Spider Graphics SPiDER 256 PCI Driver Download
Download the latest version of the SPiDER 256 PCI driver for your computer's operating system. This version of "spider256.ZIP" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 755 downloads and 15 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 705.6 KB.
Supported Models
Spider Graphics 256 PCI
SPiDER 256 PCI
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Additional Notes
These are the original drivers that came on floppy, with the card. I've tried it with Windows 95/98 and it worked fine. The Zip file also contains drivers for 3.1 and NT. Haven't tried it on 2000.
Uploaded By
Radio Jon (DG Member) on 13-Feb-2000
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIWIN.EXE | 179.2 KB | 15 Oct 1996 |
| SYSINFO.DLL | 16.4 KB | 6 Nov 1995 |
| WINT31/WINNT31.EXE | 152.0 KB | 31 Oct 1995 |
| SPDLIB.DLL | 16.9 KB | 7 Nov 1995 |
| SUPERVGA.DRV | 52.3 KB | 11 Jul 1995 |
| OPTI264.INF | 1.4 KB | 31 Oct 1996 |
| SETUPPWR.DLL | 14.3 KB | 13 May 1996 |
| ACAD/DISK.ID | 34 bytes | 22 Jan 1995 |
| ACAD/INSTALL.EXE | 96.7 KB | 30 Dec 1993 |
| ACAD/INSTALL.DAT | 24.3 KB | 31 May 1995 |
| ACAD/CHKLIST.MS | 27 bytes | 21 Aug 1995 |
| ACAD/TURBODLD.RED | 167.3 KB | 22 Aug 1995 |
| ACAD/READ.ME | 15.8 KB | 2 Feb 1994 |
| OPTI.DRV | 15.2 KB | 8 Oct 1996 |
| OPTI.VXD | 5.8 KB | 7 Aug 1995 |
| FILES95.TXT | 168 bytes | 14 Oct 1996 |
| WINSTALL.EXE | 62.5 KB | 31 Oct 1996 |
| README95.TXT | 1.7 KB | 31 Oct 1996 |
| GREENPC.SCR | 52.7 KB | 13 May 1996 |
| OPTICARD.VXD | 5.3 KB | 7 Oct 1996 |
| WINNT351/VGATRUE.DLL | 42.0 KB | 1 Nov 1994 |
| WINNT351/VGA.DLL | 90.4 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT351/VGA256.DLL | 57.2 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT351/README.N35 | 2.0 KB | 28 Apr 1995 |
| WINNT351/DISK1 | 18 bytes | 21 Oct 1993 |
| WINNT351/OPTI35.SYS | 37.4 KB | 8 Jun 1995 |
| WINNT351/SHORTC~1.PIF | 967 bytes | 31 Oct 1995 |
| WINNT351/VGA64K.DLL | 22.2 KB | 4 Sep 1994 |
| WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 22.0 KB | 28 Apr 1995 |
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