Installing Monster Sound Software

Monster Sound includes software utilities to help you maximize the use of your Monster Sound card and enhance your 3D sound.

Note: Windows 95/98 should be installed and working properly before you install your Monster Sound card. You can install the Monster Sound software before installing the hardware.

If your system is configured for AutoRun, you can launch the Start program by simply inserting the SuperCD into the CD-ROM drive. If AutoRun is not enabled on your system, you can run the START.EXE program directly from the SuperCD.

If you have already installed the Monster Sound card in your system, Windows will start the Monster Sound setup program automatically the next time you boot.

OSR2 users may be prompted to locate the Monster Sound installation CD. Enter D:\DRIVERS (or replace D: with the letter that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive).

TIP: To see if your system is running Windows 95 OSR2, go to the Start menu, navigate to Settings, then click on Control Panel. Double click on the System icon. On the General property page in the System Properties dialog, OSR2 users will find Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950B listed.

Once the Start program is running:

1. Check that the correct language is selected and click on 'Start installation' from the main menu to start the software setup program.
   
2. In the 'Installation: Windows 95' dialog box click on the icon for 'Multimedia Add-Ons (Digital video, 3D Accelerator, ...)' under product group and choose 'Monster Sound' from the dropdown list under 'Product'. Click on the 'Next' button.
   
3. In the 'Diamond Install' dialog box select the directory you would like to install to. You can either do so by entering the path or by clicking on the 'Browse...' button. In the 'Browse Box' you can then choose the directory from the scrolling list and press 'OK' when you are finished.
   
4. Select the type of installation that you would like to perform (standard or custom). If you click on the icon for Custom installation you can choose the desired components from a list. The description of a component is displayed as soon as you highlight it. The choices are:
   
   • Audio Utilities (recommended)
   • DirectX (recommended)
   • Monster Sound. (You will need an Internet browser to view the online help files for the Monster Sound configuration software. If you do not currently have a browser, we recommend that you select the Microsoft Internet Explorer).
   • Sound Blaster Emulation (select only if you DO NOT have a legacy sound card in the system with Monster Sound)
     
5. To tick an item click on the check box. After selecting the components, select 'Next' and follow the on-screen dialogs until installation is successfully completed. (Click on 'Next' whenever you are prompted to. When you click on 'Next' on the last screen, your computer will be rebooted.)

Note: To install your Monster Sound card, power off your PC, and proceed to the Hardware and Driver Installation section.

Click here for instructions on how to use your Monster Sound software tools.

Should any problems occur please go to the Troubleshooting page