Asus W3Z User Manual

Notebook PC

Drivers and Utilities

User’s Manual

E2268 / Oct 2005

Support CD

Table of Contents

Support CD for Windows...................................................................................................... 5

VGA Driver ........................................................................................................................... 13

ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)........................................................................................................ 18

Audio .................................................................................................................................... 20

Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 23

INF Update (Intel) ................................................................................................................ 27

New Windows Installation .................................................................................................. 5

Drivers for Windows...........................................................................................................5

Device Manager...............................................................................................................10

VGA Driver Setup (Model 1) ............................................................................................ 14

VGA Driver Setup (Model 2&3) ........................................................................................ 15

ATK0100 Driver Setup ..................................................................................................... 20

Audio Driver Setup...........................................................................................................22

Using CD player in Windows ........................................................................................... 22

Bluetooth Driver Setup.....................................................................................................24

Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF..........................................................................................25

INF Update Driver Setup.................................................................................................. 28

INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN) ......................................................................................... 29

Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) ................................................................ 30

Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG)........................................................... 31

Wireless LAN Utility Introduction................................................................................. 32

Windows Wireless Settings......................................................................................... 33

ASUS Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 35

ASUS WLAN Driver Setup............................................................................................... 36

ASUS WLAN Utility Setup................................................................................................ 37

ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start .................................................................................. 38

IR (Infrared).......................................................................................................................... 41

IR (Infrared) Driver Setup................................................................................................. 42

LAN....................................................................................................................................... 45

LAN Driver Setup ............................................................................................................. 46

Configuring your LAN....................................................................................................... 47

Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP).......................................................... 47

Viewing Your Network ................................................................................................. 49

Modem.................................................................................................................................. 50

Modem Driver Setup ........................................................................................................ 52

Modem Configuration....................................................................................................... 52

RICOH................................................................................................................................... 54

Ricoh Driver Setup........................................................................................................... 56

ChkMail ................................................................................................................................ 58

ChkMail Setup.................................................................................................................. 60

LiveUpdate........................................................................................................................... 61

LiveUpdate Setup ............................................................................................................ 62

Using LiveUpdate............................................................................................................. 63

Norton Internet Security ..................................................................................................... 65

Norton Internet Security Setup......................................................................................... 66

Internet Proxy Settings................................................................................................ 68

Internet Security Main window .................................................................................... 69

Internet Security Features........................................................................................... 70

Power4 Gear ........................................................................................................................ 70

Power4 Gear Setup ......................................................................................................... 72

Power4 Gear............................................................................................................... 72

Benefits of Power4 Gear.................................................................................................. 73

Power4 Gear Interface................................................................................................ 73

Program Icons............................................................................................................. 73

Renaming Settings...................................................................................................... 74

Power4 Gear Configuration ........................................................................................74

Power Saving Details.................................................................................................. 75

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NB Probe.............................................................................................................................. 77

NB Probe Setup ............................................................................................................... 78

Using NB Probe ............................................................................................................... 79

Starting NB Probe ....................................................................................................... 79

Using NB Probe Monitoring ........................................................................................ 80

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 83

Touchpad Setup ............................................................................................................... 84

Synaptics® TouchPad Features....................................................................................... 85

Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons......................................................... 85

Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons ................................ 85

Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity............................................................................ 86

Customize Buttons and Taps ...................................................................................... 86

Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing................................................................... 87

Scroll Through A Document without Using Scroll Bars ............................................... 87

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Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents ......................................................................... 87

Move the Pointer Long Distances ............................................................................... 88

Fine Tune the Pointer Movement................................................................................ 88

Accessories................................................................................................................. 88

More About the TouchPad........................................................................................... 88

Property Pages ................................................................................................................ 88

Scrolling Properties Page ........................................................................................... 89

Tap Zones Properties Pages....................................................................................... 90

More Features Properties Page.................................................................................. 91

Button Actions Properties Page .................................................................................. 92

Touch Properties Page................................................................................................ 93

Edge Motion Properties Page ..................................................................................... 94

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................ 95

WINFLASH Setup ............................................................................................................ 99

Using WINFLASH ............................................................................................................99

Wireless Console Setup................................................................................................. 102

Turning Wireless LAN ON or OFF ................................................................................. 103

Support CD for Windows

The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to use your Notebook PC with Microsoft as “Windows” in this User’s Manual).

The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. Operating systems not pre-installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones described in the provided user’s manuals.

