3DLABS Oxygen 402 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation and User’s Guide
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Installation Instructions Installation Instructions
This chapter details how to install your Oxygen software drivers and
Oxygen card. You must install both the software and the card to
experience accelerated graphics.
NOTE: Dynamic Pictures recommends running Windows NT 4.0 or
later. This guide assumes that Windows NT is already installed on
your computer. If not, you must install Windows NT before you install
your Oxygen software. For more information about installing Windows
NT, please consult your Windows documentation.
If your computer already has a video card installed :
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First, install your software from the Oxygen CD-ROM;
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remove your old card; and
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install your new Oxygen card.
If your system has no other video card :
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First, install your Oxygen card; then
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follow the software installation instructions in the next
section.
Dynamic Pictures supports the Oxygen card on multiple system
platforms. Platforms may differ in their installation instructions for
PCI

option cards. Consult the hardware installation guide for your
workstation or PC if you require additional assistance.
Installing Your Software
Your Oxygen graphics accelerator card includes special software you
need to install and configure. These
video drivers allow your computer
to harness the acceleration potential of your Oxygen card. The
following section describes the installation process for Windows NT
4.0. If you are running Windows NT 3.51, please refer to
Appendix A:
Installing Oxygen on Windows NT 3.51 for installation instructions.