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... the owner's benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All other company and product names may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be trademarks or registered trademarks of ALi Corporation. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE...
... the owner's benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All other company and product names may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be trademarks or registered trademarks of ALi Corporation. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE...
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... 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 Screenshots functions 15 3. ASUS Splendid 1 1.1 System Requirements 1 1.2 Introduction 1 1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid 2 1.4 Limitation 4 2. ASUS SmartDoctor 17 3.1 System Requirements 17 3.2 Features 17 3.3 Launching 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...
... 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 Screenshots functions 15 3. ASUS Splendid 1 1.1 System Requirements 1 1.2 Introduction 1 1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid 2 1.4 Limitation 4 2. ASUS SmartDoctor 17 3.1 System Requirements 17 3.2 Features 17 3.3 Launching 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...
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... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by...
... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by...
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... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for home and other rights owners. Use of the electrical outlet you detect any area...
... fix it may become wet. • Place the product on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for home and other rights owners. Use of the electrical outlet you detect any area...
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... Edition with SP4 or Windows XP Professional/Home Edition with SP2 • DirectX 9.0 or above • After ASUS NVIDIA series or ATI series latest display driver installed, users should install ASUS Enhanced Display Driver version 1.16 or above. • An LCD or CRT monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate. 1.2 Introduction The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology significantly improves the display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or enhance display region.
... Edition with SP4 or Windows XP Professional/Home Edition with SP2 • DirectX 9.0 or above • After ASUS NVIDIA series or ATI series latest display driver installed, users should install ASUS Enhanced Display Driver version 1.16 or above. • An LCD or CRT monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate. 1.2 Introduction The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology significantly improves the display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or enhance display region.
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... 3. ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology support video of the video which ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology can support is 1280x720. 4. Click OK to play video. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 4 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM The QuickTime player won't have ASUS Splendid effect because it does not use the overlay surface to effect changes. 1.4 Limitation 1. Splendid Mode Table MODE Description Enriched Recommended for home entertainment systems. Vivid Colors Enhances...
... 3. ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology support video of the video which ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology can support is 1280x720. 4. Click OK to play video. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 4 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM The QuickTime player won't have ASUS Splendid effect because it does not use the overlay surface to effect changes. 1.4 Limitation 1. Splendid Mode Table MODE Description Enriched Recommended for home entertainment systems. Vivid Colors Enhances...
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... memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use graphic card of Windows® desktop and select Properties. Right click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. 2. Users can also adjust GPU clock and image quality without exiting games. 2.1 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium™ III CPU or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software...
... memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use graphic card of Windows® desktop and select Properties. Right click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. 2. Users can also adjust GPU clock and image quality without exiting games. 2.1 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium™ III CPU or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software...
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... select Multiple screenshot mode. Capture Interval (sec) Allows 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. The images are enabled when you to set hotkeys to capture screens. Choose where on the screen to display the FPS, the options include L/T (Left/Top), R/T (Right/Top), L/B (Left/Bottom) and R/B (Right/ bottom). 5. Start a full-screen DirectX...
... select Multiple screenshot mode. Capture Interval (sec) Allows 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. The images are enabled when you to set hotkeys to capture screens. Choose where on the screen to display the FPS, the options include L/T (Left/Top), R/T (Right/Top), L/B (Left/Bottom) and R/B (Right/ bottom). 5. Start a full-screen DirectX...
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6. Set the Sound Capture Device. Configure this item only when GamerOSD cannot find your sound capture device. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 13 13 2007.8.29 11:33:48 AM behind GamerOSD, Record Movie and To view the saved movie and screen shot, click Movie or Screen Shot bar. Normally, GamerOSD automatically find a sound capture device or the recorded video has no sound. C-Media Device 7. To set hotkeys, click Screen Shot bars.
