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GrafixStar 450 User Guide
Introduction
GrafixStar 450, VideoLogic's 2 MB, 64-bit DRAM graphics card, combines 2D graphics,
multimedia acceleration and 3D rendering in one versatile package. Its S3 ViRGE processor
provides features such as shading and perspective correction, while the free SmartTools
software uses the powerful capabilities of GrafixStar 450 to give you complete control over the
appearance and behavior of your Windows desktop.
To run GrafixStar 450 you need an IBM or fully compatible 486 PC running at 75Hz or above
which complies with the PCI local bus specification and which has a spare PCI bus slot.
Before installing the card, read the file readme.txt in the root directory of the VideoLogic
Software Library CD, or the file vlgx450a.txt in the gs450 folder.
Conventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide: bold text is used for anything you type; italics are for references to
other documents; and small capitals are used for keyboard keys, for example
Handling GrafixStar 450
Follow these guidelines to minimize the risk of electrostatic charges damaging the card:
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Keep the card in its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
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Just before handling the card, touch the metal frame of your PC with the back of your
hand to discharge any static electricity which may have built up on you or your clothes.
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Hold the card by the adapter bracket or by its edges; do not touch the circuit board.
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Do not place the card on top of your computer or on any other metal surface.
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Make sure that the card is not accidentally touched by anyone else.
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Handle the card with care to avoid damage to the components on the circuit board.
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