1. Download the MATROX28.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the folder where the MATROX28.EXE file was downloaded and double-click on the MATROX28.EXE file.
3. Click Next.
4. Choose a directory where the upgrade files will be copied. Please document the directory for future reference. The default directory (C:WindowsTempMatrox) is recommended.
5. Click Finish to copy the files to your system.
6. Click Ok.
7. Select a language and click Next. The setup program will prompt to choose between a "Typical" or "Custom" installation. With a "Typical" installation, the setup program installs all Matrox PowerDesk utilities in the default "Program FilesMatrox MGA PowerDesk" folder. After PowerDesk is installed, the setup program automatically upgrades the Windows 98 display driver, then prompts you to restart the computer for all changes to take effect. "Typical" installation is recommended.
8. Click Typical.
9. Click Next.
10. Click Finish to restart your computer.

Known Issues

• Adobe Type Manager limitation - With Adobe Type Manager (ATM) installed, you cannot run the driver if the "Advanced Graphics Acceleration Settings" is set to none. Note that ATM is installed as part of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is an Adobe problem documented in the Windows 98 "display.txt" file.
• DirectDraw and Automatic Power Management - As stated in "Microsoft DirectX release Notes", September 30, 1995, a DirectDraw game may be unable to restore properly if it is suspended by Automatic Power Management utilities.

This utility installs an updated display driver and includes the Matrox PowerDesk for Windows 98, which adds virtual desktop, hardware pan and zoom, DirectDraw/Direct3D driver, etc...

• For more information on settings, refresh rates etc..., see the file "online.doc" located in the "C:Program FilesMatrox MGA PowerDesk" folder.
• To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
• It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.