Trust RIVA DRAGON TNT2 32MB PCI User manual

Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI
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TRUST RIVA DRAGON TNT2 32MB PCI
Instruction manual
Version 1.0

Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI
01 UK 11973CDMANUAL.doc
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Contents
1.Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Contents of the package.......................................................................................................... 2
2.Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Minimum system requirements .............................................................................................. 3
3.Installing the Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI............................................................................ 3
4.Software installation........................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Installing the driver in Windows 95 ........................................................................................ 4
4.2 Installing the driver in Windows 98 ........................................................................................ 6
4.3 Installing the driver in Windows NT4 ..................................................................................... 8
4.4 Installing the driver in Windows 2000 .................................................................................... 8
4.5 Installing DirectX 7 ................................................................................................................. 11
5.Changing the settings ...................................................................................................................... 12
6.Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................15
7.Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 16
8.Trust Service Centres ....................................................................................................................... 17

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1. Introduction
This manual is intended for users of the Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI. No prior knowledge is
necessary to install and use this product.
If you have any questions after reading this instruction manual, please contact one of the Trust
Service Centres. You can find your nearest Service Centre at the end of this manual. You can also
visit the Trust website (www.trust.com) for support, detailed product information, drivers and FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions).
The following conventions have been used in this manual to indicate instructions:
<key> Here you should press a key. The name of the key is given between brackets.
‘System’ This is a specific term used in a program. These are the terms used by, for example,
Microsoft Windows 98.
[DIR] Key in the text shown in square brackets [….].
(term) The text between the parentheses {….} is the English term, e.g. (File) used in the figure
referred to.
Additional information will be shown as follows:
Note: Turn off the computer before connecting the device.
1.1 Contents of the package
Please check the contents of the package before reading the instruction manual. It should contain the
following:
•Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI VGA card
•CD-ROM containing the drivers, applications and instruction manual
•The quick installation manual
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.

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2. Safety
Before using the product, please read the following instructions carefully.
1. Computer components are sensitive to static electricity. You can discharge yourself by touching the
computer casing.
2. Switch off the computer and remove the plug from the wall socket before opening the computer.
3. Make sure that the components you are adding to your computer are compatible with your system.
4. Hardware installation.
2.1 Minimum system requirements
•Pentium 166 MMX processor
•32 MB RAM
•Windows 95, 98, NT4 or 2000 operating system
•A free PCI slot
•10 MB free hard disk space
•4x CD-ROM drive
3. Installing the Trust Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI
Note: If another VGA card (the card that the monitor is connected to) is still in your system, then you
should remove this before you install the Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI.
1. Turn off your PC.
2. Remove the plug from the wall socket.
3. Remove the computer casing (if necessary, read your computer's instruction manual).
4. Remove the metal cover plate or your old VGA card from the PCI slot.
5. Insert the Riva Dragon TNT2 32MB PCI into the free PCI slot and screw the card firmly into place.
6. Close the PC.
7. Connect the monitor cable.
8. Turn on the computer.