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Optimizing mpeg playback in windows 95 – Apple PC Compatibility Card User Manual

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Optimizing MPEG playback in Windows 95

You have three ways to optimize MPEG file playback performance in
Windows 95: you can adjust virtual memory, CD-ROM caching, and ATI
MPEG Player settings. There is no single best way to configure the system.
The instructions here show you where to find the configuration files you can
use to optimize playback for your system.

To adjust virtual memory settings, follow these steps:

1

Click Start, choose Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2

Double-click the System icon to open it.

3

Click the Performance tab, and click the Virtual Memory button.

There are a variety of options in the Virtual Memory window. These options
allow you to let Windows automatically manage your virtual memory, or
allow you to set up virtual memory yourself.

4

Click OK when done and close all the open windows.

5

Shut down Windows and restart the PC for your changes to take effect.

To adjust CD-ROM caching settings, follow these steps:

1

Click Start, choose Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2

Double-click the System icon to open it.

3

Click the Performance tab, and click the File System button.

4

Click the CD-ROM tab.

5

Decrease or increase the size of the Supplemental Cache to optimize performance.
Choose the speed of your CD-ROM drive from the “Optimize access pattern for”
pop-up menu.

6

Click OK.

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