Monster Sound / Monster Sound MX100 - Update: README File                 
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  This README file contains the following information:

  It is IMPORTANT that you read this README file before you
  continue the installation! Otherwise the company cannot accept any
  responsibility for claims that may be caused as a consequence.

	1.      Release Notes
	2.      Update Installation
	3.      Bracket Layout       
	4.      Configuration
	5.      Features
	6.      Diamond Multimedia: Support & Service

1. Release Notes
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  This is update version 1.05 of the Monster Sound / Monster Sound MX100 
  Windows 95 drivers and utilities (from here on simply called Monster Sound).

  There are two update packages: 
       MSND105M.EXE - Minimal Installation (incl. drivers v1.05)
                      Requires previous version 1.01 installed!
       MSND105F.EXE - Full Installation (incl. drivers v1.05 and tools)
                      Requires DirectX 5 installed!

2. Update Installation
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Note: 
   For the "Minimal Installation", package MSND105M.EXE you need previous drivers,
   and DirectX 5 installed.
   For the "Full Installation", package MSND105F.EXE you need DirectX 5 installed.
 
Update:
   Calling the downloaded file MSND105M.EXE or MSND105F.EXE starts 
   automatically the installation program. Please Follow the program.

   Note: The installation process requires a system reboot - if the system seems 
   to hang while rebooting, please press CTRL-ALT-DEL to reboot correctly.

Please see the Software Installation Section of the on-line manual for more information. 

   
3. Monster Sound Card Bracket Layout
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   _______
   \------\
    |     |
    | (*) |    Output #1
    |     |
    | (*) |    Output #2
    |     |
    |     |
    | (*) |    Microphone
    |     |
    | (*) |    Line-In
    |     |
    |     |
    |  /| |
    | | | |    Joystick/MIDI
    | | | |
    |  \| |
    |     |
    \     /
     |   |
      ---


4. Configuration
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   Use the Monster Control applett located on the taskbar to change the 
   configuration of the Monster Sound card. This includes setting the output 
   mode (stereo vs. quad), configuring the output1 and output2 device(s), and 
   assigning the preferred 3D device.


5. Features
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   This release includes support for following functions and features:
   DirectSound and DirectSound3D (3D accelerated & enhanced via A3D)
   Windows Multi-Waveout full duplex audio Windows MIDI (with wavetable
   daughter card) Windows Mixer Sound Blaster Emulation for DOS based games
   (in Win95 DOS box) Accelerated Windows Gameport.


6. Support / Service / Latest Software
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  Your DIAMOND SuperCD contains the most current information about all
  our support services. To get this information, run the program
  "START" and select the menu item "Manuals".
  You find also support information on http://www.diamondmm.de.

                          End of README