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... Drivers 20 4.1 Installing Webcam driver 20 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers 22 4.3 Removing Webcam driver 24 4.4 Removing the Gamepad drivers 25 5. Other information 27 6.1 Browse Support CD 27 6.2 View readme file 28 Appendix: Basic troubleshooting A-1 iii VGA drivers 2 2.1 Driver installation 2 2.2 Updating the Windows® display driver 11 2.3 Removing display driver 13 3. Utilities 14 3.1 Utilities installation 15 3.2 Removing installed utilities 18 4. ASUS Contact information 26 6. Contents Notices iv Safety information v About this guide vi 1. Support...
... Drivers 20 4.1 Installing Webcam driver 20 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers 22 4.3 Removing Webcam driver 24 4.4 Removing the Gamepad drivers 25 5. Other information 27 6.1 Browse Support CD 27 6.2 View readme file 28 Appendix: Basic troubleshooting A-1 iii VGA drivers 2 2.1 Driver installation 2 2.2 Updating the Windows® display driver 11 2.3 Removing display driver 13 3. Utilities 14 3.1 Utilities installation 15 3.2 Removing installed utilities 18 4. ASUS Contact information 26 6. Contents Notices iv Safety information v About this guide vi 1. Support...
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...the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ... for connection of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure...
...the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ... for connection of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure...
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... enabled in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models. • You may need administrator rights to run the support CD installation program. E X E to install the drivers and utilities. Software installation guide 1 See your computer. Support CD information The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen. • Some driver and utility...
... enabled in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models. • You may need administrator rights to run the support CD installation program. E X E to install the drivers and utilities. Software installation guide 1 See your computer. Support CD information The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen. • Some driver and utility...
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... users. 1. VGA drivers A VGA driver is the software program that makes the device work with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to remove the old display driver from the root directory of the recommended methods in this method to section "2.3 Removing display drivers" for details. After physically installing your system. e x e from your graphics card, use any of your CD-ROM drive. 3. The Setup prepares the Install Shield Wizard which will guide you are replacing...
... users. 1. VGA drivers A VGA driver is the software program that makes the device work with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to remove the old display driver from the root directory of the recommended methods in this method to section "2.3 Removing display drivers" for details. After physically installing your system. e x e from your graphics card, use any of your CD-ROM drive. 3. The Setup prepares the Install Shield Wizard which will guide you are replacing...
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Click N e x t to continue or B a c k to return from previous screen or C a n c e l to apply changes. Click Finish. 8. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 4 ASUS ATI series graphics card The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your computer to abort installation. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you to restart your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup installs components. 9.
Click N e x t to continue or B a c k to return from previous screen or C a n c e l to apply changes. Click Finish. 8. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 4 ASUS ATI series graphics card The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your computer to abort installation. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you to restart your computer. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup installs components. 9.
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After the installation is displayed on your motherboard. Software installation guide 5 The final tasks of the setup process is complete, select Y e s , I w a n t to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the chipset on the progress bar. 12. 10. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 11.
After the installation is displayed on your motherboard. Software installation guide 5 The final tasks of the setup process is complete, select Y e s , I w a n t to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the chipset on the progress bar. 12. 10. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 11.
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... your graphics card. W D M - installs the ASUS Enhanced drivers to install then click N e x t. D i r e c t X - V G A R T - Click the check box of the driver installation process. A progress bar on the lower right-hand corner of your graphics card supports the Video-In Video-Out (VIVO) function. A S U S - installs the latest Microsoft® DirectX™ runtime libraries. These enhanced drivers also enable support for Direct3D™ and OpenGL™ modes. Software installation guide 7 Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 7. The following screen displays the...
... your graphics card. W D M - installs the ASUS Enhanced drivers to install then click N e x t. D i r e c t X - V G A R T - Click the check box of the driver installation process. A progress bar on the lower right-hand corner of your graphics card supports the Video-In Video-Out (VIVO) function. A S U S - installs the latest Microsoft® DirectX™ runtime libraries. These enhanced drivers also enable support for Direct3D™ and OpenGL™ modes. Software installation guide 7 Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 7. The following screen displays the...
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.... The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 11. Software installation guide 9 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to apply changes. 10. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 12. The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your motherboard. The ASUS AGP VGARTD driver installation process appears only if you to restart your computer to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the...
