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This guide assumes you have completed the [http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.1 STEP Installation Guide] through at least section 1.F. If you have not done so, please do before continuing!
This guide assumes you have completed the [http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.1 STEP Installation Guide] through at least section 1.F. If you have not done so, please do before continuing!


* Calibrate your monitor(s). Lagom is great for LCD displays. For laptop users with limited controls use the Windows tool:
*:Contol Panel  >>  Color Management  >>  Advance tab  >>  Calibrate display
* Make sure your graphic drivers are up to date. If not, please download and install new drivers via a clean installation.
* Make sure your graphic drivers are up to date. If not, please download and install new drivers via a clean installation.
* Download the recommended ENB d3d9.dll for your chosen ENB mod [http://www.enbdev.com/download_mod_tesskyrim.htm here].
* Download the recommended ENB d3d9.dll for your chosen ENB mod [http://www.enbdev.com/download_mod_tesskyrim.htm here].

Revision as of 23:17, February 6, 2013

Template:Notice A comprehensive guide for properly setting up ENB for n00bs and gurus alike -- by Staind716 & S.T.E.P. Team

Updated: 23:17:47 6 February 2013 (UTC)

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This guide is designed to help you get started with ENB and answer the some of the most common questions related to the use of ENBSeries mods for Skyrim. Please note, this is intended as a general overview of ENBSeries mod use. While this guide does contain many helpful tips and general configurations, it is not meant to answer questions about any specific ENBSeries mod. If seeking answers related to a particular ENB mod, please contact that mod's author. Thank you.

What is ENB?

ENBSeries is a powerful post processing modification tool available for Skyrim and other games. It was developed by Boris Vorontsov; who still maintains and updates the product. This tool enables users to create custom configurations (ENBs) designed to their own specifications by modifying rendering functions and the application of additional effects such as bloom, depth of field, and SSAO. ENBs often enhance overall lighting, colors, and shadows among other aspects of the game, but comes with a performance loss of anywhere between 5% to 50% of your total frames per second (FPS); depending on your hardware setup and the ENB features you use. Most find this loss acceptable compared to the enhancements and features gained from the ENB.