Asus L84L, L84F INSTALLATION GUIDE

Notebook PC

Driver/Utility Setup & Reference

Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1.00 E697 Release Date: Oct 2001

Table of Contents

Windows Quick Install Guide .................................................................................................. 4

Support CD for Windows ME & 2000...................................................................................... 5

Standard Model ................................................................................................................ 6

Autorun Screen for Windows ME ..................................................................................... 6

Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 ............................................................................................. 6

Selected Models............................................................................................................... 6

Autorun Screen for Windows 2000................................................................................... 6

Support CD Contents .............................................................................................................. 7

ATKACPI Utility Submenu ....................................................................................................... 9

Autorun Screen for Windows ME ..................................................................................... 9

Autorun Screen for Windows 2000................................................................................... 9

Preparing Windows 2000 ...................................................................................................... 10

INTEL 830M INF Update (on selected models only)............................................................. 11

Installing the INTEL 830M INF Update for Windows ME & 2000 ................................... 11

INTEL 815EP INF Update (on standard models only) .......................................................... 12

Installing the INTEL 815EP INF Update for Windows ME & 2000 ................................. 12

Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows 2000 ........................................................... 13

ATKACPI Driver .................................................................................................................... 13

Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME.............................................................. 13

VGA Driver ............................................................................................................................ 14

Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME and 2000 ..................................................... 14

Audio Driver (ESS) (depending on model)............................................................................ 20

Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (autorun).................................................... 20

Audio Driver (SigmaTel) (depending on model) .................................................................... 21

Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME and 2000 (autorun).................................... 21

Audio Controls ................................................................................................................ 22

Audio Driver (ESS/Intel-SigmaTel) (depending on model) .................................................... 23

Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME .................................................... 23

DirectX 8.0 ............................................................................................................................ 26

Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME & 2000 ............................................................... 26

Modem Driver (depending on model)....................................................................................27

Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME & 2000 .................................................... 27

Modem Driver........................................................................................................................28

Table of Contents (Cont’)

Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME ................................................. 28

Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000.............................................................. 31

TouchPad .............................................................................................................................. 32

Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME............................................................. 32

Fast IR Driver ........................................................................................................................ 35

Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME & 2000 .................................................... 35

Setting the IR port for Windows ME ............................................................................... 36

SpeedStep (on selected models only) .................................................................................. 39

Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME & 2000............................................................... 39

LAN Driver (Required)...........................................................................................................40

Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME & 2000 ......................................................... 40

Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME (Manual Installation) .................................... 40

Joining a Domain (Windows ME) ................................................................................... 42

Joining a Domain (Windows 2000)................................................................................. 43

Viewing Your Network..................................................................................................... 44

PC-cillin 2000 ........................................................................................................................ 45

Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows ME ................................. 45

Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows 2000 ............................... 50

Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) .................................................................................. 52

Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME & 2000...................................................... 52

Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ..................................................................... 53

Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows ME & 2000 ........................................ 53

ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility)............................................................................. 54

Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000 ................................................................. 54

Windows ME & 2000 Software Reference......................................................................... 55

Windows Quick Install Guide

1. Insert the Windows ME/2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. A T API CD-ROM Drive must be set to boot before the Hard Drive in BIOS setup (press F2 during boot)

or press Esc and select “AT API CD-ROM Drive” (use the up and down arrows and press Enter)

IMPORTANT : In most cases, you will be prompted to press a key to boot fr om the CD. Failure to do so will result in booting from your next boot device.

3. Press Enter to Setup Windows and press F8 after you have read and accepted the Licensing Agreement.

4. Windows ME: If you have an existing OS, you can choose to install Windows ME in another

directory in order to preserve your existing OS. You will be given an OS choice each time you boot up your Notebook PC. If you currently use Windows 95/98 and wish to preserve your installed applications and settings, “upgrade” Windows by installing into your existing directory.