.... The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 11. Software installation guide 9 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to apply changes. 10. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 12. The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your motherboard. The ASUS AGP VGARTD driver installation process appears only if you to restart your computer to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the...
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After the installation is displayed on the progress bar. 13. The final tasks of the setup process is complete, select Y e s , I w a n t to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. 10 ASUS ATI series graphics card
After the installation is displayed on the progress bar. 13. The final tasks of the setup process is complete, select Y e s , I w a n t to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. 10 ASUS ATI series graphics card
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... Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This utility also allows you can install or remove these utilities using any of the recommended methods in the user-defined surveillance region. 3. C. After installing the VGA drivers for graphics card models with innovative technologies to install any of the following utilities: A. is a deviation in this feature, you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. • The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works...
... Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This utility also allows you can install or remove these utilities using any of the recommended methods in the user-defined surveillance region. 3. C. After installing the VGA drivers for graphics card models with innovative technologies to install any of the following utilities: A. is a deviation in this feature, you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. • The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works...
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4. Click N e x t from the Install Shield Wizard welcome screen. 5. Click the check box of the utility you want to install then click N e x t. 7. Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 6. The setup displays the target directory for the utilities selected, click N e x t. Drivers and utilities installation guide 17
4. Click N e x t from the Install Shield Wizard welcome screen. 5. Click the check box of the utility you want to install then click N e x t. 7. Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 6. The setup displays the target directory for the utilities selected, click N e x t. Drivers and utilities installation guide 17
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... of the following accessories: 4.1 Installing Webcam driver To install the webcam drivers: 1. The setup prepares the files for any of your support CD. 3. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click A c c e s s o r i e s D r i v e r s. Accessories Drivers You can install or remove the drivers for installation. 20 ASUS ATI series graphics card Insert the support CD into your computer...
... of the following accessories: 4.1 Installing Webcam driver To install the webcam drivers: 1. The setup prepares the files for any of your support CD. 3. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click A c c e s s o r i e s D r i v e r s. Accessories Drivers You can install or remove the drivers for installation. 20 ASUS ATI series graphics card Insert the support CD into your computer...
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... is disabled, run S e t u p . Click N e x t on the following screen. 22 ASUS ATI series graphics card From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click A c c e s s o r i e s D r i v e r s. Click G a m e P a d D r i v e r from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. 5. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers To install the gamepad drivers: 1.
... is disabled, run S e t u p . Click N e x t on the following screen. 22 ASUS ATI series graphics card From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click A c c e s s o r i e s D r i v e r s. Click G a m e P a d D r i v e r from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. 5. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers To install the gamepad drivers: 1.
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... supported by your graphics card (e.g., AGP voltage requirement). The graphics card auxiliary power is installed. Drivers and utilities installation guide A-1 Your card might not be properly installed. Check the technical documentation that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected with your motherboard and check the required specifications for technical support. Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings (e.g., system control panel connections). • Make sure that the system control panel cables are connected properly. Make sure that your system. Problem...
... supported by your graphics card (e.g., AGP voltage requirement). The graphics card auxiliary power is installed. Drivers and utilities installation guide A-1 Your card might not be properly installed. Check the technical documentation that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected with your motherboard and check the required specifications for technical support. Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings (e.g., system control panel connections). • Make sure that the system control panel cables are connected properly. Make sure that your system. Problem...
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... set. • Manually configure your video controls to your desired settings. Configure your monitor software to your desired settings. • Configure your graphics card package. Conflicts may be properly installed. Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are connected properly to its port. Your monitor software settings might not be unsupported graphics card drivers installed in your monitor comes with graphics card drivers from different vendors. • Remove any unused graphics card drivers installed in Display Properties. A-2 ASUS ATI series graphics card...
... set. • Manually configure your video controls to your desired settings. Configure your monitor software to your desired settings. • Configure your graphics card package. Conflicts may be properly installed. Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are connected properly to its port. Your monitor software settings might not be unsupported graphics card drivers installed in your monitor comes with graphics card drivers from different vendors. • Remove any unused graphics card drivers installed in Display Properties. A-2 ASUS ATI series graphics card...
