Amigamerlin 2.9 release for 3dfx Voodoo4/5 video card with Windows 98/98SE/ME OS


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Voodoo Series Windows(r) 9x Driver Kit (Optimized by Amigamerlin)
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Voodoo Series(tm) Driver kit:

Voodoo Series DirectX(r) Driver Version:		4.12.01.0666
Voodoo Series Win9x 2D/3D Display Drivers:		4.12.01.0666
Glide(tm) 2.X Driver:				        2.60.00.0658
Glide 3.X Driver:					3.10.00.2605 (Koolsmoky)
OpenGL(r) Driver Version:				1.0.0.0761 ICD

Copyright ( 1998-2000 3dfx Interactive, Inc. )
All Rights Reserved

NOTE: Use of this software is subject to the terms in the 3dfx license
agreement.


This product may be covered by one or more of the following
US patents: 5,724,561  5,740,343  5,808,621  5,822,452  5,831,624

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A VERY SPECIAL GREETINGS GO TO KOOLSMOKY FOR THE GLIDE3X.DLL !!!
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What's in the distribution?
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This distribution contains Voodoo drivers and control panel for
Windows 95/98. The DirectDraw portion of the drivers supports Direct3D
when using DirectX 7.0 and DirectX 8.0

NOTE: DirectX 7.0 or DirectX 8.0 redistributable files should be used
with these drivers!


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News
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- Improved game speed and image quality in comparison with previus release (Amigamerlin 2.5)


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Installation
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Requirements
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- Windows 95/98
- PC with a Pentium, Pentium II, or Pentium Pro Processor and a free
  AGP or PCI slot
- 16MB of RAM

Fresh Installation
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NOTE: Complete Steps 1 and 2 before removing your existing 2D card.

1) Extract the file driver to a directory.
2) Before removing your existing 2D card switch the video driver to
   Standard VGA. Click Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Display.

   Select 640X480 and 16 colors.  Accept the changes.

3) Power off the system and remove your existing 2D card.
4) Install the Voodoo Card in a free AGP or PCI Slot
5) Power on the system and verify that video appears during post.
6) Start Windows in Normal mode

  (Once Windows starts you may be notified that no video device
   exists, click Cancel if this message appears)

7) Go to the directory where you put the Voodoo driver, run the executable
   file.  Click SETUP.  At the welcome screen of 3dfx Tools,
   select NEXT.  Click on YES when prompt to install Voodoo Driver.
8) Follow instruction on the screen to install Voodoo Driver and 3dfx Tools
   Control Panel.
9) Select 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' when prompted.
10) Install DirectX 7.0. or DirectX 8.0


Upgrade Existing Voodoo Drivers
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1) Start Windows 95/98/ME
2) Extract the files for the Voodoo driver to a directory.
3) Go to the directory where you put the Voodoo driver, run the executable
   file.  Click SETUP.  At the welcome screen of 3dfx Tools,
   select NEXT.  Click on YES when prompt to install Voodoo Driver.
4) Follow instruction on the screen to install Voodoo Driver and 3dfx Tools
   Control Panel.
5) Select 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' when prompted.
6) Install DirectX 7.0 or DirectX 8.0

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Troubleshooting Techniques
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Problem:
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User can only access a resolution of 640x480 although any colour depth
is available

Explanation:
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This happens when the monitor is set to unknown or default

Solution:
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Change monitor selection on display properties page by following the
following instructions:

* Right click on desktop and select properties from the drop down menu

* Click on the settings tab and select advanced

* Choose monitor tab

* Select change

* Follow the instructions and change to either PnP (Plug and Play) or
  the exact model of the monitor


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