Windows 2000: If you have a previous OS, press ESC to install a fresh copy of Windows 2000. Follow the next screens to partition your hard drive. Use the “NTFS” file system for increased functionality. Installing in the same partition as an existing OS will give you a choice to format or leave intact. If you leave intact without formatting, you will be given an OS choice each time you boot up your Notebook PC.

5. After you install Windows, insert the Notebook PC support CD to install drivers and utilities.

Support CD for Windows ME & 2000

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® 98/ME/2000 (referred to as “Windows” in this User’s Manual).

This Notebook PC offers its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft Windows ME (Millennium Edition) or Windows 2000. The choices and languages will depend on the territory . 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 is what you will see when you insert the support CD. 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.

operating system. For application usage, please see the

Selected Models

Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000

Standard Model Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000

Drivers for Windows ME & 2000

The following are descriptions of what each autorun menu item does when selected with the mouse. 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.

Support CD Contents

INTEL 830M INF Update (required) Intel Drivers (on selected models only)

This is a hardware dependent utility not available on standard models. Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Intel chipset.

INTEL 815EP INF Update (required) Intel Drivers (on standard models only)

This is a hardware dependent utility not available on selected models. Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Intel chipset.

ATKACPI Driver (required) “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Driver

Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Advanced Configura- tion and Power Interface (ACPI) for power management functions.

VGA Driver (required) “ATI Mobility Radeon” Driver

Shown under Windows “Display adapters.” 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 features. Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s resolution and color through Display Properties.

Audio Driver “Intel AC’97 Audio Controller - SigmaTel Codec” Driver (depending on model)

Standard models will use “ESS Allegr o PCI Audio (WDM)”.

Shown under Windows “Sound, video and game controllers.” 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.

DirectX 8.0 (recommended) (Integrated with Windows) Driver

Installs version 8 of the DirectX utility for modern multimedia software applications. Windows uses DirectX to enhance multimedia capabilities on your computer. DirectX provides better playback of dif ferent types of multimedia and manages 3-D graphics better than console computers. Most graphics intensive games require DirectX and will include it on their setup CD.

Modem Driver “WDM Modem Enumerator” and “HSP56 MR #2” (depending on model)

Standard models will use “ESS WDM MODEM ENUMERA TOR” and “ESS ES56CVM-PI Data Fax Voice Modem”.

Shown under “Modem” and “Modem Enumerator”. 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.

TouchPad (recommended) “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.

Fast IR Driver (required) “IrDA Fast Infrared Port” Setting

Shown under “Network adapters”. Configures your Infrared Transceiver A to “VISHAY TFDS-6101E/ 6501E” so that your Infrared port can work properly.

SpeedStep (recommended) Utility (on selected models only)

This is a hardware dependent utility not available on standard models.

Installs Intel maximum performance when connected to an external power and battery optimized performance when going mobile. The processors can dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power . These changes in frequency happen in only 1/2000th of a second — so fast, they are invisible to users, even if they occur in the middle of performanceintensive applications.

SpeedStep™. SpeedStep™ is a technology that provides adjustable processor speeds for

PC-cillin 2000 (optional) Utility

Installs T r end’s PC-cillin 2000, 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.

ATKACPI Utility (submenu) Link

Shows you a sub-menu with additional utilities. These utilities require that you first install the ATKACPI driver . See next page for descriptions of the utilities.

LAN Driver (required) “Realtek RTL8139(A)-based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” Driver

Located under Windows “Network Adapters.” 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.

Read Me Text

Gives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC.

Browse this CD

Shows you the contents of this support CD using W indows Explorer.

Technical Support Form Text

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.

Exit

Closes the support CD autorun screen.

ATKACPI Utility Submenu

Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000

Hotkey Utility (required) 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.

Windows Flash Utility (recommended) Utility

Installs a BIOS update utility for Windows so that you can conveniently update your Notebook PC’s BIOS without having to restart your Notebook PC in DOS mode.

ASUS PC Probe (optional) Utility

Installs PC Probe 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.

