Software Installation and Configuration


Please note, that the applications you want to install SPEA drivers for have to be already completely  installed (for Standard VGA (640 x 480, 16 colors) on your system prior to using the SPEA software. It is a good idea to do this before removing an existing graphics adapter as not every application permits the configuration of the video mode used from the DOS plane.


Note:
Our software is constantly being improved and updated. The latest information is contained in a file named README.
Please check the exact directory names and paths of your applications, as you will be asked for these during the software installation of the SPEA drivers.

1. Put the SPEA disk 'Utilities' in drive A:

2. Make drive A: active and begin the installation program by the following commands:

A:
INSTALL

3. Choose a language for the installation program.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen. You will be presented a menu for selecting the desired software applications.

5. Make your selection of software drivers and also select the option 'Utilities'.

6. After you have made your choice, confirm it by pressing the ENTER key. You will be asked about the disk drive and directory names where the SPEA drivers should be copied. 

7. Enter the disk drive and directory names and follow the instructions on the screen. All files are copied into the defined directories automatically now.

A README file appears on the screen during the installation.


Warning!
Most applications require you to reconfigure them to use your SPEA graphics board. Please refer to the sections of the relevant software application to complete your installation correctly.


Before you start to configure the software applications, you may wish to change the monitor settings, resolutions or number fo colors used. This is handled by the program SPTUNE.EXE for DOS applications and V7SETUP.EXE (within Windows) for Windows applications.