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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 1 2007.8.29 11:33:43 AM Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or enhance display region. 1. ASUS Splendid 1.1 System Requirements • For PCI-Express system with PCI-Express graphic card installed: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor or equivalent... 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. ...
...Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 1 2007.8.29 11:33:43 AM Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or enhance display region. 1. ASUS Splendid 1.1 System Requirements • For PCI-Express system with PCI-Express graphic card installed: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor or equivalent... 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. ...
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From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. Click the Start > Control Panel, and then find Display option. The following window appears (see the figure on the next page) e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 2 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:43 AM 1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid To launch ASUS Splendid: 1.
From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. Click the Start > Control Panel, and then find Display option. The following window appears (see the figure on the next page) e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 2 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:43 AM 1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid To launch ASUS Splendid: 1.
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... is able to intelligently adjust the contrast according to the content on the screen. Click for help Click to enable or disable ASUS Splendid Click to adjust Dynamic Contrast* Click to set region* Click to select mode (see table below for details) Preview screen * Set Region The options ...of Set Region are: All, Left only and Right only * Dynamic Contrast With the Dynamic Contrast feature, ASUS Splendid is able to display the following. 2. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 3 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM Select...
... is able to intelligently adjust the contrast according to the content on the screen. Click for help Click to enable or disable ASUS Splendid Click to adjust Dynamic Contrast* Click to set region* Click to select mode (see table below for details) Preview screen * Set Region The options ...of Set Region are: All, Left only and Right only * Dynamic Contrast With the Dynamic Contrast feature, ASUS Splendid is able to display the following. 2. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 3 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM Select...
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... 9.0a or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software CD, you want to display the options (see the figure on the next page). 3. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 2. Click the Enable... ASUS OSD check box. 4. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 5 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM Users can only use graphic card of...
... 9.0a or above • Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista 2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software CD, you want to display the options (see the figure on the next page). 3. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. 2. Click the Enable... ASUS OSD check box. 4. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 5 2007.8.29 11:33:44 AM Users can only use graphic card of...
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2.3 User Interface 2.3.1 3D Display Setting e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 6 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:45 AM
2.3 User Interface 2.3.1 3D Display Setting e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 6 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:45 AM
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...controlled by GamerOSD, the item shows Manual. The following three items become configurable when you to adjust the GPU speed. C. Enable Display Adjustment Press the right arrow key to enable and the left bottom). Mode When the current overclocking function is enabled, this function.... If the HyperDrive feature in ASUS SmartDoctor is controlled by SmartDoctor. FPS Text Color Changes the text color of the game. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 7 2007...
...controlled by GamerOSD, the item shows Manual. The following three items become configurable when you to adjust the GPU speed. C. Enable Display Adjustment Press the right arrow key to enable and the left bottom). Mode When the current overclocking function is enabled, this function.... If the HyperDrive feature in ASUS SmartDoctor is controlled by SmartDoctor. FPS Text Color Changes the text color of the game. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 7 2007...
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... the screen to capture screens. The following two items are automatically saved 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. Capture Numbers Allows you select Multiple screenshot mode. Start a full-screen DirectX or... options: 3, 4, ~ 9, 10. Hot Key Shows the hotkeys for FPS, the options include R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) and Y (Yellow). 10 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 10 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:47 AM Press the set the number of screenshots captured consecutively.
... the screen to capture screens. The following two items are automatically saved 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. Capture Numbers Allows you select Multiple screenshot mode. Start a full-screen DirectX or... options: 3, 4, ~ 9, 10. Hot Key Shows the hotkeys for FPS, the options include R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue) and Y (Yellow). 10 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 10 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:47 AM Press the set the number of screenshots captured consecutively.
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... appears, click Advanced Setting to start record. 5. Using the Left/Right keys on your keyboard to other format, click the GamerOSD icon from the 3D Display Setting. 4. The available Capture Size are 320x240, 640x480 and 720x480, the available Capture Rate are 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 fps. 4. Using hot ...keys or select Start Capturing to display the Advanced Setting menu, find the Movie Format bar, then choose WMA or XviD MPEG-4 from the drop down list. Start a full-screen DirectX or...
... appears, click Advanced Setting to start record. 5. Using the Left/Right keys on your keyboard to other format, click the GamerOSD icon from the 3D Display Setting. 4. The available Capture Size are 320x240, 640x480 and 720x480, the available Capture Rate are 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 fps. 4. Using hot ...keys or select Start Capturing to display the Advanced Setting menu, find the Movie Format bar, then choose WMA or XviD MPEG-4 from the drop down list. Start a full-screen DirectX or...
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5. figure 1 figure 2 12 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 12 figure 3 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:48 AM The default format of the video is WMA, if you want to change to display the Advanced Setting menu (figure 3), find the Movie Format bar, then choose WMA or XviD MPEG-4 from your desktop task bar. From the menu appears (figure 2), click Advanced Setting to other format, click the GamerOSD (figure 1) icon from the drop down list.
5. figure 1 figure 2 12 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 12 figure 3 ASUS graphics card 2007.8.29 11:33:48 AM The default format of the video is WMA, if you want to change to display the Advanced Setting menu (figure 3), find the Movie Format bar, then choose WMA or XviD MPEG-4 from your desktop task bar. From the menu appears (figure 2), click Advanced Setting to other format, click the GamerOSD (figure 1) icon from the drop down list.
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If you friend needs to complete the following steps: 1. Go to display the Trusted sites window. 5. Click Sites to Tools > Internet Options. 3. Launch GamerOSD (Ctrl+Alt+O). Click Custom Level to discard changes. 7. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb ... screen in the address bar and your friend can start to exit the Internet Options dialog box. 10. Click OK when done or Cancel to display the Security Settings window. 8. 6. Launch Internet Explorer. 2. Open the IE explorer again and enter your game on the text box then click Add. 6. Enable all...