Preparing Windows 2000

The following preparations will make it easier to install drivers in W indows 2000.

Disabling Power Management

It creates delays and confusion when the hard disk turns OFF or when the system goes to standby .

Select Always On.

Disabling Operating System Menu

It creates delays when you are required to restart your system and the boot menu waits for your selection. If you must boot from another operating system or the wrong operating system was made default, press F8 after system bootup and select Safe Mode. You can then go back to select another “Default operating system”.

Uncheck Display list of operating...

INTEL 830M INF Update (on selected models only)

Installing the INTEL 830M INF Update for Windows ME & 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click INTEL 830M INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

INF Update

(1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

(3) Click Next after reading the Readme.

(2) Click Yes after reading the License Agreement.

(4) Installation has finished. Select No so that you

can install other items and then click Finish.

INF Update

INTEL 815EP INF Update (on standard models only)

Installing the INTEL 815EP INF Update for Windows ME & 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click INTEL 815EP INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

(1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

(3) Click Next after reading the Readme.

(2) Click Yes after reading the License Agreement.

(4) Installation has finished. Select No so that you

can install other items and then click Finish.

ATKACPI Driver

Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000 but have different dialog boxes. Insert the support CD and click A TKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

ATKACPI Driver

(1) Click Yes to begin installation.

(2) Installation has finished. Click No so that you

can install other items.

ATKACPI Driver

Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000 but have different dialog boxes. Insert the support CD and click ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

(1) Click OK to install the driver .

(2) Installation has finished. Select OK to restart

your computer.

VGA Driver

Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME and 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

VGA Driver

(1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement.

(3) Click Express installation.

(4) Select Yes... and then click Click Finish so that

you can restart your computer and continue installing other items using a larger screen area.

VGA Driver

Setting the Display Type in Windows ME

(1) Right-click on the Windows

desktop and click Properties.

(2) Click Change to change the monitor driver.

(4) Click Apply to make the settings effective and

click OK to close the monitor properties.

(3) Select Digital Flat Panel (1024x768) and click OK.

VGA Driver

(5) Set the Colors and Screen area. If you have

an external monitor, select the Display pull down menu and select 2. Default Monitor.

VGA Driver

Setting the Display Type in Windows ME (Cont’)

(6) Click Change to change the monitor driver.

VGA Driver

(8) Click Apply to make the settings effective and

click OK to close the monitor properties.

(7) Select your monitor’s make/model and click OK.

(9) Set the Colors and Screen area and click OK

to close the “Display Properties”.

VGA Driver

Setting the Display Properties (Windows 2000)

(1) Right-click on the Windows

desktop and click Properties.

(4) You can select “Apply...without restarting?”

and “Don’t ask...again” to save time in the future. Click OK to test your settings.

(2) Click the Settings tab (3) Set Colors to T rue Color and Screen area to

1024 by 768 pixels.

NOTE: Setting to larger screen areas will require

panning (by moving your cursor to the screen’s border) in order to see the entire desktop.

VGA Driver

(5) Click Yes to keep your settings. If you click

No or are unable to click to Yes, your previous settings will be restored.

VGA Driver

Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000)

VGA Driver

(1) If you have not done so, set the “Colors” and

“Screen area”. Then click Advanced.

(2) On the “Monitor” page, click the first Default Moni-

tor and click Properties. The second one is for an

external monitor connected to the VGA port. You can set that when you use an external monitor.

(3) Click Update Driver on the “Default Monitor

Properties”.

(4) Click Next on the upgrade device driver wizard.

VGA Driver

Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000) (Cont’)

(5) Select “Display a list...” and click Next.

(7) Click Next to install the driver for the selected

device.

(6) Select “Show all hardware...” and choose Digi-

tal Flat Panel (1024x768) and click Next.

VGA Driver

(8) Click OK to exit the monitor properties. You

will see your monitor type next time you enter.

