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Diamond Viper II Z200 Series
Windows 2000 drivers 5.12.01.9003-9.20.20
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This README file contains the following important information:
1. Important Note
2. Installation Instructions
3. Installation Notes
4. Known Issues
5. Known Limitations
1. Important Note
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Please read this README file and all the supplied documentation
BEFORE you continue the installation.
2. Installation Instructions
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Installation from CD:
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Place the CDROM that you received with Diamond Viper II Z200 in
your CDROM drive X: (X: being your CDROM drive letter).
If your CDROM Autostart feature is turned off, you will need to
manually go to your RUN line (Click on Start, then Run, located on your
Start bar) and browse to your CD, which will guide you through
the rest of the installation.
Manual Installation via .inf file:
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1. Start your system with Windows 2000 installed.
2. When the "Starting Windows...","For troubleshooting and advanced
startup options..." message is displayed, press F8.
3. Use the down arrow to scroll down the options. Select "Enable VGA" mode
and press Enter.
4. Log into Windows 2000.
5. From "Start", select "Settings", then click the "Control Panel" icon.
6. Double-click the "System" icon.
7. Click the Hardware tab, then click the "Device Manager" button.
8. Double-click the "Other Devices" icon.
9. Right mouse click on Video Controller, then select Properties.
10. Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Update Driver."
11. From the Upgrade Device Wizard, click "Next."
12. Click the "Search for a..." button, then click "Next."
13. Click the "Specify a location..." button, then click "Next."
14. Insert the Diamond Installation CD into your CD- or DVD-ROM drive.
15. From the Upgrade Device Wizard Search Results screen, click "Next."
16. Click "Browse" and find the "S3Sav2k.inf" file in the directory where the
drivers are located and double-click on it.
17. After the device driver is installed, it will display "Diamond Multimedia
Viper II Z200."
18. Click Finish, then restart your system to complete the installation.
3. Installation Notes
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If installing Windows 2000 with the Diamond device currently
installed in the system:
Proceed through the Windows 2000 installation as normal. The
installation will finish. Once Windows 2000 has started for
the first time, proceed to follow the steps outlined above
to install the driver for your Diamond device.
To uninstall the driver, remove it from the Device Manager.
1. Right mouse click on "My Computer."
2. Scroll down to "Properties."
3. Click the "Hardware" tab.
4. Click "Device Manager."
5. Double-click "Display Adapters."
6. Right mouse click on "Diamond Multimedia Viper II Z200."
7. Choose Uninstall and follow the Windows prompts.
4. Known Issues
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The Gamma Scheme resets to the last or 'default' setting when the
color depth is changed between 16bit and 32bit. Any previously
set Gamma Scheme will be restored when that color depth is
selected
5. Known Limitations
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128 MB of memory is needed for correct function of multi-monitor,
dual CPU, and higher modes.
By design, Flat Panel and TV will not operate at the same time.
Gamma Utility does not function using a Flat Panel and Digital
Monitor Display Devices.
The S3 Gamma Utility and S3Switch Utility must be removed manually
through add/remove programs in the Control Panel.
Please refer to the Diamond website www.diamondmm.com for future
updates.
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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.