Diamond FIRE GL 4000 NT 4.0 README                      
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Version: 4.00.1381.2221                    
                                                                     
Diamond Multimedia                               Rel 1198


This README file contains the following information:
    
	1.	System preparation
	2.	Installation 
	2.1 	Installing the Windows NT 4.0 Graphics Driver
	2.2 	Choosing a Monitor
	2.3 	Dual Screen Operation
	3.	Known Restrictions / BugFix-Information
	4. 	Support / Service / Latest Software
  
1. System preparation
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	Follow the hardware installation instructions provided with
	your system before beginning the software installation.

	If you intend to use a second Diamond Fire GL 4000 as part of
	of the installation ( dual screen ), only one should have the
	VGA adapter enabled.

	Refer to the online user's manual or printed documentation
	(if applicable) for a detailed description.

	Prior to driver installation, make sure the target operating system
	(Microsoft Windows NT 4.0) is correctly installed and running.

2. Installation
===============

	The installation procedures described below refer to 
	installation directly from the appropriate driver source
	directory. In the following instructions, substitute the 
	hard disk or removable media drive letter (for example, C)
	and directory where the driver is located when instructed
	to enter a drive and path below.

2.1 Installing the Windows NT 4.0 Graphics Driver
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	1. Log in as Administrator, or with administrator priviliges.

	2. Click once with the right mouse button with the Windows NT 4.0
	desktop running and nothing selected and then "Properties" to 
	access the NT 4.0 Display Properties page.

	3. In the Display Properties page, select "Settings", then
	"Change Display Type..." The current display adapter and driver
	selected will be displayed.
	
	4. Select "Change..." next to the current Display Type. This
	will bring up the "Select Device" page.

	5. Select "Have Disk", and enter the drive letter and directory 
	containing the drivers to be installed. 

	6. Once installation has been completed, you will have to reboot
	your computer in order to begin work with the new driver set. 

2.2 Choosing a Monitor
======================

	In order to make the best use of your Diamond FIRE GL 4000 board, 
	the capabilities of the graphics monitor you choose should match
	those of this board.

	The monitor refresh rate can be directly selected under Windows NT
	4.0 under display settings.

	For more information, please refer to your manual.
 
		 *** IMPORTANT ***

	Only use settings that your monitor supports. If you specify 
	settings that exceed the ratings specified for your monitor, 
	you may permanently damage the monitor!
	If you change the monitor, first check the ratings of the new 
	monitor and, if necessary, reconfigure your settings accordingly.

2.3 Dual Screen Operation
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	In a dual monitor system, both monitors must be capable of
	supporting the selected settings.

	Dual screen resolutions can be selected via the resolution 
	entry in the display properties page ( for example, 2560x1024 
	will enable display on two monitors with 1280x1024 each).
	
3. Known Restrictions
=====================

	The Diamond Fire GL 4000 card is designed to provide highest
	quality 3D support at 1280x1024 true color, double buffered. 
	If required, other resolutions may be selected. Only true color
	modes are available.

	The onboard legacy VGA adapter must be enabled during
	the installation procedure.

	If you are using a second Fire GL 4000 card in the same system,
	only one should have the VGA adapter enabled. Make sure both cards 
	are connected to a common PCI bus, otherwise the second card will2
	not be active.

	HEIDI support: NT4 driver versions 2217 and higher no longer provide
	HEIDI support for 3DStudio MAX. For best performance, 3DStudio MAX
	should be configured to use OpenGL as the graphics interface. Consult
	your 3DStudio MAX documentation for further information on how to
	configure OpenGL support.
  
4. Support / Service / Latest Software
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  To find out how to reach DIAMOND Multimedia, please consult the 
  documentation that came with your product.
  Current information is available on our Web sites.
   
  EUROPE
  http://www.diamondmm.de
  http://www.diamondmm.co.uk
  http://www.diamondmm.fr
  http://www.diamondmm.ru

  USA
  http://www.diamondmm.com

  JAPAN
  http://www.diamondmm.co.jp

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