNERMB.DLL

        - Disk 2 ("ELSA Windows NT 4.0 DISK 2"):
                DISK2
                ELSA.INF
                GLORIA.INF
                TXTSETUP.OEM
                I386\ELSAOGL.DLL

        - Disk 3 ("ELSA Windows NT 4.0 DISK 3"):
                DISK3
                ELSA.INF
                GLORIA.INF
                TXTSETUP.OEM
                I386\GLSET\GLSET.DLL
                I386\GLSET\GLSET.INF
                I386\GLSET\GLSET.TEX
                I386\GLSET\GLSETDEU.HLP
                I386\GLSET\GLSETENG.HLP
                I386\GLSET\GLSETRAY.EXE

        For Alpha or PowerPC Installation disks, replace the I386\ folder
        with the ALPHA\ or PPC\ folder and files from CD-ROM.

3.5     Check if the Installation was Successful

        There are various possibilities to read the version number of
        the ELSA Windows NT graphics driver and to determine whether
        the installation was carried out properly.

3.5.1   Display Properties

        Open the Display Properties window as described in your Windows
        NT manual. Select the >>Settings<< page and click on >>Display
        Type<<. The dialog >>Display Type<< gives information about the
        installed adapter, the current display driver and the hardware
        recognized by the driver.

3.5.2   Checking the Driver Files

        Use the Explorer to inspect the file properties for one of the
        files WINNER.SYS, WINNER.DLL, or WINNERMB.DLL. The
        files can be found in the directory System32\Drivers and
        System32 of your Windows NT.

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4       Additional Configuration Options

4.1     How to Configure the Driver

        In the following, ELSA graphics driver settings for
        Windows NT and the corresponding entries in the registry database
        are explained.  Changes can be made with the ELSA utility
        GLoria Settings or manually with the registry editor.

        NOTE Inexperienced users should not make any changes to the
             registry directly!

4.1.1   GLoria Settings

        The ELSA GLoria Settings property page allows you to configure
        the 3D options on ELSA GLoria graphics adapters.

4.1.2   DirectX Settings

        For graphics adapters supporting Direct Draw, the ELSA DirectX
        settings property page allows you to configure the Direct Draw
        options.  Direct3D is not currently supported by Windows NT.

4.1.3   Video Control

        The ELSA Video Control utility allows you to configure the video
        output on WINNER 1000 TRIO T2D and VICTORY 3DX graphics adapters.

4.1.4   Registry Editor

        Windows NT stores its configuration information in a database
        that is organized in a tree-like format.  The Registry Editor
        enables you to inspect and modify the Registry.  To run Registry
        Editor, activate REGEDT32.EXE from the SYSTEM32 directory.

        The entries for the ELSA WINNER graphics driver are placed in
        the window HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE in the path
        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WINNER\.

4.2     Multiscreen Options

        Some ELSA graphics adapters can be used in a multiscreen mode.
        Two or more adapter cards and the same number of monitors are
        driven from one computer.  This will result in an enlarged desktop.
        A list with graphics adapters that support multiscreen is found
        in 4.2.3.

4.2.1   Installing Multiscreen

        There is no special Multiscreen installation.  After placing a
        second ELSA graphics adapter into your computer, the
        "Display" utility in the Control Panel offers you a new
        extended resolution.

        NOTE There is no special information indicating that Multiscreen
             is enabled. This is only apparent from the extended
             resolutions available.

4.2.2   Configuration of the Multiscreen Mode

        The entries "DesktopOnMaximize" and "ReverseScreenOrder"
        in the registry database influence the multiscreen operation.

4.2.2.1 DesktopOnMaximize

        This switch adjusts how dialogs and windows are displayed on
        the multiple ("N") screens.

        0x0:    When maximizing a window it will be displayed only on
                the left screen.  Dialogs appear on the left screen.
                Advantage:  Dialogs and windows aren't split by
                screen borders.
                Disadvantage:  Dialogs always appear left, even if the
                application runs on the right screen.  Position
                settings of MDI-applications (e.g. Microstation) will
                be lost after restarting the program.

        0x1:    When maximizing a window it fills out all screens.
                Advantage:  Position settings of MDI-applications
                (e.g. Microstation) will be restored after a restart.
                Disadvantage: Dialogs and windows may be displayed on
                screen borders.

4.2.2.2 ReverseScreenOrder

        This entry reverses the order of the N screens.

        NOTE    "Reverse screen order" in the MonCtrl utility.

