This file describes the normal audio driver installation procedures for
Windows 98. The first two procedures are used when installing drivers
for an audio device not previously installed in the system.
The first of these procedures is for Plug and Play (PnP) devices. These
devices will be detected by the system and require minimal user input. The
system will know which device is installed in the system and which drivers
are valid for it. (all of the drivers included in this directory are for
PnP devices)
The second procedure is for legacy audio devices. The user will need to know
which audio device is installed, both by manufacturer and model. Take a look
at any documentation you may have or look in the Device Manager under the
driver's properties page. Explicit instructions are listed below.
The last procedure is for upgrading or replacing the audio drivers currently
in use. We recommend that you use these procedures when installing the audio
drivers provided in this directory.
DRIVER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
Use this procedure for installing your device drivers on an audio device not
previously installed on your system:
After you have installed your Audio Adapter, turn your system back on.
Once Windows detects your newly added audio adapter, the "Add New Hardware
Wizard" will appear. If it does not detect your device, it is most
likely not Plug and Play compatible. Use the procedure below entitled
"LEGACY AUDIO DEVICES".
Please note: Choosing cancel at any point during this installation
could result in an inability to change the audio adapter driver.
If this happens, reboot the system and go to safe mode. Follow the
instructions in the Troubleshooter to reinstall you device driver.
PnP AUDIO DEVICES
Read Message and then click the "Next" button.
Under "What do you want Windows to do?" choose the option that says
"Search for the best driver for your device." (will be the option
selected by default).
Then click the "Next" button.
Place a check in the Check-box beside "Specify a location:" and remove
check-marks from all other check-boxes.
Specify the path to the new driver and then click the "Next" button.
Specify the path to the new driver and then click the "Next" button.
Example 1: Insert the drivers disk in the A: floppy drive,
and enter A:\.
Example 2: Type in the name of the directory where you copied
the drivers, either on your local hard drive or
on a network share.
Example 3: If you're not sure exactly where the drivers are,
choose the "Browse..." button are find them.
The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will reappear with the name of the Audio
Adapter that you have installed in your machine.
Read message and then click the "Next" button.
Windows 98 will copy the audio drivers to the proper directories
on your system.
When Windows 98 has finished copying the drivers, click the "Finish"
button.
Windows98 will prompt you to now restart your system to make the new drivers
active.
LEGACY AUDIO DEVICES
Please note: Choosing cancel at any point during this installation
could result in an inability to change the audio adapter driver.
If this happens, reboot the system and go to safe mode. Follow the
instructions in the Troubleshooter to reinstall you device driver.
Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel.
Start the "Add New Hardware" applet program.
Click on "Next" which then warns you to close all programs, etc.
Click on "Next" to begin Plug and Play detection.
Select button marked "No" and click "Next" to select your hardware.
Select button marked "No" and click "Next" to see types of devices.
Select "Sound, video and game controllers" and click "Next".
Click on the "Have Disk" button so you may enter the path to the driver.
Specify the path to the new driver and then click the "OK" button.
Example 1: Insert the drivers disk in the A: floppy drive,
and enter A:\.
Example 2: Type in the name of the directory where you copied
the drivers, either on your local hard drive or
on a network share.
Example 3: If you're not sure exactly where the drivers are,
choose the "Browse..." button are find them.
The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will reappear with the name of the Audio
Adapter that you have installed in your machine.
Read message and then click the "Next" button.
Windows 98 will copy the audio drivers to the proper directories
on your system.
When Windows 98 has finished copying the drivers, click the "Finish"
button.
Windows98 will prompt you to now restart your system to make the new drivers
active.
DRIVER UPGRADE PROCEDURE.
Use this procedure for upgrading or replacing the existing audio driver
in your system:
Go to your desktop (click the desktop icon in the task bar)
Right click on "My Computer" icon.
When the pulldown menu appears, (left) click on "Properties"
The System Properties page appears. Click on the Device Manager tab.
Scroll to the bottom and locate "Sound, video and game controllers".
Click on the "+" to the left of the icon to expand. If already expanded,
there will be a "-" instead.
Select the device you wish to upgrade and click the "Properties" button.
The driver properties page will appear. Please click the driver tab.
Click on the "Update Driver" button.
The "Update Device Driver Wizard" will appear.
Read message and then click the "Next" button.
Under "What do you want Windows to do?" choose the option that says
"Search for the best driver for your device." (will be the option
selected by default).
Then click the "Next" button.
Place a check in the Check-box beside "Specify a location:" and remove
check-marks from all other check-boxes.
Specify the path to the new driver and then click the "Next" button.
Example 1: Insert the drivers disk in the A: floppy drive,
and enter A:\.
Example 2: Type in the name of the directory where you copied
the drivers, either on your local hard drive or
on a network share.
Example 3: If you're not sure exactly where the drivers are,
choose the "Browse..." button are find them.
The "Update Device Driver Wizard" will reappear with the name of the Audio
Adapter that you have installed in your machine.
Read message and then click the "Next" button.
Windows 98 will copy the audio drivers to the proper directories
on your system.
When Windows 98 has finished copying the drivers, click the "Finish"
button.
Windows98 will prompt you to now restart your system to make the new drivers
active.