====================================================================== SupraExpress 56 (non-USB) Series Windows 9x/NT INF files ====================================================================== Applicable files ----------------- supraexpress_56-driver.exe Release Notes ----------------- These INF's are provided for those who might have lost their original disks or received a modem before certain Microsoft functionality was available. If your modem is working correctly with your system, there is no reason to install new INF files. These files are for Windows 9x / NT 4.0 only. Installation Instructions ----------------- You should print this document for easy reference. There are two possible paths for installing these file on your computer. The first path is for those who have not installed any drivers for thier modem. The second is for those who have already installed INF files for their modem. Installation Process 1: ----------------- For those who have installed no INF files: 1. Label a blank formatted floppy disk, "SupraExpress 56 INF files." 2. Insert the disk into the floppy drive. 3. Download the file onto a floppy disk. In your browser, click on the file name, supraexpress_56-driver.exe. Your browser should prompt as to where you would like save the file. You should select the floppy drive, "a:\" (without the quotes). 4. When the download is complete, you should disconnect from the internet and close all open programs. 5. You should then need to extract the files from the downloaded file. Click Start\Run\Browse. Locate the supraexpress_56-driver.exe file on the floppy drive, "A:." Click OK and then OK again. 6. A Self-Extractor window should appear. "C:\Supra" should appear in the Unzip To Folder window. This is the default location. You can change this to "A:" (without the quotes). Click on the Unzip button. 7. After the files have been extracted click OK to the "success" window and then Close to exit the extractor program. At this point the files have been extracted and are ready for use to install. You should be able to install your modem in the manner described in the installation guide that accompanied the modem. When prompted for a driver disk, use the disk you just created. Installation Process 2: ----------------- For those with previously installed INF files: 1. Download the file onto a floppy disk. In your browser, click on the file name, supraexpress_56-driver.exe. Your browser should prompt as to where you would like save the file. You should note the location (i.e. C:\Supra, A:\, etc). 2. When the download is complete, you should disconnect from the internet and close all open programs. 3. You should then need to extract the files from the downloaded file. Click Start\Run\Browse. Locate the supraexpress_56-driver.exe file. It should be in the noted location from step 1 above. Click OK and then OK again. 4. A Self-Extractor window should appear. "C:\Supra" should appear in the Unzip To Folder window. This is the default location. If you want to change this, enter the appropriate location. For most purposes it should not be necessary to change this. Click on the Unzip button. 5. After the files have been extracted click OK to the "success" window and then Close to exit the extractor program. 6. You will need to uninstall your currently installed INF files. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/Modems. 7. Highlight the Diamond/S3 modem and click Remove. 8. Click on OK to return to the Control Panel. 9. For Windows 95/98, double-click on System and then Device Manager. For Windows NT, skip to step 11. 10. Click on the "+" in front of Modems. Highlight the Diamond modem and click Remove. Skip this step if no Modem category exists. 11. Close all windows. 12. Click Start/Programs/Windows Explorer (Windows NT Explorer). 13. Locate and highlight the \windows\inf or (\winnt\inf for Windows NT) directory. If this directory is not present: A. Click View/Options/View. B. Uncheck "Hide files of know DOS extensions" or "Hide file extensions for known file types." C. Place a check in the box next to "Show all files." D. Click Apply and then OK. The folder should then be present. 14. On the right side of the window right-click and select delete from the menu for the following files: mdmsup56.inf mdmsupr5.inf mdmsupv9.inf mdmv90.inf pccard56.inf sup_wav9.inf supv90wv.inf supwav56.inf sup_acf2.inf sup####.inf (#### is any four digit number) Skip any file that is not present. 15. If you have Windows 95 and Windows NT, locate files in the format oem##.inf (where ## is a number). Double-click on these file names. This should open a text editor. Scan through the first 10 to 15 lines. If there is mention of Diamond/S3 or Supra modem, close the text editor and delete this file. Check all oem##.inf files for references to Diamond/S3 modems. 16. Locate the \windows\inf\other folder. On the right side of the window right-click and select delete from the menu for the following files: Diamond Multimediamdmsup56.inf Diamond Multimediamdmsupr5.inf Diamond Multimediamdmsupv9.inf Diamond Multimediamdmv90.inf Diamond Multimediapccard56.inf Diamond Multimediasup_wav9.inf Diamond Multimediasupv90wv.inf Diamond Multimediasupwav56.inf Diamond Multimediasup_acf2.inf Diamond Multimediasup####.inf (#### is any four digit number) Skip any file that is not present. Skip this step in no \other folder exists. 17. Close all windows. Shutdown and restart Windows. At this point the files have been removed and the modem is ready for installation. You should be able to install your modem in the manner described in the installation guide that accompanied the modem. When prompted for a driver disk, direct Windows to the location of the extracted drivers from step 4 (the default is C:\Supra). ======================================================================= Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (c) 1993-2000, All Rights Reserved =======================================================================Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
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Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
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