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Viper V550 Windows 9x Drivers
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Release Notes
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This is the Diamond ViperV550 Series Windows 9x Display Drivers
version 4.10.01.0245.
Installation Notes
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These drivers require DirectX 6 to support DirectDraw and Direct3D
applications.
It is important to note that any previous version of InControl Tools
(e.g. InControl Tools 95) must be uninstalled before installation of
InControl Tools 98 can begin. This can be done from the Control Panel by
1. Choosing 'Add/Remove Programs'.
2. Select "Diamond Multimedia Product Installation & Removal".
3. Click on the "Add/Remove" button.
4. Then follow the uninstall process.
Features Added
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Enhancements for 8MB board compatability
Problems Addressed
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Upgraded Gamma settings page with 2d and 3d support
Addressed reported monitor refresh issues, and enhanced DDC monitor detection
Known Limitations
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InControl Tools 95 Users:
InControl Tools 95 shortcuts are not compatible with Windows 98 and InControl Tools 98.
These short cuts must be removed prior to the installation of InControl Tools 98.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Preparing to install the Windows 9x Driver
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Before installing the Viper V550 display drivers, switch your display
driver to the "Standard VGA".
1. Open your Control Panel and select Display.
2. Select the Settings tab and click the Change Display Type button.
3. Click the Change button.
4. Select the Show All Devices radio button and scroll to the top of the
left window and select Standard Display Types.
5. In the right window select Standard Display Adapter (VGA). Click OK.
Installing the Windows 9x Driver & InControl Tools 98
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1. Run install.exe from Install and the setup will guide you through the installation.
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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.