Graphic Cards Software Reference
E1416 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 FCC/CDC Statements ..................................................................... iv Safety Information ............................................................................ v ASUS Contact Information ............................................................. vii 1. ASUS Control Panel .................................................................. 1 2. ASUS VideoSecurity ................................................................... 3 3. ASUS GameFace ......................
FCC/CDC statements 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.
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. ASUS Control Panel After installing the display drivers, look for the ASUS icon on the Windows taskbar. Click the ASUS control panel icon to open the ASUS Control Panel to display a menu composed of shortcuts to the graphics card various enhanced functions.
1.1 Screen resolution setting shortcut The ASUS Control Panel includes a list of screen resolution setting shortcut options for easy screen resolution setting. Click one of the listed screen resolutions available to change the screen resolution settings. Screen color setting shortcut Screen resolution setting shortcut ASUS Control Panel icon After selecting any of the listed screen resolutions, your computer screen may flicker while adjusting to the new setting.
2. ASUS VideoSecurity The ASUS 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. Also, a specific program can be executed or an optional warning message is be sent via email or phone to the user. 2.
2.3 Running ASUS VideoSecurity Click the ASUS icon on the taskbar’s status area. Clicking this icon opens the ASUS Control Panel, then click the ASUS VideoSecurity to run VideoSecurity. Video Dimension Status Video Source Setup Video Source Show History Detect Region Start / Stop Command buttons Start/Stop The Start/Stop button starts or stops the VideoSecurity watchdog detection process. Setup The Setup button launches the ASUS VideoSecurity Setup Wizard program (wsetup.exe). Refer to section “2.
Detect region Hide History The Hide History button allows you to display or hide the VideoSecurity panel containing the recorded information everytime an motion is detected in the scan area. Click on the list box to select folder. Click Explore to search other recorded files in your hard disk. Click Delete All if you want to delete all recorded conditions in the current folder. Click the picture to view the recorded image or video. Click Delete if you wish to delete this recorded condition.
2.4 ASUS VideoSecurity Setup Click the Setup button from the ASUS VideoSecurity main menu to display the Setup dialog box. Main The Main tab contains the sensibility, frame per second interval, detect region, windows style, autorun, warning sound and timer settings necessary for the optimal performance of the VideoSecurity utility. Detecting Sensibility Detecting sensibility sets the receptibility of VideoSecurity to environment changes.
Working Directory The working directory sets the storage folder or directory for all the image and video files. The default directory is C:\VideoSec, or select another folder by clicking the command button with a directory tree icon. Everytime you execute VideoSecurity, a new folder is created in this working directory. The created folder filename denotes the current time and date VideoSecurity application was launched. For example, “2003.08.26_04.10.
• The Start detecting after: XXX seconds check box enables or disables the scheduled execution option and allows you to set the number of seconds VideoSecurity will automatically start detecting. Click the up or down arrow to input the number of seconds VideoSecurity will start detecting. Working Mode The Working Mode tab enables you to set the VideoSecurity actions when any unusual condition is detected.
• The No tracing option button sets VideoSecurity to perform no action even when a motion is detected on the scan area. • The Stop detecting immediately option button sets VideoSecurity to immediately stop the watchdog function when a motion is detected on the scan area. • The Continue detecting, unless users press [Stop] option button sets VideoSecurity watchdog function to stop only when the user press the [Stop] button.
Sending email The Send out an email as warning check box allows you to enable or disable this feature. When the check box is enabled, it requires you to input the email addresses of note recipient, edit the body of the email and set the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) parameters. • Email Address - the electronic mail address of the main recipient of the note when the VideoSecurity watchdog detects a motion in the scan area. • CC - the recipient of a copy of the note sent to the main addressee.
Dialing Enable the Making phone calls by modem check box to use this handling procedure. When enabled, the following fields are activated: country code, area code, telephone number, redial attempts, the modem setup button, voice message recording options and its .wav file folder location. • Area code - the digital area code of the location of the recipient. • Country code - the digital country country code of the recipient. • Number - the digital telephone number of the recipient.
Device The Device tab enables you to set the video and color tuning configurations. Video Capture Devices The Video Capture Devices box allows you to choose from the available capture devices and set a compatible video standard. Click the combo list box to display the options for each parameter. Color Settings The Color Settings box contains tools for color correction requirements. Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, Contrast and Hue by moving the slider sideways.
Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to enabled or disable the HTTP server and configure its parameters. Enable HTTP Server The Enable HTTP Server check box allows you to enable or disable the HTTP Server. When enabled, the succeeding parameters are activated. Input your Internet Protocol (IP) address, Port and connection timeout in seconds. Enable server authentication The Enabled server authentication check box enables or disables the server authentication feature.
3. ASUS GameFace ASUS GameFace is a real-time audio/video communication feature that enables point-to-point video conferencing functions and online gaming to take place at the same time. Follow the given steps in using ASUS GameFace. STEP 1: Enable ASUS OSD • Open Display Properties dialog box from desktop or control panel. • Select Advanced tab on Settings page. • Select OSD from in Advanced tab. • Check the Enable OSD check box and input the appropriate hotkey.