If you friend needs to complete the following steps: 1. Go to display the Trusted sites window. 5. Click Sites to Tools > Internet Options. 3. Launch GamerOSD (Ctrl+Alt+O). Click Custom Level to discard changes. 7. Software reference e3325_vga sw_0829.indb ... screen in the address bar and your friend can start to exit the Internet Options dialog box. 10. Click OK when done or Cancel to display the Security Settings window. 8. 6. Launch Internet Explorer. 2. Open the IE explorer again and enter your game on the text box then click Add. 6. Enable all...
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... e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 17 17 2007.8.29 11:33:51 AM Some functions mentioned in this manual are only available when ASUS GamerOSD is installed. ASUS SmartDocotor provides only the overclocking feature if your graphics card does not have a monitor IC. 3.2 Features • Monitors... the fan speed according to the GPU temperature. • Allows adjustment of GPU core and memory clock. ASUS SmartDoctor does not support ATI RADEON LE and SE graphics cards. ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is not installed, SmartDoctor will display a warning message after starting SmartDoctor. 3.
... e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 17 17 2007.8.29 11:33:51 AM Some functions mentioned in this manual are only available when ASUS GamerOSD is installed. ASUS SmartDocotor provides only the overclocking feature if your graphics card does not have a monitor IC. 3.2 Features • Monitors... the fan speed according to the GPU temperature. • Allows adjustment of GPU core and memory clock. ASUS SmartDoctor does not support ATI RADEON LE and SE graphics cards. ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is not installed, SmartDoctor will display a warning message after starting SmartDoctor. 3.
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...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.indb 18 2007.8.29 11:33:52 AM 3.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is a memory resident program that only supports GPU ...temperature monitoring, ASUS SmartDoctor provides the overclocking and fan control functions only. To access the ASUS SmartDoctor menu and its functions, double-click on ...
...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.indb 18 2007.8.29 11:33:52 AM 3.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is a memory resident program that only supports GPU ...temperature monitoring, ASUS SmartDoctor provides the overclocking and fan control functions only. To access the ASUS SmartDoctor menu and its functions, double-click on ...
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... item is grayed or disabled if your graphics card does not support voltage monitoring for this item. 3.5 Temperature status Click the Temperature status tab to display the current fan speed of your motherboard. Otherwise, your system will crash. • The FB VDDQ voltage item is grayed or disabled. 3.6 Fan speed status...
... item is grayed or disabled if your graphics card does not support voltage monitoring for this item. 3.5 Temperature status Click the Temperature status tab to display the current fan speed of your motherboard. Otherwise, your system will crash. • The FB VDDQ voltage item is grayed or disabled. 3.6 Fan speed status...
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... a dialog box. A 2D test program is launched to adjust the memory clock. Move the Memory clock slider to test the clock settings. Click OK. 5. SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Press Set/Test button. 4. To adjust the engine and memory clock: 1. Move the Engine clock slider to adjust the engine clock. 2.
... a dialog box. A 2D test program is launched to adjust the memory clock. Move the Memory clock slider to test the clock settings. Click OK. 5. SmartDoctor displays a warning message. Press Set/Test button. 4. To adjust the engine and memory clock: 1. Move the Engine clock slider to adjust the engine clock. 2.
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... alarm. • When enabled, you can move the slider to 1.72(1.5 + 0.22). When SmartDoctor detects the AGPVDDQ value is above 1.72 or below 1.28, it displays an abnormal event message. Click the Default button to adjust the Voltage Error Bound percentage. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 25 25 2007.8.29 11:33:58...
... alarm. • When enabled, you can move the slider to 1.72(1.5 + 0.22). When SmartDoctor detects the AGPVDDQ value is above 1.72 or below 1.28, it displays an abnormal event message. Click the Default button to adjust the Voltage Error Bound percentage. e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 25 25 2007.8.29 11:33:58...
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... Fan Control tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. 2. To manually change the fan control settings: 1. The Fan Control tab 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 ...to apply settings or click OK to save settings and exit. 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 ...
... Fan Control tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. 2. To manually change the fan control settings: 1. The Fan Control tab 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 ...to apply settings or click OK to save settings and exit. 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 ...
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Click OK button on the warning message. 3. 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. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for HyperDrive" warning message. 2. Click to obtain desired clock value. 32 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 32 2007.8.29 11:34:02 AM
Click OK button on the warning message. 3. 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. ASUS do not provide any warranty or support for HyperDrive" warning message. 2. Click to obtain desired clock value. 32 e3325_vga sw_0829.indb 32 2007.8.29 11:34:02 AM
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... 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. If you of abnormal events, enable the alarm settings in the setting page to the default...11:34:03 AM You can check the Enable Overheat protection or Disable Warning When Running 3D games in the monitor page. 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. Click OK button...
... 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. If you of abnormal events, enable the alarm settings in the setting page to the default...11:34:03 AM You can check the Enable Overheat protection or Disable Warning When Running 3D games in the monitor page. 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. Click OK button...
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... information page can define the SmartDoctor temperature threshold. With this feature, you can not be displayed with some graphic cards. 3.11 Terminology Overheat Protection Overheat protection is an emergency mechanism that protect your graphics. Also, ASUS SmartDoctor smartly cools down the graphic chip by decreasing the core clock to the GPU temperature...
... information page can define the SmartDoctor temperature threshold. With this feature, you can not be displayed with some graphic cards. 3.11 Terminology Overheat Protection Overheat protection is an emergency mechanism that protect your graphics. Also, ASUS SmartDoctor smartly cools down the graphic chip by decreasing the core clock to the GPU temperature...