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Maximum DVD CD-ROM                                                README.TXT
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Release Notes
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This is version 1.12 beta of the Maximum DVD CD-ROM.

Overview
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The purpose of this CD-ROM is to provide a central location for all drivers
provided with Maximum DVD.  This CD-ROM contains drivers for the DVD card and
the Navigator software.

Recommended Installation Order
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Following is the recommended order for installing the various Maximum DVD 
components for Windows 95:

   1. Install the Maximum DVD card.

   2. Install the Maximum DVD Drivers and the Navigator Software.


Please read the Software and Hardware Installation instructions
thoroughly before proceeding.


Installing the Maximum DVD Hardware
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   1. Make sure the power is off to your PC.

   2. Open the computer chassis and find an available PCI slot.
   
   3. Remove the back plate from the free slot and save the screw.
   
   4. Place the Maximum DVD card into the PCI slot.
   
   5. Secure the card to the chassis by tightening the screw.
   
   6. Replace the computer chassis.
   
   7. Power up your system and boot Windows 95.

 

Installing the Maximum DVD Drivers and Navigator
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The first time Windows 95 starts after installing the Maximum DVD card, you
will be prompted to install the appropriate drivers. Presently there are two 
versions of Windows 95, each with a slightly different procedure for locating
the drivers. 

If Windows displays the "New Hardware" dialog box then proceed to the section 
titled: "Retail version of Windows 95".

If Windows displays the "Update Device Drivers Install" wizard then proceed to
the section titled: "OEM Version of Windows 95"

   Retail version of Windows 95
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   1. Windows 95 displays a dialog box indicating:
      "New Hardware Found - PCI Multimedia Device"

      Choose to install drivers from a disk provided by the hardware
      manufacturer.
   
   2. Type the appropriate path to the Maximum DVD Windows 95 drivers
      (normally X:\win95, where X is the drive where you placed the Maximum
      DVD disk).  Drivers will be copied to the appropriate directory.

   OEM Version of Windows 95
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   1. Windows 95 displays the Update Device Driver Wizard.
   
   2. Click on the Next button.
   
   3. Click on the other locations button and type the appropriate
      path to the Maximum DVD Windows 95 drivers (normally X:\WIN95, where
      X is the drive where you place the Maximum DVD disk).  Drivers
      will be copied to the appropriate directory.

   
   Navigator Installation
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   1. Once the hardware installation is complete, run the SETUP.EXE from the
      root of the Maximum DVD install CD.  Follow the instructions on the screen
      to complete the installation of the Navigator software.



Known Limitations
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   1. Interlaced modes are not supported.

   2. MPEG 1 audio is not yet supported.

   3. Fast forward and reverse play are not yet supported.

   4. Dual Layer disks are supported on the OEM version of Windows 95,
      but not on the release version.  In the release version, you can 
      only play movies on the first layer at this time.

   5. On some systems, while adjusting the Volume level in the Navigator,
      you may get audio distortion.  This issue is being investigated.

   6. Do not run Scandisk or any power management utilities, such as screen savers
      while playing a movie.

   7. Handle all DVDs very carefully and store in their original containers.
      Even slight smudges and finger prints can cause erratic behavior with
      movie and game playback.


Contacting DIAMOND
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Diamond can be reached through a number of ways:

Postal Service  : Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
                  2880 Junction Avenue
                  San Jose, CA  95134
Voice (Main)    : (408) 325-7000
Voice (TechSppt): (408) 325-7100 [M-F 6-7; Sat 8-4 Pacific]
                                 [plus 24hr automated help]
FAX (Main)      : (408) 325-7070
FAX (Support)   : (408) 325-7171
BBS (to 14400)  : (408) 325-7080
BBS (to 28800)  : (408) 325-7175
WWW             : http://www.diamondmm.com
FTP             : ftp.diamondmm.com
TechSupport     : techsupt@diamondmm.com


All product names listed are trademarks or copyrights of their 
respective owners.
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Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.                            (c) 1993-97
(408) 325-7000                                      All Rights Reserved
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