Product specifications

22 • Avid|DS
Chapter 2 • Reinstalling the Avid|DS Hardware Drivers
Reinstalling the Hardware Drivers
When you first receive your Avid|DS workstation, all the software you need to
run Avid|DS is already installed and tested. You should not remove or modify
the installed software.
You should follow the instructions in this chapter only if you need to update,
reinstall, or reconfigure specific system software components, or if you need
to reinstall Avid|DS.
For specific details on hardware drivers, refer to the accompanying vendor
documentation and the Readme file that comes with each driver. The Readme file
is a good place to look for information on the version of the drivers you’re using.
You can get the drivers from the Avid|DS Drivers CD that comes with your
workstation. Updated and improved versions of these drivers are posted to the
Avid|DS web site. For more information, see Web Support on page 12.
Displaying Hidden
Files
During the course of reinstalling the drivers, you’ll browse through different
file folders on the Avid|DS Drivers CD and the system drive. Because of this, it’s
important that the browser windows do not hide any files or file extensions.
To show all files
1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Folder Options.
2. Select the View tab.
If any of the necessary drivers are not present on the Avid|DS Drivers
CD, contact Avid|DS Customer Service.
Reinstalling the drivers is a very sensitive process. Make sure you
follow all the instructions carefully and do not skip any steps. You
also need to be logged on as Administrator when reinstalling drivers.