ASUS V8170DDR, V9280, V8440 ULTRA TD, V8170SE, V9560 Installation Guide

Graphics Card

Installation Guide

E1262

First Edition V1

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Contents

Notices		...........................................................................................			iv
Safety information			...........................................................................		v
About this ..............................................................................guide					vi
ASUS contact .............................................................information					vii
1.	Support .........................................................CD Information				1
	1.1 ..................................................	Running the support CD			1
2.	Display .....................................................Driver Installation				2
	2.1 .............................	Changing the Windows display driver			2
	2.2 .........................................	Install ASUS Enhanced Driver			4
	.............................................	2.2.1	Windows 98SE/ME		4
	................		Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program
	.................			(When autorun is enabled)	4
	................		Method 2: ASUS Quick Setup Program
	................			(When autorun is disabled)	5
	.....................................		Method 3: Plug and Play		6
	.......................		Method 4: Display Property Page		7
	...............................................	2.2.2	Windows 2000/XP		9
	..............		Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program		9
	...................................		Method 2: Plug and Play		10
	................................................	2.2.3	Windows NT 4.0		12
	2.3 ....................................................	NVIDIA WHQL Driver			13
	2.4 ......	DirectX driver		......................................................... 14
	2.5 .......	GART Driver		......................................................... 15
	2.6 ......................................................	WDM capture driver			17
	2.7 .....................................................	Update display driver			18
	2.8 .................................................	Uninstall Display Driver			20
	...........................................	2.8.1	Windows 98SE/ME		20
	................		Method1: Using the Autorun Screen		20
	.........................		Method 2: Using Control Panel		20
	..................................................	2.8.2	Windows 2000		21
	................		Method1: Using the Autorun Screen		21
	.........................		Method 2: Using Control Panel		21
	................................................	2.8.3	Windows NT 4.0		22
3.	Utilities ..................................................................................				23
	3.1 .......................................................	Install Smart Doctor			23
	3.2 .....................................................	Install Video Security			24
	3.3 ...............................................	Install ASUS Digital VCR			25
	3.4 ................................................	Install ASUS GameFace			26

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Notices

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.

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 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 safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•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.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•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 safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, 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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About this guide

Conventions used in this guide

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

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Typography

Bold Text

Indicates a menu, dialog box or an item to select.

Text input Indicates a text or command that you have to type on the screen.

Where to find more information

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

1.ASUS 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 page vii.

2.Optional 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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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address:	150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]
Web Site:	www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel):	[phone] (English)
Support Fax:	[phone]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address:	44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax:	[phone]
General Email:	[e-mail]
Web Site:	usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Support Fax:	[phone]
General Support:	[phone]
Notebook Support:	[phone] x5110
Support Email:	[e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address:	Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Email:	[e-mail] (for marketing requests only)
General Fax:	[phone]
Web Site:	www.asuscom.de

Technical Support

Components:	[phone]
Notebook PC:	[phone]
Support Fax:	[phone]
Support Email:	www.asuscom.de/support (for online support)

ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

Address:	P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
General Tel:	[phone]
General Fax:	[phone]
Web Site:	www.ASUSarabia.com

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1.Support CD information

The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features.

• The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen.

•Some driver and utility items in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models.

•The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

1.1Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The support CD automatically displays the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu if autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click a menu item to			Click to exit			Click	to view	Click to display CD
open other installation			application			readme file		information
menus

If autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file SETUP.EXE. Double-click the SETUP.EXE to run the support CD installation program.

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2. Display driver installation

A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. You can install the display drivers for your graphics card using any of the recommended methods in this section depending on your operating system.

If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card, make sure to change the Windows display driver setting to “Standard Display Adapter (VGA)” to avoid possible driver conflicts. Perform the steps in section “2.1 Changing the Windows display driver” to change your Windows display driver.

If you are installing an ASUS graphics card in a computer system without an existing graphics card, perform the steps in section “2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver”.

2.1 Changing the Windows display driver

1.Boot your computer.

2.Click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.

3.Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel. Select the Device Manager tab.

4.Double-click on Display Adapters.

5.Select the current display adapter then click on Properties.

6.From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab then click on

Update Driver.

7.Click Next on the succeeding screen.

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8.Select the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want option, then click Next.

9.From the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box, select Show all hardware. Select (Standard display types) from the Manufacturers list box and

Standard Display Adapter (VGA) from the Models list box. Click Next.

10.When prompted to update the driver, click Yes.

11.Click Next on the succeeding screens.

12.When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK.

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