Asus V9900, EN7300, V9400, EN5900, EN6800 INSTALLATION GUIDE

Graphics Card

Drivers and Utilities

Installation Guide

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Contents

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

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

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

Conventions used in this guide ............................................... vi

Where to find more information .............................................. vi

1. Support CD information ........................................................... 1

2. VGA drivers ............................................................................. 2

2.1 Driver installation ....................................................... 2

2.2 Updating the Windows display driver ...................... 11

2.3 Removing display driver ........................................... 13

3. Utilities .................................................................................. 14

3.1 Utilities installation .................................................. 15

3.2 Removing installed utilities ...................................... 18

4. Accessories Drivers ............................................................... 20

4.1 Installing Webcam driver ......................................... 20

4.2 Installing the Gamepad drivers ................................ 22

4.3 Removing Webcam driver ........................................ 24

4.4 Removing the Gamepad drivers ............................... 25

5. ASUS Contact information .................................................... 26

6. Other information .................................................................. 27

6.1 Browse Support CD ................................................. 27

6.3 View readme file ...................................................... 28

Appendix: Basic troubleshooting ..................................................... A-1

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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
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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
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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

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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

1.

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

2.

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. 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.

• You may need administrator rights to install the drivers and utilities.
See your Windows

®

2000/XP documentation for details.

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

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The support CD automatically displays the
Video Accelerator Video Accelerator

Video Accelerator main menu if autorun is enabled in your computer.

Video Accelerator Video Accelerator

2D/3D Graphics &2D/3D Graphics &

2D/3D Graphics &

2D/3D Graphics &2D/3D Graphics &

Click a menu itemClick a menu item

Click a menu item

Click a menu itemClick a menu item
to open otherto open other

to open other

to open otherto open other
installation menusinstallation menus

installation menus

installation menusinstallation menus

Click toClick to

Click to

Click toClick to
display CDdisplay CD

display CD

display CDdisplay CD
informationinformation

information

informationinformation

Click to viewClick to view

Click to view

Click to viewClick to view
readme filereadme file

readme file

readme filereadme file

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

Drivers and utilities installation guideDrivers and utilities installation guide

Drivers and utilities installation guide

Drivers and utilities installation guideDrivers and utilities installation guide

Click to exitClick to exit

Click to exit

Click to exitClick to exit
applicationapplication

application

applicationapplication

SETUP.EXESETUP.EXE

SETUP.EXE

SETUP.EXESETUP.EXE

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2. VGA drivers

A VGA driver is the software program that makes the device work with
your operating system. You can install, update or remove the display driver
of your graphics card using any of the recommended methods in this
section.

If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card,
make sure to remove the old display driver from your system. Refer to
section “2.3 Removing display drivers” for details.

After physically installing your graphics card, use any of the recommended
methods in this section to install your VGA driver.

2.12.1

2.1

2.12.1

To install the VGA driver:

Method 1: Typical installationMethod 1: Typical installation

Method 1: Typical installation

Method 1: Typical installationMethod 1: Typical installation

The Typical installation method installs the most common options. We
recommend this method to most users.

1. From the

2. Insert the support CD into your

3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D

Driver installationDriver installation

Driver installation

Driver installationDriver installation

Found NewFound New

Found New

Found NewFound New

Hardware WizardHardware Wizard

Hardware Wizard dialog box,

Hardware WizardHardware Wizard

CancelCancel

click

Cancel to enter the

CancelCancel

Windows desktop.

CD-ROM drive.

Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

4. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,

VGA DriversVGA Drivers

click

VGA Drivers.

VGA DriversVGA Drivers

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The Setup prepares the Install
Shield Wizard which will guide
you through the program setup
process.

5. Click

NextNext

Next from the Install Shield

NextNext

Wizard welcome screen.

6. Select

TypicalTypical

Typical then click

TypicalTypical

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

TypicalTypical

The

Typical setup type will not include the Windows® Display Model

TypicalTypical
(WDM) and VGARTD drivers. Select
the WDM and VGARTD drivers.

