readme.txt Driver File Contents (Audio.exe)

	       Analog Devices Inc. SoundMAX(R) Readme

Microsoft* Windows* 98 SE audio update

This audio driver requires an update to the Microsoft* Windows* 98 SE operating system's audio components.  The updated audio components are located in the file "242937USA8.EXE".  To install the updated audio components:

Click on the Windows 98 SE "Start" button

Select "Run"

Type x:\<folder>\242937USA8.EXE.  "x:\<folder>" is the drive and folder that the audio drivers were unzipped to.  

The update program will prompt you for additonal information and will automatically update the operating system's audio components.  You will be prompted to restart your system after the update.

Microsoft* 2000 audio update

This audio driver requires Service Pack 1 for the Microsoft* Windows* 2000 operating system.  Service Pack 1 can be located here: 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/sp1/default.asp

Note: You can do either the express or the network installation.  Read all information on the website before you proceed.

To install the Service Pack:

Click on the Windows 2000 "Start" button

Select "Run"

Type x:\<folder>\sp1network.exe.  "x:<folder>" is the drive and folder that the Service Pack were downloaded to.

or

Type x:\<folder>\sp1express.exe.  "x:<folder>" is the drive and folder that the Service Pack were downloaded to.

The update program will prompt you for additonal information and will automatically update the operating system.  You will be prompted to restart your system after the update.



INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Installation or Update of Analog Devices SoundMAX Cadenza

  NOTE: Remove any previously installed driver using the instructions
        in the next section.

1.  From the task bar, click on Start -> Run.

2.  In the Run dialog box, type X:\path\setup, where X:\path is the
    full path to the root of the installation media.

3.  When upgrading or reinstalling, a dialog will appear. Select 
    Reinstall and press Next.

4.  Click on the OK button or press the ENTER key.

5.  Click on the Next and OK prompts as they appear.

6.  Reboot the system to complete the installation.


Removal of Analog Devices SoundMAX Cadenza

1.  From the task bar, click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel,
    or for Windows XP click on Start -> My Computer -> System Tasks. 

2.  Double-click on the Add/Remove programs icon. 

3.  Double-click on SoundMAX Install.  

4.  If the installation media is present, a dialog will appear. 
    Select Remove and press Next.

5.  Reboot the system to fully uninstall the drivers.



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This driver is built for the Microsoft(R) Windows Operating Systems.

Copyright 2001, 2002 Analog Devices, Inc. All names mentioned herein 
are a registered trademark or a trademark of Analog Devices or its 
respective owners. All rights reserved. 

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			Document Rev. 1.07
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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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