ASUS AX800 User Manual

Graphics Card

Software Reference

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ iv

Safety information ............................................................................... v

About this guide ................................................................................. vi

1. ASUS GameFace Messenger .................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ............................................................... 1

1.2 Getting Started ......................................................... 1

1.3 Contacts .................................................................... 7

1.4 Tools .......................................................................... 9

1.5 Settings ................................................................... 11

2. ASUS Splendid ....................................................................... 16

2.1 Introduction ............................................................. 16

2.2 Launching ASUS Splendid ........................................ 16

3. ASUS OnScreenDisplay (OSD) ............................................... 19

3.1 Introduction ............................................................. 19

3.2 Enabling ASUS OSD .................................................. 19

4. ASUS GameLiveShow ............................................................. 20

4.1 Introduction ............................................................. 20

4.2 Getting Started ....................................................... 20

5. ASUS SmartDoctor ................................................................ 27

5.1 Functions ................................................................. 27

5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor ................................. 27

6. ASUS SmartDoctor ................................................................ 28

6.1 Voltage status ......................................................... 28

6.2 Temperature status ................................................. 28

6.3 Fan speed status ..................................................... 29

6.4 Engine and memory clock settings .......................... 29

6.5 Advanced setup features ........................................ 30

7. ASUS VideoSecurity Online.................................................... 35

7.1 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity ............................... 35

7.2 Setup ....................................................................... 36

7.3 Video Source ........................................................... 49

7.4 Set detect region .................................................... 50

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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. 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.

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 Communication StatementCanadian Department of Communication Statement

Canadian Department of Communication Statement

Canadian Department of Communication StatementCanadian Department of Communication 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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical 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.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

• Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only

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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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About this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

WARNING: WARNING:

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

NOTE: NOTE:

task.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites

ASUS Websites

ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover of this installation guide.

Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation

Optional Documentation

Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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1. ASUS GameFace Messenger

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1.11.1

ASUS GameFace Messenger allows real-time text, audio, or video communication with other GameFace Messenger users. This utility enables point-to-point video conferencing functions and online gaming to take place at the same time.

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1.2

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.2.1.2.1

To launch ASUS GameFace Messenger:

Click the Windows All Programs menu.

-or-

Double-click the

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IntroductionIntroduction

Getting StartedGetting Started

Getting Started

Getting StartedGetting Started

Launching ASUS GameFace MessengerLaunching ASUS GameFace Messenger

Launching ASUS GameFace Messenger

Launching ASUS GameFace MessengerLaunching ASUS GameFace Messenger

Start Start

Start button. Select

Start Start

GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger

GameFace Messenger icon

GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger

GameFace Messenger from your

GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger

on your desktop.

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1.2.21.2.2

If you don’t have a GameFace Messenger account, follow the given steps to create one.

To register a new account:

1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click Support HomeSupport Home

Support Home.

Support HomeSupport Home

Connect to the Internet before you register a new account.

FilesFiles

Files >

FilesFiles

Go To .Go To .

Go To .

Go To .Go To .

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2. Click

3. Key in your personal information then click

finished.

4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the registration process.

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To sign in to GameFace Messenger:

1. If GameFace Messenger is not set up to automatically sign you in after you connect to the internet, click

FileFile

File >

FileFile

Sign InSign In

- or -

Click here to sign inClick here to sign in

click

Click here to sign in in the main menu.

Click here to sign inClick here to sign in

The following window appears.

2. If your sign-in information is not stored in your computer, key in your Email Email

Email and

Email Email

Password Password

Password in their respective text boxes then click

Password Password

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

3. If you want to store your sign-in information to your computer, click to check

Remember my ID & PasswordRemember my ID & Password

Remember my ID & Password.

Remember my ID & PasswordRemember my ID & Password

4. If you want to automatically sign in after you connect to the internet, click to check

We recommend not to perform steps 3 and 4 if you are sharing your computer with others.

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Sign me in automaticallySign me in automatically

Sign me in automatically.

Sign me in automaticallySign me in automatically

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1.2.41.2.4

To sign out from GameFace Messenger:

Sign out GameFace MessengerSign out GameFace Messenger

Sign out GameFace Messenger

Sign out GameFace MessengerSign out GameFace Messenger

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click

1.2.51.2.5

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1.2.51.2.5

To invite users to a GameFace Messenger conference:

1. Click the right mouse button on an online user.

2. From the pop-up menu, click

Invite users to GameFace Messenger conferenceInvite users to GameFace Messenger conference

Invite users to GameFace Messenger conference

Invite users to GameFace Messenger conferenceInvite users to GameFace Messenger conference

Invite GameFace ConferenceInvite GameFace Conference

Invite GameFace Conference.

Invite GameFace ConferenceInvite GameFace Conference

FileFile

File >

FileFile

Sign OutSign Out

Sign Out.

Sign OutSign Out

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3. ASUS GameFace Messenger allows up to a maximum of eight (8) users to join the conference. The following screen shows a 4-way conference.

4. Press the OnScreen Display (OSD) hotkey to display the OSD menu. Check the

Enable GamefaceEnable Gameface

Enable Gameface box to display GameFace Messenger

Enable GamefaceEnable Gameface

while playing a fullscreen game.

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1.2.61.2.6

1.2.6

1.2.61.2.6

To change your display name:

Changing the display nameChanging the display name

Changing the display name

Changing the display nameChanging the display name

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click NameName

N am e. Follow succeeding screen instructions.

NameName

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1.2.71.2.7

To change your status:

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click then select from the following list.

