Right then lads.
I bring you good news, and some bad news. The bad news first.
*ahem*
After manyer hours trying to get the spahire 6570 to work with os4, It just wasn't playing ball.Yes, I had the latest ati drivers from aeon, yes i did every combination possible to get the ruddy thing working still no joy.
I'm sure it's something so simple i've missed, but, after nearly two days trying to get the thing to ruddy work, I have all but given up on it for now with this perticular card untill I visit amiga north thames group in near the future to see if they can help me to get it working.
Now for the good news:
Success!!
I have a fully functioning sam460ex with 2d accerlation enabled using the latest aeon drivers using an ati card 5570. Its silent, and works like a charm with full hdmi output too. I am extreemly happy with this setup, everything is now working. I followed hans suggestions use the 4x card to get updated then install ati drivers and hey presto 5570 booted into workbench = a very happy ending
I am firm believer in the old saying "If it aint broke, dont try and fix it" in this case, it fits just right.