======================================================================== Monster Sound II Installation (web) Readme File (c) 1998, Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved ======================================================================== BETA Release Version --------------- 1.01 Overview -------- This installation CD-ROM or download image provides a central location for all drivers, applications, and other support files required by the Monster Sound II product. This image is organized into subdirectories, each containing the specific revision of files to support a particular operating system. For additional operating system specific information regarding the installation and operation of Monster Sound II, please refer to the readme.txt file in the appropriate subdirectory. The Monster Sound Mx300 drivers included in this download are named Monster Sound II to reflect the 2nd generation of the Original Monster Sound Product line. The Monster Sound II drivers are based on the Aureal Vortex 2 chipset and drivers. Hardware Installation Instructions ---------------------------------- 1. Make sure the power is off to your PC. 2. Open the computer chassis and find an available PCI slot. 3. Remove the back plate from the free slot and save the screw. 4. Place the Monster Sound II card into the PCI slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis by tightening the screw. 6. Replace the computer chassis. 7. Power up your system and allow the operating system to boot. 8. For instructions on installing the software and drivers, please refer to the readme.txt file found in the subdirectory for your particular operating system. Software Installation Instructions ---------------------------------- If you HAVE NOT yet installed your Monster Sound II drivers or software, follow these instructions: 1. Be sure you hardware is properly installed before proceeding. See the Hardware Installation Instructions above. 2. Follow the installation instructions located in the readme file for the particular operating system you are using. When prompted for the installation files, be sure to enter the path to this installation image. Software Upgrade Instructions ----------------------------- If you HAVE previously installed the Monster Sound II drivers and software, follow these instructions: 1. Run the Setup program located in the root of this install image. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your Monster Sound II drivers and software. Operating System Support ------------------------ The following operating systems are supported with this release of the Monster Sound II software: * Windows 95: 4.00.950a (Retail) 4.00.950b (OSR2) 4.00.950c (OSR2.5) * Windows 98 * Windows NT 4.0. Directory Structure ------------------- Below is a representation of the directory structure found on this installation image, including a brief explanation of the contents of each directory. |----AutoRun.inf This file is used for autorun under Windows. | |----Readme.txt The file you are reading. | |----Start.exe Product installer utility. | [Note: Retail CD-ROM installations only]. | |----Setup.exe Setup program for software utilities. | |----Remove.exe Uninstall utility. | |----\DIRECTX This directory contains the installation and | support files for Microsoft's DirectX (TM). | [Note: CD-ROM installations only.] | |----\EXTRAS This directory contains the installation files | for additional free applications. | [Note: Excluded on WEB images.] | |----\HELP This directory contains the Monster Sound II | help files. | |----\STARTUP This directory contains information and files | required by the product installer. | [Note: Retail CD-ROM installations only.] | |----\WIN9X This directory contains the Monster Sound II | drivers and software utilities for | Windows 95/98. | |----\WINNT This directory contains the Monster Sound II drivers and software utilities for Windows NT 4.0. Revision History ---------------- v1.00 - Initial retail release v1.01 - (BETA)Retail & Bulk release - Based on Aureal 4.06.2015.05 drivers Contacting DIAMOND ------------------ Diamond can be reached through a number of ways: Postal Service : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. 2880 Junction Avenue San Jose, CA 95134 Voice (Main) : (408) 325-7000 FAX (Main) : (408) 325-7070 Voice (Support) : (541) 967-2450 FAX (Support) : (541) 967-2401 BBS (Support) : (541) 967-2444 (to 28.8Kbps, 8Bit, no parity, 1 stop) Email (Support) : techsupt@diamondmm.com WWW : http://www.diamondmm.com FTP : ftp.diamondmm.com ======================================================================== All product names listed herein are trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners. ========================================================================