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... this guide Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Information that you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold Text enclosed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ...the inside front cover of this manual. 2. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources...
... this guide Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Information that you must press the Enter or Return key. Typography Bold Text enclosed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ...the inside front cover of this manual. 2. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources...
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... Temperature status tab Fan speed tab GPU clock slider Memory clock slider 36 Default Set/Test Setup ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is launched everytime you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. 5.1 Functions • Monitors... and fan condition of GPU core and memory clock 5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is a memory resident program that is designed to check the graphics card status. ...5. To access the ASUS SmartDoctor menu and its temperature is over the limit • Automatically adjusts the...
... Temperature status tab Fan speed tab GPU clock slider Memory clock slider 36 Default Set/Test Setup ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is launched everytime you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. 5.1 Functions • Monitors... and fan condition of GPU core and memory clock 5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is a memory resident program that is designed to check the graphics card status. ...5. To access the ASUS SmartDoctor menu and its temperature is over the limit • Automatically adjusts the...
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Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. 5.3.3 Fan speed status Click the Fan speed tab to display the current fan speed of your graphics card. 5.3.4 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to adjust the memory clock. To adjust the engine and memory clock: 1. Click OK. 38 Move the Memory clock slider to enhance your graphics card performance. Move the Engine clock slider to adjust the engine clock. 2. SmartDoctor prompts a warning message.
Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. 5.3.3 Fan speed status Click the Fan speed tab to display the current fan speed of your graphics card. 5.3.4 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to adjust the memory clock. To adjust the engine and memory clock: 1. Click OK. 38 Move the Memory clock slider to enhance your graphics card performance. Move the Engine clock slider to adjust the engine clock. 2. SmartDoctor prompts a warning message.
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Manual mode - Move the slider to exit and discard changes. 43 Temperature mode - Click Cancel if you want to adjust the ... over 60 degrees Celsius, SmartDoctor will automatically adjust the fan speed according to cool the GPU. 3. The fan control has two features: Manual mode and Temperature mode. 5.4.3 Fan Control To change the fan speed by adjusting the slider of each temperature mode. SmartDoctor will raise the... Fan Control tab is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. You can manually change the fan control settings: 1.
Manual mode - Move the slider to exit and discard changes. 43 Temperature mode - Click Cancel if you want to adjust the ... over 60 degrees Celsius, SmartDoctor will automatically adjust the fan speed according to cool the GPU. 3. The fan control has two features: Manual mode and Temperature mode. 5.4.3 Fan Control To change the fan speed by adjusting the slider of each temperature mode. SmartDoctor will raise the... Fan Control tab is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. You can manually change the fan control settings: 1.
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... Display Data Channel (DDC) information, make sure that the Use DDC information button is checked. • To change the Maximum Resolution and Maximum Refresh frequency manually, uncheck the Use DDC information button. • To change the Maximum Resolution, click the combo list box and select desired resolution from the list. •...
... Display Data Channel (DDC) information, make sure that the Use DDC information button is checked. • To change the Maximum Resolution and Maximum Refresh frequency manually, uncheck the Use DDC information button. • To change the Maximum Resolution, click the combo list box and select desired resolution from the list. •...
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.... Products and corporate names appearing in it, may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual, including the products and software described in this manual are associated. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered trademarks of ALi Corporation. ALi is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT ... identification or explanation and to infringe. E3325 Second Edition July 2007 Copyright© 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... engineering or disassembly is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that your local power company. • If the power supply is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in...
... engineering or disassembly is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that your local power company. • If the power supply is prohibited. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in...
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These documents are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 7 vii 2007.8.29 11:33:42 AM CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to ... symbols used throughout this installation guide. 2. About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. The ASUS websites are not part of this manual. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the inside front cover of the standard package.
These documents are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 7 vii 2007.8.29 11:33:42 AM CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to ... symbols used throughout this installation guide. 2. About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. The ASUS websites are not part of this manual. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on the inside front cover of the standard package.
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... by SmartDoctor. Brightness Adjust the current brightness of the FPS. Mode When the current overclocking function is controlled by GamerOSD, the item shows Manual. If the HyperDrive feature in ASUS SmartDoctor is enabled, this function. Configuration options: R (red), G (green), B (blue), Y (yellow), W (white). C. Gamma Adjust the current Gamma value of the game. Contrast...
... by SmartDoctor. Brightness Adjust the current brightness of the FPS. Mode When the current overclocking function is controlled by GamerOSD, the item shows Manual. If the HyperDrive feature in ASUS SmartDoctor is enabled, this function. Configuration options: R (red), G (green), B (blue), Y (yellow), W (white). C. Gamma Adjust the current Gamma value of the game. Contrast...
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...monitor values to fit the system requirement. • Allows manual adjustment of -safe-range voltage. • Smartly cools down the graphic chip when the graphics chip temperature is installed. ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is a powerful utility designed to perform three major ...Vista32 • 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...
...monitor values to fit the system requirement. • Allows manual adjustment of -safe-range voltage. • Smartly cools down the graphic chip when the graphics chip temperature is installed. ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is a powerful utility designed to perform three major ...Vista32 • 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...
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... performance. The settings will be saved only if it passes the testing. SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Click OK. 6. 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to test the clock settings. Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. Move the Engine clock slider...
