Picasso II just arrived!! Yayyy! What next?

[dougal]

I just received my Picasso II RTG graphics card :-)

I can't wait to get home at 11 in just over 2hrs time to try it out.

I'd like to be prepared since i only have 1.5 hours break... Besides inserting into the Zorro slot, what do I need to do ?

Do i need to install the drivers first before plugging in a VGA monitor ? Can I use an LCD or CRT ? I still have the stock 68000, must i install the Picasso II drivers instead of P96 or Cybergraphics ?

Any tips ?

I am waiting for the following parts: A2630 and an external scandoubler but till then i'd love to try out my Picasso II.

Happy mood  :-)

[dougal]

Ok quick update:

LCD (the one i tried) did not work [Maybe will have better luck when my SD/FF arrives]

1024x768 is interlaced [Maybe will have better luck when SD/FF arrives]

Slows down the Amiga pretty badly [Will it make a BIG difference when my A2630 comes?]

At 256 colors its eating away my Chipmem REALLY REALLY badly.. Even at 640x480

I'm NOT using P96 (Because i have a 68000) i am using the Picasso II drivers from Villagetronic.

I can't get more than 256 colors... Is this cause i'm not using P96?

Other than that card is working well... Any Tips.? .. PLEASE!!

[dougal]

Even at 640x480 8 colors its really slow