Hercules Thriller 3D BIOS Version 1.04.141 Installation Guide April 2nd, 1998 This archive contains flash BIOS utilities for the Hercules Thriller 3D (4MB). The following files are included in this archive: DOS4GW.EXE : DOS Extender (used by the flash utility program). FT141_4.EXE : BIOS flash utility, version 1.04.141 for 4MB PCI or AGP Thriller 3Ds. Use this flash program with models TH2204 and TH2304A. README.TXT : This file. Determining your BIOS version ----------------------------- To determine which version of the Thriller 3D BIOS you have, reboot your system. The version number will be displayed in the Thriller 3D startup banner, which should appear before your computer's startup message. Installation ------------ ********************************IMPORTANT NOTE****************************************** **************************************************************************************** * You must use the correct flash BIOS for your model! Flashing an incorrect BIOS * * version could cause your Thriller 3D to malfunction or fail altogether! * * If you own a 8MB Thriller 3D, download the appropriate 8MB * * flash utility from http://www.hercules.com. * **************************************************************************************** **************************************************************************************** 1. Please create a bootable DOS diskette. This may be accomplished from either a DOS command prompt with FORMAT /S [:d] where :d is the drive letter of your diskette drive (normally A:), or from the My Computer icon in Windows 95. If you are formatting a diskette, or copying system files to a pre-formatted diskette, be sure that either the "Copy system files" or the "Copy system files only" options are selected. 2. After a bootable diskette has been created, copy all of the files from this release to the diskette. 3. Insert or leave the diskette in your A:\ and restart your system allowing the system to initialize from the diskette drive. 4. The system should start in a DOS screen and you will now have a DOS prompt of A:\. 5. To update the video BIOS of your Thriller 3D product to Version 1.04.141, simply execute the applicable .EXE file (NTSC or PAL). *DO NOT INTERRUPT THE OPERATION OF YOUR SYSTEM* while this update is in progress, doing so may render your Thriller 3D unusable. The update may take up to 30 seconds. WARNING: During the execution of the update program, the display will BLANK for up to 30 seconds. This is a perfectly normal and expected occurance. There is no need for alarm. *DO NOT SHUT OFF YOUR SYSTEM or DISRUPT THE OPERATION OF YOUR SYSTEM* when you see the display blank. 6. A message will be displayed upon the completion of the update program. Please remove the diskette from your diskette drive and restart your system. 7. That's all there is, the BIOS of your Thriller 3D has now been updated. FUTURE DRIVER SUPPORT --------------------- All future Thriller 3D Windows 95 driver releases beyond version 0.77.3493 will require BIOS version 1.04.141 or later for proper operation. Before installing any Thriller 3D Windows 95 driver beyond 0.77.3493, flash your BIOS to version 1.04.141 or later. Failure to do so will result in a black screen when starting Windows 95 with newer drivers installed. How To Contact Hercules ----------------------- Here's how to contact Hercules: Via Telephone ------------- Technical support: 800-323-0601 (toll-free in North America) or 510-623-6050 Toll-free fax-back service: 800-711-HERC Sales hotline: 800-532-0600 Main number: 510-623-6030 In Germany: +49-89-8989-0228 Via Fax ------- In the United States: 510-623-1112 In Germany: +49-89-8989-0585 Via the Internet ---------------- World Wide Web: www.hercules.com FTP: ftp.hercules.com e-mail: support@hercules.com or sales@hercules.com CompuServe ---------- Forum: GO HERCULES BBS --- In the United States: 510-623-7449 In Germany: +49-89-8989-0576 (analog) +49-89-8989-0234 (ISDN) Our mailing address ------------------- US Office: Hercules Computer Technology, Inc. 3839 Spinnaker Court Fremont, CA 94538 German Office: Hercules Computer Technology, Europe Bussardstr. 5 D-82116 Graefelfing Munich Germany Please see our Installation Guide for complete instructions on "How to contact us", or click on "Reach Us" within Touch 95 or Hercules Entertainment Center. We'll be happy to help you with any questions or difficulties you may have. We've set up a page on our Internet World Wide Web site just for Windows 95 users. It contains the latest information on Windows 95 drivers and utilities as well as answers to our most frequently asked questions. You may want to check it first before contacting us. The URL is: http://www.hercules.com/support/Win95/ *** End of File ***