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Page updated - 12/02/2002
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Creative Labs Control Panel Applet
This Control Panel is
needed, if your present Creative Drivers do not possess the
option to use an Installed 512x512 MiniGL.
It is mandatory if you use a non-Creative built Driver (such as
3dfx Reference Drivers).
It will allow switching between the enhanced Creative MiniGL and the default 3dfx MiniGL as desired.
What is a Control
Panel Applet ?
Control Panels are the early versions of what now is known as
3dfx Tools.
While stictly seen, the
raw Device Driver is the only thing needed to make a 3dfx Card
run, the Control Panel Applet will display and offer all
available Advanced Features of the Card, greatly impoving
Performance when properly configured, and permits customizing for
personal preferences.
It also allows convinient control over essential functions like
Gamma Settings.
Basically, these Panels
are a GUI (Graphical User Inferface) that allow setting the
associated Values in the Windows Registry by easy mouse clicks.
They also usually offer further details about the 3D Features
available, and what settings will take what effect..
Requirements
This Control Panel Applet
requires the Creative 512x512 capable MiniGL installed for full
functionality...
Available for download in the MiniGL Section.
How to install this
Control Panel ?
This File will self-extract into
the Windows\System Folder, where all Win9x Control Panels found
under START > SETTINGS > SYSTEM are located.
These Applets can be easily identified by their .cpl File
Extension.
From there, is should not be visible in the normal Display
Property Sheet if it is co-existing with a present, non-Creative
Driver's Property Sheet.
In that case, it will be accessible under START > SETTINGS
> SYSTEM only...
Known Limitations
This Control Panel might not
contain all advanced features your default one might offer if it
will replace an existing Creative Control Panel...
Unless you are willing to modify your Driver's inf Installer File
to customize it, making a backup of your existing one is
recommended before installing it.
FalconFly's
Overall Assessment
This Control Panel Applet
is for use in conjunction with the Creative 512x512 MiniGL Driver
only.
If you do not use it, there should be no reason to Install this
Control Panel...
