Soundmax readme.txt Driver File Contents (Soundmax5240.exe)

Analog Devices Inc. SoundMAX(R) Windows(R) 2000/XP WDM Driver


INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:


HD AUDIO INSTALLATION PRE-REQUIREMENTS

If you have an HD Audio codec you need to install a QFE to allow the SoundMAX audio
driver installation to happen. This QFE is made available by Microsoft, and it 
is required to update Operating System components before installing the audio driver.
The QFE contains the required files and a readme which outlines installation procedure.
This QFE and these files are distributed by Microsoft only, please contact them directly
if you need to get them.


Installation or Update of Analog Devices SoundMAX Audio Driver

    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 installing,the SoundMAX Install dialog box appears. In the
    dialog box, press Next. When upgrading or reinstalling, "Setup
    Type" dialog box appears. In the dialog box, select "Reinstall or
    Upgrade" radio button, then press Next.

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

5.  Reboot the system to complete the installation.


Removal of Analog Devices SoundMAX Audio Driver

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

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

3.  Double-click on SoundMAX Install. (A dialog box appears.)  

4.  Select Remove and then press Next.

5.  Reboot the system to fully uninstall the drivers.



TO INSTALL USING AN INF FILE:

1.  Find the location of the following files:

    AC '97
    * smwdm.sys
    * smwdm.inf

    HD Audio
    * adihdaud.sys
    * adihdaud.inf

2.  Open Control Panel using the Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel
    and double click the System icon. 

3. Select the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.

    *For Windows XP

        a. If Multimedia device is "Intel(r) 82801 BA/BAM AC'97 
           Audio Controller" (default), remove device and rename 
           corresponding inf file C:\WINDOWS\Inf\wdma_int.inf into 
           C:\WINDOWS\Inf\wdma_int.

        b. Select "Scan For The Hardware Changes".

        c. In the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box, select
           "Install from the list of specific locations" radio
           button and click Next.

        d. Select location of the driver files noted above and 
           click Next to install driver. 
            
    If Multimedia Audio Device is older version, follow driver update procedure described 
    below for other operating systems.
          
	  
    NOTE: Different actions are necessary depending on whether a 
          Multimedia Sound Device is present.
	
    * If a Multimedia Sound Device is present (like "SoundMAX
      Integrated Digital Audio" or a generic (or native) sound
      driver), complete the following steps.
	  
	  a. Double-click on the device.

	  b. Select Driver tab.

	  c. Click Update Driver.

	  d. Select Search for a better driver.

	  e. When prompted for a location, select a specific location
             and enter the one noted above.


    * If a Multimedia Sound Device is NOT present, complete the
      following steps.

	  a. Click refresh.

             NOTE: A multimedia device will be found.

	  b. Select Search for a better driver.

	  c. When prompted for a location, select a specific location
             and enter the one noted above.


TO UNINSTALL WHEN USING INF FILE:

1.  Open System Properties using the Start Menu->Settings->Control
    Panel.

2.  Select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button.

4.  Select Sound, Video and Game Controllers -> SoundMAX integrated
    Digital Audio device.

5.  Right click and select uninstall or click the Uninstall icon with the red X.

6.  Following an uninstall, the system must be restarted before
    another install can be run.


The Windows Plug and Play System maintains a backup copy of the driver
and will re-install it automatically upon reboot unless another driver
replaces it. If you wish the driver to be completely removed from the
system, complete the following steps:

Using Windows Explorer, delete the following from the WINDOWS
directory (WINNT for Windows 2000):

    a. For Windows 2000/Windows XP:
       C:\WINNT\inf\OEMn.inf, or C:\WINDOWS\inf\OEMn.inf for 
       Windows XP, (where n is an integer) 
       Only delete those files that are copies of Smwdm.inf 
       (they will be named OEMn.inf [where n is an integer]).    
       Also, delete the corresponding .pnf files.

    b. C:\Windows\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys	


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

Copyright 2004 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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			Version 5.0.1.1
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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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