4866 LX/T  (250-5144)        Application Software       Faxback Doc. # 1479

Many application packages include a setup, an installation, or a 
configuration program to prepare them for operation with your hardware. You 
can configure many applications without re-installing them. You can also
configure applications during installation. Follow the tips below for best
results.

* To get the sharpest display, select the highest resolution mode available 
  when you configure your application software packages.
* Install your software for VGA or EGA if possible. This enables your 
  software to run on your VGA 1024 Non-Interlaced Adapter in its default
  configuration.
* If your software does not provide a VGA or an EGA option and you are using 
  a color monitor, try installing the software for color, if available. This 
  usually works with your adapter's default mode in color.
* If your software supports a video standard other than EGA or VGA, 
  configure the software for the best standard. Run VGAMODE.EXE and set the
  emulation mode to match the program.

Note: Refer to Faxback Doc. # 1498 for instructions on using the VGAMODE.EXE
Utility.

VGA Software Drivers:

For some applications, you can install video drivers that configure the 
applications for use with Super VGA modes. The VGA drivers diskettes 
provide several such drivers; a driver installation program, INSTALL.BAT; 
and driver documentation.

Before installing video drivers:

* Make copies of the two diskettes that contain VGA drivers. Refer to your 
  operating system documentation if you need information on copying 
  diskettes.  Store the original diskettes in a safe place.
* Be sure that the diskette copies are write enabled (the write-protect hole 
  is closed). INSTALL.BAT must be able to write to the diskettes to install 
  the drivers.

Run INSTALL.BAT to copy the desired video driver to the hard disk:

1. Insert the diskette containing the desired driver into Drive A. Type: a: 
   and press ENTER. Then, type: install and press ENTER.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The file README.TXT documents the drivers. To display or print README.TXT, 
insert the VGA 1024 NI Drivers Diskette into Drive A. Type: a: and press 
ENTER. Then, type: readme  or printme and press ENTER.

Operation:

The VGA 1024 NI Adapter, in its default configuration will support most 
application software that is designed for the VGA or EGA video standard. 
Just turn on the computer and install the application package as described 
in the application documentation. On system startup, the adapter will
automatically configure itself to 80-column text mode.

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