Panorama ATI R200 FAQ

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Q1: Tell me more about ATI Radeon X families
A1: OK,
     R500 is not supported by SNAP, works with Panorama VESA (x1300, x1600, etc)
     R400 (x600, x700, x800) are supported by SNAP (it's like R300 but PCI-E) 
     R300 (9500..9800) are supported by SNAP
     R200 is supported by Panorama R200 (8500..9250)
     R100 is supported by Panorama R200 (7000..7500)
     

Q2: My computer is based on PCI-X. Which videocard to buy?
A2: You can't install AGP  ATI Radeon RV280 adapters. Your PCI-X computer 
    should be equipped with PCI bus. So, buy PCI video adapter.

    
Q3: Does Panorama support my ATI Radeon videocard?    
A3: Please, download this PCI+AGP bus sniffer:
        http://hobbes.nmsu.edu/pub/os2/util/misc/pci103vka.zip
    Run:
      pci.exe > mypci.log
      pci.exe /D > mypcidump.log
      
    and send us logs mypci.log and mypcidump.log
    
    We will check if Panorama knows about your adapter.
    
        
Q4: Why Panorama supports ATI Radeon R200 cards only?
A4: We are supporting ATI Radeon cards so far because:
     - you can easily migrate to this adapter.  This cards are modern 
         (you can purchase it in any computer supermarket);

     - this cards are optimal for eComStation and OS/2 users;
       
     that's why this family is optimal for beginning.
       
     
Q5: Are you going support more video chipsets?
A5: Our goal is reform the poor situation with video drivers in eComStation 
    and OS/2. Yes, we are planning to support more chipsets.
    For example, Panorama R200 may be improved to support R300 (9500..9800)


Q6: How to disable Panorama videodriver?
A6: To disable Panorama videodriver (keep it installed), edit your CONFIG.SYS,
     replace old line 
       SET C1=DYNGRADD
     with new line:    
       SET C1=SDDGRADD