Changing statusChanging status

Changing status

Changing statusChanging status

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

Change Display Change Display

Change Display

Change Display Change Display

Change My Status Change My Status

Change My Status

Change My Status Change My Status

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1.3

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1.1.

To create a new contact:

ContactsContacts

Contacts

ContactsContacts

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3.1

3.13.1

Creating a new contactCreating a new contact

Creating a new contact

Creating a new contactCreating a new contact

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact

Contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

Add a Add a

Add a

Add a Add a

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1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

To delete an existing contact:

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact

Contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

ContactContact

Deleting a contactDeleting a contact

Deleting a contact

Deleting a contactDeleting a contact

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

Delete a Delete a

Delete a

Delete a Delete a

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1.3.31.3.3

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1.3.31.3.3

To change contact list view:

Changing contact viewChanging contact view

Changing contact view

Changing contact viewChanging contact view

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click then select either to display contact

1.3.41.3.4

1.3.4

1.3.41.3.4

Sorting contactsSorting contacts

Sorting contacts

Sorting contactsSorting contacts

By Display NameBy Display Name

By Display Name or

By Display NameBy Display Name

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

View Contact View Contact

View Contact

View Contact View Contact

By EmailBy Email

By Email.

By EmailBy Email

To sort contact list:

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click then select either to sort contact by

GroupGroup

Group or

GroupGroup

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

Sort Contact by Sort Contact by

Sort Contact by

Sort Contact by Sort Contact by

Online/OfflineOnline/Offline

Online/Offline status.

Online/OfflineOnline/Offline

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1.3.51.3.5

1.3.5

1.3.51.3.5

Groups allow you to organize your contacts into different categories. To create a new group:

Creating groupsCreating groups

Creating groups

Creating groupsCreating groups

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the New GroupNew Group

New Group. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

New GroupNew Group

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1.3.6

1.3.61.3.6

To delete a group:

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the GroupGroup

Group. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

GroupGroup

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1.41.4

1.1.

4.14.1

4.1

1.1.

4.14.1

To send an instant message:

Click an online user from your list. The following window appears. Key in your message on the bottom text box then click

Deleting groupsDeleting groups

Deleting groups

Deleting groupsDeleting groups

ToolsTools

Tools

ToolsTools

Sending an instant messageSending an instant message

Sending an instant message

Sending an instant messageSending an instant message

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

Contact >

ContactContact

SendSend

Send.

SendSend

Create a Create a

Create a

Create a Create a

Delete a Delete a

Delete a

Delete a Delete a

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1.4.21.4.2

To send a file:

1. Double-click an online user.

Sending a fileSending a file

Sending a file

Sending a fileSending a file

2. Click

1.4.31.4.3

1.4.3

1.4.31.4.3

To send an email:

1. Double-click an online user.

2. Click

1.4.41.4.4

1.4.4

1.4.41.4.4

To view message history:

1. Double-click an online user.

2. Click

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

instructions to send file or photo.

Sending an emailSending an email

Sending an email

Sending an emailSending an email

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

send email.

View message historyView message history

View message history

View message historyView message history

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

instructions to view message history.

Send a File or PhotoSend a File or Photo

Send a File or Photo. Follow succeeding screen

Send a File or PhotoSend a File or Photo

Send EmailSend Email

Send Email. Follow succeeding screen instructions to

Send EmailSend Email

View Message HistoryView Message History

View Message History. Follow succeeding screen

View Message HistoryView Message History

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1.5

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SettingsSettings

Settings

SettingsSettings

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5.1

5.15.1

GeneralGeneral

General

GeneralGeneral

To display general settings:

1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click General SettingGeneral Setting

General Setting. The following window appears.

General SettingGeneral Setting

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

Option Option

Option >

Option Option

Click box toClick box to

Click box to

Click box toClick box to enable orenable or

enable or

enable orenable or disable an itemdisable an item

disable an item

disable an itemdisable an item

Key in yourKey in your

Key in your

Key in yourKey in your display namedisplay name

display name

display namedisplay name

Key in numberKey in number

Key in number

Key in numberKey in number of minutesof minutes

of minutes

of minutesof minutes before yourbefore your

before your

before yourbefore your status displaysstatus displays

status displays

status displaysstatus displays “Away”.“Away”.

“Away”.

“Away”.“Away”.

Click box toClick box to

Click box to

Click box toClick box to enable orenable or

enable or

enable orenable or disable itemdisable item

disable item

disable itemdisable item

2. Click to main menu.

OK OK

O K to apply settings or

OK OK

Cancel Cancel

Cancel to disregard changes and return

Cancel Cancel

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1.5.2

1.5.21.5.2

PrivacyPrivacy

Privacy

PrivacyPrivacy

To display privacy settings:

From the GameFace Messenger menu, click SettingSetting

Setting. The following window appears.

SettingSetting

Tools Tools

Tools >

Tools Tools

Option Option

Option >

Option Option

Click box toClick box to

Click box to

Click box toClick box to enable orenable or

enable or

enable orenable or disable itemdisable item

disable item

disable itemdisable item

Select an itemSelect an item

Select an item

Select an itemSelect an item from the listfrom the list

from the list

from the listfrom the list then clickthen click

then click

then clickthen click <<Allow<<Allow

<<Allow

<<Allow<<Allow Block>>Block>>

Block>>

Block>>Block>>

PrivacyPrivacy

Privacy

PrivacyPrivacy

or or

or or ..

2. Click to main menu.

OK OK

O K to apply settings or

OK OK

Cancel Cancel

Cancel to disregard changes and return

Cancel Cancel

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