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Readme file for Graphics Blaster MA201/202
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This is the Read Me file for the Graphics Blaster MA201/202 Windows 95 
drivers update, containing information on how to replace the Graphics 
Blaster MA201/202 drivers currently in use on your system with the 
latest version (v1.02).

This file contains the following sections:

1. How to install the latest set of Graphics Blaster MA201/202 drivers 
2. What are the enhancements in this version of the drivers?



1. How to install the latest set of Graphics Blaster MA201/202 drivers
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   To install the new Graphics Blaster MA201/202 drivers, follow the 
   steps listed below:

	 1. Create a new directory on your hard-disk (eg, C:\NEWDRV)
	 2. Copy the new set of driver files to this directory
	 3. Click on the Windows 95 Start button, select Settings, 
	    and click on Control Panel
	 4. Double-click on the Display applet. This will launch the 
	    'Display Properties' page
	 5. Click on the 'Settings' tab
	 6. Click on the 'Change Display Type' button. This brings up 
	    the 'Change Display Type' dialog
	 7. You should see the entry 'Graphics Blaster MA201/202' in the 
	    'Adapter Type' field. Click on the 'Change' button next to 
	    'Graphics Blaster MA201/202'(this will bring up the 'Select 
	    Device' page)
	 8. Click on the 'Have Disk' button
	 9. At the dialog box, type in the directory path to where the new
	    drivers are found (eg, C:\NEWDRV) and click OK.
	10. A new 'Select Device' page will appear. Make sure 'Graphics 
	    Blaster MA201/202' is highlighted and click on 'OK'
	11. The new drivers will now be copied to your system.
	12. The screen will now return to the 'Change Display Type' dialog.
	    Click on the 'Close' button (this will return you to the 
	    'Display Properties' page)
	13. Click on the 'Close' button.
	14. When prompted to restart the system, click on 'Yes'. After your
	    PC restarts, the new drivers will take effect.
	
   Note: The instructions above may vary depending on which version of
	 Windows 95 is installed in your system. If you have purchased your
	 PC with Windows 95 pre-installed, you may be using a newer
	 version of Windows 95 (called 'OSR2'). 

	 To find out if you have the 'OSR2' version of Windows 95, follow
	 these steps:

	 (a) Right-click on the 'My Computer' icon in the Windows 95 desktop
	 (b) Select 'Properties' (this brings up the 'System Properties' page)
	 (c) Click on the 'General' tab
	 (d) Look at the entry for 'System'. If it states:

		Microsoft Windows 95
		4.00.950 B

	     then you have the 'OSR2' version of Windows 95. Older versions
	     of Windows 95 will just have '4.00.950' or '4.00.950a'

	 To install the new set of Graphics Blaster MA201/202 drivers on 
	 your system if you are using the 'OSR2' version of Windows 95, 
	 follows the steps below.
	 
	 1. Create a new directory on your hard-disk (eg, C:\NEWDRV)
	 2. Copy the new set of drivers to this directory
	 3. Click on the Windows 95 Start button, select Settings, and click
   	    on Control Panel
	 4. Double-click on the Display applet. This will launch the 'Display
	    Properties' page
	 5. Click on the 'Settings' tab
	 6. Click on the 'Advanced Properties' button. This brings up the
	    'Advanced Display Properties' dialog
	 7. You should see the entry 'Graphics Blaster MA201/202' in the 
	    'Adapter Type' field. Click on the 'Change' button next to 
	    'Graphics Blaster MA201/202' (this will bring up the 'Select 
	    Device' page).
	 8. Click on the 'Have Disk' button
	 9. At the dialog box, type in the directory path to where the new
	    drivers are found (eg, C:\NEWDRV) and click OK.
	10. A new 'Select Device' page will appear. Make sure 'Graphics 
	    Blaster MA201/202' is highlighted and click on 'OK'
	11. The new drivers will now be copied to your system.
	12. The screen will now return to the 'Advanced Display Properties' 
	    dialog. Click on the 'Close' button (this will return you to the 
	    'Display Properties' page)
	13. Click on the 'Close' button.
	14. When prompted to restart the system, click on 'Yes'. After your
	    PC restarts, the new drivers will take effect.

2. What are the enhancements in this version of the drivers?
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   The enhancements in this new version of the Graphics Blaster MA201/202
   drivers include:

	* Compatibility with Microsoft DirectX 5 drivers


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