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... CD information 1 2. VGA drivers 2 2.1 Driver installation 2 2.2 Updating the Windows® display driver 11 2.3 Removing display driver 13 3. ASUS Contact information 26 6. Utilities 14 3.1 Utilities installation 15 3.2 Removing installed utilities 18 4. Other information 27 6.1 Browse Support CD 27 6.2 View readme file 28 Appendix: Basic troubleshooting A-1 iii Accessories 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. Contents Notices iv Safety information...
... CD information 1 2. VGA drivers 2 2.1 Driver installation 2 2.2 Updating the Windows® display driver 11 2.3 Removing display driver 13 3. ASUS Contact information 26 6. Utilities 14 3.1 Utilities installation 15 3.2 Removing installed utilities 18 4. Other information 27 6.1 Browse Support CD 27 6.2 View readme file 28 Appendix: Basic troubleshooting A-1 iii Accessories 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. Contents Notices iv Safety information...
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... not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or ... for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to Part 15 ...Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of Communications. Operation is required to radio communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Communication Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. This equipment has been tested...
... not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or ... for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to Part 15 ...Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of Communications. Operation is required to radio communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Communication Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. This equipment has been tested...
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... came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • The screen displays in this manual may need administrator rights to locate the file SETUP.EXE. Double-click the S E T U P . Software installation guide 1 1. E X E to change at any time without notice. The support CD automatically displays the 2 D / 3 D G r a p h i c s & V i d e o A c c e l e r a t o r main menu if autorun is NOT enabled in your Windows® 2000/XP documentation for updates. See your computer...
... came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • The screen displays in this manual may need administrator rights to locate the file SETUP.EXE. Double-click the S E T U P . Software installation guide 1 1. E X E to change at any time without notice. The support CD automatically displays the 2 D / 3 D G r a p h i c s & V i d e o A c c e l e r a t o r main menu if autorun is NOT enabled in your Windows® 2000/XP documentation for updates. See your computer...
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... Windows desktop. 2. From the F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d dialog box, click C a n c e l to section "2.3 Removing display drivers" for details. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . If you through the program setup process. 2 ASUS ATI series graphics card After physically installing your graphics card, use any of your VGA driver. 2.1 Driver installation To install the VGA driver: Method 1: Typical installation The Typical installation method installs the most users. 1. Insert the support CD into your system. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator...
... Windows desktop. 2. From the F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d dialog box, click C a n c e l to section "2.3 Removing display drivers" for details. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . If you through the program setup process. 2 ASUS ATI series graphics card After physically installing your graphics card, use any of your VGA driver. 2.1 Driver installation To install the VGA driver: Method 1: Typical installation The Typical installation method installs the most users. 1. Insert the support CD into your system. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator...
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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. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup installs components. 9. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you to restart your computer. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 4 ASUS ATI series graphics card Click Finish. The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your computer to abort installation. 8.
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. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup installs components. 9. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you to restart your computer. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 4 ASUS ATI series graphics card Click Finish. The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your computer to abort installation. 8.
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After the installation is displayed on your motherboard. 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. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. 10. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 11. Software installation guide 5
After the installation is displayed on your motherboard. 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. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to restart my computer n o w then click F i n i s h. 10. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen, select Y e s , install its VGARTD driver then click O K. 11. Software installation guide 5
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... you selected the ATI driver from the custom install screen. The following screen displays the ATI driver and ASUS enhanced drivers installation process. D i r e c t X - The ATI driver installation process appears only if you want to support the bundled ASUS utilities including ASUS GameFace Live! Driver A T I - These enhanced drivers also enable support for your graphics card. installs the latest Microsoft® DirectX™ runtime libraries. W D M - 6. Software installation guide 7 installs the INF files necessary for the AGP or PCI Express function. Click the...
... you selected the ATI driver from the custom install screen. The following screen displays the ATI driver and ASUS enhanced drivers installation process. D i r e c t X - The ATI driver installation process appears only if you want to support the bundled ASUS utilities including ASUS GameFace Live! Driver A T I - These enhanced drivers also enable support for your graphics card. installs the latest Microsoft® DirectX™ runtime libraries. W D M - 6. Software installation guide 7 installs the INF files necessary for the AGP or PCI Express function. Click the...
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... motherboard. Software installation guide 9 The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you selected the VGART item from the custom install screen. The ASUS AGP VGARTD driver installation process appears only if you to restart your computer to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the chipset on your computer. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to apply changes. Click Finish. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 11. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen...
... motherboard. Software installation guide 9 The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup notifies you selected the VGART item from the custom install screen. The ASUS AGP VGARTD driver installation process appears only if you to restart your computer to install the appropriate VGARTD driver for the chipset on your computer. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to apply changes. Click Finish. The following screen displays the Windows Display Model (WDM) drivers installation process. 11. From the ASUS VGARTD driver installation screen...
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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). Using video capture devices, video snapshots are captured automatically when there is also sent to the user via email or phone. 14 ASUS ATI series graphics card This utility also allows you can install or remove these utilities using any change in this feature, you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. • The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works only for your graphics card, use any...
... Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Using video capture devices, video snapshots are captured automatically when there is also sent to the user via email or phone. 14 ASUS ATI series graphics card This utility also allows you can install or remove these utilities using any change in this feature, you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. • The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works only for your graphics card, use any...
