PDREADME.TXT [English]

Matrox Graphics Inc. / IBM

Matrox Display Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version 5.71.014


Contents
========

- Software description
- Software installation
- Unattended installation
- Uninstalling software
- Notes, problems, and limitations
- Software updates and technical support
- Refresh rates
- Display modes supported
- More information


Software description
====================

Included is a Matrox display driver and Matrox PowerDesk software.
This software helps you get the most out of your Matrox graphics
hardware.

This software supports the following Matrox products:

- Millennium G550 AGP
- Millennium G450 AGP
- Millennium G450 PCI
- Millennium G400 AGP
- G200 MMS (Multi-Monitor Series)


Software installation
=====================

To install this software, start the "setup" program included with it, 
then follow the on-screen instructions.

The setup program only installs software if a Matrox product that it 
supports is properly installed in your computer.


Unattended installation (for advanced users)
=======================

If you need to set up this software on many computers, you can partially
automate the process by using the following command-line options with the 
setup program:

SILENT
------
Description:        Enable (or disable) "silent" mode

Syntax:             /SILENT=yes|no
Short form:         /S=yes|no

Variables:          "yes" to use silent mode; 
                    "no" to not use silent mode
                    
Example:            SETUP /S=yes

Details:            If this option is set to "yes", the installation is 
                    performed without any prompting -- no user interface is 
                    displayed at all. If this option isn't used, silent
                    mode isn't used.

LANGUAGE
--------
Description:        Specify language

Syntax:             /LANGUAGE=id
Short form:         /LANG=id

Variables:          "id" can be one of the following 
                    3-letter abreviations:
                        ENG = English
                        FRE = French
                        ITA = Italian
                        GER = German
                        SPA = Spanish
                        EPO = Portuguese (European)
                        BPO = Portuguese (Brazilian)
                        DUT = Dutch
                        FIN = Finnish
                        DAN = Danish
                        SWE = Swedish
                        NOR = Norwegian
                        CHN = Chinese (Traditional)
                        PRC = Chinese (Simplified)
                        JPN = Japanese
                        KOR = Korean
                        THA = Thai
                        
Example:            SETUP /LANG=ENG

Details:            If you you're using silent mode, this option determines
                    the language of the installation. If you're not using
                    silent mode, this option determines the default language
                    selected when you're prompted to select a language.

                    Depending on the software package you have, all 
                    languages may not be available. If a language isn't 
                    available, English (if available) is used.

REBOOT
------
Description:        Restart (or don't restart) computer at end of setup

Syntax:             /REBOOT=yes|no
Short form (yes):   /R
Short form (no):    /N

Variables:          "yes" or "/R" to restart;
                    "no" or "/N" to not restart
                  
Examples:           SETUP /REBOOT=no
                    SETUP /N

Details:            If you're using silent mode, this option determines 
                    whether your computer restarts at the end of the 
                    software installation. If you're not using silent mode, 
                    this option determines what the default restart setting 
                    is.

DISPLAYMODE
-----------
Description:        Specify the default display mode

Syntax:             /DISPLAYMODE=hres,vres,palette,dpi
Short form:         /MODE=hres,vres,palette,dpi

Variables:          "hres" is the horizontal resolution; 
                    "vres" is the vertical resolution; 
                    "palette" is the number of bits per pixel for the 
                        color palette (8, 16, 24, or 32);
                    "dpi" is the number of dots per inch
                        (96 = "Small Fonts", 120 = "Large Fonts")

Example:            SETUP /MODE=1024,768,16,96
                        (1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color palette, 
                        small fonts)

Details:            For this option to be processed properly, all the 
                    variables must be specified (without spaces). If there's 
                    more than one graphics controller in the computer, the 
                    specified mode is applied to all graphics controllers 
                    supported by the setup program.

WARNING:            The specified mode may be applied even if the display 
                    driver can't support it. The setup program doesn't 
                    validate the specified mode.


Uninstalling software
=====================

To remove the Matrox display driver or other Matrox software:

    Note: Before removing software, make sure you have all the 
    necessary files to reinstall software that may still be needed. 
    Also, make sure the display driver you reinstall supports all 
    Matrox products in your computer.

    1.  "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel" -> "Add/Remove 
        Programs" (double-click) -> "Matrox Graphics Software 
        (remove only)" -> "Add/Remove" -> "Yes".

    2.  Matrox files will be deleted from your system and 
        Matrox entries removed from your Windows registry. When 
        prompted to restart your computer,  click "Yes"

    Note: You can perform an unattended uninstall with the 
    following command: 
        
       pduninst.exe /s /n
           
       - "/s" is for "silent mode" (no user interaction)
       - "/n" is for "no Windows restart"
       - "pduninst.exe" is installed in your Windows "system32"
          folder



Notes, problems, and limitations
================================

- Matrox bus mastering

  This driver supports bus mastering. Bus mastering is a feature that 
  allows expansion devices to perform tasks at the same time as your 
  computer's CPU. If you have a fast Pentium computer (faster than 
  166 MHz), the display performance of most programs is improved when 
  bus mastering is used.

