Diamond Multimedia Viper V770 User Manual page 9

Before You Install Your Card...
Before you install your Viper card, it is recommended that you set your
display driver to Standard VGA before you shut down your computer and
remove your legacy (AGP, PCI, or ISA) VGA card.
Setting the Standard VGA Under Windows 95
To set your display to Standard VGA under Windows 95:
1. From the Start menu, go to Start > Settings> Control Panel, then
double-click on Display. The Display Properties sheet appears.
2. Click on the Settings tab, then press the Advanced Properties button.
3. Click on the Adapter tab, the press the Change button. The Select
Device window appears.
4. Click on the Show All Devices bullet. Under Manufacturers select
(Standard Display Types). Under Models, select Standard Display
Adapter (VGA).
5. Click on Apply, then click on OK in all windows to close and accept the
changes.
6. Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old
graphics card and install your new Viper V770 board.
Setting the Standard VGA Under Windows 98
To set your display to Standard VGA under Windows 98:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display. The Display
Properties dialog appears.
2. Choose the Settings tab and click on the Advanced button.
3. Click on the Adapter tab and click on the Change button. The Update
Device Wizard appears.
4. Click Next and select Display a list...
5. Click Next and select Show All Hardware. Click on Standard Display
Adapter Types and select Standard Display Adapter (VGA).
6. Click Next.
7. If a warning dialog appears, asking whether you want to use this driver,
click Yes. Then click Next.
8. Windows asks you if you want to restart your computer. Click No.
9. Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old
graphics card and install your new Viper V770 board.
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