ASUS 3DPV375DX User Manual
R 3DexPlorerDX
2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator
USER'S MANUAL
USER'S NOTICE
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Copyright © 1997 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name: | ASUS |
Manual Revision: | 1.04 |
Release Date: | July 1997 |
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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Marketing Info
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Email: | info@asus.com.tw |
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Address: | 721 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131, USA |
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ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
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Contents
I. Introduction ..................................................................................... | 7 | ||
Item Checklist .................................................................................. | 7 | ||
Features ............................................................................................ |
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II. Hardware Installation ................................................................... | 8 | ||
Layout .............................................................................................. |
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Installation Procedures ..................................................................... | 9 | ||
III. Microsoft Windows 95 ............................................................... | 11 | ||
Video Driver Installation ............................................................... | 11 | ||
Introduction .............................................................................. | 11 | ||
1. | Quick Installation ................................................................ | 11 | |
| 1.1 | Installing Drivers for Windows 95 (New Hardware Found) .. | 11 |
| 1.2 | Updating Drivers for Windows 95 (Using theAutorun Screen) . 12 | |
2. | Traditional Installation ........................................................ | 15 | |
| 2.1 | Installing Drivers for Windows 95 (New Hardware Found) .. | 15 |
| 2.2 | Installing Drivers (Using Windows 95 Control Panel) .... | 16 |
3. | Removing the Video Drivers ............................................... | 17 | |
| 3.1 | Using the Autorun Screen ............................................ | 17 |
| 3.2 | Using Windows 95 Control Panel ............................... | 17 |
4. | Install MPEG Video Player, DirectX 3A, and S3 S3d ToolKit .. | 18 | |
5. | Windows 95 Display Settings ............................................. | 19 | |
| Settings ............................................................................... | 19 | |
| Adjustment ......................................................................... | 20 | |
| Hotkey ................................................................................ | 21 | |
| Advanced ............................................................................ | 22 | |
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x ............................................................... | 24 | ||
1. | Video Driver Installation ..................................................... | 24 | |
| 1.1 | Installing Video drivers in DOS .................................. | 24 |
| 1.2 | Installing Video drivers in Windows 3.x ..................... | 24 |
2. | Install MPEG Video Player in Windows 3.x ....................... | 25 | |
3. | Changing Display Settings in Windows 3.x ........................ | 26 | |
| Setting ................................................................................. | 26 | |
| Adjustment ......................................................................... | 27 | |
| Hotkey ................................................................................ | 28 | |
| DPMS ................................................................................. | 28 | |
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Contents
V. Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................ | 29 |
Video Driver Installation ............................................................... | 29 |
Installing Video Display Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 ........ | 29 |
Installing Video Display Drivers in Windows NT 3.51 ...... | 30 |
VI. DOS Drivers ................................................................................ | 31 |
DOS Drivers Installation ............................................................... | 31 |
Install DOS Utilities ........................................................... | 31 |
Install AutoCAD, MicroStation, & S3d Toolkit Drivers .... | 31 |
VII. Display Information ................................................................. | 32 |
3D Function Support ...................................................................... | 32 |
Resolution Table ............................................................................ | 33 |
2MB Video Memory ............................................................... | 33 |
4MB Video Memory ............................................................... | 35 |
VIII. Hardware Information ........................................................... | 37 |
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Memory Upgrades ......................................................................... | 39 |
A. Questions & Answers ................................................................... | 40 |
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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I. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS
Item Checklist
PCI Adapter x 1
User’s Manual x 1
ASUS Driver & Utility
Features
•New S3 ViRGE/DX
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•Upgrade to 4MB Frame Buffer Supports 1280 x 1024 with True Colors at 85Hz
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•Enhanced
•Integrated 170MHz RAMDAC supports up to 160Hz Refresh
•ASUS Turbo Driver Boosts 20% More 2D/3D Graphics Performance
•ASUS PerformanceAdjustment Tech. Tunes up Speed for Various Types Memory Mix
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•Designed for Windows 95 & Windows 3.x Logo Approval
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Installation H/W .II
Layout
II. Hardware Installation
Layout
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S3 ViRGE/DX Chipset
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II. Hardware Installation
This section tells you how to install the ASUS
WARNING! Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the computer board and other components against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1.Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2.Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry.
3.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system.
IMPORTANT: Keep the host adapter in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Before you pick up the adapter, ground yourself by touching an unpainted surface on the computer chassis. Even a little static electricity can destroy a host adapter component!
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Installation Procedures
1.Unplug all electrical cords on your computer.
2.Remove the screws for the back of the system unit cover.
3.Remove the system unit cover.
4.Find an unused 5volt PCI bus expansion slot. Make sure this slot is unobstructed.
5.Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the computer chassis. The slot cover is the metal strip in the back of the computer chassis that covers the opening for the adapter’s external connector.
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6.Ground yourself to an antistatic mat or other grounded source.
7.Pick up the board (still in its sleeve) by grasping the edge bracket with one hand. Avoiding touching board components.
8.Remove the plastic sleeve.
9.Position the card directly over the PCI slot and insert one end of the board in the slot first. Carefully press the bus connector on the bottom of the card down into the slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter are securely seated in the slot.
Installation H/W .II
Procedures
10.Anchor the board's mounting bracket to the computer chassis using the screw from the slot cover you set aside previously.
11.Replace the cover on the system unit.
12.Connect your analog monitor's
13.Connect other cables and devices if available.
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