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Installing the software

This section has instructions for installing the software and device drivers for the SR9
AGP 4X DVI-I Graphics Adapter. Instructions are for installing the software with
Microsoft  Windows  95, Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0. Refer to the section for the operating system that you use.

Installing the software for Windows 95

Windows 95 automatically detects the graphics adapter when it is installed, but you
must also install the device drivers and utility software. To do so, follow these
instructions.

1. After you install the graphics adapter and restart your computer, Windows 95

automatically detects the graphics adapter. If appropriate display drivers have not
been previously installed, Windows 95 reports finding a PCI adapter (even if you
have an AGP card). When the New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next.

2. When prompted to choose device drivers, click to check the box next to

Driver

from disk provided by hardware manufacturer

.

Note:  The installation messages might vary depending on which version of
Windows 95 is installed on your computer. If the message you see is different
than the one in these instructions, choose the message which is closest in meaning
to the one used here.

3. Locate the installation CD included with this option. Insert the CD into your

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

4. Click Browse and locate the Win95 directory on the installation CD. If prompted

for a specific file, select SR9.INF.

5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation; then restart

your computer if it does not do so automatically.

Installing the software for Windows 98

Windows 98 automatically detects the graphics adapter when it is installed, but you
must also install the device drivers and utility software. To do so, follow these
instructions.

1. After you install the graphics adapter and restart your computer, Windows 95

automatically detects the graphics adapter. When the New Hardware Wizard
opens, click Next.

2. On the next window, click to check the box next to 

Search for the best

driver for your device

; then click Next.

3. Locate the installation CD included with this option. Insert the CD into your

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

4. Choose CD-ROM and then click Next.

5. Enable the Specify a Location option; then click the Browse button and locate

the Win98 directory on the installation CD.

Part 1: Installation Guide    1-11

Summary of Contents for SR9 AGP 4X DVI-I IBM

Page 1: ...SR9 AGP Graphics Adapter 4X DVI I User s Guide Supplement OPTIONS by IBM...

Page 2: ...hanges are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the progra...

Page 3: ...s Safety Read first iv Registering your option v About this book v Part 1 Installation Guide 1 1 Part 2 Appendixes 2 1 Product warranty and notices 2 1 Notices 2 3 Trademarks 2 4 Copyright IBM Corp 19...

Page 4: ...s de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst...

Page 5: ...indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information About this book This supplement provides the following information Description of the product Preparing for i...

Page 6: ...vi User s Guide Supplement...

Page 7: ...alog and digital monitors In addition to this supplement your option package contains graphics adapter DVI A 15 way dongle blue Installation CD for SR9 AGP 4X DVI I Adapter with S3 SAVAGE4 Xtreme Adap...

Page 8: ...rd has built in VGA graphics capability make sure the VGA graphics capability is disabled For information on disabling the VGA graphics capability on your computer see the documentation that comes wit...

Page 9: ...connector on the graphics adapter then plug your monitor cable into the dongle If you have a digital or analog monitor with DVI I connectors plug your monitor cable directly into the blue connector on...

Page 10: ...omputer If the message you see is different than the one in these instructions choose the message which is closest in meaning to the one used here 3 Locate the installation CD included with this optio...

Page 11: ...Type window opens In the Adapter Type section click Change 7 Locate the installation CD included with this option Insert the CD into your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 8 Click Have Disk then click Browse an...

Page 12: ...een Change your monitor resolution setting in the Monitor section of this property sheet In the list of available resolution settings click the setting you want Once you choose a new setting and click...

Page 13: ...d move the slider up or down until you have the color adjusted the way you want it In the Cursor size section of this property sheet click on the size you want Click Apply to save your changes and con...

Page 14: ...nterface on both analog and digital monitors In addition to this supplement your option package contains graphics adapter DVI A 15 way dongle blue Installation CD for SR9 AGP 4X DVI I Adapter with S3...

Page 15: ...d has built in VGA graphics capability make sure the VGA graphics capability is disabled For information on disabling the VGA graphics capability on your computer see the documentation that comes with...

Page 16: ...connector on the graphics adapter then plug your monitor cable into the dongle If you have a digital or analog monitor with DVI I connectors plug your monitor cable directly into the blue connector on...

Page 17: ...mputer If the message you see is different than the one in these instructions choose the message which is closest in meaning to the one used here 3 Locate the installation CD included with this option...

Page 18: ...Type window opens In the Adapter Type section click Change 7 Locate the installation CD included with this option Insert the CD into your CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 8 Click Have Disk then click Browse a...

Page 19: ...well as listing hardware configuration information for your graphics adapter Resolution exchange On this property sheet you can change the settings for your monitor resolution the resolution for your...

Page 20: ...scard your changes and close Hawkeye Chameleon Cursor On this property sheet you can adjust the color and size settings for your mouse cursor There are three slider bars the Color section of this prop...

Page 21: ...ing better ways to communicate with you Register your option on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc register IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicat...

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Page 23: ...from defects in materials and workmanship and 2 conforms to IBM s Official Published Specifications The warranty period for a Machine is a specified fixed period commencing on its Date of Installatio...

Page 24: ...ine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange You agree to 1 obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own and...

Page 25: ...L DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Notices References in this publication to IBM products programs or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in...

Page 26: ...s or other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both Other company product and...

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