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Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E1896 / Dec 2004
Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E1896 / Dec 2004
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Support CD Table of Contents Support CD for Windows 5 New Windows Installation 5 Drivers for Windows ...5 VGA Driver ...10 VGA Driver Setup ...12 Display Settings for Windows XP 13 ASUS Wireless LAN ...16 Wireless LAN Driver Setup 18 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup 18 ATKACPI ...20 ATKACPI Setup ...22 Audio ...22 Audio Setup ...24 CPU Hotfix ...24 CPU Hotfix...
Support CD Table of Contents Support CD for Windows 5 New Windows Installation 5 Drivers for Windows ...5 VGA Driver ...10 VGA Driver Setup ...12 Display Settings for Windows XP 13 ASUS Wireless LAN ...16 Wireless LAN Driver Setup 18 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup 18 ATKACPI ...20 ATKACPI Setup ...22 Audio ...22 Audio Setup ...24 CPU Hotfix ...24 CPU Hotfix...
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Support CD Memory Reader ...84 Memory Reader Driver Setup 86 BIOS Setup 95 Updating your BIOS ...96 BIOS Setup Program ...96 Main ...100 Advanced ...101 Advanced (sub-menu) ...102 Display ...105 Security ...106 Security (sub-menu) ...108 Power ...110 Boot ...111 Boot (sub-menu) ...112 Boot ...113 Exit ...114 4
Support CD Memory Reader ...84 Memory Reader Driver Setup 86 BIOS Setup 95 Updating your BIOS ...96 BIOS Setup Program ...96 Main ...100 Advanced ...101 Advanced (sub-menu) ...102 Display ...105 Security ...106 Security (sub-menu) ...108 Power ...110 Boot ...111 Boot (sub-menu) ...112 Boot ...113 Exit ...114 4
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... and software support may produce different results than the preloaded one, the following are the actual driver names displayed in devices and should be many hardware devices without drivers. Variations may be found for each territory or language. Due to ongoing improvements in place of... step-by-step installation procedures for Windows Next page gives descriptions of each of MS Windows. Windows cannot contain all the necessary drivers and utilities in this User's Manual and your support CD. For application usage, please see the online help provided with Microsoft...
... and software support may produce different results than the preloaded one, the following are the actual driver names displayed in devices and should be many hardware devices without drivers. Variations may be found for each territory or language. Due to ongoing improvements in place of... step-by-step installation procedures for Windows Next page gives descriptions of each of MS Windows. Windows cannot contain all the necessary drivers and utilities in this User's Manual and your support CD. For application usage, please see the online help provided with Microsoft...
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... display features. VGA (Display) "ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series" Driver Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model) "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" or "ASUS WLAN" Driver Required on models with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. Once the display...
... display features. VGA (Display) "ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series" Driver Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model) "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" or "ASUS WLAN" Driver Required on models with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. Once the display...
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... Windows Device Manager "Network Adapters." Support CD LAN "Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45" Driver Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC's built-in your Notebook PC's resources. 7 Modem "AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP..." Driver Installs the necessary driver in modem and drivers for integration with each Notebook PC to have your Notebook PC's BIOS through an Internet connection. Probe2 Utility Installs Probe2...
... Windows Device Manager "Network Adapters." Support CD LAN "Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45" Driver Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC's built-in your Notebook PC's resources. 7 Modem "AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP..." Driver Installs the necessary driver in modem and drivers for integration with each Notebook PC to have your Notebook PC's BIOS through an Internet connection. Probe2 Utility Installs Probe2...
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... select Help. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. Support CD TouchPad "Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad" Driver Shown under Windows "Mice and other pointing devices." However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the TouchPad to restart your Notebook PC in or externally connected keyboard and...
... select Help. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. Support CD TouchPad "Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad" Driver Shown under Windows "Mice and other pointing devices." However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the TouchPad to restart your Notebook PC in or externally connected keyboard and...
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...by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. Installation will not be possible under "Tools." 1394 (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is shown under Windows Device Manager "PCMCIA adapters". The support CD also includes a version of this utility for Windows 2000 or Windows XP... and installation will not be possible. This driver is already supported in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. AGP (Already supported in Windows XP) This function is ...
...by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. Installation will not be possible under "Tools." 1394 (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is shown under Windows Device Manager "PCMCIA adapters". The support CD also includes a version of this utility for Windows 2000 or Windows XP... and installation will not be possible. This driver is already supported in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. AGP (Already supported in Windows XP) This function is ...