A progress bar on the lower
right-hand corner of your screen
displays the progress of the
driver installation process.

Custom Custom

Custom setup if you want to install

Custom Custom

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The wizard copies the necessary
files to your computer.

The following screen displays the
NVIDIA® display driver
installation process.

After installing the NVIDIA

®

display drivers, the setup installs
the ASUS Enhanced display
drivers.

7. The following screen displays the
Microsoft® DirectX™ setup.
Select
agreementagreement

agreement then click

agreementagreement

I accept theI accept the

I accept the

I accept theI accept the

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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8. Click

NextNext

Next to continue or

NextNext

to return from previous screen

Cancel Cancel

or

Cancel to abort installation.

Cancel Cancel

The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup
installs components.

BackBack

Back

BackBack

9. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup
notifies you to restart your
computer to apply changes. Click
Finish.Finish.

Finish.

Finish.Finish.

The ASUS VGA installation
program will restart your
computer after all components
are installed into your
computer.

The final tasks of the setup
process is displayed on the
progress bar.

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10. After the installation is
complete, select
to restart my computerto restart my computer

to restart my computer

to restart my computerto restart my computer
nownow

n o w then click

nownow

Method 2: Custom installationMethod 2: Custom installation

Method 2: Custom installation

Method 2: Custom installationMethod 2: Custom installation

Yes, I wantYes, I want

Yes, I want

Yes, I wantYes, I want

FinishFinish

Finish.

FinishFinish

The Custom installation method allows you to select the components you
want to install. We recommend this method to advanced users.

1. From the
Hardware WizardHardware Wizard

Hardware Wizard dialog box,

Hardware WizardHardware Wizard
click

Found NewFound New

Found New

Found NewFound New

CancelCancel

Cancel to enter the

CancelCancel

Windows desktop.

2. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

4. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,

VGA DriversVGA Drivers

click

VGA Drivers.

VGA DriversVGA Drivers

The Setup prepares the Install
Shield Wizard which will guide
you through the program setup
process.

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5. Click

NextNext

Next from the Install Shield

NextNext

Wizard welcome screen.

6. Select

Custom Custom

Custom then click

Custom Custom

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

7. Click the check box of the item
you want to install then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext
DriverDriver

Driver

DriverDriver

NVIDIA NVIDIA

NVIDIA

NVIDIA NVIDIA

- installs the NVIDIA

®

driver for your graphics
card.

ASUSASUS

ASUS

ASUSASUS

- installs the ASUS
Enhanced drivers to
support the bundled
ASUS utilities including ASUS GameFace Live! and
SmartDoctor. These enhanced drivers also enable support
for Direct3D™ and OpenGL™ modes.

DirectXDirectX

DirectX - installs the latest Microsoft

DirectXDirectX

®

DirectX™ runtime libraries.

VGARTVGART

VGART - installs the INF files necessary for the AGP or PCI Express™

VGARTVGART

function.

WDM WDM

WDM - installs the Windows Display Model (WMD) drivers. This item

WDM WDM

appears only if your graphics card supports the Video-In
Video-Out (VIVO) function.

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A progress bar on the lower
right-hand corner of your screen
displays the progress of the
driver installation process.

The following screen displays the
NVIDIA driver and ASUS
enhanced drivers installation
process.

The NVIDIA driver installation
process appears only if
you selected the NVIDIA
driver from the custom
install screen.

The ASUS Enhanced Display
drivers installation process
appears only if you selected
ASUS drivers from the custom
install screen.

®

8. The following screen displays the
Microsoft® DirectX™ setup.
Select
agreementagreement

agreement then click

agreementagreement

9. Click

I accept theI accept the

I accept the

I accept theI accept the

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

The DirectX™ installation
process appears only if
you selected the DirectX item
from the custom install
screen.

