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... APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered trademarks of Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SiS is authorized in any form or by any language in writing...
... APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered trademarks of Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SiS is authorized in any form or by any language in writing...
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Display Driver Installation 2 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 2 2.2 Install ASUS Enhanced Driver 4 2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME 4 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program When autorun is enabled 4 Method 2: ASUS Quick Setup Program When autorun is disabled 5 Method 3: Plug and Play 6 Method 4: Display Property Page 7 2.2.2 Windows 2000/XP 9 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 9 Method 2: Plug and Play 10 2.2.3 Windows NT 4.0 12 2.3 NVIDIA WHQL...
Display Driver Installation 2 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 2 2.2 Install ASUS Enhanced Driver 4 2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME 4 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program When autorun is enabled 4 Method 2: ASUS Quick Setup Program When autorun is disabled 5 Method 3: Plug and Play 6 Method 4: Display Property Page 7 2.2.2 Windows 2000/XP 9 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 9 Method 2: Plug and Play 10 2.2.3 Windows NT 4.0 12 2.3 NVIDIA WHQL...
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..., then Control Panel. 3. Double-click on the succeeding screen. 2 Double-click the System icon in section "2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver". 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 1. Perform the steps in this section depending on your operating system. Select the Device Manager tab. 4. Click...5. You can install the display drivers for your Windows display driver. Display driver installation A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to change the Windows display driver setting to "Standard Display Adapter (VGA...
..., then Control Panel. 3. Double-click on the succeeding screen. 2 Double-click the System icon in section "2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver". 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 1. Perform the steps in this section depending on your operating system. Select the Device Manager tab. 4. Click...5. You can install the display drivers for your Windows display driver. Display driver installation A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to change the Windows display driver setting to "Standard Display Adapter (VGA...
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...your computer. 2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program (when Autorun is enabled) 1. Use any of the recommended methods in this section to install the ASUS enhanced driver after booting your CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. 2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver The ASUS fine-tuned enhanced ... Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to your computer. 4. Click OK. 4 Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to restart your video output.
...your computer. 2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program (when Autorun is enabled) 1. Use any of the recommended methods in this section to install the ASUS enhanced driver after booting your CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. 2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver The ASUS fine-tuned enhanced ... Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to your computer. 4. Click OK. 4 Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to restart your video output.
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Method 3: Plug and Play 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. When Setup prompts you to your computer, it prompts you for the location of the driver, type D:\WIN9xMe, assuming that your CD-ROM drive is D:, then click OK. 4. Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click OK. 3. Click OK. 6 When Windows detects your computer. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to restart your ASUS graphics card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. 2.
Method 3: Plug and Play 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. When Setup prompts you to your computer, it prompts you for the location of the driver, type D:\WIN9xMe, assuming that your CD-ROM drive is D:, then click OK. 4. Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click OK. 3. Click OK. 6 When Windows detects your computer. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to restart your ASUS graphics card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. 2.
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Method 4: Display Property Page 1. From the Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab, then click Advanced to display Install From Disk dialog box. 7 Right-click on the Adapter tab to display the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box. 4. Click Change on the Windows desktop and click Properties. 2. Click the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want option then click Next. 6. to display the Standard Display Adapter (VGA) Properties dialog box. 3. Click Have Disk... From the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next. 5.
Method 4: Display Property Page 1. From the Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab, then click Advanced to display Install From Disk dialog box. 7 Right-click on the Adapter tab to display the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box. 4. Click Change on the Windows desktop and click Properties. 2. Click the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want option then click Next. 6. to display the Standard Display Adapter (VGA) Properties dialog box. 3. Click Have Disk... From the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next. 5.
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When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 2. When Windows detects your computer. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 5. If autorun is disabled, run ...Setup.exe from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to enter the Windows desktop. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 4. Follow ...
When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 2. When Windows detects your computer. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 5. If autorun is disabled, run ...Setup.exe from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to enter the Windows desktop. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 4. Follow ...
