speedstar64 ISA support
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Hi Chuck, I have just installed the speedstar 64 ISA w/2megs video board and it
seems that the vibrant drivers do not currently support this board. I am able
to use the VESA compatable driver, but I am not able to get anything higher
than 256 color (I should be able to get 16 mil. at 800×600 and 45 thousand at
1024×768) with any driver. It appears that the card is based on the Cirrus
CL-GD5434 graphics controller. Is there any word on support for this card or
any other driver I might try? Thanks for your help.
Doug
We are working on getting this board in house. Have you tried some of the
generic 'Cirrus' listings in the second-half of the cardlist? Do any of them
work?
I'll send a note to someone here again about this board…
Chuck Walbourn – Vibrant Graphics
Chuck,
I have tried the generic Cirrus entries…none worked except at 640x480x16
colors, and that wouldn't work for the materials editor. The vesa driver was
the only one that worked well enough to be slightly useable, but not really
satisfactory for long term use. I would be interested to know if you will be
providing support any time soon, as I am thinking of returning the board within
its 30 day return period (now at about 15) and settling for my speedstar vga
card I have had for 2 years. Thanks.
Doug
Ok.
I have heard that we are working on support for Cirrus 5434. It is used by the
Orchid Kelvin 64 and the Diamond Speedstar 64. I don't know what the status of
this is, but it IS in the works.
Chuck Walbourn – Vibrant Graphics
Thanks Chuck. Maybe I will hang on to the card.
Doug