  To use bus mastering with 3D (DirectX) programs, your graphics controller 
  needs an interrupt request (IRQ). Most computers automatically assign 
  an IRQ to graphics controllers, but some don't. If your graphics controller 
  hasn't been assigned an IRQ, programs that use Matrox bus mastering may not 
  work properly. For more information, see your Matrox or system manual.

- DirectDraw and Automatic Power Management

  As stated in "Microsoft DirectX Release Notes", September 30, 1995, a 
  DirectDraw game may be unable to restore properly if it is suspended 
  by Automatic Power Management utilities.

- Installation in different language versions of Windows

  If you install software in a language different from the language of 
  your operating system (for example, English software on a Japanese 
  system), you may have problems with text and dialog box controls being 
  cut off. This is because of differences in system fonts.

- OpenGL support

  Note the following limitations related to the OpenGL driver included with
  some Matrox display drivers:

    - OpenGL support may not be included in some versions Matrox display 
      drivers. For a version of Matrox PowerDesk with OpenGL support enabled, 
      see the Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/mga).

    - With the "Tribes" game, you may notice some minor display artifacts and 
      the opening video introduction may not display properly.

    - Using 3D Studio Max 2.0, you may experience problems with the viewports
      being improperly redrawn. If this happens, simply click in a viewport 
      to properly update their display. (This problem isn't present with 
      version 2.5 or 3.0 of 3D Studio Max.)

- DualHead Multi-Display mode under Windows 2000/XP

  If you have a DualHead-supporting graphics controller and you apply 
  "DualHead Multi-Display" mode under Windows 2000/XP, Matrox PowerDesk 
  automatically clears the Windows check box called "Hide modes that this 
  monitor cannot display". (This check box is in the advanced settings of the 
  "Display Properties" dialog box.)

  Under Windows 2000/XP, please don't re-enable this check box while using 
  DualHead Multi-Display mode -- doing so may cause problems. When DualHead 
  Multi-Display mode is disabled, this option will be automatically restored 
  to its previous setting. For more information on DualHead Multi-Display 
  mode, see context-sensitive help.


Software updates and technical support
======================================

You can obtain display driver updates from IBM at the following Web location:
  
  http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/files/html
  (do a search on "drivers")
  
For technical problems, you can contact the IBM HelpDesk at 1-800-772-2227.


Refresh rates
=============

The resolutions and refresh rates supported by the Matrox display driver 
depend on the graphics controller you're using, the monitor you're using,
and the monitor selected in the software. Higher refresh rates generally
result in less noticeable screen flicker. For information on how to change 
monitor settings with Windows, see Windows documentation.

To customize your Windows monitor settings, you can use the Matrox 
"Monitor Settings" property sheet. To access this property sheet, right-
click your Windows desktop background, then click "Properties" -> "Settings" 
-> "Advanced" -> "Monitor Settings". (If you're using Windows multi-display 
mode, select a display before clicking "Advanced".) For more information
on this property sheet, see the context-sensitive help.


Display modes supported
=======================

The display modes (resolution and color palette combinations) supported
depend on many factors. Among other things, they depend on the graphics 
controller you're using, the amount of graphics memory available, and 
what 3D features are enabled. Below is a table listing supported display
modes.

   Resolution  | 2D bpp           | 3D bpp     | 3D bpp     
   (pixels)    | (SB, no-Z)       | (DB, 16-Z) | (DB, 32-Z) 
  =============+==================+============+============
    640 x 480  | 8, 16, 24, 32    | 16, 32     | 16, 32     
    800 x 600  |                  |            |            
   1024 x 768  |                  |            |            
   1152 x 864  |                  |            |            
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   1280 x 1024 | 8, 16, 24, 32    | 16, 32*    | 16, 32*    
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   1600 x 1024 | 8, 16, 24, 32    | 16, 32**   | 16, 32**   
   1600 x 1200 |                  |            |            
   1920 x 1034 |                  |            |            
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   1600 x 1280 | 8, 16, 24, 32    | 16, 32**   | 16, 32**   
   1920 x 1080 |                  |            |            
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   1920 x 1200 | 8, 16, 24, 32*   | 16*, 32**  | (16, 32)** 
   1800 x 1440 |                  |            |            
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   1792 x 1344 | (8, 16, 24, 32)* | 16*, 32**  | (16, 32)** 
   1856 x 1392 |                  |            |            
   1920 x 1440 |                  |            |            
  -------------+------------------+------------+------------
   2048 x 1536 | (8, 16, 24, 32)* | 16*, 32**  | 16**       

     * Only with a G400/G450/G550-based graphics controller
    ** Only with a G400/G450/G550-based graphics controller and 
       32 MB of graphics memory

    bpp = bits per pixel:
         8 = 256 colors
        16 = 65536 colors
        24 = 16,777,216 colors
        32 = 16,777,216 colors (with 8-bit alpha channel for 3D)
         
    3D features:
         SB = single buffering
         DB = double buffer
       16-Z = 16-bit Z-buffering
       32-Z = 32-bit Z-buffering


More information
================

For more information on Matrox PowerDesk, see the help file included with it. 
For information specific to your Matrox graphics controller, see your Matrox 
or system manual. For information on how to change your graphics resolution,
color palette, refresh rate, or monitor selection, see Windows 
documentation.

