General:
- Can I use miroHISCORE 3D together with the VGA card that is installed in my PC?
- Which 3D Interfaces does miroHISCORE 3D support?
- Does miroHISCORE 3D take up an IRQ?
- Does the pass-through connection of miroHISCORE 3D influence the output quality of the Windows Desktop?
- Shall I install the original GLIDE runtime drivers provided by 3Dfx Interactive?
- The package shows miroHISCORE 3D with two coolers. My doesn't my miroHISCORE 3D have coolers?
- Can miroHISCORE 3D be operated together with miroHISCORE² 3D in one system?
- Can miroHISCORE 3D also be operated together with miroHISCORE Pro (3Dfx Banshee)?
Windows95/98:
- Why do some 3Dfx games only run in black & white mode on my TV-set though the testpicture is in colour?
- When I adjust the Gamma correction nothing changes!
- Why is the miroHISCORE 3D tab not showing up in the ”Display Properties” after installation of the miro system-software?
- After changing and saving it the miroHISCORE 3D controls do not show correct values for resolution and refresh rate.
- How do I get the Windows 95 desktop onto my TV-screen?
- System-software v1.20: Why isn´t it possible to choose or change an option in the miroHISCORE 3D tab?
WindowsNT40:
- Can the TV-out also be used under WindowsNT40?
- Why is the ´Change on-the-fly...´ option in the ´HISCORE 3D´ and ´Games´ tab deactivated?
DOS:
- Why do I get the message ”Error: installed hardware is not supported by this tool” after starting MH3DUTIL?
Games/Applications:
- Why is it not possible to play certain 3Dfx games with miroHISCORE 3D or why is there a crash after a certain period of time?
- Why doesn't my Direct3D based Windows 95 game accept miroHISCORE 3D as primary 3D hardware?
- After starting GL Quake an error message pops up ”No RGB Fullscreen mode available!”
- Why don't I see any picture for Tomb Raider 1 in spite of 3Dfx patch?
- Why isn´t it possible to run Formula 1 (demo from the miro CD as well as full version) on the TV?
- Why is it impossible to display games such as Powerboat Racing (Interplay) and Formula 1 (Psygnosis) via TV-out on the TV monitor?
- Which games will take advantage of the additional 2MB texture memory of miroHISCORE 3D?
- Why do some games (like Screamer Rally, Carmageddon, eg.) report a ´...mip map...´ error right after starting the game?
- Why can some 3D Glide games based on DOS (e. g. Descent II, Grand Theft Auto, etc.) no longer be run since I installed the Windows95/98 driver software, version 2.10?
- After starting a game (like Grand Prix Legends, Pandemonium, eg.) the Powersave function of the monitor will be turned on!
- Where can I get 3Dfx Voodoo patches for my games?
General:
Can I use miroHISCORE 3D together with the VGA card that is installed in my PC?
Yes, you can. miroHISCORE 3D is an add-on board that can be used with every VGA compatible graphics card.
Which 3D Interfaces does miroHISCORE 3D support?
These 3D API´s (Application Programming Interface) support the hardware acceleration of miroHISCORE 3D:
Direct3D (Microsoft)
Glide (3Dfx DOS/Windows API)
OpenGL
RenderWare
Does miroHISCORE 3D take up an IRQ?
No, but some systems assign an IRQ to the PCI slot the miroHISCORE 3D occupies. In these cases we recommend to revoke the assignment via the BIOS setup.
Does the pass-through connection of miroHISCORE 3D influence the output quality of the Windows Desktop?
In a few cases the quality of the VGA signal has deteriorated for resolutions higher than 1024x768 and high refresh rates. Pls. select a lower resolution and lower refresh rate for your VGA graphics boards. In addition, you should install miroHISCORE 3D in the PCI slot which is farthest away from the PCI-slot where your VGA graphics board is installed. The cable is highly shielded and resolutions of up to 1024x768@75Hz can be displayed without any loss. The quality of the VGA signal also depends on (hardware ) filters which are used on the primary graphics board and on the current horizontal frequency of the board.
Note:
Some monitors, e. g. miroD1795 F, have both a D-SUB and BNC entry and can be operated in both modes, making it possible to operate the VGA board on one entry and miroHISCORE 3D on the second entry of the monitor. The VGA loop-through cable is not required, here and the quality of the VGA signal is not influenced.
Shall I install the original GLIDE runtime drivers provided by 3Dfx Interactive?
We do not recommend to do so. The advanced properties of miroHISCORE 3D, i.e. TV-out, gamma correction and refresh modulation, are only available when using the the original miroHISCORE 3D system-software.
The package shows miroHISCORE 3D with two coolers. Why doesn't my miroHISCORE 3D have coolers?
The picture on the package shows a pre-release of the miroHISCORE 3D hardware. The final version as tested by miro doesn´t need any coolers.
Can miroHISCORE 3D be operated together with miroHISCORE² 3D in one system?