STEP 3: Local Playback Mode • Select Local Play/Stop from the File menu to start local playback when local video is not playing. • Select Local Play/Stop from the File menu to stop local playback when playing local video. • You can also press the Play/Stop button to start or stop local playback. STEP 4: Network Playback Mode • Connect to remote computer: - Input the computer name (Local Area Network) or IP Address in the combo box.
• Waiting for connection: - Launch ASUS GameFace - A message box appears on an incoming call. Click Yes to accept the call. - Select End Call from the File menu or press the “End the Call” button to disconnect. STEP 5: GameFace Settings 16 • Select Option from the Tool menu. • Select GameFace Option Dialogue • Enter GameFace page to adjust transparency, position and hotkey settings.
STEP 6: Launch Game and show GameFace • Begin your game. • After entering Full-Screen mode, press the hotkey (default is Ctrl+Alt+V) to activate GameFace. • Press the On-Screen Display hotkey to show the OSD menu. • Use the arrow keys to select the GameFace application page and adjust the Transparency, Position X, Position Y, Size or toggle to enable or disable GameFace.
4. ASUS Digital VCR With ASUS Digital VCR, you can watch and record TV programs from your TV tuner, and also can enjoy all kinds of media effortlessly from numerous signal inputs, such as analog, digital camcorders, VCRs, and PC cameras. The “Channel Surfing” function allows you to watch a snapshot of 16 channels at one time while refreshing itself continually. Two different kinds of skins are available for users to choose. 1.
Running ASUS Digital VCR To run the utility, click Start and point to Programs and then ASUS Digital VCR and then click ASUS Digital VCR. You may also run ASUS Digital VCR by clicking or right-clicking the ASUS Control Panel icon (see 4. Software Reference | ASUS Control Panel) on the taskbar’s status area to display the ASUS Control Panel, pointing to ASUS Digital VCR, and then clicking it.
Easy Access The user-friendly skin allows you to easily operate the ASUS Digital VCR. Just like your TVsets and VCRs, you can quickly access to most of the functions with one single click. Enable full screen To enable full screen, click the Full Screen button or use the hot key, CTRL+S. To disable full screen, double-click the display, then click the Full Screen button.You may also use CTRL+S or ESC to disable full screen display. The display will then revert to its previous size.
Always on Top The Always on Top option is provided for users who may wish to continue watching VCD/DVD/TV programs or want to have the ASUS Digital VCR monitor visible while doing other tasks, such as when downloading files from the Internet or word processing. To keep the monitor always on top of other programs, click the Always on Top button or select the Always on Top command from the Window(W) menu. Position the monitor where it will not interfere with your other tasks.
Capture Click the Capture tab to select video capture settings. There are four default profiles in Record Profiles drop-down list. Click the arrow to create your most-frequently used settings. IMPORTANT: It is the intent of ASUS that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of your respective and other countries and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Click Video source button to select the video source. Capture the images you want by clicking the snapshot button then use consecutively numbered filenames to store the images. Timeshift The innovative TimeShifting™ feature of the ASUS Digital VCR lets you record incoming video feeds into a buffer. So if you are watching your favorite TV show on your computer and you had to leave but you don’t want to miss the rest of the show, all you need is to record it with ASUS TimeShifting™.
TV Tuner Click the TV Tuner tab to select your TV receiver and country. The ASUS Digital VCR provides Frequency Tuning function and helps you get the right signal. Click the Frequency Tuning button to fine-tune the channels and to modify the TV signal if the built-in tables don’t work. After completing the settings, you can execute Channel Surfing by clicking the Channel Surfing button to simultaneously view a snapshot of 16 channels, rather than a flipping through all the channels.
Devices Click the Devices tab to set up your Video Device and Audio Device. Many capture devices are supported by digital VCR. After a correct installation of the WDM device driver, Digital VCR will list all the available devices. Select the mixer line you use to input the live audio so that Digital VCR can properly record it into files.
5. ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS SmartDoctor is designed to satisfy two major goals. One is to monitor the graphic chip status, alerting users about abnormal events, such as fan malfunction or chip overheat. The other, as the name “SmartDoctor” implies, is to “cool” down the graphic chip smartly when it is not necessary for it to be kept running at full speed. 5.
5.2 Setup When you click the Setup button, the Smart Doctor2 Settings dialog box appears. The default setting of SmartDoctor is keep resident which means that SmartDoctor will run every time Windows start and check the graphic card’s status. If your graphics card is working properly, SmartDoctor will terminate within 5 seconds. Dynamic Settings will become available when you uncheck Run once and terminate.
• • Enable dynamic graphic cooling allows you to enable or disable the dynamic graphic cooling option. Enabling the graphic cooling option will cool down the graphic chip’s temperature when SmartDoctor detects that the graphic chip is idle. Enable overheat protection lets you forcibly cool down the graphic chip when temperature is over the tolerable range or value. Click the Monitor tab to specify the alarm settings for voltage, temperature, and fan, that fit your system.
5.3 Set/Test When you click the Set/Test button, the Smart Doctor2 tests the graphic card onscreen memory and displays the following screen while testing.
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