the matrox vfw software codecs let you render (compile) and play back rt.x10-compatible .avi files in your video for windows programs without having the rt.x10 hardware installed in your computer.

    if you have the rt.x10 hardware, you do not need to install the vfw software codecs because matrox x.tools installs all the required matrox codecs on your system.

    to install the matrox vfw software codecs:

    1 close all windows programs.

    2 insert your matrox rt.x10 installation cd in your cd-rom drive.

    3 from the matrox rt.x menu, choose install the matrox vfw software codecs.

    4 follow the onscreen instructions. an information box indicates when the installation is complete.

    if you later decide to install the rt.x10 hardware in your computer, you must remove the matrox vfw software codecs from your system (using add/remove programs in windows control panel) before installing your rt.x10 hardware and software.