Description of the \UTILS directory on the SimTunes CD...

The \UTILS directory contains files and information that we found
very helpful in the making and testing of SimTunes.   Below is a
brief description of everything in the \UTILS directory.  This is
by no means a complete instruction manual for any file in this
directory.  If you use anything in here, we strongly suggest you
read any README files and/or instruction manuals for the appropriate
item (each of which has been included when available).

Maxis Technical Support will not be held responsible for any problems
that arise from the misuse or incorrect use of any of these files.
We provide these files on the CD merely as additional utilities in case
you have a problem with the game and need to contact Maxis for further
assistance.  We prefer that you only use anything in this directory
with the assistance of a Maxis techical support representative to ensure
that no further problems are caused.  If you choose to ignore these
guidelines, all bets are off.  Do not contact Maxis until you have read
all the directions in this file, the instruction manual that came with
your video card, sound card, computer and this Maxis Software Toy.

\SVGA31

This is a set of generic Windows 3.1 video drivers.  If you're video card
supports these drivers and you're having problems that may be related to
the version of video driver you're using, you might try these.

WARNING! Do not use these drivers if you're running Windows 95.  They are
for Windows 3.1 *only*.  Also, do not use these drivers if you're not
absolutely sure that they are compatable with your video card.  You will
have difficulty getting Windows to work if you install the wrong video
card driver.

INFO.EXE

This is a Maxis program that will check your system and give you lots
of helpful information about what types of hardware you're using, how
much memory you have, and lots of other information that is very helpful
in determining problems you may be experiencing.  We recommend running
this program and printing a copy of the information it displays before
contacting Maxis Technical Support.  This will help the Technical Support
Department solve your problem much faster.

UNIVBE.EXE

This is UniVBE/Lite, a DOS VESA driver that also will tell you what
chipset your video card uses.  This is also very helpful information
to have when solving problems.  We also recommend running this program
and printing out it's results before contacting Maxis Technical Support.

UNIVBE.TXT

This is the instruction manual for UniVBE/Lite.

VBETEST.EXE

This is a VESA test utility that is distributed with certain versions of
UniVBE.  It will do a bit of "stress testing" on your video card's
performance.

SBW95UP.EXE

This is a compressed set of updated drivers for the Creative Labs
Sound Blaster 16, 32 and AWE32 sound cards for Windows 95.  These
files are only meant for use on actual Creative Labs cards from the
Sound Blaster family.  Do not use these files on any "Sound Blaster
compatable" or "Sound Blaster clone" cards that weren't made by
Creative Labs as they could cause difficulty in using your sound card.

S16DW3UP.EXE

This is a compressed set of updated drivers for the Creative Labs
Sound Blaster 16, 32 and AWE32 sound cards for DOS and Windows 3.1x.
These files are only meant for use on actual Cretive Labs cards from
the Sound Blaster family.  Do not use these files on any "Sound Blaster
compatable" or "Sound Blaster clone" cards that weren't made by Creative
Labs as they could cause difficulty in using your sound card.

\ATPRO95

This directory contains Windows 95 drivers for the Audio Trix Pro
sound card that are compatable with DirectX.  We do not recommend
installing these drivers unless you are completely confident in the
entire process.  Please do not use these drivers (or anything else
in this directory preferably) without the assistance of a Maxis
Technical Support Representative.