Analog Devices Inc. SoundMAX(R) Windows(R) 98SE/2000/ME WDM Driver
Driver Version: 5.12.01.3030
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
(When upgrading or reinstalling, a dialog box appears.)
3. In the dialog box, Select Modify or Repair and then 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 Audio Driver
1. From the task bar, click on Start -> Settings -> 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:
* smwdm.sys
* smwdm.inf
* smx.cat (for signed drivers)
NOTE: These files are located in the Se or W2k (for Windows 2000)
subdirectory of the distribution media.
2. Open Control Panel using the Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel.
3. Double-click the System icon.
4. Select Device Manager tab (on Windows 2000, select the Hardware
tab and click the Device Manager button).
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 an "AC'97" generic 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.
NOTE: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD, insert
the CD. If you are prompted to reboot, do so.
* 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.
NOTE: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD, insert
the CD. If you are prompted to reboot, do so.
TO UNINSTALL WHEN USING INF FILE:
1. Open Control Panel using the Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Select Device Manager tab (on Windows 2000, select the Hardware
tab and click the Device Manager button).
4. Select the Multimedia Sound Device.
5. Click Remove (on Windows 2000, click the Uninstall icon with the
red X).
NOTE: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD,
insert the CD. If you are prompted to reboot, do so.
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. C:\Windows\inf\Other\Analog DevicesSmwdm.inf (or any
similarly named file if present)
b. C:\Windows\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys
c. For Windows 2000:
C:\WINNT\inf\OEMn.inf (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.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEPENDENCIES:
This driver has been designed for and tested with Windows(R) 98SE,
Windows 2000, and Windows ME.
There are issues with Windows 98 Gold that will cause problems.
1. The system must contain either an ICH chip set or a
VIA Super South Bridge chip set.
2. One of the following operating systems must be installed on the
system:
Windows 98 SE 4.10.2222A with QFE 242937USA8
Windows ME 4.90.3000
Windows 2000 (build 2195 or greater)
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This driver is built for the Microsoft(R) Windows Operating Systems.
Copyright 2000-2001, 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. 1.02
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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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