If your Notebook PC is not preloaded with any operating system, or you want to install another operating system other than the preloaded one, the following pages will give step-by-step installation procedures for typical system configurations under the Windows online help provided with each of the applications after installation. The following are contents of a typical support CD. Variations may be found for each territory or language. If the autorun menu does not appear, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in “My Computer” (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard drives with two partitions) or running SETUP.EXE (through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the support CD, will bring up the autorun menu.

New Windows Installation

Windows® XP (referred to

operating system. For application usage, please see the

Support CD

If you install a new operating system on your Notebook PC, there will be many hardware devices without drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem.

Drivers for Microsoft Windows

Next page gives descriptions of each support CD item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and your support CD. The names in quotations are the actual driver names displayed in the System Properties of MS W indows. W indows 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.

Some drivers may already be provided in Windows. If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” The exact controller and driver will vary by model and territory .

Support CD

Software Drivers

VGA (Display) (Depends on model)

“Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family” or “ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 or 9700 or X600”

Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. This installs display drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’ s built-in graphics controller and to provide optimal display features. Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s resolution and color through Display Properties.

This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “Display adapters.”

ATK0100 “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Utility

This utility is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions.

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices.”

Audio “Realtek High Definition Audio” or “Azalia” Driver

This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-in sound controller. All audio functions are configured through Windows and help can be located within Windows documentation or W indows help files.

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Sound, video and game controllers.”

Bluetooth “USB Bluetooth Driver (CSR)” and “Bluetooth Personal Area Network from TOSHIBA” Driver

This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-in infrared controller for wireless data transfers between devices with infrared ports such as PDAs, phones, printers, and other Notebook PCs.

This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “Universal Serial Bus controllers” and “Network adapters”.

INF Update

This installs Windows support files for advanced features in new chipsets.

IR “SMC IrCC - Fast Infrared Port” Driver

This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “Infrar ed devices.”

Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model)

“Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection” (or ABG) or “ASUS WLAN” Driver

Required on models with internal wireless LAN. Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC’s optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you need to install this driver. If you did not purchase the optional internal wireless LAN, you cannot install this driver.

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Network Adapters .”

LAN “Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC” Driver

Installs the required LAN (Local Area Network) drivers for the Notebook PC’s built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet controller .

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Network Adapters .”

Modem “HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP” Driver

Installs the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct files for the Notebook PC with built-in modem and drivers for integration with the internal audio. With third-party software, fax and speaker phone capabilities are possible using this Notebook PC.

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Modems .”

RICOH “Ricoh R5C841” or “Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus Controller” Driver

A version of this driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. The support CD includes this driver called for added enhancements for W indows XP and other Windows versions.

Support CD

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters.”

Software Utilities

AFLASH2 DOS Utility

This utility allows you to upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS in DOS mode. You enter DOS mode by booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of entering the Windows operating system. AFLASH2.EXE can be found in the “Aflash” folder of the support CD. (This utility is not shown in this User’s Manual.)

Check Mail Utility

Installs Check Mail utility to monitor and notify you of incoming email messages waiting in your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. (This utility may or may not be compatible with other email applications.)

LiveUpdate Utility

This utility helps you easily upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS through an Internet connection.

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Norton Internet Security 2005 Utility

Installs Norton Internet Security to provide comprehensive virus prevention, threat detection, and repair software for your computer. It automatically detects and repairs known viruses. Norton Internet Security detects viruses and other potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other files. Easy updating of the virus definitions over the Internet keeps Norton Internet Security prepared for the latest threats. Norton Internet Security also includes: Security protection features, Personal Firewall, Spam filtering features, and Ad blocking features.

You may skip this software if you have your own antivirus software.

Power4 Gear Utility

Power4 Gear is a custom utility designed for this Notebook PC that allows you to use predefined or user defined values for multi-selectable power saving modes or “gears”. You can “shift” between the “gears” using the taskbar icon or the keys above the keyboard.

NB Probe Utility

Installs NB 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.

TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Utility

Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics® TouchPad” utility. The Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the T ouchPad to increase the functionality of the TouchPad. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. To access help, right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help.

WinFlash Utility

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

Wireless Console Utility

Installs a utility to provide an on-screen display for the built-in wireless LAN ON/OFF status. This utility is triggered by the WLAN ON/OFF button.

Drivers Provided in Windows XP

If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.”

1394 (Already supported in Windows XP)

This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. This device is shown under W indows Device Manager “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”.

