Graphics Card Installation Guide
E1453 Revised Edition V2 October 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 1. Support CD information ......................................................... 1 2. Display drivers ....................................................................... 2 2.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 • • • 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. Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
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.
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.
2. Display drivers A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. You can install, update or remove the display driver of your graphics card using any of the recommended methods in this section. If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to remove the old display driver from your system. Refer to section “2.3 Removing display drivers” for details. 2.
5. Click the ASUS WQHL Driver Install button from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to your computer. 6. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK. Method 2: Plug n Play 1. From the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, click Next to automatically search for the drivers of your graphics card. 2. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 3.
2.1.2 Windows 2000 To install the display driver for Windows 2000: 1. From the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 2. 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, select the appropriate display driver to install in your system 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. 2.1.3 Windows 98SE/ME To install the display driver for Windows 98SE or Windows ME: 1. From the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop. 2. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3.
2.2 Updating the Windows display driver The latest display driver for your ASUS graphics card is available at the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Visit the ASUS website to download driver updates. 2.2.1 Windows 2000/XP To update the Windows display driver for Windows 2000 or Windows XP: 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.
6. From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab, then click on Update Driver. 7. Select the Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install option, then click Next. 8. Click Have Disk... on the following screen then click Next. 9. When setup prompts you for the location of the driver, click Browse to locate the saved driver file in your hard disk, network, floppy or CD-ROM drive. 10. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 11.
2.2.2 Windows 98SE/ME To update the Windows display driver for Windows 98SE or Windows ME: 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 Device Manager tab. 4. Double-click on Display Adapters. 5. Select the current display adapter then click on Properties. 6. From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab then click on Update Driver. 7. Click Next on the succeeding screen. 8.
9. From the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box, select Show all hardware. 10. Select the manufacturer of your installed ASUS graphics card from the Manufacturers list box and the graphics card model from the Models list box. Click Next. 11. When prompted to update the driver, click Yes. 12. Click Next on the succeeding screens. 13. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK. 2.
2.3.2 Windows 98/ME To remove the display driver in Windows 98 or Windows ME: 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 your current display driver from the list, then click on the Add/Remove button. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 6. The application prompts you to restart your computer to complete the process.
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. To install DirectX®: 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.
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.
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. To install the WDM capture driver on your computer: 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.
3. Utilities 3.1 ASUS 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. To install the ASUS Smart Doctor: 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 ASUS 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 to the user via email or phone. To install the ASUS VideoSecurity: 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2.
3.3 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. To install the ASUS Digital VCR: 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.
3.4 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! For better 3D performance and video output, install the ASUS enhanced driver before using ASUS GameFace. 3.4.
3.4.2 Installing ASUS GameFace To install ASUS GameFace: 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 Utilities. 4. Click the ASUS GameFace Install button from the Utilities menu to copy the necessary files to your computer. 5.
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