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Those question marks will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes. Click "start" button. 2. Click "Device Manager" button. 10 Click "View system information" link. Click "Hardware" tab. 5. Click "My Computer" icon. 3. Device Manager "Device Manager" will go away. 4. Software Drivers 1. After installing the drivers from the provided support CD. Hardware Devices After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under "Other devices" representing hardware devices that Windows cannot recognize.
Those question marks will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes. Click "start" button. 2. Click "Device Manager" button. 10 Click "View system information" link. Click "Hardware" tab. 5. Click "My Computer" icon. 3. Device Manager "Device Manager" will go away. 4. Software Drivers 1. After installing the drivers from the provided support CD. Hardware Devices After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under "Other devices" representing hardware devices that Windows cannot recognize.
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Software Drivers VGA Driver (It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP ATI Taskbar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 11
Software Drivers VGA Driver (It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP ATI Taskbar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 11
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On the "License Agreement" screen, click Yes after reading the message. 3. and click Finish in order to begin the setup wizard. 2. See next page for this graphics controller. 12 to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for VGA settings. 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin installation. 4. On the "Select Components" screen, click Express... When setup is complete, select "Yes..." Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard.
On the "License Agreement" screen, click Yes after reading the message. 3. and click Finish in order to begin the setup wizard. 2. See next page for this graphics controller. 12 to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for VGA settings. 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin installation. 4. On the "Select Components" screen, click Express... When setup is complete, select "Yes..." Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard.
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... color quality to enable or disable display output devices and save schemes with hotkeys. 13 Displays This page allows you can lower the resolution. . Software Drivers Display Settings for best results.
... color quality to enable or disable display output devices and save schemes with hotkeys. 13 Displays This page allows you can lower the resolution. . Software Drivers Display Settings for best results.
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Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Software Drivers Color This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for applications using OpenGL. Direct3D This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast. OpenGL This page allows you to adjust and save profiles for applications using Direct3D. 14
Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Software Drivers Color This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for applications using OpenGL. Direct3D This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast. OpenGL This page allows you to adjust and save profiles for applications using Direct3D. 14
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... ATi quick access desktop and taskbar menus. Right-click the ATi icon for quick display resolution changing. 15 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Software Drivers Options This page allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to...
... ATi quick access desktop and taskbar menus. Right-click the ATi icon for quick display resolution changing. 15 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Software Drivers Options This page allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to...
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Software Drivers ASUS Wireless LAN (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 17
Software Drivers ASUS Wireless LAN (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 17
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On the "Finish" screen, click OK. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. Software Drivers Wireless LAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the wireless utility. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you may first change the destination folder. 18 On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you need to install the modem driver.
On the "Finish" screen, click OK. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. Software Drivers Wireless LAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the wireless utility. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you may first change the destination folder. 18 On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you need to install the modem driver.
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... icon and select "Wireless Settings" Set the Network Name (SSID) to use "...ASUS Utilities..." If you can launch the utility using the wireless LAN device. ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, the utility will need to start it manually, you need to make some wireless ... being able to use your wireless access point. 19 for added features while using the desktop icon or through Windows start with Windows. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup (Cont') Software Drivers Click Finish on the "Setup Complete" screen. You will automatically start .
... icon and select "Wireless Settings" Set the Network Name (SSID) to use "...ASUS Utilities..." If you can launch the utility using the wireless LAN device. ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, the utility will need to start it manually, you need to make some wireless ... being able to use your wireless access point. 19 for added features while using the desktop icon or through Windows start with Windows. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup (Cont') Software Drivers Click Finish on the "Setup Complete" screen. You will automatically start .
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It should show "Connected xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx". You can also see the "Association State". ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your settings Check the "Status" page to see the connection quality on the "Connection" page. Click Apply to exit the utility. 20 Click OK to save your access point(s). Talk with your network administrator if necessary. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point.
It should show "Connected xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx". You can also see the "Association State". ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your settings Check the "Status" page to see the connection quality on the "Connection" page. Click Apply to exit the utility. 20 Click OK to save your access point(s). Talk with your network administrator if necessary. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point.
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Software Drivers ATKACPI (Required Utility) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 21
Software Drivers ATKACPI (Required Utility) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 21