6. Set the Sound Capture Device. Configure this item only when GamerOSD cannot find your sound capture device. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 13 13 2007.8.29 11:33:48 AM behind GamerOSD, Record Movie and To view the saved movie and screen shot, click Movie or Screen Shot bar. Normally, GamerOSD automatically find a sound capture device or the recorded video has no sound. C-Media Device 7. To set hotkeys, click Screen Shot bars.
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...; Minimum Hard Disk Space: 20MB • Hardware: ASUS ATI Series Graphics Cards, ASUS NVIDIA Series Graphics Cards • Software: ASUS GamerOSD Some functions metioned in this manual are available only when ASUS GamerOSD is not installed, SmartDoctor will display a warning message after starting SmartDoctor. ASUS SmartDocotor provides only the overclocking feature if your graphics card does not have a monitor IC. 3.2 Features • Monitors graphic chip temperature, fan speed, and voltage. • Notifies user about irregular hardware events, such as temperature...
...; Minimum Hard Disk Space: 20MB • Hardware: ASUS ATI Series Graphics Cards, ASUS NVIDIA Series Graphics Cards • Software: ASUS GamerOSD Some functions metioned in this manual are available only when ASUS GamerOSD is not installed, SmartDoctor will display a warning message after starting SmartDoctor. ASUS SmartDocotor provides only the overclocking feature if your graphics card does not have a monitor IC. 3.2 Features • Monitors graphic chip temperature, fan speed, and voltage. • Notifies user about irregular hardware events, such as temperature...
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... Start > program list. Voltage status tab VGA status Temperature status tab Fan speed tab GPU clock slider Memory clock slider Setup Default Set clock clock • For graphics cards with a monitor IC that is a memory resident program that only supports GPU temperature monitoring, ASUS SmartDoctor provides the overclocking and fan control functions only. 3.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is launched everytime you start Windows and remain in the computer memory to display the voltage status of your graphics card. 18 e3325_vga sw_0829...
... Start > program list. Voltage status tab VGA status Temperature status tab Fan speed tab GPU clock slider Memory clock slider Setup Default Set clock clock • For graphics cards with a monitor IC that is a memory resident program that only supports GPU temperature monitoring, ASUS SmartDoctor provides the overclocking and fan control functions only. 3.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is launched everytime you start Windows and remain in the computer memory to display the voltage status of your graphics card. 18 e3325_vga sw_0829...
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... SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Click OK. 6. Right click the main dialog box and check Use clock settings after reboot to adjust the engine clock. 2. Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. The engine clock you set appears on a dialog box. A 2D test program is launched to adjust the memory clock. Move the Memory clock slider to test the clock settings. 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to enhance your graphics card performance...
... SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Click OK. 6. Right click the main dialog box and check Use clock settings after reboot to adjust the engine clock. 2. Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. The engine clock you set appears on a dialog box. A 2D test program is launched to adjust the memory clock. Move the Memory clock slider to test the clock settings. 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to enhance your graphics card performance...
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• The overclocking function does not work with the A9200SE/LE and A9600SE graphics cards. • ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for any of this utility. Monitor Settings To change the settings, click the Settings tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 21 21 2007.8.29 11:33:54 AM Click the check box to save settings. Before using this...
• The overclocking function does not work with the A9200SE/LE and A9600SE graphics cards. • ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for any of this utility. Monitor Settings To change the settings, click the Settings tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 21 21 2007.8.29 11:33:54 AM Click the check box to save settings. Before using this...
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Setting the power level 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. Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to adjust the fan speed. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature. Manual mode In manual mode, you have to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan.
Setting the power level 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. Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to adjust the fan speed. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature. Manual mode In manual mode, you have to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan.
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... circumstanceshowever, you may want your graphics card to work at different clock speeds to get the best possible performance. If you set. Click the HyperDrive tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. Read the relevant instructions carefully. To change the ASUS HyperDrive settings: 1. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for manual overclock will work at the speed you enable ASUS HyperDrive, the slider in the...
