Installation and Upgrade
FIC M295/M296 Service Manual 2-1
Chapter
2

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides guidelines on installing the device drivers for the built-in features of the
M295 / M296 Most of the driver installation procedures mentioned here are only for
Windows XP. This chapter also includes procedures on how to upgrade major internal system
components like CPU, memory, hard disk, and feature card modules.

2.2 Notebook Drivers and Utilities

The notebook requires several device drivers that you need to install and setup before you can
fully operate the notebook. These are:
• Nvidia & ATI VGA Driver – Windows 2000/XP
• Realtek PCI Audio controller Driver – Windows 2000/XP
• Synaptics Touch Pad Driver – Windows 2000/XP
• Creatix Modem Driver – Windows 2000/XP
• Realtek LAN Driver– Windows 2000/XP
• EzButton Driver – Windows 2000/XP
• Easy Mail Light Driver – Windows 2000/XP
L Visit FIC Support website FTP://FTP.PCG.FIC.COM.TW/NBTECH latest driver
updates.

2.2.1 Installing Windows XP from Optical Devices

This section provides Windows XP installation guide from the Optical Devices (Such as CD-
ROM or DVD-ROM device.)
Installing Windows XP from Optical Devices
To install Windows XP directly from your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, please go to Boot menu
of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use "+" or "-" to move
it to the top. Go to Exit menu and select “Exit Saving Changes”.
To install Windows XP directly from your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, insert Windows XP
installation CD into CD-ROM drive and boot on the notebook. Follows the screen
instructions on the screen.

2.2.2 Installing the VGA Device Driv er

Your notebook computer uses the high-performance NVIDIA Map 17 and ATI M7-C VGA
controller, which is an AGP 4X video local bus, 2D/3D Graphic Engine. Following is the
procedure for installing the VGA Driver for Windows XP:
Installing VGA Driver for Windows XP
Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter (English) VGA