XVDI driver
XVDI is a native, independent video driver for the ATW800/2, written and maintained by Wolfgang (“Idek”) Hiestand and will be able to boot your ATW800/2 graphics from scratch.
Installation
Wolfgang wrote an installer tool which makes the whole setup very simple.
Download the most recent basic installation archive from the GeekDot website. Inside you’ll find a folder XVDIDRVR which contents you can copy to your floppy(image) or Atari hard drive and run the “INSTALL.PRG” program. This will install the needed files for your platform (68000 vs. 68030) into your AUTO folder.
| You might recheck a previously existing AUTO folder running order after that, because XVDI will be put into the very front of the boot queue. |
Of course you can also install the drive manually. In that case, copy all files from the “DATA” folder to your local AUTO folder and rename one of the files named XVDI.000 or XVDI.030 to XVDI.PRG. Then make sure that the running order is
- XVDI_R.PRG
- XVDIMENU.PRG
- XVDI.PRG
XVDI_R is the redirector, so after that ran, you should see a bouncing logo on the screen connected to the ATW800/2 – press a key to resume. XVDIMENU gives you the choice of changing resolution etc.. It’s the same system used on other NOVA drivers.
Usage
TBC