NextNext

Next to continue or

NextNext

BackBack

Back

BackBack

to return from previous screen

Cancel Cancel

or

Cancel to abort installation.

Cancel Cancel

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The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup
installs necessary components.

10. The Microsoft® DirectX™ setup
notifies you to restart your
computer to apply changes. Click
Finish.Finish.

Finish.

Finish.Finish.

The ASUS VGA installation
program will restart your
computer after all components
are installed into your
computer.

11. The following screen displays the
Windows Display Model (WDM)
drivers setup. Click

The WDM display driver
installation process appears
only if you selected the WDM
item from the custom install
screen.

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

12. After the WDM driver installation
is complete, the setup notifies
you to restart your computer.
Select
computer later.computer later.

computer later. then click

computer later.computer later.
Finish.Finish.

Finish.

Finish.Finish.

No, I will restart myNo, I will restart my

No, I will restart my

No, I will restart myNo, I will restart my

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13. From the ASUS VGARTD driver
installation screen, select
install its VGARTD driverinstall its VGARTD driver

install its VGARTD driver

install its VGARTD driverinstall its VGARTD driver
then click

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

Yes,Yes,

Yes,

Yes,Yes,

14. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions to install the
appropriate VGARTD driver for
the chipset on your
motherboard.

The ASUS AGP VGARTD driver installation process appears only if you
selected the VGART item from the custom install screen.

The final tasks of the setup
process is displayed on the
progress bar.

15. After the installation is
complete, select
to restart my computerto restart my computer

to restart my computer

to restart my computerto restart my computer
nownow

n o w then click

nownow

Yes, I wantYes, I want

Yes, I want

Yes, I wantYes, I want

FinishFinish

Finish.

FinishFinish

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2.22.2

2.2

2.22.2

The latest display driver for your ASUS graphics card is available at the
ASUS website (www.asus.com). Visit the ASUS website to download driver
updates.

To update the Windows display driver:

1. Boot your computer.

Updating the Windows display driverUpdating the Windows display driver

Updating the Windows display driver

Updating the Windows display driverUpdating the Windows display driver

2. Click the
SettingsSettings

Settings, then

SettingsSettings
PanelPanel

Panel.

PanelPanel

3. Double-click the
the Control Panel. Select the
HardwareHardware

Hardware tab.

HardwareHardware

4. Click
double-click on
adaptersadapters

adapters.

adaptersadapters

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

Properties icon.

Properties iconProperties icon

StartStart

Start button. Select

StartStart

ControlControl

Control

ControlControl

SystemSystem

System icon in

SystemSystem

Device ManagerDevice Manager

Device Manager, then

Device ManagerDevice Manager

DisplayDisplay

Display

DisplayDisplay

6. From the Properties dialog box,
select the

Update DriverUpdate Driver

on

Update Driver.

Update DriverUpdate Driver

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DriverDriver

Driver tab, then click

DriverDriver

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1111

7. Select the
or specific locationor specific location

or specific location

or specific locationor specific location
(Advanced)(Advanced)

(Advanced) option, then click

(Advanced)(Advanced)
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

Install from a listInstall from a list

Install from a list

Install from a listInstall from a list

8. Select the
will choose the driver towill choose the driver to

will choose the driver to

will choose the driver towill choose the driver to
installinstall

install option, then click

installinstall

9. Click

Have Disk...Have Disk...

Have Disk... on the

Have Disk...Have Disk...

Don’t search. IDon’t search. I

Don’t search. I

Don’t search. IDon’t search. I

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

following screen then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

10. When setup prompts you for the
location of the driver, click
BrowseBrowse

Browse to locate the saved

BrowseBrowse
driver file in your hard disk,
network, floppy or CD-ROM
drive.

11. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions.

12. The application prompts you to
restart your computer to
complete the process. Click
YesYes

Yes.

YesYes

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2.32.3

2.3

2.32.3

If you want to replace your display driver or if you no longer need the
display driver for your card, follow the procedures in this section to
completely remove the display driver from the system.