... performance. The settings will be saved only if it passes the testing. SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Click OK. 6. 3.7 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to test the clock settings. Engine clock slider Memory clock slider 3. Move the Engine clock slider...
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... is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. The fan control has three features: Manual mode, SmartCooling, and Auto Fan Control. Move the slider to load optimum settings. SmartDoctor automatically adjusts the fan speeds for fan ...apply settings or click OK to select fan control feature. 2. For graphics cards with a monitor IC supporting GPU temperature monitoring only, ASUS SmartDoctor only provides the overclocking and fan control functions. 3.8.3 Fan Control To change the fan speed by adjusting the slider of each temperature...
... is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. The fan control has three features: Manual mode, SmartCooling, and Auto Fan Control. Move the slider to load optimum settings. SmartDoctor automatically adjusts the fan speeds for fan ...apply settings or click OK to select fan control feature. 2. For graphics cards with a monitor IC supporting GPU temperature monitoring only, ASUS SmartDoctor only provides the overclocking and fan control functions. 3.8.3 Fan Control To change the fan speed by adjusting the slider of each temperature...
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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 stop the fan. Manual mode In manual mode, you have to 100% means that the fan will run at a fixed rate. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to adjust the fan speed. Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature.
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 stop the fan. Manual mode In manual mode, you have to 100% means that the fan will run at a fixed rate. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 27 27 2007.8.29 11:33:59 AM Enable Smartcooling SmartCooling adjusts the fan speed according to adjust the fan speed. Only V9180 series or newer models support this feature. . Using the fan power level slider to the GPU temperature.
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... GPU and video memory will be disabled. Click the HyperDrive tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for manual overclock will work at the speed you may want your graphics card to work at different clock speeds to...get the best possible performance. To change the ASUS HyperDrive settings: 1. If you enable ASUS HyperDrive, the slider in the main page for the damages caused by improper using of this feature is a dynamic overclocking mechanism that allows overclocking manually. Under some circumstanceshowever, you set. Read ...
... GPU and video memory will be disabled. Click the HyperDrive tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for manual overclock will work at the speed you may want your graphics card to work at different clock speeds to...get the best possible performance. To change the ASUS HyperDrive settings: 1. If you enable ASUS HyperDrive, the slider in the main page for the damages caused by improper using of this feature is a dynamic overclocking mechanism that allows overclocking manually. Under some circumstanceshowever, you set. Read ...
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... enabled, you can enable the Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate and move the slider to set the engine Overclocking rate for the GPU clock. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to load optimum settings. 5. GPU temperature mode With the ASUS SmartCooling feature, the four temperature ...boundaries in the Fan Control page also defines the SmartDoctor thresholds for HyperDrive: e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 31 31 2007.8.29 11:34:01 AM Click Default to save settings and exit. Manual Overclocking rate for HyperDrive ...
... enabled, you can enable the Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate and move the slider to set the engine Overclocking rate for the GPU clock. Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to load optimum settings. 5. GPU temperature mode With the ASUS SmartCooling feature, the four temperature ...boundaries in the Fan Control page also defines the SmartDoctor thresholds for HyperDrive: e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 31 31 2007.8.29 11:34:01 AM Click Default to save settings and exit. Manual Overclocking rate for HyperDrive ...
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ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for HyperDrive" warning message. 2. Adjust "Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" slider to enable "Enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate", then SmartDoctor displays "Manual OverClocking Rate for the damages caused by improper using of this feature. 1. Click OK button on the warning message. 3. Click to obtain desired clock value. 32 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 32 2007.8.29 11:34:02 AM
ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for HyperDrive" warning message. 2. Adjust "Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" slider to enable "Enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate", then SmartDoctor displays "Manual OverClocking Rate for the damages caused by improper using of this feature. 1. Click OK button on the warning message. 3. Click to obtain desired clock value. 32 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 32 2007.8.29 11:34:02 AM
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When ASUS SmartDoctor detects an abnormal event, it will display a warning message on the upper-left side of abnormal events : unstable voltages, temperature overheat, and fan malfunction. ... box. You can check the Enable Overheat protection or Disable Warning When Running 3D games in the monitor page. Click OK button. If you want ASUS SmartDoctor to inform you disable "enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" box, the engine Overclocking rate for each ASUS graphics cards is set to facilitate abnormal event notification. 4.
When ASUS SmartDoctor detects an abnormal event, it will display a warning message on the upper-left side of abnormal events : unstable voltages, temperature overheat, and fan malfunction. ... box. You can check the Enable Overheat protection or Disable Warning When Running 3D games in the monitor page. Click OK button. If you want ASUS SmartDoctor to inform you disable "enable Manual HyperDrive Clock Rate" box, the engine Overclocking rate for each ASUS graphics cards is set to facilitate abnormal event notification. 4.
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... card from model to model. NOTE: For some models do not monitor FBVDDQ value, ASUS SmartDoctor will fine tune the GPU clock according to your manual for better performance. ASUS GamerOSD The ASUS GamerOSD is set the GPU and memory clocks manually. The standard voltage value should be around 3.3V. The standard FBVDDQ voltage value...
... card from model to model. NOTE: For some models do not monitor FBVDDQ value, ASUS SmartDoctor will fine tune the GPU clock according to your manual for better performance. ASUS GamerOSD The ASUS GamerOSD is set the GPU and memory clocks manually. The standard voltage value should be around 3.3V. The standard FBVDDQ voltage value...