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Notebook PC
Drivers and Utilities
User’s Manual
Product Name: Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1 E1516
Release Date: January 2004
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Table of Contents
Support CD for Windows............................................................5
New Windows Installation .................................................................................................. 5
Drivers for Windows........................................................................................................... 5
Device Manager............................................................................................................... 10
VGA Driver ........................................................................................................................... 13
VGA Driver Setup............................................................................................................. 14
Display Settings for Windows XP..................................................................................... 15
ASUS Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 18
ASUS WLAN Utility Setup................................................................................................ 20
ATKACPI .............................................................................................................................. 22
ATKACPI Driver Setup..................................................................................................... 24
Audio .................................................................................................................................... 25
Audio Driver Setup........................................................................................................... 26
CPU Hotfix ........................................................................................................................... 26
CPU Hotfix Setup 1 of 2................................................................................................... 28
CPU Hotfix Setup 2 of 2................................................................................................... 28
LAN....................................................................................................................................... 29
LAN Driver Setup ............................................................................................................. 30
Configuring your LAN....................................................................................................... 31
Modem.................................................................................................................................. 34
Modem Driver Setup ........................................................................................................ 36
Smart IO ............................................................................................................................... 38
SmartIO Setup ................................................................................................................. 40
PowerNow............................................................................................................................ 40
AMD PowerNow Utility Setup .......................................................................................... 42
ChkMail ................................................................................................................................ 42
ChkMail Utility Setup........................................................................................................ 44
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Hotkey .................................................................................................................................. 45
Hotkey Utility Setup.......................................................................................................... 46
Hotkey Utility Reference .................................................................................................. 47
LiveUpdate........................................................................................................................... 52
LiveUpdate Setup ............................................................................................................ 54
Using LiveUpdate............................................................................................................. 55
PC-cillin 2002....................................................................................................................... 57
Welcome to PC-cillin 2002............................................................................................... 58
Personal Firewall ............................................................................................................. 59
PC-cillin for Wireless........................................................................................................ 59
Trojan System Cleaner .................................................................................................... 60
ScriptTrap Technology ..................................................................................................... 60
Emergency Lock .............................................................................................................. 60
User Interface ..................................................................................................................60
About Intelligent Update................................................................................................... 61
New product registration method ..................................................................................... 61
About viruses ...................................................................................................................61
How viruses are created .................................................................................................. 62
Accessing the Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia ............................................................... 62
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Viewing the Trend Micro Virus list.................................................................................... 62
Contacting Technical Support .......................................................................................... 62
PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens ....................................................................................... 64
Power4 Gear+ ...................................................................................................................... 64
Power4 Gear+ Utility Setup.............................................................................................. 66
Probe2 .................................................................................................................................. 71
Probe2 Setup ................................................................................................................... 72
Probe2 Reference............................................................................................................ 73
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TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 77
Touchpad Utility Setup ..................................................................................................... 78
Synaptics® TouchPad Features....................................................................................... 79
Property Pages ................................................................................................................ 82
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................ 89
WinFlash .............................................................................................................................. 90
WINFLASH Utility Setup .................................................................................................. 92
Using WINFLASH ............................................................................................................ 93
BIOS Setup ................................................................................95
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Support CD for Windows
The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system.
The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and
utilities in order for you to use your Notebook PC with Microsoft® Windows® XP (referred
to as “Windows” in this User’s Manual).
The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. Operating
systems not pre-installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones described in the
provided user’s manuals.
If your Notebook PC is not preloaded with any operating system, or you want to install another operating
system other than the preloaded one, the following pages will give step-by-step installation procedures for
typical system configurations under the Windows
online help provided with each of the applications after installation. The following are contents of a typical
support CD. Variations may be found for each territory or language. If the autorun menu does not appear,
double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in “My Computer” (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard
drives with two partitions) or running SETUP.EXE (through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the
support CD, will bring up the autorun menu.
New Windows Installation
If you install a new operating system on your Notebook PC, there will be many hardware devices without
drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem.
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operating system. For application usage, please see the
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Drivers for Windows
Next page gives descriptions of each support CD item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD,
there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and your support CD. The names in quotations
are the actual driver names displayed in the System Properties of MS Windows. Windows cannot contain all
the device drivers from every manufacturer, with every update; therefore the provided support CD will
contain the best driver for your built-in devices and should be used in place of any Windows default drivers.
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Required Drivers
Some drivers may already be provided in Windows. If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the
Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” The
following devices varies from model to model and may differ from your system.
VGA (Display) “ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Series” Driver
Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. This installs display
drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’ s built-in graphics controller and
to provide optimal display features. Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s
resolution and color through Display Properties.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “ Display adapters.”
