Aztech M64-32 Product information sheet

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Graphics
Card
M64-32
Easy Start
Read Me First
Version 1.0

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Part 15 FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Operating Environment
For Home or Office Use
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, if this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device according to Part 15 of FCC Rules, this device must be installed
in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computers and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified/shielded cables may result in radio/TV
interference.
Modification
Any modification not expressly approved by the manufacturer of this device could void the users authority to operate
the device.
Party Responsible for Product Compliance:
Aztech Labs, Inc.
45645 Northport Loop East
Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A.

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About this
Easy Start This booklet provides a quick setup for your M64-32
Graphics Card. It touches on the key installation procedures
and allows you to setup your modem within minutes!
Installation Notes
•The graphics and screens illustrations shown in this easy start may differ from
what you see in your system, but the steps still apply.
•A Philips Screwdriver is required for the card installation.
•The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the card
installation. Have it ready by your side.
•It is recommended that any existing Graphics Card be removed before installing
your new Graphics Card.
Safety Precaution
•Do not remove your card from its protective bag until you are ready to install it.
•Always try to hold your card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic
components on your card.
•Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. To prevent such a
damage, you must ground yourself during the installation:
» Use a grounding strap, which is a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an
elastic strap at the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach the
clip to any non-painted metal surface of your computer chassis. OR
» If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface of
your computer chassis before you begin installation, and again every minute
or so until the installation is completed.

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Package
Please see that you have the following items in your package. For any items that is
missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
•M64-32 Graphics Card
•This Easy Start Guide
•Installation CD
Software Requirements
For your card to perform to its fullest capabilities, ensure that your system is installed
with the following:
Windows®95 OSR2.1 (or later versions)
OR
Windows®98
OR
Windows NT®4.0 upgraded with Service Pack 3 (or later versions)
DirectX6.0 (or later versions)
Installation Procedures
Step 1 Upgrade your Windows®95 OSR2.0 to Windows®95 OSR2.1
(Ensure that presently you have OSR2.0 installed. By installing the USB upgrade,
Windows®95 OSR2.0 will be upgraded to OSR2.1.)
OR
Upgrade your Windows NT®4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later
Step 2 Install and connect the Graphics Card to your PC.
Step 3 Install the Graphics Card driver.
Step 4 Install the DirectX driver that comes with your Installation CD.
(for Windows®95/98 only)
For systems that do not meet the software requirements

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Installing the Graphics Card
Remove the cover of your computer. Select an available AGP-Bus Slot and remove its
cover plate.
ÊInsert the Graphics Card firmly into the AGP Bus Slot.
ËSecure the Graphics Card with a mounting screw.
Replace the cover of your computer.
Mounting Screw
Graphics Card
Cover Plate AGP Bus Slot
Power off your computer and any connected devices before connecting
your modem card!
Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. You have to
ground yourself during the installation by touching any non-painted surface of the
computer's chassis every minute or so.

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Connecting the Graphics Card
PC Monitor
VGA Port
15-pin cable
1. Connect the standard 15-pin cable from your PC Monitor to the VGA Port on the
Graphics Card.

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For Windows®95
1. Power on your computer and start Windows. Windows will detect the newly-
installed Graphics Card and prompts for its driver. Place the Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive and click Next.
Installing the M64 Graphics Card Driver
in Windows®95/98/NT®4.0
Your PC system may also have a standard Graphics Card drivers. You may
choose to install the standard Graphics Card driver instead of theM64 Graphics
Card driver that comes with theM64 Installation CD. In this case, do not place
the M64 Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. When prompted with Update
Device Driver Wizard dialog boxes, click Next to accept the default settings for
standard Graphics Card driver and restart your system when prompted.
However, do take note that the performance of M64 Graphics Card will only be
fully optimised when installed with the M64 Graphics Card driver.

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3. When prompted to restart the system, click Yes. New changes will take effect
upon system restart.
2. Windows will prompt that it has located the M64 Graphics Card driver.
Click Finish to use the driver found.

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For Windows®98
1. Start Windows®98. Windows will detect the newly-installed Graphics Card. Place
the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Next.
2. Click the option "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)"
and click Next to proceed.
3. Select the option CD-ROM drive for the source of your driver and click Next.
4. Click Next again to proceed installation with the driver found.

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5. To complete the driver installation, click Finish.
6. When prompted to restart the system, click Yes. New changes will take effect
upon system restart.
For Windows NT®4.0
1. Start Windows NT® 4.0.
2. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. From the Windows NT®taskbar, click Start > Run... .
4. In the Run text box, type "D:\winnt4\setup.exe" and click OK.
(Assuming Dis your CD-ROM drive letter. Else, substitute the letter accordingly.)
The system will start installing the driver.
Follow the on-line instructions to complete the driver installation.

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M64 Loader
M64 Installation CD comes with a Loader for your easy navigation. To activate the M64
Loader, double-click cdsetup.exe. The Nvidia AGP Installation loader will be launched
(as shown below).
1Click to install
the driver for
your card.
Click to install
DirectX™ driver.
Follow the online
instructions to
complete the
installation.
Click to install Acrobat Reader on your
system. Follow the online instructions
to complete the installation.
(Acrobat Reader is required if are
accessing the User's Manual on the
Installation CD.)
Click to access
the User's
Manual on the
CD. (Acrobat
Reader needs
to be installed
in your system.)
Click to browse
through the
contents on the
CD.
Click to Exit from
the loader.
1Selecting Windows 9x Driver Installation from the loader will prompt you to install the M64
Graphics Card driver again. This will overwrite your existing M64 Graphics Card driver.
For Windows
®
95/98 users, if you do not have DirectX™ installed in your
system, or if the version is below 6.0, please proceed to install the DirectX
Drivers from the loader for optimal graphics performance with M64 Graphics
Card.
The M64 User's Manual that comes with the CD, is a PDF File (Portable
Document Format) which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to display. If you do
not have the software installed in your system, please proceed to install Adobe
Acrobat Reader from the loader.

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Testing the Graphics Card in
Windows®95/98
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click icon.
3. A System Properties window will appear. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Double-click Display adapters
to list M64-32 Graphics card.
Double-click on it.
5. A Properties window will
appear. From the General tab,
check that the Device Status
has the message: "This device
is working properly".

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To activate the Display Properties
window,
1. From your Windows taskbar,
click Start > Settings > Control
Panel.
2. Double-click icon. The
Display Properties window will
be displayed (as shown on your
right).
Explore the properties for various
visual effects!
Running the Graphics Card Display
(Illustration is based on Windows®98. For Windows®
95, most of the features can be found from the tabs
below the title.)
3. To understand the display
properties, right-click on the
feature. System will pop-out
"What's this". Click on it and
the explanation will be
displayed.
Before you start exploring
the display features, make
sure that you have set the
Colors to 16-bit or higher, which will
bring out a better visual quality. (Choose
from the Colors drop-down list.)

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Uninstalling the
M64 Graphics Card Driver
1. From your Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click (Add/Remove) icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties
window will be displayed.
3. Click NVIDIA Windows 95/98 Display Drivers and click Add/Remove... .
Follow the online instructions to complete the uninstallation process.