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* Intel740(tm) Graphics Accelerator *
* Windows* 98 And Windows* 95 *
* Software Driver Release PV4.0 *
* June 14, 1999 *
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PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS README BEFORE USING THE
INTEL740(TM) DRIVERS
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time, without notice.
The Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator may contain design defects or
errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from
published specifications. Current characterized errata are available
upon request.
The hardware vendor remains solely responsible for the design, sale
and functionality of its product, including any liability arising from
product infringement or product warranty.
Copyright (c) Intel Corporation 1998.
*Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective
owners.
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README Contents:
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Release Notes
3.0 Intel740(tm) Graphic Accelerator Driver Installation Procedure
4.0 Web Site Location and Access
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1.0 Introduction
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This README file contains the installation procedure and usage
information for the Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator
software, and latest version of DirectX*. The software and hardware
minimum requirements for this release are as follows:
## Software Drivers (SDR) Version: PV4.0
## Windows* 95 Version: OSR2.1 or 2.5**
## Windows* 98 Version: RCO (1691)
## DirectX*DX5 Version: RC2-Gold (4.05.01.1650)
## Indeo CODEC 4.4, 4.5
## Video BIOS version: 212, 220, 230, 231, 233, 239, 339 (Chrontel* Support)
## Intel740 graphics accelerator stepping A2
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Version number
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## Driver Release Version #
PV1.0 4.10.01.1516-980316
PV1.0a 4.10.01.1526-980326
PV1.5 4.10.01.1701-980501
PV2.0a 4.10.01.1915-980715
PV2.1 4.10.01.1927-980727
PV3.0w 4.10.01.2029-980829
PV3.02w 4.10.01.2227-981027
PV3.1w 4.10.01.2228-981028
PV3.2w 4.11.01.2407-981207
PV4.0 4.11.01.2805-19990405 & 4.11.01.2719-19990319
(some files were built on different dates)
Video BIOS/Driver compatible combination
VIDEO BIOS PV1.0 PV1.0a PV1.5 PV2.0a PV2.1 PV3.0w PV3.02w PV3.1w PV3.2w PV4.0
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VB212 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
VB220 no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
VB230 no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
VB231 no no no no no yes yes yes yes yes
VB233 no no no no no yes yes yes yes yes
VB239 no no no no no no no no yes yes
The Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator is optimized to run with the
following PC configurations:
(1) Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R)II processors
(2) Motherboard: Based on the Intel(R) 440LX, 440BX, 440GX AGPset
or a later generation Intel AGPset, motherboard must have an
unpopulated AGP slot or the Intel740 chip must be down on the
motherboard
(3) Operating System: Windows* 95 OSR 2.1 or later (with USB
Supplement) or Windows* 98.
**When loading the Intel740 drivers and OSR2.1 or OSR 2.5 for the
first time, the software should be loaded in the following order:
(1) Load OSR2.0 or OSR 2.5
(2) Load the "USB Supplement" (brings it up to OSR2.1 level or
OSR2.5)
(3) Load the Intel740(tm) drivers.
Note: If this is not done in this order, then the Intel740 drivers
will not be loaded properly and the standard Microsoft VGA drivers
will be loaded instead.
Also included are release notes describing any problems or issues that
were known at the time of shipment.
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2.0 Release Notes
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Version 3.02w
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Same as PV3.0w except the following issues have been resolved:
(1) May improve system stability when running certain applications
(e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer).
(2) Software Cursor Interrupt error while halting the system,
has been resolved.
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Version 3.1w
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Same as PV3.02w except the following issues have been resolved:
(1) Third party Chipset support was added.
(2) Memory leak issue resolved, reduces freezes and prevents certain
applications (Terra*, Final Reality*,etc.) from slowing down.
(3) Intel740(tm) as Primary adapter in multimonitor systems is enabled.
(4) Lockups in Korean Windows98 have been resolved.
(5) The advance property page is now completed.
(6) The Castle Creator (application) ALT-TAB error with the 450Mhz Pentium (R) II processor
has been resolved.
(7) Gamma Ramp fix for Unreal* has been added.
(8) The X-Plane* Demo OGL fog issue has been resolved.
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Version 3.2w
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Same as PV3.1w except the following issues have been resolved:
(1) Several application (Foresaken*,Israeli Air Force*, Rainbow6*, etc...)issues have been resolved.
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Version 4.0
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PV4.0 resolves several application issues that were present with the PV3.2w drivers.
The following issues have been resolved:
(1) DX6.1 Missing Texture issues
(2) Other application bug fixes
(Please refer to the Software Specification Update for details).
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3.0 Intel740 Graphics Accelerator Driver Installation Procedure
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General Installation Notes
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** The operating system and DirectX* must be installed on the system
prior to installation (note: DirectX* is provided on the CD along with
the Intel740 drivers). To update or install DirectX*, simply go to the
DirectX* directory on the CD and click on "Setup.exe".
** This installation procedure is specific only to the version of
driver and installation file included in this release.
** The ".INF" file is the installation file and includes all of the
driver and Graphics properties page files associated with this
release.
** This procedure assumes that all of the software associated with
this release is located in the same directory.
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Installing the Drivers from floppy disk or hard disk
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(1) After Windows* has loaded, click on "My Computer" icon, "Control
Panel" icon, and then the "Display" icon.
(2) You should now be in the "Display Properties" window. Select the
"Settings" tab, and click on the "Advanced Properties" button.
(3) In the "Advanced Display Properties" window, select the "Adapter"
tab, and click the "Change..." button.
For Windows* 95 installation, continue to Step 4. In Windows* 98, the
following window appears:
(A) The "Update Device Driver Wizard" window appears. If you are
installing the Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator card and drivers for
the first time, this window may denote Intel740(tm) graphics
accelerator as a "Standard PCI VGA Graphics Adapter." Click on the
"Next" button to continue.
(B) A new window appears, prompting either for Windows* to
search for a device driver or to select one manually. Click the
option for "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location,
so you can select the driver you want." After this, click on the
"Next" button, and continue to Step 4.
Continue with both Windows* 95 and Windows* 98 installation from this
point.
(4) From the new window, click on the "Have Disk" button.
(5) You should now be in the "Install From Disk" window. In the "Copy
manufactures files from:" box, enter the location of the Intel740(tm)
graphics accelerator drivers and press the "OK" button.
(6) A window should pop up stating that the "Intel740 Win9x
PV4.0." drivers are about to be installed. Click the
"OK" button to accept the display driver change, and then click the
"Close" button in the "Advanced Display Properties" window as well as
the "Display Properties" window to complete the installation. Restart
the computer when prompted to do so.
(7) The drivers should now be loaded. To determine if the drivers have
been loaded correctly, Refer to the "Verifying Installation" section,
below.
**** Verifying Driver Installation
(1) From the Windows* 9x desktop, click on "My Computer", then "Control
Panel", and then, finally, "System".
(2) You should be in the "System Properties" window. Click on the
"Device Manager" tab. From here, go down to "Display Adapter" and
click. The drivers associated with the display adapter should read:
"Intel740 Win9x PV4.0." If this is not the case,
the drivers will need to be re-installed.
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4.0 Web Site location and access
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Several web sites have been provided for access to the latest drivers
and driver related information, including software and hardware
issues.
The developers web site is located at:
http://developer.intel.com/design/graphics/740.htm.
For a specific vendor driver, please contact that vendor.
The public web site is located at:
http://developer.intel.com/design/graphics/drivers.
*Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective
owners.
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.