How to Install the Cirrus 5424 or 5428 (I4) Video Drivers for the 486 non-PCI Mini-Desktop systems

This document describes how to install the 486 non-PCI Mini-Desktop video drivers. Follow these steps if you need to reload these video drivers for any reason. Installation procedure:
  1. Put the diskette labeled I4 Drivers into drive A: or applicable drive. At the C:\> prompt, change to drive A: and type:

    install

    and press Enter.
    NOTE: If you are installing from the Gateway 2000 System CD, change to the CD-ROM’s drive letter and type:

    cd\viddriver\cirrus\i4_5428\viddrv

    and press Enter. Once you are in the directory, type:

    install

    and press Enter to continue.
  2. The install program automatically inflates the new video drivers onto your hard drive in the C:\CIRRUS.V2 directory. Go back to the C:\> prompt and type:

    win

    to start Windows.
  3. In Windows, click on FILE and RUN. At the command line, type:

    c:\cirrus.v28\cirrus.w31\install.exe

    and press Enter or click on OK.
  4. The next screen asks you to type in the path to Windows. Enter the path where the Windows program is installed. The default is C:\WINDOWS. Click on OK or press Enter to contine. The drivers install.
  5. The next screen states that the installation has copied the files successfully and has added the application to the Program Manager. Click on OK or press Enter.
  6. To change the resolution, go to the VGAUTIL group and double click on the SET RES Icon.
  7. Whenever the resolution is changed, Windows will have to be restarted for the changes to take effect.

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