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...the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select Search for a suitable driver for the drivers of the other options. Method 2: Plug and Play 1. When Windows detects your CD-ROM drive. 4. Click Next. 2. Check CD-ROM drives and uncheck all other drivers then click Next. 10 When the Locate Driver ...Files dialog box appears, insert the support CD into your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. When the wizard has finished searching for driver files for your graphics card,...
...the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select Search for a suitable driver for the drivers of the other options. Method 2: Plug and Play 1. When Windows detects your CD-ROM drive. 4. Click Next. 2. Check CD-ROM drives and uncheck all other drivers then click Next. 10 When the Locate Driver ...Files dialog box appears, insert the support CD into your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. When the wizard has finished searching for driver files for your graphics card,...
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... to select the path of your card. 1. Select the Settings tab. 5. Select Adapter Type and click Change. 7. Assuming that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later to the Display Properties box then click Apply. 13. When done, click Close to return to take full advantage... of the AGP features of the display driver for Windows NT then click OK. 10. Select the appropriate ASUS VGA Card model then click OK. 11. 2.2.4 Windows NT 4.0 Before installing the display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that your CD-ROM drive letter is D, type ...
... to select the path of your card. 1. Select the Settings tab. 5. Select Adapter Type and click Change. 7. Assuming that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later to the Display Properties box then click Apply. 13. When done, click Close to return to take full advantage... of the AGP features of the display driver for Windows NT then click OK. 10. Select the appropriate ASUS VGA Card model then click OK. 11. 2.2.4 Windows NT 4.0 Before installing the display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that your CD-ROM drive letter is D, type ...
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.... 13 Some features of your support CD. 3. If autorun is compatible with the Windows operating system. 1. Click OK. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the NVIDIA WQHL Driver Install button from the root directory of ASUS display card is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically...
.... 13 Some features of your support CD. 3. If autorun is compatible with the Windows operating system. 1. Click OK. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the NVIDIA WQHL Driver Install button from the root directory of ASUS display card is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically...
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... an application program interface (API) for creating and managing graphic images and multimedia effects in Microsoft Windows operating systems. The DirectX driver is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Enhanced driver from the root directory of your computer. Insert the support CD into your computer. ... From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4. Click OK. 14 Click the DirectX Install button from the ASUS website. 1. If autorun is disabled, run in applications such as games or active web pages that will run Setup.exe from the support...
... an application program interface (API) for creating and managing graphic images and multimedia effects in Microsoft Windows operating systems. The DirectX driver is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Enhanced driver from the root directory of your computer. Insert the support CD into your computer. ... From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4. Click OK. 14 Click the DirectX Install button from the ASUS website. 1. If autorun is disabled, run in applications such as games or active web pages that will run Setup.exe from the support...
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... works on graphics cards with video-in function. 17 If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. 2.6 WDM capture driver The Windows Drive Model (WDM) capture driver allows you to capture video from the root directory of your support CD. 3. Click the WDM Capture driver Install button...
... works on graphics cards with video-in function. 17 If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. 2.6 WDM capture driver The Windows Drive Model (WDM) capture driver allows you to capture video from the root directory of your support CD. 3. Click the WDM Capture driver Install button...
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Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from your computer to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 6. The application prompts you to restart your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click ... to display the Uninstall Display Driver item. 4. Click the button and follow the succeeding instructions. 5. Click Yes. The application prompts you to restart your system. 2.8.1 Windows 98SE/ME Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Click on the Add/Remove button. 5. 2.8 Uninstall display driver If you want to update your display drivers or...
Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from your computer to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 6. The application prompts you to restart your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click ... to display the Uninstall Display Driver item. 4. Click the button and follow the succeeding instructions. 5. Click Yes. The application prompts you to restart your system. 2.8.1 Windows 98SE/ME Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Click on the Add/Remove button. 5. 2.8 Uninstall display driver If you want to update your display drivers or...
