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Viper V550/V770/V770 Ultra Windows 9x Drivers
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Release Notes
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This is the Diamond Viper V550/V770/V770 Ultra Windows 9x Display 
Drivers version 4.12.01.0353.

Installation Notes
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These drivers require DirectX 6 to support DirectDraw and Direct3D
applications.


Features Added
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None


Problems Addressed
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Resolved issues with Direct Draw Overlay support
Improved OpenGL/Direct 3D support and compatibility
Resolve issues with many Super-7 based systems


Known Limitations
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This release does not include the Turbo Gauge for Ultra boards.

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InControl Tools 98/99 Users:  
InControl Tools 98/99 shortcuts require a system reboot in order to take effect under Windows 98 only.

InControl Tools 95 Users:
InControl Tools 95 shortcuts are not compatible with Windows 98 and InControl Tools 98.  
These short cuts must be removed prior to the installation of InControl Tools 98.  
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Preparing to install the Windows 9x Driver
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Before installing the Viper V550/V770/V770 Ultra display drivers, switch your display 
driver to the "Standard VGA".

1. Open your Control Panel and select Display.  
2. Select the Settings tab and click the Change Display Type button.
3. Click the Change button.  
4. Select the Show All Devices radio button and scroll to the top of the 
   left window and select Standard Display Types.  
5. In the right window select Standard Display Adapter (VGA).  Click OK.

Installing the Windows 9x Driver & InControl Tools 99
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1. Run install.exe from Install and the setup will guide you through the installation.


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