readme.txt Driver File Contents (stealth_3_s540.zip)

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Stealth III S540 Windows 9x Drivers
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Release Notes
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This is the Stealth III S540 Windows 9x Display Drivers version 4.11.01.0204.

Issues Addressed
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Installation Notes
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These drivers require DirectX 6.1 to support DirectDraw & Direct3D applications.

It is important to note that any previous version of InControl Tools 
(e.g. InControl Tools 95) must be uninstalled before installation of 
InControl Tools 99 can begin. This can be done from the Control Panel by 
    1.  Choosing 'Add/Remove Programs'.
    2.  Select "Diamond Multimedia Product Installation & Removal".
    3.  Click on the "Add/Remove" button.
    4.  Then follow the uninstall process.

Known Limitations
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InControl Tools 99:

	InControl Tools 99 shortcuts require a system reboot to take effect when
	running under Windows 98.

InControl Tools 95:

	InControl Tools 95 shortcuts are not compatible with Windows 98 and InControl Tools 98.
	These short cuts must be removed prior to the installation of InControl Tools 98.  We 
	apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

DirectDraw:

	Note that the following titles do not function properly with this version of the driver.  
	Please refer to the Diamond website for future updates.

	Mortal Kombat III
	Shadows of the Empire
	
OpenGL:

	Problems may be experienced when switching into or out of OpenGL applications.  Please 
	refer to the Diamond website for future updates.

Quake III test:

	Quake III test does not operate correctly unless vertex lighting is selected.  To select 
	vertex lighting, go to "system configuration", select "graphics options", and change 
	the lighting setting to "vertex".  Please refer to the Diamond website for future updates.

Multi-Monitor:

	Be advised that Stealth III may not operate properly in multi-monitor mode when using 
	Savage4 based products other than Diamond's.  Please refer to the Diamond website for 
	future updates.
 
PCI bus master TV tuner cards:

	PCI bus master TV tuner cards may not operate correctly with this version of the drivers.  Please 
	refer to the Diamond website for future updates.


Preparing to install the Windows 9x Driver
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Before installing the Stealth III display drivers, switch your display 
driver to the "Standard VGA".

    1. Open your Control Panel and select Display.  
    2. Select the Settings tab and click the Change Display Type button.
    3. Click the Change button.  
    4. Select the Show All Devices radio button and scroll to the top of the 
       left window and select Standard Display Types.  
    5. In the right window select Standard Display Adapter (VGA).  Click OK.

Installing the Windows 9x Driver & InControl Tools 99
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    1. Run install.exe from the Install directory and the setup will guide you through the 
       installation.

Uninstalling the Update Wizard with Win 950a/950b
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After uninstalling the Update Wizard, reboot your machine to remove Start Menu entries.


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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • 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.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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