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... the Drivers menu, click the down arrow to display the Add/Remove Programs screen. 3. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Change/Remove button. 4. Method 2: Using the Control Panel 1. Click Yes. 21 2.8.2 Windows 2000 Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Click Yes. Click the Start button. Select Settings, then...
... the Drivers menu, click the down arrow to display the Add/Remove Programs screen. 3. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Change/Remove button. 4. Method 2: Using the Control Panel 1. Click Yes. 21 2.8.2 Windows 2000 Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Click Yes. Click the Start button. Select Settings, then...
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2.8.3 Windows NT 4.0 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel then select the Install/Uninstall tab. 3. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Start button. Click on the Add/ Remove button. 4. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. When the application prompts you to restart computer to complete the process, click Yes. 22
2.8.3 Windows NT 4.0 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel then select the Install/Uninstall tab. 3. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Start button. Click on the Add/ Remove button. 4. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. When the application prompts you to restart computer to complete the process, click Yes. 22
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... associated. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered...
... associated. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered...
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To launch the ASUS Control Panel, click the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. ASUS Control Panel icon Windows Taskbar ASUS Control Panel icon 1 1. The ASUS Control Panel contains a menu of shortcuts for commonly used tasks and utilities. ASUS Control Panel The ASUS Control Panel is a program that allows you to adjust certain features on your computer environment like the desktop color, screen resolution and refresh rates. 1.1 NVIDIA® graphics card series After installing the display drivers, locate the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
To launch the ASUS Control Panel, click the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. ASUS Control Panel icon Windows Taskbar ASUS Control Panel icon 1 1. The ASUS Control Panel contains a menu of shortcuts for commonly used tasks and utilities. ASUS Control Panel The ASUS Control Panel is a program that allows you to adjust certain features on your computer environment like the desktop color, screen resolution and refresh rates. 1.1 NVIDIA® graphics card series After installing the display drivers, locate the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar.
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1.1.3 Windows Display Properties This item runs the Windows Display Properties dialog box that allows you to: • change the Windows theme • enhance the Windows desktop • select a screen saver • adjust the monitor power settings • change the Windows appearance • adjust screen resolution To launch the Windows Display Properties dialog box, click the Windows Display Properties menu item from the ASUS Control Panel. ASUS Control Panel icon 4
1.1.3 Windows Display Properties This item runs the Windows Display Properties dialog box that allows you to: • change the Windows theme • enhance the Windows desktop • select a screen saver • adjust the monitor power settings • change the Windows appearance • adjust screen resolution To launch the Windows Display Properties dialog box, click the Windows Display Properties menu item from the ASUS Control Panel. ASUS Control Panel icon 4
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1.1.4 Advanced This menu allows you to enable or disable the ASUS OSD (On-Screen Display) feature, set the OSD hot keys and display the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. ASUS Control Panel icon 5 menu item from the ASUS Control Panel. To launch the Advanced options dialog box, click the Advanced...
1.1.4 Advanced This menu allows you to enable or disable the ASUS OSD (On-Screen Display) feature, set the OSD hot keys and display the ASUS Control Panel icon on the Windows taskbar. ASUS Control Panel icon 5 menu item from the ASUS Control Panel. To launch the Advanced options dialog box, click the Advanced...
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...exit. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to enable or disable the display of the ASUS Control Panel icon in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. From the ASUS Display Card Control Panel (NVIDIA Series) dialog box, select the Advanced tab. 2. Click OK ...or Cancel to display contents. 3. Click Cancel if you have configured in the taskbar. 4. From the ASUS Display Card Control Panel (NVIDIA ...
...exit. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to enable or disable the display of the ASUS Control Panel icon in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. From the ASUS Display Card Control Panel (NVIDIA Series) dialog box, select the Advanced tab. 2. Click OK ...or Cancel to display contents. 3. Click Cancel if you have configured in the taskbar. 4. From the ASUS Display Card Control Panel (NVIDIA ...