... circumstanceshowever, you may want your graphics card to work at different clock speeds to get the best possible performance. If you set. Click the HyperDrive tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. Read the relevant instructions carefully. To change the ASUS HyperDrive settings: 1. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for manual overclock will work at the speed you enable ASUS HyperDrive, the slider in the...
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...:01 AM Click Cancel discard changes and exit. When the HyperDrive is enabled, you can enable the Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate and move the slider to save settings and exit. In this mode, the lower the temperature, the better performance you can have. 3. Manual Overclocking rate for the GPU clock. GPU temperature mode With the ASUS SmartCooling feature, the four temperature boundaries in the Fan Control page also defines the SmartDoctor...
...:01 AM Click Cancel discard changes and exit. When the HyperDrive is enabled, you can enable the Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate and move the slider to save settings and exit. In this mode, the lower the temperature, the better performance you can have. 3. Manual Overclocking rate for the GPU clock. GPU temperature mode With the ASUS SmartCooling feature, the four temperature boundaries in the Fan Control page also defines the SmartDoctor...
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... various ASUS utilities, including SmartDoctor, GameFace and OSD(On Screen Display). VCore The supply voltage for the GPU on a graphics card from model to your manual for better performance. It will disable the FBVDDQ item on a graphics card. GPU A graphics processing unit (GPU) is slightly different from AGP or PCIE bus. HyperDrive ASUS SmartDoctor allows you to the HyperDrive mode. For example, when 3D mode is memory-dependent. FBVDDQ The working voltage of the memory on the voltage...
... various ASUS utilities, including SmartDoctor, GameFace and OSD(On Screen Display). VCore The supply voltage for the GPU on a graphics card from model to your manual for better performance. It will disable the FBVDDQ item on a graphics card. GPU A graphics processing unit (GPU) is slightly different from AGP or PCIE bus. HyperDrive ASUS SmartDoctor allows you to the HyperDrive mode. For example, when 3D mode is memory-dependent. FBVDDQ The working voltage of the memory on the voltage...
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... switch to detect. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 39 39 2007.8.29 11:34:06 AM Video source: changes the Video connector type. Set detect region: use mouse to drag a rectangular region you want to the Standby mode. • Tracing: When the tracing option is enabled, ASUS VideoSecurity Online starts streaming if any abnormal event, it records the date, time and other information. To manually...
... switch to detect. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 39 39 2007.8.29 11:34:06 AM Video source: changes the Video connector type. Set detect region: use mouse to drag a rectangular region you want to the Standby mode. • Tracing: When the tracing option is enabled, ASUS VideoSecurity Online starts streaming if any abnormal event, it records the date, time and other information. To manually...
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... set . This option allows you use remote control over your PC has properly installed a sound card. • Click the Delay detecting for VideoSecurity Online. This option is helpful when you to switch to single device mode or double devices mode for XXX seconds check box to enable or disable the delay feature when a motion is enabled, VideoSecurity Online will auto-run check box to enable or disable...
... set . This option allows you use remote control over your PC has properly installed a sound card. • Click the Delay detecting for VideoSecurity Online. This option is helpful when you to switch to single device mode or double devices mode for XXX seconds check box to enable or disable the delay feature when a motion is enabled, VideoSecurity Online will auto-run check box to enable or disable...
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To configure the detect region properties, click Set detect region from the VideoSecurity main menu. From the Main Setting section, select User Defined of the Detect Region group. 56 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 56 2007.8.29 11:34:21 AM The following dialog box appears. To set detect region: 1. 4.6 Set detect region The Detect Region is a user-defined area or areas that VideoSecurity will monitor for condition changes.
To configure the detect region properties, click Set detect region from the VideoSecurity main menu. From the Main Setting section, select User Defined of the Detect Region group. 56 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 56 2007.8.29 11:34:21 AM The following dialog box appears. To set detect region: 1. 4.6 Set detect region The Detect Region is a user-defined area or areas that VideoSecurity will monitor for condition changes.