Readme.txt Driver File Contents (3100xp.exe)

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NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows 2000/XP              version 31.00, 07/30/2002
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Operating systems supported
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Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Server


Adapters supported
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NVIDIA RIVA TNT
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Pro
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Ultra
NVIDIA Vanta
NVIDIA Vanta LT
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64 Pro
NVIDIA Aladdin TNT2
NVIDIA GeForce 256
NVIDIA GeForce DDR
NVIDIA Quadro
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 200
NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400
NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR
NVIDIA Quadro2 EX
NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS
NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce2 Ultra
NVIDIA Quadro2 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 460
NVIDIA Quadro4 200NVS
NVIDIA Quadro4 400NVS
NVIDIA Quadro4 500XGL
NVIDIA Quadro4 550XGL
NVIDIA GeForce3
NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti 200
NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti 500
NVIDIA Quadro DCC
NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4400
NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600
NVIDIA Quadro4 700XGL
NVIDIA Quadro4 750XGL
NVIDIA Quadro4 900XGL


File list
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ALIAGP.SYS     - AGP support file for Aladdin TNT2
NVINSTNT.DLL   - NVIDIA installation/uninstallation support file
NVOGLNT.DLL    - NVIDIA OpenGL driver
NV4_DISP.DLL   - NVIDIA display driver
NV4_DISP.INF   - Windows 2000/XP display driver information file for NVIDIA
NV4_MINI.SYS   - NVIDIA miniport driver
NVCPL.DLL      - NVIDIA display properties extension
NVCPL.HLP      - NVIDIA display properties extension help file
NVQTWK.DLL     - NVIDIA taskbar applet
NVDESK32.DLL   - NVIDIA desktop manager
NVDMCPL.DLL    - NVIDIA desktop manager hook library
README.TXT     - The file you're reading


Installation instructions
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1.  These drivers must be installed by a user with Windows 2000/XP Administrator
    privileges.  Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft
    Windows 2000/XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator
    privileges.

2.  Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.

3.  From the Start menu, select Settings.

4.  Select Control Panel.

5.  Select System.

6.  Select Device Manager.

7.  Under Display adapters, select the name of the NVIDIA adapter you have
    installed.  If you do not see a Display adapters option, or if your NVIDIA
    adapter is not listed, under Other Devices, select Video Controller (VGA
    Compatible).

8.  Select the Driver tab.

9.  Select Update Driver.

10.  Select Next.

11.  Select Next.

12.  Verify that "Specify a location" has a check mark next to it.  If it does
     not, click in the box next to "Specify a location" to place a check mark
     in the box.  Select Next.

13.  Enter the path to the NVIDIA drivers in the "Copy manufacturer's files
     from:" dialog.  Select OK.

14.  If you get a dialog box that states "A suitable driver for this device
     is already installed.", click in the box next to "Install one of the
     other drivers" to place a check mark in the box, then select Next.

     Otherwise, select Next, then proceed to step 16.

15.  Select the following driver from the list.  NVIDIA RIVA TNT is used an
     example; make sure to select your NVIDIA adapter from the list.

	Description             Provider        Manufacturer    Location
	-----------             --------        ------------    --------
	NVIDIA RIVA TNT         NVIDIA          NVIDIA          a:\nv4_disp.inf

     Select Next.

16.  Select Finish.

17.  Select Close.

18.  Windows 2000/XP will ask if you wish to restart the computer.  Select Yes.

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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.

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