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Microsoft DirectX README.TXT
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Release Notes
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Microsoft DirectX files must be installed for the following software
or hardware components to function correctly:
*Diamond Multimedia hardware MPEG daughterboards
*Software MPEG for Windows 95
*Diamond Multimedia TV Utilities for Windows 95
*Any Diamond Multimedia DirectDraw-enabled graphics device driver
Installation Order
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The following list is the recommended installation order for Windows 95
software from Diamond Multimedia:
1. Diamond Multimedia graphics device driver for Windows 95
2. Microsoft DirectX
3. Diamond Multimedia TV Utilities for Windows 95 (if the graphics card is
equipped with a TV module)
4. Software MPEG for Windows 95 (if the graphics card is NOT equipped with
a hardware MPEG module)
Microsoft DirectX Installation Instructions
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1. Open up a MS-DOS full screen or windowed session from inside Windows 95.
2. Switch to the root directory of the hard type drive by typing:
c: <enter>
cd \ <enter>
3. Insert the Microsoft DirectX diskette (1 of 2) into the floppy drive.
4. Type the following to extract the DirectX files onto the hard drive:
A:\PKUNZIP -d A:\DIRECTX.ZIP C:\ <enter>
Follow the prompts until PKUNZIP is done extracting the files.
5. Exit from the DOS session back into Windows 95 by typing Exit.
6. Select Start, then select Run.
7. For the command line, type the following:
C:\DIRECTX\DXSETUP.EXE <enter>
8. Select Re-install DirectX.
9. Whenever a dialog box appears stating that 'uncertified drivers are
installed', and asks if you wish to have a certified driver installed,
select "NO".
10. Restart your system when prompted to do so.
11. Delete the C:\DIRECTX directory and all of its subdirectories.
Contacting DIAMOND
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Diamond can be reached through a number of ways:
Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
2880 Junction Avenue
San Jose, CA 95134
Voice (Main) : (408) 325-7000
Voice (TechSppt): (408) 325-7100 [M-F 6-7; Sat 8-4 Pacific]
[plus 24hr automated help]
FAX (Main) : (408) 325-7070
FAX (Support) : (408) 325-7171
BBS (to 14400) : (408) 325-7080
BBS (to 28800) : (408) 325-7175
CompuServe : GO DIAMOND
America Online : GO DIAMOND
MSN : GOTO DIAMONDONLINE
WWW : http://www.diamondmm.com
FTP : ftp.diamondmm.com
All product names listed are trademarks or copyrights of their
respective owners.
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Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (c) 1993-96
(408) 325-7000 All Rights Reserved
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Download Driver Pack
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.