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readme.txt Driver File Contents (1204AD.EXE)

	       Analog Devices Inc. SoundMAX(R) 3.0 Audio

SoundMAX 3.0 is designed for and tested with Windows(R) 98SE, 
Windows 2000 (with SP2), Windows Millennium, and Windows XP
Professional.


INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Installation or Update of Analog Devices SoundMAX 3.0 Audio

  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 upgrading or reinstalling, a dialog will appear. Select 
    Reinstall and press Next.

4.  Click on the OK button or press the ENTER key.

5.  Click on the Next and OK prompts as they appear.
   "Hardware Installation" dialog box may appear in the case of 
    unsigned driver releases when the valid driver security catalog 
    file is not included into install set. The dialog box is warning
    that SoundMAX software has not passed Windows Logo testing.
    Press "Continue Anyway" to install unsigned driver.

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,
    or for Windows XP click on Start -> My Computer -> System Tasks. 

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

3.  Double-click on SoundMAX Install.  

4.  If the installation media is present, a dialog will appear. 
    Select Remove and press Next.

5.  Reboot the system to fully uninstall the drivers.


HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEPENDENCIES:

This software has been designed for and tested with Windows(R) 98SE,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP. (See list of operating
system upgrades below.)

This software is not intended for use with Windows 98 Gold. 

1.  The system must contain either an ICH chipset or a 
    VIA Super South Bridge chipset.

2.  One of the following operating systems must be installed on the
    system:

	Windows 98SE	with QFE 269601*
        Windows ME	4.90.3000
        Windows 2000	With Service Pack 2 (SP2)*
	Windows XP (Home or Professional)   with Q306582*

	* Please be advised that if you use an earlier Service Pack
	  or QFE (or no Service Pack or QFE), you may experience 
	  problems.  Some of the problems will prevent the system from
	  getting certified. Please check the Microsoft website for 
	  details.

	Note: Microsoft has also released "Compatibility Updates" for
        Windows 2000 that address problems with specific applications.
        For a list of affected applications, visit:

	http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/deployment/
               appcompat/default.asp


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

Copyright 2001, 2002 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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