
INTRODUCTION

The M3145 is a 64-bit high performance Graphics Accelerator.  ALI developed 
this chip to provide a very cost-effective solution for Window's acceleration 
and includes a complete library of operating system and application drivers 
to give users compatibility with a diverse variety of software packages.  It 
is specified at 32-bit Local Bus and 64-bit DRAM video memory width providing 
video data transfer twice as fast as most solutions available today.  This 
device implements all of the basic Windows acceleration functions and advanced 
acceleration including bit block transfer and line draw. 

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Before you formally install M3145 VGA card into your software, you should 
run M45.EXE first, this program writes to your autoexec.bat file to 
configure your monitor type.  You can use DOS Install utility (Disk 2) 
to install M45.EXE into your harddisk.  M45.EXE has a section 
(Mode Test) that helps you find out what your monitor type really is.  
Mode Test enables you to know your monitor's maximum capability.  Once 
the monitor displays cracking colors, it means your monitor is not compa-
tible to the driver. Stable colors signify your monitor is suitable to the 
driver and M3145 Card.


Before you install M3145, configure your Windows 3.1 monitor display to 
standard VGA mode. 

Insert the driver diskette at appropriate drive.

Run the install utility : (Three ways)
    a. At DOS prompt, type "win <drive/path>install"
    b. At Windows' Program Manager, choose Run command, 
	then type "<drive/path>install"
    c. At Windows' File Manager, choose the correct drive, double click 
	on file "install.exe"

The program will attempt to create a directory or destination for its uti-
lities. It will take up approximately 1.2 MB of free space from your hard 
disk.  Just click on "Install".



After installation, a group called "ALI Graphics Accelerator" will appear and 
icons named "Set Mode", "Mode Test" and "Uninstall" will appear as well.

Executing "Set Mode" will show a window featuring "Resolution", "Colors" and 
"Fonts".  Adjust to appropriate settings and select "OK".  You will be asked  
"Restart Windows?".  Restarting Windows will feature the mode you have 
recently selected.  Button "Monitor Type" will allow you to install what 
kind of monitor you are currently using.  While button "ALI_DPMS" will 
enable/disable power saving feature.  

The power saving mode is another advanced feature of this card, it allows the 
user to set different degrees of power saving.  Delay time is from 1 to 99 
minutes.  The Standby mode saves power by disabling the Hsync.  The Suspend 
mode saves power by disabling the Vsync.  While the Turn-off mode disables 
both Hsync and Vsync, thus saves more power than the two mentioned earlier.  
All modes will blank out the monitor.  Password protection is also featured, 
password can be up to 20 characters maximum.

Executing "Mode Test" is the same as the one in M45.EXE.  Press Arrow keys
to change between choices, "Enter" to select, and "Esc" to go back.  

You are now ready to use your application software configured to M3145.

Before executing "Uninstall", be sure to configure your Windows 3.1 to 
standard VGA mode.  "Uninstall" will remove or delete the utility files. 


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