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Figure 2-3: Direct X Diagnostics screen 1.
Figure 2-4: Direct X Diagnostics screen 2.
Note:
Windows update does not always update all drivers. Raymarine
recommend that you check your PC/Hardware manufacturers web
site to check for relevant driver updates.
DirectX
To ensure that you have the latest version of DirectX installed you should
run the DirectX diagnostics utility.
To run DirectX diagnostics utility:
1. On the computer taskbar, click
Start.
The pop-up menu is displayed.
2. Select and click Run. The Run dialog box is displayed.
3. Type in, dxdiag. Click
OK
. The DirectX diagnostic tool will be displayed. See
Figure 2-3
4. Make a note of the version number installed on your computer.
5. Click the
Display or Display 1
tab. The display adapter screen is displayed.
See Figure 2-4
6. Make a note of the display adapter name, manufacturer, chip type and
driver version installed on your computer (highlighted in the picture
above).
7. Point your internet browser to -
http:// www.microsoft.com/windows/
directx/downloads/default.asp
and check the current version of DirectX. If
the version installed is not current, download and install the latest version.
8. Point your internet browser to the display adapter manufacturer’s site and
check the current version available. If the version installed is not current,
download the latest version.
Note:
Laptop users should check their PC Manufacturers web site for rele-
vant video driver updates.
D6971_1
Version number
D6972_1
Display adapter details
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Useful websites
You may find the following websites useful when ensuring your PC has the
latest drivers and adapters available:
PC manufacturers
Manufacturer
Web site
Acer
www.acer.com
Dell
www.dell.com
Fujitsu-Siemens
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
HP
www.hp.com
IBM
www.ibm.com
Samsung
www.samsung.com
Sony
www.sony.com
Toshiba
www.toshiba.com
Software and graphics manufacturers
Manufacturer
Website
AMD software
www.amd.com
ATI graphics
www.ati.com
Intel software
www.intel.com
NVIDIA graphics
www.nvidia.com
SIS software
www.sis.com.tw
VIA software
www.viarena.com
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