Yes! Starting with the Windows95/98 driver software V2.10 miroHISCORE 3D can be operated in parallel (not SLI) with miroHISCORE² 3D. You can conveniently switch between both boards by means of the miroPINBOARD.
Can miroHISCORE 3D also be operated together with miroHISCORE Pro (3Dfx Banshee)?
Yes! Starting with the Windows95/98 driver software V2.50 for miroHISCORE Pro, it is possible to operate miroHISCORE² 3D in parallel (no SLI) with miroHISCORE Pro. You can conveniently switch between both boards by means of the miroPINBOARD.
Windows95/98:
Why do some 3Dfx games only run in black & white mode on my TV-set though the testpicture is in colour?
Please check the cable connection from miroHISCORE 3D to the TV-set: your TV must have a composite, S-video or SCART Video-in socket and the corresponding video source (AV-Port) must be set.
Some TV-sets are not capable to receive S-Video via the SCART input. In these cases an S-video to SCART connection from miroHISCORE 3D to your TV-set will result in a b/w image.
Full TV-out functionality is only available with the original system-software of the miroHISCORE 3D CD. Please don´t use the generic glide driver of 3Dfx Interactive.(see above).
When I adjust the Gamma correction nothing changes?
This will happen when the refresh rate is set higher than 75Hz . This is caused by a limitation in the hardware and no fix is available at this time. To get the Gamma correction working simply lower the refresh rate to 75Hz or lower.
Why is the miroHISCORE 3D tab not showing up in the ”Display Properties” after installation of the miro System drivers?
This effect may occur with system-software v1.10. Please install the most actual system-software for miroHISCORE 3D. In combination with some S3 Vision x68 based Graphic boards memory conflicts may occur. If so, please install an S3 patch (s3fix.exe) that fixes the problem. You will find it on the miroHISCORE 3D CD (dir \fixes) or in the Internet at http://www.3dfx.com/software/download_s3fix.html.
After changing and saving it the miroHISCORE 3D controls do not show correct values for resolution and refresh rate.
With system-software v1.10 the miroHISCORE 3D Control Panel will always show the standard resolution of 513x384 as initial value. Though not shown when activating the panel, the assignments of refresh rates to other resolutions (640x400, 640x480, 800x600) will be saved.
Using system-software higher v1.10, the resolution chosen latest will be shown when opening the Control Panel.
We recommend to install Windows95/98 system-software V2.12 (or higher).
How do I get the Windows 95 desktop onto my TV-screen?
It is essential that the following requirements are fulfilled:
Option 1: PAL TV set:
The primary VGA graphics board has to be able to display PAL resolutions, i. e. timings such as 640x480 at 50Hz refresh rate. When this timing is selected, miroHISCORE 3D can display the Windows95 Desktop on the TV monitor.
Option 2: Multistandard TV set (PAL/NTSC):
The primary VGA graphics board must be able to display a PAL or NTSC resolution, i. e. timings such as 640x480 at 50Hz or 60Hz refresh rate. When this timing is selected, miroHISCORE 3D can display the Windows95 Desktop on the TV monitor.
To set this value, pls. check the manual of your VGA graphics board or call the manufacturer of your VGA graphics board.
Option3: Windows95/98 system-software V2.12 (or higher) must be installed.
If you still do not have the Windows95 Desktop on TV, you have to make to following modification in the miroPINBOARD configuration:
Make sure that the miroPINBOARD is not activated. Edit the PINBOARD.INI file (c:\windows\miro\tools) , e. g. with your Editor and enter the option DesktopOnTV=1 under the [3Dfx] section. If this option has been entered already you might need to change the value from 0 to 1. Save the modification and start the miroPINBOARD.
You should now see the option ‚Desktop on TV' in the ‚HISCORE' tab in the configuration of the miroPINBOARD or at Display Properties.
Note:
The TV-out function of miroHISCORE 3D is first of all thought for displaying games that support 3Dfx on TV.
Displaying the Windows95 Desktops on TV is possible, however, in a few cases involves certain restrictions (e. g. black-and-white picture, Overscan).
System-software v1.20: Why isn´t it possible to choose or change an option in the miroHISCORE 3D tab?
Please install the system-software v1.20 a second time (do not deinstall before. Simply run another installation).
But we recommend to install the latest Windows95/98 system-software V2.12 (or higher).
WindowsNT40:
Can the TV-out also be used under WindowsNT40?
No!
Why is the ´Change on-the-fly...´ option in the ´HISCORE 3D´ and ´Games´ tab deactivated?
The ´Change on-the-fly...´ option requires the Direct3D interface. According to Microsoft this interface will only be available starting with WindowsNT50.
DOS:
Why do I get the message ”Error: installed hardware is not supported by this tool” after starting MH3DUTIL?
MH3DUTIL is only supported by driver software V1.x and can only be used with an actual Windows 95 installed. Windows9x systemsoftware 2.x does not support MH3DUTIL anymore.
It doesn´t run with OS DOS 6.xx or lower. MH3DUTIL should only be used after booting the system in DOS Mode from the Windows95 boot menu or restarting Windows95 in MS-DOS MODE via the START button.
