Graphics Card Installation Guide
E1415 First Edition V1 September 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK 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 the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices ........................................................................................... iv Safety information ........................................................................... v About this guide .............................................................................. vi ASUS contact information ............................................................. vii 1. 2. 3. Support CD Information ......................................................... 1 1.
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 tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: General Tel: General Fax: Web Site: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-3449 www.asus.com.
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1. Support CD information The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • • • The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen. Some driver and utility items in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 1.
2. Display driver installation A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. You 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 card, make sure to change the Windows display driver setting to “Standard Display Adapter (VGA)” to avoid possible driver conflicts. Perform the steps in section “2.
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 Next. 10. When prompted to update the driver, click Yes. 11. Click Next on the succeeding screens. 12.
2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver The ASUS fine-tuned enhanced driver delivers the best 3D performance on your video output. Use any of the recommended methods in this section to install the ASUS enhanced driver after booting your computer. 2.2.1 Windows 2000/XP Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 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. 4.
Method 2: Plug and Play 1. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 2. From the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) then click Next. 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.
6. When prompted to select the display driver to install in your system, select the one that is located in the D:\WIN2KXP\ASUS 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.
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 disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4.
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. The DirectX driver is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Enhanced driver from the support CD. However, it is recommended to re-install the DirectX driver when you download a driver update from the ASUS website. 1.
2.5 AGP GART driver The AGP GART driver is used to support the AGP functionality of the chipset on your motherboard. • • Installation dialog boxes are slightly different for each chipset. Follow the screen instructions to install the GART driver. The GART driver is automatically installed when you install the motherboard drivers from your motherboard support CD. However, it is recommended to install the GART driver if it is newer than the one from the motherboard support CD. 1.
7. If you selected Yes, 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 for the detected motherboard chipset appears as default. 8. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the setup. Click Cancel if you wish to abort the installation. 9.
2.6 WDM capture driver The Windows Driver Model (WDM) capture driver allows you to capture video from the video input port. 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 disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4.
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 Display adapters. 5. Select the current display adapter then click on the Properties icon. 6.
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:\Win2KXP\ATIxxxx.inf OR Click Browse to locate the saved driver file in your hard disk, network, floppy or CD-ROM drive. 11. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 12.
2.8 Uninstall display driver If you want to update your display drivers or if you no longer need the display drivers for your card, use one of the following methods to completely uninstall the drivers from your system. 2.8.1 Windows 98SE/ME 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.
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 instructions. 6. The application prompts you to restart your computer to complete the process. Click Yes.
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. 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 disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3.
3.2 Install VideoSecurity VideoSecurity 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. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically.
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 timeshift recording that allows you to record, watch and replay your favorite TV programs at the same time. 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 disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3.
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 full-screen online games! 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically.
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