Audio Driver (ESS) (depending on model)

Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (autorun)

Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after these steps.

Insert the support CD and follow the steps below .

(1) Click Next to install the audio driver.

Audio Driver

(3) Installation has finished. Select No so that you

can install other items and then click Finish.

(2) If asked, select Upgrade Drivers and click Next.

(4) After you restart your computer later, other

audio-related components will be installed. Click Finish when complete.

Audio Driver (SigmaTel) (depending on model)

Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME and 2000 (autorun)

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below.

(1) Click Next to install the audio driver.

(3) If asked, select Install and click Next.

(2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement.

Audio Driver

(4) WinME: Installation has finished. Select No so that

you can install other items and then click Finish.

Win2000: A restart will occur regardless of the

selection.

Audio Driver

Audio Controls

A Speaker icon will show on the task bar and when selected with the left mouse button. A simple master control will show. If selected with the right mouse button a menu will show allowing adjustment of audio properties or detailed volume controls.

Audio Driver

Mouse Left-Click

Mouse Right-Click

Select “Open Volume Controls” or Double Click Speaker Icon

Audio Driver (ESS/Intel-SigmaTel) (depending on model)

Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME

Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after these steps.

Manual installation is necessary if the driver cannot be installed automatically using the autorun. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below .

(1) Right-click “My Computer” and select Properties.

(3) Click Reinstall Driver.

(2) Double-click PCI Card to see its properties.

Audio Driver

(4) Select “Specify the location...” and click Next.

Audio Driver (ESS) (depending on model)

Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (Cont’)

For Intel-Sigmal Tel models, skip to the next page.

(5) Click Specify the location of the driver and

Audio Driver

(7) Confirm the location of the driver and click

click Next to continue.

Next to continue.

(6) Click Specify a location and enter path:

\AUDIO\WinME. Click Next to continue.

(8) Installation has finished. Click Finish to exit

the installation wizard.

Audio Driver (Intel-SigmaTel) (depending on model)

Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (Cont’)

For ESS models, see previous page.

(5) Click Specify the location of the driver and

click Next to continue.

(7) Confirm the location of the driver and click

Next to continue.

(6) Click Specify a location and enter path:

\AUDIO\WinME. Click Next to continue.

Audio Driver

(8) Installation has finished. Click Finish to exit

the installation wizard.

DirectX 8.0

Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME & 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click DirectX 8.0 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

(1) Click Yes to continue and install DirectX.

DirectX 8.0

(3) Installation has finished. Click OK to restart your

computer.

(2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement.

Modem Driver (depending on model)

Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME & 2000

Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. There is no autorun installation for this driver .

Modem Driver

(1) Click Specify the location of the driver and

click Next to continue.

(3) Confirm the location of the driver and click

Next to continue.

(2) Click Specify a location and enter the path for

your operating system. Click Next to continue.

(4) Installation has finished. Click Finish to exit

the installation wizard.

Modem Driver

Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME

Installation is different for W indows ME and 2000. Find the W indows 2000 steps after W indows ME.

Insert the support CD and follow the steps below . There is no installation wizard for this process.

Modem Driver

(1) Right-click “My Computer” and select Properties.

(3) Click Reinstall Driver.

(2) Double-click PCI Card to see its properties.

(4) This installs the first driver . Select “Specify the

location...” and click Next.

Modem Driver

Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’)

Modem Driver

(5) Enter the path “__\modem\ winme” (with the

letter of your CD drive) and click Next.

(7) Windows will detect your modem and ask to

install the second driver.

(6) Click Next when the driver is located by Win-

dows.

(8) Enter the path “__\modem\ winme” (with the

letter of your CD drive) and click Next.

Modem Driver

Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’)

Modem Driver

(9) Click Next when the driver is located by Win-

dows.

(11) Click Finish to close the first driver installa-

tion wizard.

(10) Click Finish to close the second driver instal-

lation wizard.

(12) Click Close to exit modem properties.

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