ASUS Wireless LAN “ASUS 802.11g Network Adapter” Driver
Required on models with internal wireless LAN. Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC’s
optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you need to
install this driver. If you did not purchase the optional internal wireless LAN, you cannot install this driver.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “ Network Adapters.”
ATKACPI “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Utility
This utility is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook
PC’s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices.”
Audio “Realtek AC’97 Audio” Driver
This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’ s built-in sound
controller. All audio functions are configured through Windows and help can be located within Windows
documentation or Windows help files.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Sound, video and game contr ollers.”
CPU HotFix
This installs Windows support files for advanced features in new processors.
LAN “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” Driver
Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC’ s built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet controller. Fast-Ethernet
supports both 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX networks at half or full duplex.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “ Network Adapters.”
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Modem “SoftK56 Data Fax SmartCP” Driver
Installs the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct files for the Notebook PC
with built-in modem and drivers for integration with the internal audio. With third-party software, fax and
speaker phone capabilities are possible using this Notebook PC.
SmartIO
“Winbond Memory Stick Storage (MS) Device Driver” “Winbond Secure Digital (SD/MMC) Device Driver”
Installs the necessary drivers to use memory stick and secure digital flash memory cards in the built in flash
memory reader/writer. These devices are shown under Windows Device Manager “IDE ATA/ATAPI
controllers” and “Disk drives”
Recommended Utilities
AMD PowerNow Utility
Installs AMD PowerNow utility to actively adjust CPU power and performance to maximize battery time
when you are not using an AC adapter.
Check Mail Utility
Installs Check Mail Utility to monitor and notify you of incoming email messages waiting in your Microsoft
Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. (This utility may or may not be compatible with other email applications.)
Hotkey Utility
Installs Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility is a program designed to intercept key strokes so that key assignments
can be made to run a program or script. This program cannot be used to change default keys or key combinations
used by other software, operating systems, or by the Notebook PC’s hardware.
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LiveUpdate Utility
This utility helps you easily upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS through an Internet connection.
PC-cillin 2002 Utility
Installs Trend’s PC-cillin 2002, a world-class anti-virus protection software for the new Internet era, to keep
your PC virus-free. This very powerful anti-virus software is bundled with each Notebook PC to protect your
investment. As software become more and more a part of our daily lives, measures have to be taken to protect
them. You may skip this software if you have your own anti-virus software.
Power4 Gear+ Utility
Power4 Gear+ is a custom utility designed for this Notebook PC that allows you to use predefined or user
defined values for multi-selectable power saving modes or “gears”. You can “shift” between the “gears”
using the taskbar icon or the “Power Gear” key above the keyboard.
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Probe2 Utility
Installs Pr obe2 utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an optional
software to help you better manage your Notebook PC’ s resources.
TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Driver
Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics® TouchPad” utility. The
Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However,
the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the T ouchPad to increase the functionality
of the TouchPad. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. To access help,
right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help.
WinFlash Utility
Installs a BIOS update utility for W indows so that you can conveniently update your Notebook PC’s BIOS
without having to restart your Notebook PC in DOS mode.
Drivers Provided in Windows XP
If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in
Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” The following devices varies from model to model and may
differ from your system.
1394 “OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” “1394 Net Adapter” (Already supported in Windows XP)
These drivers are provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system.
These devices are shown under Windows Device Manager “ IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”and “Network
adapters”.
CD-ROM “Matshita DVD-RAM” (Already supported in Windows XP) Varies by Notebook PC model
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its W indows XP operating system.
This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “DVD/CD-ROM drives”.
IR “Built-in Infrared Device” (Already supported in Windows XP)
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its W indows XP operating system.
This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “Infrar ed devices”.
PCMCIA “Ricoh...R5C520...Cardbus Controller” (Already supported in Windows XP)
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its W indows XP operating system.
This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters”.
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Other Support CD items
[Read Me] Text File
Gives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC.
[Browse this CD] Link
Shows you the contents of this support CD using W indows Explorer.
[Technical Support Form] Text File
Opens up a T echnical Support Request Form so that you will understand what kind of information is needed
if you run into problems and require technical assistance.
[AFLASH2] Folder
This utility allows you to upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS in DOS mode. You enter DOS mode by
booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of entering the Windows operating
system. AFLASH2.EXE can be found in the Aflash folder of the support CD.
[Exit] Link
Closes the support CD autorun screen.
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Device Manager
“Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes.
