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Figure 2-3: Direct X Diagnostics screen 1.
Figure 2-4: Direct X Diagnostics screen 2.
Note: Windows update does not always update all drivers. Raymarine
recommend that you check your PC/Hardware manufacturers web
site to check for relevant driver updates.
DirectX
To ensure that you have the latest version of DirectX installed you should
run the DirectX diagnostics utility.
To run DirectX diagnostics utility:
1. On the computer taskbar, click
Start. The pop-up menu is displayed.
2. Select and click Run. The Run dialog box is displayed.
3. Type in, dxdiag. Click OK . The DirectX diagnostic tool will be displayed. See
Figure 2-3
4. Make a note of the version number installed on your computer.
5. Click the
Display or Display 1 tab. The display adapter screen is displayed.
See Figure 2-4
6. Make a note of the display adapter name, manufacturer, chip type and
driver version installed on your computer (highlighted in the picture
above).
7. Point your internet browser to - http:// www.microsoft.com/windows/
directx/downloads/default.asp and check the current version of DirectX. If
the version installed is not current, download and install the latest version.
8. Point your internet browser to the display adapter manufacturer’s site and
check the current version available. If the version installed is not current,
download the latest version.
Note: Laptop users should check their PC Manufacturers web site for rele-
vant video driver updates.
D6971_1
Version number
D6972_1
Display adapter details
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Useful websites
You may find the following websites useful when ensuring your PC has the
latest drivers and adapters available:
PC manufacturers
Manufacturer Web site
Acer www.acer.com
Dell www.dell.com
Fujitsu-Siemens www.fujitsu-siemens.com
HP www.hp.com
IBM www.ibm.com
Samsung www.samsung.com
Sony www.sony.com
Toshiba www.toshiba.com
Software and graphics manufacturers
Manufacturer Website
AMD software www.amd.com
ATI graphics www.ati.com
Intel software www.intel.com
NVIDIA graphics www.nvidia.com
SIS software www.sis.com.tw
VIA software www.viarena.com