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Asus A9200 Series manual

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    Gr aphics Car d Inst allation Guide[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2003 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

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    iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................... iv Safety information ........................................................................... v About this guide .............................................................................. vi ASUS contact information .............[...]

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    iv Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tes[...]

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    v Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all [...]

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    vi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS W ebsites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated informa[...]

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    vii ASUS contact infor mation ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 General T el: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 W eb Site: www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (T el): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (T el): +886-2[...]

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    1 1 . Suppor t CD information The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. 1.1 Running the support CD T o begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The support CD automatically displays the 2D/3D Graphics & V ideo Accelerator main [...]

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    2 2. Display dr iver inst allation A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. Y ou can install the display drivers for your graphics card using any of the recommended methods in this section depending on your operating system. If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics car[...]

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    3 8. Select the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want option, then click Next . 9. From the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box, select Show all hardware . Select (Standard display types) from the Manufacturers list box and Standard Display Adapter (VGA) from the Models list box. Click Ne[...]

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    4 1. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 2. Click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop. 3. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.2.1 Windows 2000/XP Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 4. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & V ideo Accelerator appears automatically . If [...]

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    5 3. When the Locate Driver Files dialog box appears, insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4. Check CD-ROM drives and uncheck all other options. Click Next to search for the drivers of your graphics card. 5. When the wizard has finished searching for driver files for your graphics card, check Install one of the other drivers then click Nex[...]

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    6 6. When prompted to select the display driver to install in your system, select the one that is located in the D:WIN2KXPASUS and click Next . 7. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 8. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer , it prompts you to restart your computer . Click OK .[...]

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    7 2.3 ASUS WHQL driver The ASUS reference driver to Microsoft ’ s Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) ensures that your video graphics card is compatible with the Windows operating system. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically . If autorun is di[...]

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    8 2.4 DirectX DirectX is a group of application program interface (API) and libraries for creating and managing graphic images and multimedia effects in applications such as games or active web pages that will run in Microsoft Windows operating systems. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics &a[...]

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    9 2.5 AGP GART driver The AGP GART driver is used to support the AGP functionality of the chipset on your motherboard. 5. The AGP VGARTD Driver Detection box appears showing the chipset detected on your motherboard. 6. Select an option to install the displayed VGAR T driver or to select from a list. Click OK . 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-[...]

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    10 8. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the setup. Click Cancel if you wish to abort the installation. 7. If you selected Y es, install its VGART driver on the previous screen, proceed to step 8. If you selected No, I want to select the other drivers , select a driver from the combo list box and click Install . The appropriate driver f[...]

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    11 2.6 WDM capture driver The Windows Driver Model (WDM) capture driver allows you to capture video from the video input port. 5. From the A TI Software setup dialog box, click Next to install the appropriate driver for your graphics card. 6. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is en[...]

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    12 2.7 Update display driver Follow these steps to update your current VGA driver with a new driver file from the ASUS website. 1. Boot your computer . 2. Click the Start button. Select Settings , then Control Panel . 3. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel. Select the Hardware tab. 4. Click Device Manager , then double-click on Displa[...]

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    13 8. Select the Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install option, then click Next . 9. From the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Have Disk... , then click Next . 10. When setup prompts you for the location of the driver , type the path of the driver file. For example: D:Win2KXPATIxxxx.inf OR Click Browse to locate the saved dri[...]

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    14 Using the Control Panel 1. Click on the Start button. Select Settings , then Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Install/Uninstall tab to display a list of installed programs. 4. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Add/ Remove button. 5. Follow the succeedin[...]

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    15 2.8.2 Windows 2000 Using the Control Panel 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings , then Control Panel . 2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon to display the Add/Remove Programs screen. 4. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Change/ Remove button. 5. Follow the succeeding screen inst[...]

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    16 3. Utilities 3.1 Install Smart Doctor The Smart Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This utility also allows you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. 6. Click Finish , when setup is complete. The Smart Doctor utility works only for graphics card models with a [...]

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    17 3.2 Install V ideoSecurity V ideoSecurity is a powerful security utility that detects any change in a specified surveillance region. Using video capture devices, video snapshots are captured automatically when there is a deviation in the user-defined surveillance region. An optional warning message is also sent via email or phone to the user . 5[...]

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    18 3.3 Install ASUS Digital VCR ASUS Digital VCR is a comprehensive video utility that allows you to watch and record TV programs on your PC. This utility also supports time- shift recording that allows you to record, watch and replay your favorite TV programs at the same time. 5. From the W elcome screen, click Next . Follow the succeeding screen [...]

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    19 3.4 Install ASUS GameFace The revolutionary ASUS GameFace is a real-time audio/video communication feature that enhances your interactive gaming experience. This utility enables point-to-point video conferencing functions and online gaming to take place at the same time. With this feature, you can see and talk to your opponents while playing ful[...]

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