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Sonic Impact s90 WEB Install                            Readme File
(c) 1998, Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.            All Rights Reserved
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BETA Release Version
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1.02.09


Overview
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This installation CD-ROM provides a central location for all drivers,
applications, and other support files required by the Sonic Impact A3D
product. This CD-ROM 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 Sonic Impact A3D, please refer to the 
readme.txt file in the appropriate subdirectory.


The Sonic Impact s90 drivers included in this download are named 
Sonic Impact A3D to reflect the 2nd generation of the Original Sonic  
Impact Product line.  The Sonic Impact A3d drivers are based on the 
Aureal Vortex 1 chipset and drivers. 


Hardware Installation Instructions
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   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 Sonic Impact A3D 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
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If you HAVE NOT yet installed your Sonic Impact A3D 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
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If you HAVE previously installed the Sonic Impact A3D 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 Sonic Impact A3D
      drivers and software.


Operating System Support
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The following operating systems are supported with this release of the
Sonic Impact A3D software:

   * Windows 95:  4.00.950a (Retail)
                  4.00.950b (OSR2)
                  4.00.950c (OSR2.5)
   * Windows 98
   * Windows NT 4.0.


Directory Structure
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Below is a representation of the directory structure found on this 
CD-ROM, 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.
   |
   |----Remove.exe      Uninstall utility.
   |
   |----Setup.exe       Setup program for software utilities.
   |
   |----Start.exe       Product installer utility.
   |
   |----\DIRECTX        This directory contains the installation and 
   |                    support files for Microsoft's Direct X (TM).
   |
   |----\EXTRAS         This directory contains the installation files
   |                    for additional free applications.
   |
   |----\HELP           This directory contains the Sonic Impact A3D
   |                    help files.
   |
   |----\STARTUP        This directory contains information and files
   |                    required by the product installer.
   |
   |----\WIN9X          This directory contains the Sonic Impact A3D
   |                    drivers and software utilities for 
   |                    Windows 95/98.
   |
   |----\WINNT          This directory contains the Sonic Impact A3D 
                        drivers and software utilities for 
                        Windows NT 4.0.


Revision History
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For detailed revision history, please refer to the operating system
specific readme.txt files.

v1.00
   -  Special bulk version release (non-retail).
   -  Based on the Aureal 1140 drivers.

v1.01
   -  First retail release.
   -  Based on Aureal 1160 drivers.

v1.02.09
   -  Beta release
   -  Based on the Aureal 1180 Drivers.

Contacting DIAMOND
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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


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