Soundblaster Audigy audio driver
for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
version 5.12.04.285
Installation README


This package installs an update to the Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
2000 or XP device driver for the Soundblaster Audigy audio adapter
that comes preinstalled in your IBM(R) computer. This update requires
approximately 41MB of space on your hard disk (drive C).

This update package is intended for IBM ThinkCentre systems that come
with a Soundblaster Audigy audio adapter.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation.


Downloading the update
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1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save
   the downloaded file.


Installing the update
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1.  Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and folders.
2.  Type 9e1z01us.exe in the search field, then click Find Now.
    This will locate the 9e1z01us.exe file you just downloaded. 
3.  Double-click the 9e1z01us.exe icon.
4.  Click Next. Read the license agreement.
5.  Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 
6.  Click Next.
7.  Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to
    C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS\9E1Z01US.
8.  Click Next. 
9.  Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Shutdown
    and restart your system when the installation is complete.


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