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Copyright 1998, Southern California OS/2 User Group

Beginners Guide to Installing Video Drivers

Presented by Mark Abramowitz

  1. Introduction
    1. Scope of Presentation
    2. Trials and Tribulations
    3. Today's Equipment

  2. Ways to Install
    1. OS/2 Install
    2. Manufacturer's Install Program

  3. Ways to Avoid Installing
    1. Manual Install
    2. Other Ways

  4. Steps to a Successful Install
    1. VGA + Reboot is the Key, Even in Initial Install
    2. Change Card, if Needed
    3. Read and Follow Manufacturer's Instructions EXACTLY
    4. Run Manufacturer's Install Program
    5. Read and Follow Manufacturer's Instructions EXACTLY
    6. Monitor Program (Run Default, Play Later!)
    7. Read and Follow Manufacturer's Instructions EXACTLY
    8. Run DSPINSTL
    9. Guess What?!
    10. Reboot
    11. Screen Notebook Setting for Resolution, Possibly Depth, Monitor
    12. Reboot
    13. Enjoy!

  5. Summary and Conclusion
  6. Sources of video drivers


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