Chapter 3. Windows 98 Configuration; Bios And System Modifications - DigiDesign DIGI 1 Quick Start Manual

chapter 3
Windows 98 Configuration
BIOS and System Modifications
Before installing any hardware or software, first make changes to your computer's BIOS and
System settings. These settings are necessary to ensure optimum performance for
Pro Tools LE on Windows 98.
BIOS Settings
Different BIOS manufacturers often use different names to describe the same system
function—or in some cases, do not provide a particular configuration option at all. The
names and options that appear in your computer's BIOS may differ slightly from those
described in the following procedure.
Make the following changes to your computer's BIOS settings:
Turn on your computer, or if it is already on, restart it.
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During startup, enter the BIOS Setup by pressing the appropriate key (usually indicated
2
in the startup message) on your computer keyboard. For most computers, this will be
either F1, F2, or the Delete key.
In the appropriate page of the BIOS Setup, disable PCI Parity.
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Save changes, exit the BIOS Setup screen, and restart your computer.
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Windows System Settings
In Windows 98, configure the following Control Panel settings.
Disable Auto Insert Notification for CD-ROM and removable media drives:
From the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Properties.
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In the System Control Panel, click the Device Manager tab.
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Locate and double-click the device for your CD-ROM. In the CD-ROM Properties dialog,
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click the Settings tab.
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