        0x0:    The order of the adapters is 1, 2, ..., N

        0x1:    The order of the adapters is N, ..., 2, 1

4.2.3   Supported Graphic Adapters

        Currently, only combinations of identical ELSA graphics adapters
        from the following list are supported:

                GLoria-L/MX

        NOTE    You can only use adapters with identical memory
                equipment.

4.3     Gloria/OpenGL Settings

        The following descriptions are only meant for the ELSA
        Gloria 4/8 graphic adapters.  They belong to the 3D extensions
        supported by the OpenGL graphics interface.

        NOTE    For all entries there is a description in the "GLoria
                Options" frame of the GLoria Settings utility.

4.3.1   ICD Extensions

        The following parameters of the Installable Client Driver (ICD)
        affect the behavior of the GLoria's 3D functions.

4.3.1.1 ICDInterface.Disable

        This switch enables or disables ICD driver's OpenGL support.

        NOTE    "Disable 3D-Extensions" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    OpenGL will be supported by the Gloria (default).

        0x1:    Software OpenGL (no GLint) or OpenGL using 3D-DDI

4.3.1.2 ICDInterface.ExportAlpha

        Allows the hardware to use the software's alpha channel.  With
        programs which don't use the alpha channel this can cause a
        performance loss of up to 25 %.

        NOTE    "Use alpha channels" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    The driver doesn't export an alpha channel (default).

        0x1:    The driver exports an alpha channel.

4.3.1.3 ICDInterface.NumberOfDisplayBuffers

        This switch enables and disables Double Buffering.  The entry
        stands for the number of buffers.

        NOTE    "OpenGL buffers" in GLoria Settings.

        0x1:    Only one display buffer is used; no Double Buffering.

        0x2:    Double Buffering enabled (default).

4.3.1.4 ICDInterface.SizeOfBuffer

        This is used to control the size in longs of the shared memory
        block allocated to each individual rendering context.  This
        buffer is used when DMA is disabled or the entire DMA buffer
        is in use.  This change will take effect after the next restart.

        NOTE    "Interface buffer size" in GLoria Settings.

        Valid values: 0x100 to 0x10000, the default is 0x10000 (64 kB).

4.3.1.5 ICDInterface.SupportSingleBufferedGDI

        This flag decides how GDI and OpenGL commands are handled in
        the same window in the front buffer.

        NOTE    "GDI in single buffered modes" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    GDI commands cannot be drawn in OpenGL windows.

        0x1:    OpenGL and GDI can simultaneously use the front buffer
                (default).

4.3.1.6 ICDInterface.SupportDoubleBufferedGDI

        Lets OpenGL export the ability to allow OpenGL and GDI to draw
        in the back buffer.

        NOTE    "GDI in double buffered modes" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    GDI commands cannot be drawn in OpenGL windows
                (default).

        0x1:    OpenGL and GDI can simultaneously use the back buffer.
                (recommended for 3D Studio MAX)

        NOTE    The flag is exported but all GDI calls are drawn in the
                front buffer!

4.3.1.7 ICDInterface.SupportOverlayPlanes

        This switch enables the driver to support overlay planes,
        which are used for example by Softimage.

        NOTE    "Support Overlay Planes" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    No support for overlay planes (default).

        0x1:    Overlay planes are supported.

4.3.1.8 ICDInterface.VBlankWait

        This switch enables the driver to turn on the wait for
        vertical blanks when swapping OpenGL buffers.

        NOTE    >>Wait on Vertical Blank<< in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    Swap buffers is not syncronized with vertical
                blank (default).

        0x1:    The driver waits for vertical blanks.

4.3.1.9 ICDInterface.PageFlipping

        In True Color the driver provides a page-flipping mode
        when swapping OpenGL buffers instead of blitting.

        0x0:    Don't use page flipping.

        0x1:    Driver uses page flipping instead of blits
                when possible (default).

4.3.2   GLint-DMA settings

        The parameters of the GLintDMA group configure the DMA
        capabilities of the GLint.

4.3.2.1 GLintDMA.NumberOfBuffers

        This is used to determine the number of individual DMA buffers
        in use at any one time. This change will take effect after
        the next restart.

        NOTE    "DMA buffers" in GLoria Settings.

        Valid values: 0x0 to 0x4, the default is 0x4.

4.3.2.2 GLintDMA.NumberOfSubBuffers

        Used to control the ICD drivers subdivision of the DMA buffer.

        NOTE    "DMA subbuffers" in GLoria Settings.

        Valid values: 0x0 to 0x9, the default is 0x5.