AGP (Already supported in Windows XP)

This function is already supported in W indows XP. The support CD also includes a version of this utility for other Windows versions. Installation will not be possible under Windows XP.

This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices”.

PCMCIA (Already supported in Windows XP)

This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters”.

Support CD

Device Manager

“Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes.

1. Click “start” button.

2. Click “My Computer” icon.

4. Click “Hardware” tab.

5. Click “Device Manager” button.

3. Click “View system information” link.

Hardware Devices

After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under “Other devices” representing hardware devices that Windows cannot recognize. After installing the drivers from the provided support CD. Those question marks will go away .

Software Drivers

VGA Driver

(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order

to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.)

Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP

Model 1

Before After

Taskbar Menu

Software Drivers

Model 2

Model 3

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Software Drivers

VGA Driver Setup (Model 1)

Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard.

1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message.

3. When setup is complete, select “Yes...” and click Finish in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*.

* Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller.

2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes after reading.

VGA Driver Setup (Model 2&3)

Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard.

Software Drivers

1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message.

3. On the “Select Components” screen, click Express.

2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes after reading.

4. When setup is complete, select “Yes...” and click Finish in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*.

* Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller.

Software Drivers

VGA Driver Setup (Cont.)

Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications.

functions are limited.

Windows XP does support 1024 x 768 without additional drivers for this display controller.

After VGA driver installation (Model 1)Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics

Left or Right click - for shortcuts to display settings.

VGA Driver Setup (Cont.)

Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications.

Software Drivers

After VGA driver installation (Model 2) After VGA driver installation (Model 3)

Left click - for quick resolution settings.

Right click - for shortcuts to display settings.

Left click - for quick resolution settings.

Right click - for shortcuts to display settings.

Software Drivers

ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)

(Required driver)

Topics Covered: ATK0100 Driver Setup

Software Drivers

Before After

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Software Drivers

ATK0100 Driver Setup

This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required.

1. Double click Unknown device.

3. Select “No...” and click Next.

2. Click Reinstall Driver.

4. Select “Install from...” and click Next.

5. Browse to your operating system folder in the “A TK0100” folder and click Next.

6. Click Finish when setup is complete.

7. Click Close to close the properties window.

Audio

Topics Covered: Audio Driver Setup Using CD Player in Windows

(Required driver)

Software Drivers

Before

The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone, however, external audio accessories may be used. External audio connections will disable the notebook PC’s relevant built-in audio device (mic and/or speakers).

After

or “Azalia”

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Software Drivers

Audio Driver Setup

Running setup will give you the following wizard:

1. Click Next to begin setup.

Using CD player in Windows

Pressing the play button on the Notebook’s CD player will launch Windows Media Player and begin playing the last loaded audio file.

2. When setup is complete, select No... and click Finish in order to install other items.

Windows Media player and audio drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work.

Previous file in play list

Stop playing file

Play / Pause file

Next file in play list

Bluetooth

(Required driver)

Topics Covered: Bluetooth Driver Setup Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF

Software Drivers

Before

See Bluetooth ON/OFF

After

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Turn Bluetooth ON/OFF

Software Drivers

Bluetooth Driver Setup

Running setup will give you the following wizard:

1. Select a language from the pull down menu.

3. Click Next after reading the “License Agreement”.

2. Click Next on the “Welcome” screen.

4. Click Install when the wizard is ready to install the drivers.

5. Click Finish when setup is complete.

6. Click No... in order to install other items.

Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF

Press the Bluetooth button on the Notebook’s instant launch keys to turn the built-in Bluetooth ON or OFF.

Software Drivers

Bluetooth drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work.

Software Drivers

INF Update (Intel)

(Required driver)

Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup

Software Drivers

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Software Drivers

INF Update Driver Setup

Running setup will give you the following wizard:

1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup.

3. On the “Readme” screen, click Next after reading.

2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Next after reading.

4. Setup is now complete, select “No...” and click Finish in order to install other items.

INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN)

(Required driver on selected models)

Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start

An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to.

Software Drivers

Before

After

or “ABG”

(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

Software Drivers

Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG)

Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard:

1. On the “Autorun” screen click Install Software. 2. On the “Welcome” screen click Next after reading the message.

3. On the “Agreement” screen, click Next after

selecting “I accept...”

5. On the “Ready” screen click Install to begin

the installation.

4. On the “Select Components” screen, click Next to use the default settings.

6. On the “Wizard Complete” screen, click Finish to exit the installation wizard.

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