Splendid HD1 HDMI & Video upgrade card User Guide
E3485 First Edition V1 January 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 Contents....................................................................................................... iii Safety information........................................................................................ v 1. 2. Introduction...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Package Contents............................................................... 1 1.2 System Requirements.........................................................
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 • Before installing the device on a motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • To prevent electrical shock hazard or short circuits, switch off the power supply before installing the device on a motherboard or connecting any singal cables to the device. • If the device is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected.
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1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents • ASUS Splendid HD1 card • ASUS Splendid HD1 support CD • Coaxial cable • DVI-to-HDMI adapter • USB cable • DVI cable • User Guide 1.2 System Requirements • Expansion slot for the Splendid HD1 card • One graphics card • One available 4-pin ATX power cable from computer’s power supply unit • Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP(32/64bit) / MCE2005 • Intel® Pentium® 4 1.
1.3 Splendid HD1 Specifications summary Supported resolution DTV resolution: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i up to 1080p PC resolution: graphics, XGA, SXGA, UXGA Pixel rates 25MHz to 165MHz I/O ports DVI-I In port Coaxial S/PDIF Out port DVI-I Out port (Splendid™ HD technology support) 4-pin USB Input header Compatibility Compliant with HDMI 1.2, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.
2. About Hardware 2.1 Splendid HD1 Card layout 4 5 1 2 3 13 No Item Description 1 DVI-I In port This port connects to a graphics card with DVI-I output support. 2 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port This port connects ��������������������������������������������������� to an external digital decoder or digital speaker system, Home Theater system, AV receiver for digital audio output including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or WMA-Pro.
3. Installing the Hardware 3.1 Preparing Your Computer 1. Power off your computer and disconnect the power cord. 2. Open the computer chassis. 3. Remove the metal cover of an available PCI Express x1 expansion slot.
3.2 Installing the Splendid HD1 card Securing the Splendid HD card: 1. Carefully insert the Splendid HD1 card into the PCI Express x1 slot. Ensure that the card sits properly in place. 2. Secure the card with a screw or a metal bracket. Connecting cables: 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the card and connect the other end to a USB connector on your motherboard. 2. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to the ATX power connector on the card.
3.2.1 1. Connecting to a graphics card with DVI support and monitor with DVI port Using the bundled DVI cable, connect the Splendid HD1 with your graphics card. rd graphics ca 1 Splendid HD 1 DVI signal 1 2. Connect your monitor with the Splendid HD1 using a DVI cable. Plug one end of the DVI cable to the yellow-colored DVI-I port on the Splendid HD1 and connect the other end to your monitor.
3.2.2 1. Connecting to graphics card with DVI support and monitor with HDMI port Using the bundled DVI cable, connect the Splendid HD1 with your graphics card. rd graphics ca 1 Splendid HD 1 DVI signal 2. 1 Plug the DVI-to-HDMI adapter into the yellow-colored DVI-I Out port, then connect the adapter and the monitor with an HDMI cable.
3. After hardware installation is complete, select the audio source from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices Properties. 4. Click the Audio tab, then click the Sound playback dropdown list to select the onboard audio source. 5. Restart your computer. 6. Select the sampling rate that corresponds to (or exceeds) your playback sources for optimal audio fidelity. Refer to page 14 for details on audio settings. 3.2.3 1.
2. Plug the DVI-to-HDMI adapter into the yellow-colored DVI-I Out port, then connect the adapter and the monitor with an HDMI cable. 1 Splendid HD 1 DVI-to-HDMI adapter 1 HDM I HDMI port HDMI cable (not bundled) Use the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with your graphics card package. 3. After hardware installation is complete, select the audio source from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices Properties. 4.
3.2.4 Connecting to two monitors If you use two monitors, always connect the primary monitor to the Splendid HD1 card to ensure the correct signal transmission. 1. Using a DVI cable, connect the primary DVI-I out port of your graphics card to the DVI in port of the Splendid HD1. 2. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the primary monitor and connect the other end to the yellow-colored DVI-I out port of the Splendid HD1. 3.
4. Installing Software 4.1 Installing the Splendid HD1 Card driver 1. After you have installed the Splendid HD1 card, turn on your computer. Windows® automatically detects the Splendid HD1 card and searches for device drivers. When prompted for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically. If not, run setup.exe from your support CD. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. 4.
5. Splendid HD Splendid HD is a utility that upgrades the visual performance for your LCD monitor or LCD TV with the advanced HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia interface) output. 5.1 Launching Splendid HD If the Splendid HD utility is correctly installed, you will find the blue-colored Splendid HD icon on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to launch the utility and display the Splendid HD main screen. The Splendid HD icon turns red if the Splendid HD1 card is not detected.
The Splendid HD utility provides three modes that allow you to change the configurations according to different viewing conditions, such as viewing photos, watching movies, and playing games. Click ON / OFF to enable or disable the mode you like.
Audio setting Click • to configure the audio format and sample rate. Click the Format dropdown list to select the audio format from PCM and Non-PCM. Set the audio format in the Splendid HD1 utility to PCM when using 2 speakers only (such as TV speakers), or to Non-PCM when watching contents with Dolby Digital or DTS Surround audio on multi-channel Dolby/DTS decoder amplifiers.
You can also set hotkeys for each mode, which enables you to switch modes quickly. To set a hotkey: 1. Click to display the following: 2. Click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. Ctrl and Alt keys are the default keys. 3. Click Set to apply settings. Photo Mode To enable the Photo Mode, click the corresponding ON/OFF button. The button displays OFF when Photo Mode is on. Select desired settings from the two default color-enhanced settings: Nature and Vivid.
