OPENSTEP for Mach Intel Processors Release 4.x Display Driver Overview Driver: Diamond Stealth64 Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2256 Last Update: December 18, 1997 Availability Information A version of this driver is on the CDROM Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*: No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #2258 Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*: No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer # Driver Name / Installer .pkg: DiamondStealth64DisplayDriver Driver Type: Display Driver Scope: Product Family Supported Components: S3 964 (Vision) PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: PCI, VL-Bus General Overview notes: This graphics driver is designed to support the VL-Bus & PCI versions of the Stealth 64 Graphics adapters from Diamond Computer Corp. These cards are based on the S3-964 graphics controller chipsets and support 2MB or 4 MB of VRAM. This driver supports both configurations including a variety of high-resolution and high-color (32bit) modes. DRAM-based cards are not supported. Supported Products / Add-on Adapters: Diamond Stealth 64 (PCI, 4MB VRAM) Diamond Stealth 64 (PCI, 2MB VRAM) Diamond Stealth 64 (VL-Bus, 4MB VRAM) Diamond Stealth 64 (VL-Bus, 2MB VRAM) Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System): Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes: This driver also works with the Spider Tarantula 64PCI display adapter Display Driver Details Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA) Access Mode: Linear Framebuffer Adapter Memory: 2MB VRAM, 4MB VRAM Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required) 32 Bit Color Modes**: 1024x768 (4MB+), 1152x864 (4MB+), 640x480 (2MB+), 800x600 (2MB+) 16 Bit Color Modes**: 1024x768 (2MB+), 1152x864 (2MB+), 800x600 (1MB+) 8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**: 1024x768 (1MB+), 1152X864 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+), 1600x1200 (2MB+), 800x600 (1MB+) Known Problems Diamond Stealth 64 Series 2001 does not use an S3 controller, it uses the ARK Logic which is not supported. Driver Version Notes 4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM Future Planning Future / Update Planning: Reason for New Driver / Update: New Driver / Update Timeframe: New Driver / Update Description: Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work. * - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP. ** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information. Product Vendor Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 2880 Junction Ave. San Jose, CA 95134-1922 USA (800) 4-MULTIMEDIA (Sales Info) (408) 325-7000 (Main Phone) (408) 325-7070 (Main Fax) (+44) 01753-501400 (UK) (+49) 8151-2660 (German) (+81) 03-5695-8401 (Japan) WWW: http://www.diamondmm.com