To remove the display drivers:

Removing display driverRemoving display driver

Removing display driver

Removing display driverRemoving display driver

1. Click the
Control PanelControl Panel

Control Panel.

Control PanelControl Panel

2. From the Control Panel,
double-click the
Remove ProgramsRemove Programs

Remove Programs icon to

Remove ProgramsRemove Programs
display the
ProgramsPrograms

Programs screen.

ProgramsPrograms

3. Select
from the list, then click
Change/RemoveChange/Remove

Change/Remove.

Change/RemoveChange/Remove

4. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions.

5. The application prompts you to
restart your computer to
complete the process. Click

Start Start

Start button, then

Start Start

Add orAdd or

Add or

Add orAdd or

Add or RemoveAdd or Remove

Add or Remove

Add or RemoveAdd or Remove

ASUS NVIDIA DriverASUS NVIDIA Driver

ASUS NVIDIA Driver

ASUS NVIDIA DriverASUS NVIDIA Driver

YesYes

Yes.

YesYes

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3. Utilities

Your graphics card package comes with innovative technologies to turn
your computer into a smart multimedia center. You can install or remove
these utilities using any of the recommended methods in this section.

After installing the VGA drivers for your graphics card, use any of the
recommended methods to install any of the following utilities:

A.A.

ASUS GameFaceLive!ASUS GameFaceLive!

A.

ASUS GameFaceLive!

A.A.

ASUS GameFaceLive!ASUS GameFaceLive!
The ASUS GameFace Live! is a real-time audio/video communication

feature that enhances your interactive gaming experience. This utility
enables point-to-point video conferencing functions and online gaming
to take place at the same time. With this feature, you can see and
talk to your opponents while playing full-screen online games!

B.B.

ASUS SmartDoctorASUS SmartDoctor

B.

ASUS SmartDoctor

B.B.

ASUS SmartDoctorASUS SmartDoctor
The Smart Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and

significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
This utility also allows you to adjust the graphics card clock settings.

• The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works only for graphics card models
with a built-in hardware monitor IC. If the hardware monitor IC is not
present, only the SmartDoctor overclocking function will be
installed.

• The Smart Doctor utility is not supported in the Radeon 9600SE
and Radeon 9200SE graphics card models.

C.C.

ASUS VideoSecurityASUS VideoSecurity

C.

ASUS VideoSecurity

C.C.

ASUS VideoSecurityASUS VideoSecurity
ASUS VideoSecurity is a powerful security utility that detects any

change in a specified surveillance region. Using video capture devices,
video snapshots are captured automatically when there is a deviation
in the user-defined surveillance region. An optional warning message is
also sent to the user via email or phone.

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3.13.1

3.1

3.13.1

To install the utilities:

Method 1: Complete installationMethod 1: Complete installation

Method 1: Complete installation

Method 1: Complete installationMethod 1: Complete installation

The Complete installation method installs all the available program features.
We recommend this method to most users.

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

Utilities installationUtilities installation

Utilities installation

Utilities installationUtilities installation

UtilitiesUtilities

Utilities.

UtilitiesUtilities

The Setup prepares the Install
Shield Wizard which will guide
you through the program setup
process.

4. Click

5. Select

NextNext

Next from the Install Shield

NextNext

Wizard welcome screen.

Complete Complete

Complete then click

Complete Complete

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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6. The setup displays the target
directory for the utilities, click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

7. After the installation is
complete, click

FinishFinish

Finish.

FinishFinish

Method 2: Custom installationMethod 2: Custom installation

Method 2: Custom installation

Method 2: Custom installationMethod 2: Custom installation

The Custom installation method allows you to select the features you want
to install. We recommend this method to advanced users.

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,

UtilitiesUtilities

click

Utilities.

UtilitiesUtilities

The Setup prepares the Install
Shield Wizard which will guide
you through the program setup
process.