You can customize two more settings based on your needs. To add customized settings, select CustomizeA / Customize B then click the pencil icon . From the customize settings screen, adjust the brightness, saturation, hue, contrast, and sharpness according to your desired settings. Click Save then done.
Video Mode To enable the Video Mode, click the corresponding ON/OFF button. The button displays OFF when Video Mode is on. Select desired settings from the two default color-enhanced settings: Action Movie and Theater Mode. You can customize two more settings based on your configuration. Follow the instructions in the Photo Mode section on how to create customized settings.
Game Mode Your system must have the following two items installed before using Game Mode: 1. ASUS graphics card 2. ASUS GamerOSD utility. To enable the Game Mode, click the corresponding ON/OFF button. The button displays OFF when Game Mode is on. Select desired settings from the two default color-enhanced settings: FPS Games (First Personal Shooting Game) and RPG (Role-Playing Game) /RTS Games (Real-Time Strategy Game). You can customize two more settings based on your needs.
6. ASUS GamerOSD ASUS GamerOSD allows you to share real-time gaming experience while playing full-screen games. Users can remotely monitor a live broadcast using the Internet Explorer. 6.1 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD Enable ASUS GamerOSD after installing the utility from the support CD. To launch ASUS GamerOSD: 1. 2. Right click on an empty space of the Windows® desktop and select Properties. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced.
6.2 Setting ASUS GamerOSD After installing and enabling ASUS GamerOSD, click on the GamerOSD icon on the Windows® taskbar and select Setting to display the setup menu. If you exit the utility, go to Start > Programs > ASUS > GamerOSD AP > GamerOSD to relaunch the program. The GamerOSD setup menu is as follows: Capture Mode Broadcast Select to have live broadcasts of the games you are playing on the Internet. Movie Select to record games and save the videos.
HotKeys Allows you to set the hotkeys to launch GamerOSD in full-screen games, to start/ stop recording games, and to capture game screens. The default hotkeys are: • • • GamerOSD: Ctrl + Alt + O Record Movie: Ctrl + Alt + S Screen Shot: Ctrl + Alt + C To set a hotkey: 1. Click the pencil icon hotkey textbox. to display the 2. Click on the hotkey textbox then press desired keys. Ctrl and Alt keys are the default keys. 3. Click OK to apply or click Cancel to discard settings.
6.3 Using ASUS GamerOSD In a full-screen game, launch ASUS GamerOSD using the GamerOSD hotkeys. 6.3.1 3D Display Setting Show FPS Allows you to show/hide FPS on your monitor and choose where to display FPS. Configuration options: OFF, L/T (left top), R/T (right top), R/B (right bottom), L/B (left bottom). Even if you choose not to display FPS on your monitor, you can see the FPS from the OC GEAR screen. FPS Text Color Changes the text color of FPS.
6.3.2 Video Capturing The items in this menu are mostly controlled by the GamerOSD setup menu. Refer to section 6.2 Setting ASUS GamerOSD for further informaiton. Capture Mode Displays Movie if you select Movie in the GamerOSD setup menu. This ���������� item shows Broadcast if you previously selected Broadcast. Start/Stop When Movie mode is selected, this item shows the hotkeys for starting/ stopping recording games. In Broadcast mode, this item shows N/A. Current Client(s) Shows 0 in Movie mode.
Capture Rate Shows the frame rate of the captured videos. This item is set in Advanced Setting of the GamerOSD setup menu. Start Capturing In Movie mode, press the right/left arrow key or the set hotkeys to start/stop recording games. A red blinking dot appears on the bottom left corner of your screen when recording. The recorded videos are automatically saved in the Movie folder and named by date. In Broadcast mode, press the right/left arrow key to start/stop broadcasting games.
The following two items are enabled when you select Multiple screenshot mode. Capture Numbers Allows you to set the number of screenshots captured consecutively. Configuration options: 3, 4, – 9, 10. Capture Interval (sec) Allows you to set the capture interval in seconds. Configuration options: 1, 2, – 5. Hot Key Shows the hotkeys for capturing screens. Press the hotkeys to capture screens. The images are automatically saved in the ScreenShot folder and named by date.
6.4 Broadcasting games with ASUS GamerOSD ASUS GamerOSD allows you to broadcast the games you are playing live on the Internet. Before broadcasting, you need to configure your Internet Explorer security options. 6.4.1 Internet Explorer browser setup To configure your IE browser: 1. Launch Internet Explorer. 2. Go to Tools > Internet Options. 3. From the Internet Options dialog box, select the Security tab then click the Trusted Sites icon. 4. Click Sites to display the Trusted sites window. 5.
7. Click Custom Level to display the Security Settings window. 8. Enable all items then click OK. 9. Click OK to exit the Internet Options dialog box.
6.4.2 GamerOSD broadcast setup To enable broadcasting in GamerOSD: 1. 2. Click on the GamerOSD icon on the Windows® taskbar and select Setting to display the setup menu. Select Broadcast. Click Advanced Setting to configure related settings and click Start Broadcasting. �� A broadcasting icon appears on the Windows® taskbar. 3. Start a full-screen game. Launch the GamerOSD using the hotkeys. 4.
6.4.3 Watching broadcasts Remote clients can watch the game you’re playing via live broadcast on the Internet. To watch broadcasts: 1. From the IE Address box, key in the IP address of the computer that is broadcasting a game. 2. Click the play button to start preview.
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