Adaptec SBC-596, SBC-599 manual Windows setup

Before you begin

The display driver contains drivers for several versions of certain applications. You must install the correct version in order for the driver to work properly so make sure you know which version of the application you have.

Windows setup

These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows 3.1. You may install these drivers through Windows or in DOS.

Step 1: Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run Windows to make sure that it is working correctly.

Step 2: Place the Supporting CD-ROM in CD-ROM drive. In Windows Program Manager, choose File from the Options Menu. Then from the pull-down menu, choose Run . . . . At the command line prompt, choose CD-ROM drive:\CD ROM\"model name" \driver\vga driver\win\win31\setup.exe. Press the <ENTER> key or click OK to begin the installation. At this point, the setup program locates the directory where Windows is installed. For proper operation, the drivers must be installed in the Windows subdirectory. Press <ENTER> to complete the installation. Once completed, the Display Driver Control Panel appears on the screen. This Control Panel allows you to select and load the installed drivers.

"model name": the model number of your product

Changing Display Drivers in Windows

To change display drivers in Windows, select the Windows Setup icon from the Main window. You will be shown the current setup configuration. Select Change System Settings from the Option menu. Click on the arrow at the end of the Display line. You will be shown a list of display drivers. Click on the driver you want. Then click on the OK button. Follow the directions to complete the setup.

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