Availability Information
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Driver Name / Installer .pkg: S3
Driver Type: Display
Driver Scope: Generic-Chipset
Supported Components: AT&T ATT20C491 RAMDAC, AT&T ATT20C505 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt484 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485A RAMDAC, S3 801, S3 805, S3 911
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated, VL-Bus
General Overview notes: This driver is obsolete and has been replaced by the S3GenericDisplay Driver. See NeXTanswer #1737_S3_Generic_Driver_Overview.rtf
Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):
IBM PS/ValuePoint
Hewlett-Packard Vectra XM
DECpc 466d2 MTE
Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
Display Driver Details
Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA)
Access Mode: Linear Framebuffer
Adapter Memory: 1MB DRAM, 2MB VRAM, 4MB VRAM
Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required)
32 Bit Color Modes**:
1024x768 (4MB+), 800x600 (2MB+)
16 Bit Color Modes**:
1024x768 (2MB+), 1280x1024 (4MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)
8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:
1024x768 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+)
Known Problems
Driver Version Notes
** - 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.
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