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* Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator *
* Windows* 98 And Windows* 95 Software Driver Release PC 1.0 *
* March 20, 1997 *
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PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
README BEFORE USING THE INTEL740(tm) DRIVERS
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Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel
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The hardware vendor remains solely responsible for the design, sale
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product infringement or product warranty.
Copyright (c) Intel Corporation 1997, 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 Graphic Accelerator Driver Installation Procedure
4.0 Contacting Intel Technical Support
5.0 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 production Intel740(tm) graphics accelerator
software, and latest version of DirectX*. The software and hardware
requirements for this release are as follows:
## Software Drivers Release (SDR) Version: PC 1.0
## Windows* 95 Version: OSR2.1 or 2.5**
## Windows* 98 Version: Beta 2 (1650.8)
## DirectX* 5.0 Version: RC2-Gold (4.05.01.1650)
## Video BIOS version: 212 or later
## Intel740 graphics accelerator stepping A2
**When loading the Intel740 drivers and OSR2.1 or OSR 2.5for 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 drivers.
Note: If this is not done in this order, then the standard
Microsoft VGA drivers will be loaded.
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 PC 1.0
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(1)Supports all 2D and 3D operations
(2)Supports software and hardware DVD(glueless interface daughter
card solutions- Zoran* and C-Cube Mircrosystems*).
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Features currently not supported
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(1) TV-Out capabilities**
(2) TV-Tuner**
(3) VFW-video capture**
(4) Intercast**
** Intel plans to support this in a future release.
Please see the Intel740 Graphics Accelerator Specification Update
documents for the most up-to-date information concerning Intel740
hardware and driver issues and errata.
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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 graphics accelerator card and drivers for the
first time, this window may denote Intel740 graphics accelerator as a
"Standard PCI VGA Graphics Adapter." Click on the "Next" button to
continue.
(B) A new window appears, prompting for weather to have Windows
search for a device driver or to manually select one. 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
graphics accelerator drivers and press the "OK" button.
(6) A window should pop up stating that the " Intel740-854 Win9x PCI
3.1" 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.
**** Installing the Drivers from CD (auto installer)
(1) Insert the Intel740 graphics accelerator driver CD
(2) "Display Adapter Software Setup" window will open.
(3) Click on Install Drivers button.
(4) Follow instructions on screen. Note: do not click on any buttons
while installing.
(5) After installation is complete, it will ask you to restart
system. Click yes.
**** 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: "
Intel740-854 Win9x PCI 3.1". If this is not the case, the drivers will
need to be re-installed.
**** Un-installing the Drivers and Graphics Configuration Manager.
(1) From the Windows 9x desktop, click on "My Computer" and then
"Add/Remove Programs".
(2) Click on "Intel740 Graphics Accelerator" and then Add/Remove".
(3) Follow the instructions by clicking on "yes" as indicated.
(4) The drivers and Graphics Properties page should now be un-
installed. After this, another revision of the drivers may be loaded
by following the above installation instructions.
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4.0 Contacting Intel Technical Support
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For technical support, please call
United States:1-800-628-8686.
Argentina:001 800 200 1111
Brazil:0008010
Chile:800800311
Colombia:980110010
Mexico:958004624240
Belgium:027 143158
France: 01.41.91.85.58
Germany:069 95096116
Italy: 02-69633262
Sweden: 08-58771104
United Kingdom:0990 168700
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5.0 Web Site location and access
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A Web Site has been provided for access to the latest drivers and
driver related information, including software and hardware issues.
The Web site is http://developer.intel.com/design/graphics/740.htm.
*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.