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... ASUS SmartDoctor 18 3.4 Voltage status 18 3.5 Temperature status 19 3.6 Fan speed status 19 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings 20 3.8 Advanced setup features 21 3.8.1 Settings 21 3.8.2 Monitor 25 3.8.3 Fan Control 26 3.8.4 HyperDrive 29 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 3 iii 2007.8.29 11:33:40 AM ASUS GamerOSD 5 2.1 System Requirements 5 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD 5 2.3 User Interface 6 2.3.1 3D Display Setting 6 2.3.2 Video Captureing 8 2.3.3 Screeshots 9 2.4 Using ASUS GamerOSD 10 2.4.1 Using 3D Display Setting functions 10 2.4.2 Using Video Capturing functions 11 2.4.3 Using...
... ASUS SmartDoctor 18 3.4 Voltage status 18 3.5 Temperature status 19 3.6 Fan speed status 19 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings 20 3.8 Advanced setup features 21 3.8.1 Settings 21 3.8.2 Monitor 25 3.8.3 Fan Control 26 3.8.4 HyperDrive 29 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 3 iii 2007.8.29 11:33:40 AM ASUS GamerOSD 5 2.1 System Requirements 5 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD 5 2.3 User Interface 6 2.3.1 3D Display Setting 6 2.3.2 Video Captureing 8 2.3.3 Screeshots 9 2.4 Using ASUS GamerOSD 10 2.4.1 Using 3D Display Setting functions 10 2.4.2 Using Video Capturing functions 11 2.4.3 Using...
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... also adjust GPU clock and image quality without exiting games. 2.1 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium™ III CPU or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use GamerOSD for 30 days) • 60MB avialble hard disk space or above • 256MB system memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software CD...
... also adjust GPU clock and image quality without exiting games. 2.1 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium™ III CPU or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use GamerOSD for 30 days) • 60MB avialble hard disk space or above • 256MB system memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software CD...
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... (Ctrl+Alt+O) 3. Configuration options: 1, 2, ~ 5. The images are enabled when you to set the capture interval by date. 2.4 Using GamerOSD 2.4.1 Using 3D Display Function To benchmark the graphic card performance while playing games: 1. Start a full-screen DirectX or OpenGL game. 2. Select Show FPS from the 3D Display Setting. 4. Capture Interval (sec) Allows you to set the number of screenshots captured consecutively. Choose the text colour for capturing screens. The following...
... (Ctrl+Alt+O) 3. Configuration options: 1, 2, ~ 5. The images are enabled when you to set the capture interval by date. 2.4 Using GamerOSD 2.4.1 Using 3D Display Function To benchmark the graphic card performance while playing games: 1. Start a full-screen DirectX or OpenGL game. 2. Select Show FPS from the 3D Display Setting. 4. Capture Interval (sec) Allows you to set the number of screenshots captured consecutively. Choose the text colour for capturing screens. The following...
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Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Manual mode In manual mode, you have to the GPU temperature. Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to define the temperature boundaries for SmartCooling. When SmartCooling is enabled, you can set the fan speed at full speed, while 0% will run at a fixed rate. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Using the fan power level slider to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan. Setting the power level to adjust the fan speed.
Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Manual mode In manual mode, you have to the GPU temperature. Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to define the temperature boundaries for SmartCooling. When SmartCooling is enabled, you can set the fan speed at full speed, while 0% will run at a fixed rate. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Using the fan power level slider to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan. Setting the power level to adjust the fan speed.
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... monitor a GameLive Show broadcast using the GameReplay feature. 4.2 Getting Started 4 . 2. 1 Launching ASUS GameLiveShow and GameReplay To launch ASUS GameLiveShow: Double-click the G a m e L i v e S h o w icon on your desktop. 4.2.2 GameLiveShow setup The GameLiveShow setup menu allows you to set max number of clients Key in Ethernet port number Click to enable authentication Click to allow/block users preview of graphics card information Click to start/stop broadcasting 20 ASUS graphics card...
... monitor a GameLive Show broadcast using the GameReplay feature. 4.2 Getting Started 4 . 2. 1 Launching ASUS GameLiveShow and GameReplay To launch ASUS GameLiveShow: Double-click the G a m e L i v e S h o w icon on your desktop. 4.2.2 GameLiveShow setup The GameLiveShow setup menu allows you to set max number of clients Key in Ethernet port number Click to enable authentication Click to allow/block users preview of graphics card information Click to start/stop broadcasting 20 ASUS graphics card...