4.3.2.3 GLintDMA.SizeOfBuffer

        This is the total size of the DMA buffer which is divided
        among the individual processes using DMA. This change will take
        effect after the next restart.

        NOTE    "DMA buffer size" in GLoria Settings.

        Valid values: 0x100 to 0x10000, the default is 0x8000 (32 kB).

4.3.2.4 GLintDMA.CachedBuffers

        This switch enables the driver to cache GLint data in the
        processor's cache.  Although the GLint reads all data from the
        main memory, differences between memory and cache can occur.
        This change will take effect after the next restart.

        NOTE    "Cached DMA" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    forces uncached DMA

        0x1:    forces cached DMA

        0x2:    let the driver decide whether it uses cached or non-
                cached DMA (default).

4.3.3   OpenGL.UseFastClear

        This value affects the usage of fast clear planes.  When running
        multi-threaded applications it may be necessary to disable the
        unseen of the fast clear planes. This change will take effect after
        the next restart.

        NOTE    "Use Fast Clear Pages" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    Fast clear planes disabled.

        0x1:    Fast clear planes enabled

        NOTE    For MicroStation this switch has to be set!

4.3.4   OpenGL.UseHiQualityTexture

        This switch affects the precision and resolution for
        texture mapping.

        0x0:    Normal precision and resolution

        0x1:    High precision and resolution

4.3.5   OpenGL.SupportSoftimage

        This switch fixes corrupted menu and window borders in
        Softimage 3.01. Use this switch only when running
        Softimage 3.01!

        NOTE    "Support Softimage" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    Softimage fix not activated (default)

        0x1:    Softimage fix is active.

4.3.6   OpenGL.SupportSoftimage351

        This switch enables functions designed especially for
        Softimage 3.51. Use this switch only when running
        Softimage 3.51!

        NOTE    "Support Softimage 3.51" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    Softimage 3.51 fix not activated (default)

        0x1:    Softimage 3.51 fix is active.

4.3.7   OpenGL.DisableMipMaps

        This switch allows the user to force rendering performance
        when using textures by disabling the mipmaping. This overrules
        every application's OpenGL commands for texture filtering, and
        leads to a loss in accuracy.

        NOTE    Slider "Texture Quality" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    Mip-Mapping is enabled

        0x1:    Mip-Mapping is disabled

4.3.8   OpenGL.TextureCompression

        This value is used to reduce the texture size actually
        downloaded to the texture memory on the graphics board
        by simply shrinking the texture. This will enhance the
        rendering performance, but at the same time leads to a loss
        in accuracy.

        NOTE    Slider "Texture Quality" in GLoria Settings.

        0x0:    No texture compression

        0x1:    Texture compression by 1/4

        0x2:    Texture compression by 1/16

        0x3:    Texture compression by 1/64

4.3.9   OpenGL.EnableP2Antialias

        NOTE    This switch is only effective on GLoria Synergy
                        adapters.

        This switch enables functions designed especially to
         support rendering of antialiased lines and points on
         graphics adapters with the Permedia 2 chipset. Due to
         the limited functionality of the Permedia 2, these
         functions are emulated using the available means of
         the chip.

        0x0:    antialiasing is disabled

        0x1:    antialiasing is enabled

4.4     Additional Options

4.4.1   EnableDeviceBitmaps

        This value is used to turn the usage of device bitmaps on and off.
        When enabled, the driver supports higher performance.

        0x0:    Device Bitmaps disabled

        0x1:    Device Bitmaps enabled (default)


4.5     ELSA POWERlib

        ELSA offers the toolkit POWERlib as an option for the programmer.
        This is for creating your own applications using the ELSA graphics
        board for graphical output. This tool is available for Windows
        NT.

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5       Known Problems

        - If the application under OpenGL requests "Double Buffering"
        and the GLoria cannot realize it, software emulation will be
        installed automatically.
        To force hardware OpenGL you have to disable double buffering
        in your application!

        - The driver cannot run on a system where a port COM4 is
        installed.

        - Don't use the standard S3 display driver. While Setup is
        detecting your computer's hardware, choose Cancel to avoid the
        installation of the S3 driver.

        - No mouse cursor: You have installed the S3 driver shipped
        with Windows NT.

        - Installing the driver from diskettes as described in
        the >>Text Setup<< paragraph doesn't acivate all 3D and Direct
        Draw settings. You have to install the driver again after
        the Windows NT setup is finished.

        - If the ELSA graphics board is not recognized, try another
        PCI slot. Some board manufacurers have implemented PCI slots
        that are not PCI compliant.


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