README.TXT Driver File Contents (ALi-M3141-M3145-M3147.zip)

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* You must read the content in dialog box ; it means
  you have to scroll the scroll bar to enable 'Install'
  button in order to click 'Install'.

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 1. How to install drivers and utilities?
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  . From the bottom bar , click 'Start' and select 'Run'.

  . Type '%install utility disk directory%\setup.exe'.

  . Click 'OK'.

  . Then follows what setup utility says.

         * You must choose wherever the install utility disk
           placed. For example , a:\ or b:\ and ect. .

         * You can see what display driver it displays . It
           should be 'xxx M314x xxxx Graphic accelector'.

         * Then it copys files needed .

         * You can see a group on desktop containing an utility
           named 'setmode' . You can either place it in group or
           on desktop. If you want to place it on desktop , follow
           the steps:

               o Exit install utility .
               o Find out the icon with cursor upon it .
               o Push the left button releasing it .
               o Move it upon the desktop .
               o Release left button

         * Finally , you MUST restart window 95 .

  <<Note>>
    You can't move the install disk from floppy rightly until
  end of installing .

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2. You can easily change the display mode!
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  . When installation done, utilities will be copied to the directory
    named 'ACCVGA95' which is located on your Windows 95 directory,
    for example, 'c:\win95\accvga95'.

  . All you have to do is just press the combination key 'Ctrl+Alt+Home' and then,
    a popup menu will show up, click the resolution you want and don't close
    your eyes, you got the new mode.
 
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3. How to execute the 'Graphics Utility'?
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  . 'Graphics Utility' is an useful tool only for Graphics accelerator, it can
    let you change the current mode, change monitor, change refresh rate,
    power saveing, hotkeys ...

  . From the bottom line, click 'Start' and select 'Run'.

  . Type '%Windows 95 director%\accvga95\setmode.exe', for example,
    'c:\win95\accvga95\setmode.exe'

  . Click 'OK'

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4. M3147v doesn't support the video overlay on the following modes, it
        will be played by GDI.
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  . all the interlaced modes.

  . mode 800x600xhigh color at 1M DRAM.

  . modes 1600x1200.

  . modes 1280x1024 refresh rate 72Hz and 75Hz.

  . 640x480xTrue color at 1M DRAM.

  . 800x600xTrue color at 2M DRAM can't play the video if the video frame
         height is over 218 scanlines.
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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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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