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4. Click

NextNext

Next from the Install Shield

NextNext

Wizard welcome screen.

5. Select

Custom Custom

Custom then click

Custom Custom

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

6. Click the check box of the item
you want to install then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

7. The setup displays the target
directory for the utilities
selected, click

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NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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8. After the installation is
complete, click

FinishFinish

Finish.

FinishFinish

3.23.2

3.2

3.23.2

If you want to remove any of the installed utilities, follow the procedures in
this section to completely remove the utilities from the system.

To remove the utilities:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The Setup prepares the Install
Shield Wizard which will guide
you through the program setup
process.

Removing installed utilitiesRemoving installed utilities

Removing installed utilities

Removing installed utilitiesRemoving installed utilities

UtilitiesUtilities

Utilities.

UtilitiesUtilities

4. The uninstall utility displays a
verification message, click
to remove the utilities installed.

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5. Click the check box of the item
you want to remove then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

6. Click

Finish Finish

Finish to restart your

Finish Finish
computer and apply the
changes.

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4. Accessories Drivers

You can install additional accessories such as a webcam or game pad that
enhances your computer’s multimedia features. You can install or remove
the drivers for any of the following accessories:

4.14.1

4.1

4.14.1

To install the webcam drivers:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The Setup displays the
supported accessories.

4. Click
Accessories Drivers sub-menu.

Installing Webcam driverInstalling Webcam driver

Installing Webcam driver

Installing Webcam driverInstalling Webcam driver

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

Accessories Drivers.

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

Webcam DriverWebcam Driver

Webcam Driver from the

Webcam DriverWebcam Driver

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The setup prepares the files for
installation.

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5. Click

Next Next

Next on the following

Next Next

screen.

The setup displays the
installation progress. Click
Cancel Cancel

Cancel if you want to abort

Cancel Cancel
installation.

6. After the installation is
complete, click

FinishFinish

Finish. You can

FinishFinish

now use your webcam.

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4.24.2

4.2

4.24.2

To install the gamepad drivers:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The Setup displays the
supported accessories.

Installing the Gamepad driversInstalling the Gamepad drivers

Installing the Gamepad drivers

Installing the Gamepad driversInstalling the Gamepad drivers

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

Accessories Drivers.

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

4. Click

5. Click

Game Pad DriverGame Pad Driver

Game Pad Driver from

Game Pad DriverGame Pad Driver
the Accessories Drivers sub­menu.

Next Next

Next on the following

Next Next
screen.

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The setup prepares the files for
installation.

6. After the installation is
complete, click

FinishFinish

Finish. You can

FinishFinish

now use your game pad.

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4.34.3

4.3

4.34.3

To remove the webcam drivers:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The Setup displays the
supported accessories.

Removing Webcam driverRemoving Webcam driver

Removing Webcam driver

Removing Webcam driverRemoving Webcam driver

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

Accessories Drivers.

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

4. Click

5. The setup displays a

Webcam DriverWebcam Driver

Webcam Driver from the

Webcam DriverWebcam Driver

Accessories Drivers sub-menu.

confirmation message, click
to remove webcam drivers.

OKOK

OK

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4.44.4

4.4

4.44.4

To remove the gamepad drivers:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The Setup displays the
supported accessories.

Removing the Gamepad driversRemoving the Gamepad drivers

Removing the Gamepad drivers

Removing the Gamepad driversRemoving the Gamepad drivers

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

Accessories Drivers.

Accessories DriversAccessories Drivers

4. Click

5. The setup displays a

6. After the uninstall process is

Game Pad DriverGame Pad Driver

Game Pad Driver from

Game Pad DriverGame Pad Driver
the Accessories Drivers sub­menu.

confirmation message, click
to remove gamepad drivers.

complete, click

FinishFinish

Finish.

FinishFinish

NoNo

No

NoNo

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5. ASUS Contact information

To display the ASUS contact information:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,

ASUS Contact InfoASUS Contact Info

click

ASUS Contact Info.

