Operation Manual

CHAPTER 2
Before You Start...
Before starting the installation of the VFX1 HEADGEAR System, first make sure
that you have carefully read and understand the SAFETY FIRST!!! considerations
found at the front of this manual. Next, verify that your computer meets the
following minimum requirements and that the VFX1 HEADGEAR System
package is complete.
Check the System Requirements
The basic computer system requirements to install and run the VFX1 HEADGEAR
System are:
□ An IBM Compatible 80386 SX16 megahertz (MHz) or higher computer
running MS DOS 5.0 or greater, a free 16-bit ISA expansion slot, a 3-1/2
floppy disk drive, plus a hard disk drive with at least 500 kilobytes (K) free
space for VFX1 HEADGEAR system drivers and utilities. Other applications
supplied by FORTE that you choose to install will require additional disk
space plus an optional CD ROM drive.
□ A VGA Video Adapter equipped with a 26-pin VESA Feature Connector
(sometimes referred to as "External Video").
The Forte VIP card requires a VGA card with a 100% fully VESA compliant
Feature Connector output to drive the VFX1 HEADGEAR visor displays. If
you are not sure whether your computer or VGA video adapter has this
connector, or is fully compliant with the VESA standard, consult your user's
manual or contact the manufacturer before proceeding.
□ Approximately 20 kilobytes (20K) of conventional memory for required
memory resident VFX1 HEADGEAR drivers. Additionally, 500K is required
to run the VFX1 HEADGEAR INSTALL and SETVFX1 setup programs.
This is the minimum required to support the VFX1 HEADGEAR. Other
applications supplied by FORTE require varying amounts of memory.
□ Optional: Stereo Sound Card.
Required to provide stereo sound and microphone support to the VFX1
HEADGEAR.
NOTE: Due to the complexity of VR application software, FORTE recommends
the use of VESA local bus or PCI bus video adapters and a 80486 or better system
unit for best performance.