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Drivers and utilities installation guide 17 The setup displays the target directory for the utilities selected, click N e x t. Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 6. Click the check box of the utility you want to install then click N e x t. 7. Click N e x t from the Install Shield Wizard welcome screen. 5. 4.
Drivers and utilities installation guide 17 The setup displays the target directory for the utilities selected, click N e x t. Select C u s t o m then click N e x t. 6. Click the check box of the utility you want to install then click N e x t. 7. Click N e x t from the Install Shield Wizard welcome screen. 5. 4.
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... accessories such as a webcam or game pad that enhances your computer's multimedia features. 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. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. The setup prepares the files for any of your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . Accessories Drivers You can install or remove the drivers for installation. 20 ASUS ATI series graphics card 4.
... accessories such as a webcam or game pad that enhances your computer's multimedia features. 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. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4. The setup prepares the files for any of your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . Accessories Drivers You can install or remove the drivers for installation. 20 ASUS ATI series graphics card 4.
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... 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. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. 5. Click N e x t on the following screen. 22 ASUS ATI series graphics card 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers To install the gamepad drivers: 1. Click G a m e P a d D r i v e r from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4.
... 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. e x e from the Accessories Drivers sub-menu. 5. Click N e x t on the following screen. 22 ASUS ATI series graphics card 4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers To install the gamepad drivers: 1. Click G a m e P a d D r i v e r from the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the support CD into your support CD. 3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run S e t u p . The Setup displays the supported accessories. 4.
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... the minimum power requirement to your monitor and graphics card. Drivers and utilities installation guide A-1 The graphics card auxiliary power is not supported by your motherboard. Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings (e.g., system control panel connections). • Make sure that the system control panel cables are properly connected with your motherboard and check the required specifications for technical support. Appendix: Basic troubleshooting If you encounter any of the possible solutions before calling for your graphics card (e.g., AGP voltage requirement...
... the minimum power requirement to your monitor and graphics card. Drivers and utilities installation guide A-1 The graphics card auxiliary power is not supported by your motherboard. Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings (e.g., system control panel connections). • Make sure that the system control panel cables are properly connected with your motherboard and check the required specifications for technical support. Appendix: Basic troubleshooting If you encounter any of the possible solutions before calling for your graphics card (e.g., AGP voltage requirement...
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... auxiliary power cables are connected properly to your graphics card package. A-2 ASUS ATI series graphics card Your video controls might be properly set. • Manually configure your video controls to your desired settings. • Configure your system. Make sure that all BNC connectors are properly connected with BNC connectors, the port connections might not be incorrect. If your monitor comes with the power supply unit. There may occur with your desired settings. Your monitor software settings might not be properly installed...
... auxiliary power cables are connected properly to your graphics card package. A-2 ASUS ATI series graphics card Your video controls might be properly set. • Manually configure your video controls to your desired settings. • Configure your system. Make sure that all BNC connectors are properly connected with BNC connectors, the port connections might not be incorrect. If your monitor comes with the power supply unit. There may occur with your desired settings. Your monitor software settings might not be properly installed...
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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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...; 60MB avialble hard disk space or above • 256MB system memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use graphic card of Windows® desktop and select Properties. Click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 2. The Ctrl and Alt keys are default keys. 5. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829...
...; 60MB avialble hard disk space or above • 256MB system memory or above • DirectX 9.0a or above • ASUS graphic card (Users who use graphic card of Windows® desktop and select Properties. Click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 2. The Ctrl and Alt keys are default keys. 5. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829...
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...) and R/B (Right/ bottom). 5. Press the set hotkeys 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. Configuration options: 1, 2, ~ 5. Start a full-screen DirectX or OpenGL game. 2. The images are enabled when you to capture screens. Select Show FPS from the 3D Display Setting. 4. Configuration options: 3, 4, ~ 9, 10. Capture Numbers Allows you select Multiple screenshot mode. The following two items are...
...) and R/B (Right/ bottom). 5. Press the set hotkeys 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. Configuration options: 1, 2, ~ 5. Start a full-screen DirectX or OpenGL game. 2. The images are enabled when you to capture screens. Select Show FPS from the 3D Display Setting. 4. Configuration options: 3, 4, ~ 9, 10. Capture Numbers Allows you select Multiple screenshot mode. The following two items are...
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When SmartCooling is enabled, you can set the fan speed at full speed, while 0% will run at a fixed rate. Setting the power level to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan. 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 Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature. Manual mode In manual mode, you have 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. Setting the power level to 100% means that the fan will stop the fan. 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 Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature. Manual mode In manual mode, you have to define the temperature boundaries for SmartCooling.
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... select resolution Click to change frame rate Click to share real-time gaming experience while playing full-screen games. 4. ASUS GameLiveShow 4.1 Introduction ASUS GameLive Show allows users to set the resolution, frame rate, connection, ethernet port and username/password for authentication. Click the G A M E L I V E S H O W S E T U P icon to display the following items. Click to display setup items Key in Ethernet port number Click to enable authentication Click to allow/block users preview of graphics card...
... select resolution Click to change frame rate Click to share real-time gaming experience while playing full-screen games. 4. ASUS GameLiveShow 4.1 Introduction ASUS GameLive Show allows users to set the resolution, frame rate, connection, ethernet port and username/password for authentication. Click the G A M E L I V E S H O W S E T U P icon to display the following items. Click to display setup items Key in Ethernet port number Click to enable authentication Click to allow/block users preview of graphics card...