Windows NT 4.0 Video Device Driver for the Elsa Winner 1000 T2D.
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| README file for
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| ELSA graphics driver disk for Windows NT 4.0 build 1381.
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| version 1.00.04
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| Copyright (c) 1993-97 ELSA GmbH, Aachen (Germany)
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| ELSA GmbH Internet : http://www.elsa.de
| Sonnenweg 11 LocalWeb : +49-(0)241-938800
| D-52070 Aachen CompuServe : GO ELSA
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| ELSA Inc. Internet : http://www.elsa.com
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| Santa Clara, CA 95054
| USA
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| ELSA Asia Inc. Internet : http://www.elsa.com
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| 10/15/97, skuklik
Table of Contents:
1 Introduction
2 List of Files
3 Installation
4 Known Problems
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1 Introduction
This file helps you with the installation of your ELSA graphics
adapter. It explains how to setup the ELSA WINNER driver and check
if it has been installed properly.
1.1 Requirements
This software runs on any ELSA PCI bus graphics card.
1.2 Further Information
For more information on configuring installed ELSA display drivers,
refer to the Windows help or the help files shipped
with the ELSA utilities.
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2 List of Files
NOTE Not all of the files listed below can be used by your graphic
adapters. Some utilities need specialized adapter capabilities
and hardware.
The directory with the ELSA graphics driver for Windows NT
contains the following files:
DISK1 Identifier for the first disk
ELSA_T2D.INF Script file for Microsoft setup program
README.TXT This file
Graphics display drivers:
ELSA_T2D.SYS Miniport driver
ELSA_T2D.DLL Display driver
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3 Installation
NOTE This driver was designed for full functionality under Windows NT 4.0
only! The typical installation procedure as described in the
Microsoft Windows NT manual is used to install the driver.
There are several ways to install an ELSA display driver:
- Change the display driver using the display properties (3.1)
- Text setup during the NT system installation (3.2)
3.1 Change the Display Driver using the Display Properties
(Manual Installation)
3.1.1 Installing the ELSA Display Driver
You can install a graphics driver using the Display Properties
sheet. Open the Display Property sheet and select the page
>>Settings<<, click on >>Display Type...<< to open the
dialog window of the same name and select >>Change...<< in the
Adapter Type frame. The >>Change Display<< dialog opens.
Don't look in the Manufacturer's or Display list!
NOTE The entry >>Elsa WINNER 1000<< in this listbox will install
the general purpose (and less than optimal) S3 driver designed
by Microsoft. The entries in the Manufacturer's >>S3<< list can
be used but do not always work properly. General purpose
drivers are installed here as well!
Click the button >>Have Disk...<< to install the ELSA drivers.
Windows NT prompts you to enter the disk with the driver or browse
for the path. Select >>Browse...<< when installing from CD-ROM and
locate the file ELSA_T2D.INF for the driver suitable for your hardware.
When installing from floppy disk, insert the first driver disk.
Select the >>OK<< button.
A list box appears. Here, choose the entry matching your graphics
adapter and click >>OK<<. Confirm the >>Third-party Drivers<<
dialog with >>Yes<<.
The driver files and utilities are now copied and installed to
your hard disk. When installing from floppies, the >>Insert Disk<<
dialog prompts you when the disk has to be changed.
The >>Installing Driver<< window informs you that the driver has
been installed. Confirm this message and close all display
settings windows until you are asked to reboot your computer.
NOTE With Windows NT 4.0, graphic drivers cannot be loaded
dynamically. This is not an ELSA limitation.
To activate the ELSA driver the computer has to be restarted.
Please press >>Yes<< in the >>System Settings Change<< dialog.
When you've selected to restart, the system will reboot and
the initial installation is finished.
NOTE Windows NT 4.0 will now restart in a resolution of
640*480 pixel at 256 colors and 60Hz refresh, unless you have
updated your driver in which case the previous resolution is
taken over. Refer to your Windows NT Help on how to change the
display properties settings.
After Windows NT is restarted, the dialog >>Registry Editor<<
informs you that some information has been entered into the
registry. This was done to install the display property pages.
Simultaneously the Display Properties sheet opens with the
>>Settings<< page and a dialog >>Invalid Display Settings<<
which tells you that a new driver was installed and that you have
to select your preferred display resolution.
3.2 Text Setup During System Installation
NOTE: You will need the installation disks (see 3.3).
The Windows NT Setup is a text based program for installing
Windows NT. During this setup the Screen shows the text
>>Windows NT Workstation Setup
Setup has determined that your computer contains the following
hardware and software components.<<
followed by a list of components. The topic >>No Changes: The
above list matches my computer<< is highlighted.
DO NOT press ENTER !
Move the highlight to >>Display: Auto Detect<< and press ENTER.
You are now able to select a display from the shown list.
NOTE We recommend you select >>Standard VGA (640x480, 16 colors)<<
now and continue with paragraph 3.1 at a later stage when Windows NT
is installed properly!
You cannot install from CD-ROM now. You will need installation
floppy disks to set up the drivers. For information about how
to create driver installation disks from your CD-ROM read
paragraph 3.3.
To install an ELSA display driver select >>Other (Requires disk
provided by a hardware manufacturer)<<.
You will be prompted to insert a manfacturer-supplied hardware
support disk into the floppy drive. Insert disk 1, and press
ENTER. Select an entry matching your system:
>>ELSA i386 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for Intel-based machines,
>>ELSA Alpha 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for DEC Alpha machines,
>>ELSA PPC 640 x 480, 256 colors<< for PowerPCs.
Accept the list if it matches your computer. Continue the
installation following all instructions. You will be
prompted for each ELSA installation disk in turn.
During the installation you will have to restart your computer,
which will be booted in graphics mode. The page
>>Display properties<< is then displayed where you can change
the default resolution. Don't forget to view the test screen
before pressing OK! The Windows NT Setup continues and then
reboots the system with the resolution you have selected.
3.3 Installation Disks
Installation disks can be created by copying files from the
WINNERware CD-ROM or from a downloaded file onto diskettes.
You will need one empty disk1 labeled "ELSA Windows
NT 4.0 DISK 1".
Please note that not all listed files are required and some files
may have different filename extensions ("elsa_t2d.dl_" instead of
"elsa_t2d.dll").
Copy the following files from CD-ROM to:
- Disk 1 ("ELSA Windows NT 4.0 DISK 1"):
DISK1
ELSA_T2D.INF
README.TXT
ELSAT2DM.SYS
ELSAT2DD.DLL
3.5 Check if the Installation was Successful
There are various possibilities to read the version number of
the ELSA Windows NT graphics driver and to determine whether
the installation was carried out properly.
3.5.1 Display Properties
Open the Display Properties window as described in your Windows
NT manual. Select the >>Settings<< page and click on >>Display
Type<<. The dialog >>Display Type<< gives information about the
installed adapter, the current display driver and the hardware
recognized by the driver.
3.5.2 Checking the Driver Files
Use the Explorer to inspect the file properties for one of the
files ELSA_T2D.SYS or ELSA_T2D.DLL.
The files can be found in the directory System32\Drivers and
System32 of your Windows NT.
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4 Known Problems
None.
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.