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Aptiva - 2161/2162 Re-installing the original video drivers

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Question:
How do I re-install the original video drivers on my 2161/2162 Aptiva? (ATI 3D Rage)

Answer:
To re-install the original video drivers for an Aptiva 2161 or 2162 with ATI 3D Rage or 3D Rage II video, follow these steps:

1. Click on "Start", choose "Settings", and select "Control Panel ".
2. Find the "Display" icon and double-click on it.
3. Click on the "Settings" tab at the top.
4. Click on the "Change Display Type" button.
5. Insert the Diagnostics CD into the CD-ROM drive.
6. Click on the "Change" button beside Adapter type.
7. Click on "Have Disk".
8. Type g:\disk\ativideo\ati\macxw4.inf in the text box.
9. Click "OK" and follow the onscreen prompts.

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Software Installation/Configuration, Video

Date Created

31-03-98

Last Updated

22-03-99

Revision Date

22-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2161, 2162

Model

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