ASUS Contact InfoASUS Contact Info

The setup displays a text box
containing the contact
information for all the ASUS
regional offices worldwide.

4. Move the
the whole text.

scroll barscroll bar

scroll bar to view

scroll barscroll bar

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6. Other information

6.16.1

6.1

6.16.1

To browse the support CD:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The setup displays the following
window.

Browse Support CDBrowse Support CD

Browse Support CD

Browse Support CDBrowse Support CD

Browse CDBrowse CD

Browse CD.

Browse CDBrowse CD

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6.36.3

6.3

6.36.3

To view the readme file:

1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.

2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator
appears automatically.

If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exeSetup.exe

Setup.exe from the root

Setup.exeSetup.exe
directory of your support CD.

3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click

The setup displays the following
window.

View readme fileView readme file

View readme file

View readme fileView readme file

Read MeRead Me

Read Me.

Read MeRead Me

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Appendix: Basic troubleshooting

If you encounter any of the following conditions after installing your
graphics card, try performing one of the possible solutions before calling
for technical support.

ProblemProblem

Problem

ProblemProblem

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

No display after the card is installed.No display after the card is installed.

No display after the card is installed.

No display after the card is installed.No display after the card is installed.

Your card might not be properly installed.

Make sure that the card is not tilted or skewed on
the slot.

Your monitor might not be properly connected.

Make sure that the signal cable is properly
connected to your monitor and graphics card.

Your graphics card is not supported by your
motherboard.

Check the technical documentation that came with
your motherboard and check the required
specifications for your graphics card (e.g., AGP
voltage requirement).

The graphics card auxiliary power is not connected.

Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are
properly connected with the power supply unit.

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solutions

Insufficient power supply.

Make sure that your power supply unit can provide
the minimum power requirement to your system.

Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings
(e.g., system control panel connections).

• Make sure that the system control panel cables
are connected properly (e.g., Power Switch,
Reset).

• Make sure that your CPU, CPU fan and/or
memory DIMMs are in good working condition
and are connected properly.

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ProblemProblem

Problem

ProblemProblem

Wrong color balanceWrong color balance

Wrong color balance

Wrong color balanceWrong color balance

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solutions

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solutions

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Your card might not be properly installed.

Make sure that the card is not tilted or skewed on
the slot.

Your video controls might not be properly set.

• Manually configure your video controls to your
desired settings.

• Configure your graphics card display resolution
in Display Properties.

There may be unsupported graphics card drivers
installed in your system. Conflicts may occur with
graphics card drivers from different vendors.

• Remove any unused graphics card drivers
installed in your system.

• Install the graphics card driver from the support
CD that came with your graphics card package.

The graphics card auxiliary power is not connected.

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are
properly connected with the power supply unit.

If your monitor comes with BNC connectors, the
port connections might be incorrect.

Make sure that all BNC connectors are connected
properly to its port.

Your monitor software settings might be incorrect.

Configure your monitor software to your desired
settings.

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ProblemProblem

Problem

ProblemProblem

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

The screen image is garbled.The screen image is garbled.

The screen image is garbled.

The screen image is garbled.The screen image is garbled.

Your monitor cannot support desired display
settings.

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solution

CauseCause

Cause

CauseCause

Solutions

Make sure that your monitor can support your
desired display settings. See the technical
documentation that came with your monitor.

Your graphics card cannot support desired system
settings.

Make sure that your graphics card can support
your desired display settings. See the
specifications table that came with this graphics
card package.

Some graphics driver files might be corrupted.

Remove your current graphics drivers and reinstall
the graphics drivers from the support CD.

Poor heat dissipation inside the chassis.

Make sure that the chassis fan, CPU and heatsink
with fan, and/or the graphics card GPU fan are
working properly.

Other problems that you might encounter can be related to other parts
or accessories (e.g., motherboard, power supply unit, LCD/CRT) of your
system.

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