Games/Applications:
Why is it not possible to play certain 3Dfx games with miroHISCORE 3D or why is there a crash after a certain period of time?
Install the up-to-date Windows95/98 V2.12 driver software (or higher) or the up-to-date WindowsNT40 V2.11 driver software (or higher).
Some 3Dfx games, first of all older titles, are not compatible to the 3Dfx Voodoo chipset. Pls. ask your games supplier for a Voodoo patch.
In case of a crash:
Pls. check the setting of the memory clock of miroHISCORE 3D. For some computer systems it is necessary to reduce the preset memory clock value. In such a case we recommend to set this value to 50MHz maximum.
In any case, miroHISCORE 3D should work well with clock rates of 45MHz to 50MHz. Even frequencies of more than 50MHz can be run in favourable operating conditions.
Pls. make also sure that the clock rate of the PCI bus is 33MHz. If the processor is overclocked, smooth operation of miroHISCORE 3D cannot be guaranteed.
Further reasons:
The VOODOO.INI file in the \windows directory has to be renamed or deleted.
Start the registry editor (regedit.exe). Delete the ´HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\3Dfx Interactive´ branch.
Why doesn't my Direct3D based Windows 95 game accept miroHISCORE 3D as primary 3D hardware?
Please install DirectX5 or DirectX6 and the up-to-date Windows95/98 sytem-software V2.12 or higher. Make sure that the option ”Use Direct3D Hardware Acceleration” is activated in the DirectX configuration. The option ”Don´t use HISCORE for D3D” of the GAMES tab must be deactivated.
Note: In some games the 3D-acceleration has to be enabld separately.
After starting of GLQuake an error message pops up ”No RGB Fullscreen mode available!”
Please configure your Windows Desktop to 65536 (16 bit) colours (via Control Panel, Display, Properties). GLQuake should also not be started from DOS fullscreen mode.
Why don't I see any picture for Tomb Raider 1 in spite of 3Dfx patch?
This is caused by the VOODOO.INI file in the \windows directory.
Solution: The VOODOO.INI file has to be deleted or renamed.
Why isn´t it possible to run Formula 1 (demo from the miro CD as well as full version) on the TV?
The demo as well as the full version of Formula 1 (by Psygnosis) installs another Glide driver. Please delete the file GLIDE2X.DLL in the installation directory of the game.
Why is it impossible to display games such as Powerboat Racing (Interplay) and Formula 1 (Psygnosis) via TV-out on the TV monitor?
The following resolutions can be run with TV-out:
640x480, 800x600
Some games (e. g. Powerboat Racing) are displayed in eg. 512x384 or 640x400 resolution.
Solution: Change the resolution to 640x480 or 800x600 (provided that the game allows for such modifications).
Some games install their own GLIDE2X.DLL file. This file does not provide for the routines specially required for TV-out.
Solution: Pls. delete the GLIDE2X.DLL file in the game's installation directory.
Which games will take advantage of the additional 2MB texture memory of miroHISCORE 3D?
Every game that uses the OpenGL or Direct3D driver interface automatically uses the additional 2MB texture memory. Glide based games need to be programmed to use it.
Why do some games (like Screamer Rally, Carmageddon, eg.) report a ´...mip map...´ error right after starting the game?
It seems that the game could not handle the crossing of the ´border´ between 2MB and 4MB of the texture memory. Before you run the game please set the following SET variable:
SET SST_TMUMEM_SIZE=2
or contact the devoloper of the game to get a patch or an update for the game.
Why can some 3D Glide games based on DOS (e. g. Descent II, Grand Theft Auto, etc.) no longer be run since I installed the Windows95/98 driver software, version 2.10?
Pls. make sure that the GLIDE2X.OVL file is in the \windows directory. If required, copy the GLIDE2X2.OVL file from the \windows\system directory to this directory and then rename the file into GLIDE2X.OVL. In some cases, this file has to be copied into the respective games directory.
After starting a game (like Grand Prix Legends, Pandemonium, eg.) the Powersave function of the monitor will be turned on!
Enter the miro-Games tab, enable ´Do not sync to refreshrate´ and apply the changes.
Why do games and applications depending on Glide3 (like ´SURF´-Demo by 3Dfx) cause a ´A required .DLL file, GLIDE3X.DLL was not found´ error message?
You must copy \windows\system\GLIDE3X1.DLL into \windows\system\GLIDE3X.DLL.
Where can I get 3Dfx Voodoo patches for my games?
(Up-to-date) 3Dfx Voodoo and ´normal´ patches and updates for games can be found on CDs of various PC Games magazines (e. g. Gamestar, PC-Games, PC-Player, etc.), in the Internet and in some cases can be obtained directly from the respective games developers.
Some interesting Internet links:
http://www.3dfxmania.com/
http://www.voodooextreme.com/
http://www.markbz.demon.co.uk/dman3d.htm
http://3dfx.logicquest.com/
http://www.3dfx.com/
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