README.TXT Driver File Contents (STRI3D.zip)

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		 S3 Video Device Driver for Windows 95
			     README File
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This README file contains procedures for installing from diskette the
S3 Trio3D video device driver for Windows 95; it also contains other
video-related procedures.

The following topics are included in the file:

      1.0  Installing the S3 Video Device Driver for Windows 95
      2.0  Changing the Video Settings
      3.0  Changing the Monitor Refresh Rate
      4.0  Trademarks

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Because the Trio3D is an AGP device, OEM Service
		 Release 2.1 or later for Windows 95 must be installed 
		 on your system for the device drivers to work properly.  
		 


1.0  Installing the S3 Video Device Driver for Windows 95
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Note:  At present, Windows 95 does not include the correct display
       device driver for the S3 Trio3D chip set.  For best results,
       install the device driver supplied with this README file.

To install the S3 video device driver:

 1.  Start Windows 95 in VGA mode.  If you need to switch to VGA
     mode, use the following instructions; otherwise, continue with
     step 2.

     +--- To switch to VGA mode -------------------------------------+
     ³                                                               ³
     ³    a.  Click the right mouse button when the pointer is on    ³
     ³        any blank area of the Desktop.                         ³
     ³    b.  Select PROPERTIES from the pop-up menu.                ³
     ³    c.  Click on the SETTINGS tab.                             ³
     ³    d.  Click on the CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button.               ³
     ³    e.  Under Adapter Type, click on the CHANGE button.        ³
     ³    f.  Click on the SHOW ALL DEVICES button.                  ³
     ³    g.  On the Manufacturers list, select STANDARD DISPLAY     ³
     ³        TYPES.                                                 ³
     ³    h.  On the Models list, select STANDARD DISPLAY ADAPTER    ³
     ³        (VGA).                                                 ³
     ³    i.  Click on the OK button; then click on the following    ³
     ³        buttons as windows reappear:  CLOSE, APPLY, and then   ³
     ³        YES to restart the computer.                           ³
     +---------------------------------------------------------------+

 2.  Click on the START button, select SETTINGS, and then click on
     CONTROL PANEL.

 3.  Double-click on the DISPLAY icon.  The Display Properties window
     appears.

     Note:  You can also display the Display Properties window by
	    clicking the right mouse button anywhere on the Desktop
	    and then selecting the PROPERTIES option from the pop-up
	    menu.

 4.  Click on the SETTINGS tab.

 5.  Click on the ADVANCED PROPERITIES or CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button
     depending on your version of Windows 95.

 6.  Under Adapter Type, click on the CHANGE button.

 7.  In the Select Device window, click on the HAVE DISK button.

 8.  If installing from diskette insert the S3 Trio video device driver
     for Windows 95 into drive A.

 9.  Change the path statement to point to the driver files, then click
     on the OK button.

 10. Select S3 Trio3D driver from the list, and click on OK.
     If a message appears stating that one or more driver files are
     older than the files on the system, click on NO.

 11. Click on the CLOSE button.

 12. Select the appropriate resolution using the Desktop Area and
     Color Palette options.

 13. Click on the APPLY button.  A System Settings Change box appears.

 14. Remove any diskettes from the drive.

 15. Click on YES to restart your PC.  The new Windows 95 video device
     driver installation is now complete.
     
  UNATTENDED INSTALLATION
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  To install this software unattended:

  1. Copy all the files from the diskette to a working directory

  2. Edit the  S3INST.INI  file with appropriate values

  3. Execute  S3INST.EXE

  Note: The auto-installer cannot detect hardware.  The user is 
	responsible for providing valid input in the S3INST.INI file.


2.0  Changing the Video Settings
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To change the video settings:

 1.  Start Windows 95.

 2.  Click on the START button, select SETTINGS, and then click on
     CONTROL PANEL.

 3.  Double-click on the DISPLAY icon.  The Display Properties window
     appears.

 4.  Click on the SETTINGS tab.

 5.  Change the resolution, color palette, or font size.

 6.  Click on the APPLY button.  The Systems Settings Change box
     appears.

 7.  As prompted, restart Windows 95 or press OK and then Yes to
     resize the display dynamically.


3.0  Changing the Monitor Refresh Rate
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To change the monitor refresh rate:

 1.  Start Windows 95.

 2.  Click the right mouse button on the Desktop; then select
     PROPERTIES from the pop-up menu.

 3.  In the Display Properties window, click on the S3 REFRESH tab.

 4.  Click on CHANGE CONFIGURATION.

 5.  Select the desired refresh rates from the pull-down menus.

     Note:  For DDC monitor detection, select OPTIMAL as the refresh
	    rate for the supported resolution.

 6.  Click on OK to make the changes, OK to test the changes, YES to
     keep the selected refresh rate, and then OK to exit the Display
     Properties window.


4.0  Trademarks
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The following terms are trademarks of companies:

S3 and Trio  S3 Incorporated

Microsoft and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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