Installing VGA Adapter Drivers for GEM Versions 3.0-3.1


The following instructions are applicable to users of GEM Versions 3.0
and 3.1, and the VGA Adapter.

The enclosed GEM driver files require a new GEMSETUP.TXT file to be
installed in place of that which is on GEM System Master Disk. The
drivers make full use of the extended graphics modes of the VGA
Adapter. Your VGA monitor must be capable of displaying these
resolutions in order to utilize this driver.

          Be sure that your VGA monitor can display
          800x600 and/or 1024x768-pixel resolution.
          Choosing a higher resolution than your
          monitor is capable of displaying will bring
          about unsatisfactory results.



Before installing GEM, perform the following steps:

          1) Make a DISKCOPY of GEM System Master Disk. This copy
             will be used in place of the original during
             installation.

          Example:      C:>DISKCOPY A: B:    or
                        C:>DISKCOPY A: A:

          2) Copy the appropriate setup file, GEMSETUP.V31 for
             Version 3.1 or GEMSETUP.V30 for Version 3.0, from
             your VGA Adapter Driver directory to the newly-
             created copy of the GEM System Master Disk, as
             GEMSETUP.TXT.

          Examples:  For Version 3.0,
                     C:>COPY C:\GEM&VP\GEMSETUP.V30  A:GEMSETUP.TXT

                     For Version 3.1,
                     C:>COPY C:\GEM&VP\GEMSETUP.V31  A:GEMSETUP.TXT


     After the GEM System Master Disk is copied and prepared with
     the new GEMSETUP.TXT file, you can proceed with the
     installation.

The installation of VGA extended mode drivers is a 2-step
process.

First, install GEM as per instructions, selecting

   IBM 16-Color VGA for PS/2 (640x480) or Compatible

as your video driver. Complete the GEM installation instructions
normally. After completing installation, it is a good idea to
start GEM to ensure that it operates properly before doing the
next step.

Next, assuming that GEM worked properly with the IBM VGA driver
loaded, reinsert your System Master Disk and run GEMPREP again.
This time, choose to change your configuration. You want to
change the video adapter part of the configuration in order to
load the VGA Adapter.

Select from the following:

   VGA Adapter (800x600) 16-Color Mode
   VGA Adapter (1024x768) 16-Color Mode