1. Click “start” button.
2. Click “My Computer” icon.
4. Click “Hardware” tab.
5. Click “Device Manager” button.
3. Click “View system information” link.
Hardware Devices
After installing your operating system, several
question marks will appear under “Other
devices” representing hardware devices that
Windows cannot recognize. After installing the
drivers from the provided support CD. Those
question marks will go away.
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Device Manager
Device Manager
(Before installing drivers)
(After installing drivers)
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Note: Devices varies from model to model and may differ from your system.
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VGA Driver
(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order
to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.)
Topics Covered:
VGA Driver Setup
Display Settings for Windows XP
ATI Taskbar Icon
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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VGA Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGA settings.
On the welcome screen, click Next to begin the
setup wizard.
On the “Select Components” screen, click
Express... to begin installation.
On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes
after reading the message.
On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish.
Restarting now will help enlarge the screen area
to view other setup items more comfortably.
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When you restart Windows, you will get a help
screen. You can disable this by unchecking the
startup option box.
Display Settings for Windows XP
Display Properties
Set screen resolution and color quality to the maximum
for best results. If your Notebook PC does not support
the maximum resolution, panning will occur to cover
the extra area. In this case, you can lower the resolution.
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By right clicking your desktop and selecting
Properties, you can view your display
properties.
ATi Display Properties
ATi display properties can be accessed
through the advanced button or through
the ATi icon on the taskbar.
For advanced graphics controller
settings, click the Advanced button
Displays
This page allows you to enable or disable display
output devices and save schemes with hotkeys.
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Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’)
Color
This page allows you to adjust and save profiles
for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast.
OpenGL
This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for applications using OpenGL.
Direct3D
This page allows you to adjust quality and performance for applications using Direct3D.
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Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’)
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Options
This page allows you to enable or disable ATi
quick access desktop and taskbar menus.
Overlay
This page allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos.
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Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’)
ATi Taskbar Icon
Bring up ATi quick-access menus by right clicking on the task bar. You can quickly launch displayrelated property windows using the ATi taskbar. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to “Show hidden
icons” by clicking on
.
Right-click the ATi icon for many quick access
display-setting menus.
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Left-click the ATi icon for quick
display resolution changing.
ASUS Wireless LAN
(Required Driver)
Topics Covered:
ASUS Wireless LAN Driver Setup
ASUS WLAN Utility Setup
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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ASUS WLAN Utility Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
On the “Welcome” screen, click Next.
On the “Choose Destination Location” screen,
click Next or you change the destination folder.
On the “Information” screen, click Next after
reading the text.
On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click
Next or enter a different folder name.
When setup is complete, click Finish.
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Select to use “...ASUS Utilities...” for added
features while using the wireless LAN device.
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start
After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility , the utility will automatically start with
Windows. If you need to start it manually , you can launch the utility using the desktop icon
or through Windows start. Y ou will need to make some wireless LAN settings before being
able to use your wireless connection.
(Right-Click Menu)
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Right-click the ASUS WLAN icon and select
“Wireless Settings”
Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the name of
your access point(s).
Set the Network Name (SSID) to the same name
as the SSID set in your wireless access point.
Encryption settings must also match those set in
the access point. Talk with your network
administrator if necessary. Click Apply to save
your settings
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ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.)
Check the “Status” page to see the “Association
State”. It should show “Connected xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.
You can also see the connection quality on the
“Connection” page. Click OK to exit the utility .
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ATKACPI
Topics Covered:
ATKACPI Driver Setup
(Required Driver)
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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ATKACPI Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
When setup is complete, click OK to exit the
wizard.
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Topics Covered:
Audio Driver Setup
Audio
(Required Driver)
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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Audio Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
On the “Welcome” screen, click Next to begin
the setup wizard.
Wait while files are being copied to your hard
drive.
Connecting audio devices
After restarting Windows, your Notebook PC’s
audio controller will begin working. You can use
the Notebook PC’s built-in audio devices or
connect external audio devices to increase
functionality of your portable multimedia PC.
Wait while files are being copied to your hard
drive.
Select No... and click Finish in order to install
other drivers and utilities.
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Topics Covered:
CPU Hotfix Setup
CPU Hotfix
(Required Driver)
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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CPU Hotfix Setup 1 of 2
T wo setups are required. There are several languages available in each folder. After setup, restart Windows
and your Windows will be able to utilize advanced features in Intel’s latest mobile processor. The first file
will extract to a separate folder. Read “hotfix” for setup instructions.
CPU Hotfix Setup 2 of 2
The second file will extract to a separate folder . Read “hotfix” for setup instructions.
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Topics Covered:
LAN Driver Setup
Configuring your LAN
LAN
(Required Driver)
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Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
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