Asus L84L Manual

Notebook PC
Driver/Utility Setup & Reference
Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD
Manual Revision: 1.00 E697
Release Date: Oct 2001

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Table of Contents
Windows Quick Install Guide .................................................................................................. 4
Support CD for Windows ME & 2000...................................................................................... 5
Standard Model ................................................................................................................ 6
Autorun Screen for Windows ME ..................................................................................... 6
Autorun Screen for Windows ME ..................................................................................... 6
Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 ............................................................................................. 6
Selected Models............................................................................................................... 6
Autorun Screen for Windows 2000................................................................................... 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

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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
Table of Contents (Cont’)
Windows ME & 2000 Software Reference......................................................................... 55

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Windows Quick Install Guide
1. Insert the Windows ME/2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive must be set to boot before the Hard Drive in BIOS setup (press F2during boot)
or press Esc and select “ATAPI 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 from 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.

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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.Thelevels of hardware andsoftware support may varydependingon the installed operatingsystem.
Operating systems not pre-installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones de-
scribed 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®operating system. For application usage, please see the
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“MyComputer”(maybethe(D:)driveor(E:)driveonharddriveswithtwopartitions)orrunningSETUP.EXE
(through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the support CD, will bring up the autorun menu.

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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.
Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000
Selected Models
Standard Model

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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
ShownunderWindows“Systemdevices.”Thisinstalls drivers for the Notebook PC’sAdvanced 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 “ESSAllegro PCIAudio (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
Installsversion 8 of theDirectXutility for modern multimediasoftwareapplications. Windows usesDirectX
to enhance multimedia capabilities on your computer. DirectX provides better playback of different types of
multimedia and manages 3-D graphics better than console computers. Most graphics intensive games re-
quire 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 ENUMERATOR” and “ESS ES56CVM-PI Data Fax Voice Modem”.
Shown under “Modem”and “Modem Enumerator”. Installs the necessary driver in order for your operat-
ingsystemto 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
NotebookPC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard andPS/2mouse devices. However,
the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the TouchPad to increase the function-
ality 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.

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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®SpeedStep™. SpeedStep™is a technology that provides adjustable processor speeds for
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
thecomputer is runningonbatteries or isplugged intoACpower.These changesin frequency happen inonly
1/2000th of a second —so fast, they are invisible to users, even if they occur in the middle of performance-
intensive applications.
PC-cillin 2000 (optional) Utility
InstallsTrend’s PC-cillin 2000, a world-classanti-virus protection software for the new Internetera,to keep
yourPC virus-free.Thisverypowerful anti-virus softwareis bundled witheachNotebook PC toprotect 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 Windows Explorer.
Technical Support Form Text
Opens up aTechnical 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.

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Hotkey Utility (required) Utility
Installs Hotkeyutility. 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 combi-
nations 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.
ATKACPI Utility Submenu
Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000

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Preparing Windows 2000
The following preparations will make it easier to install drivers in Windows 2000.
Disabling Power Management
It creates delays and confusion when the hard disk turns OFF or when the system goes to standby.
Disabling Operating System Menu
Itcreatesdelayswhenyou 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”.
Select Always On.
Uncheck Display list of operating...

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INF Update
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 INTEL830M INF
Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) ClickNextafterreadingthewelcomemessage. (2) ClickYesafterreadingtheLicenseAgreement.
(3) Click Next after reading the Readme. (4) Installation has finished. Select No sothat you
can install other items and then click Finish.

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INF Update
INTEL 815EP INF Update (on standard models only)
Installing the INTEL 815EP INF Update for Windows ME & 2000
Installation is the same forWindows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click INTEL815EPINF
Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) ClickNextafterreadingthewelcomemessage. (2) ClickYesafterreadingtheLicenseAgreement.
(3) Click Next after reading the Readme. (4) Installation has finished. Select No sothat you
can install other items and then click Finish.

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ATKACPI Driver
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 ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(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.

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VGA Driver
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 VGADriver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) ClickNext afterreadingthewelcomemessage. (2) Click Yes afterreadingthelicenseagreement.
(3) Click Express installation. (4) SelectYes... andthenclickClick Finish sothat
you can restart your computer and continue
installingotheritemsusingalargerscreenarea.

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VGA Driver
VGA Driver
Setting the Display Type in Windows ME
(2) Click Change to change the monitor driver. (3) SelectDigitalFlatPanel(1024x768)andclickOK.
(4) Click Apply to makethesettingseffectiveand
click OK to close the monitor properties. (5) Set the Colors and Screen area. If you have
anexternalmonitor,selecttheDisplaypulldown
menu and select 2. Default Monitor.
(1) Right-click on the Windows
desktop and click Properties.

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VGA Driver
VGA Driver
Setting the Display Type in Windows ME (Cont’)
(6) Click Change to change the monitor driver. (7) Selectyourmonitor’smake/modelandclickOK.
(8) ClickApply tomakethe settings effectiveand
click OK to close the monitor properties. (9) Set the Colors and Screen area and click OK
to close the “Display Properties”.

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VGA Driver
(4) You can select “Apply...without restarting?”
and “Don’t ask...again” to save time in the fu-
ture. Click OK to test your settings.
(5) Click Yes to keep your settings. If you click
No or are unable to click to Yes, your previ-
ous settings will be restored.
(2) Click the Settings tab
(3) Set Colors to True 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
Setting the Display Properties (Windows 2000)
(1) Right-click on the Windows
desktop and click Properties.

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VGA Driver
VGA Driver
Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000)
(1) If you have not done so, set the “Colors”and
“Screen area”. Then click Advanced. (2) Onthe “Monitor”page, clickthefirstDefault Moni- tor andclickProperties.The second oneisfor 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 upgradedevicedriver wizard.

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VGA Driver
(5) Select “Display a list...”and click Next.(6) Select“Showallhardware...”andchooseDigi-
tal Flat Panel (1024x768) and click Next.
(7) Click Next to install the driver for the selected
device.
VGA Driver
Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000) (Cont’)
(8) Click OK to exit the monitor properties. You
will see your monitor type next time you enter.

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Audio Driver
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. (2) Ifasked,selectUpgradeDriversandclickNext.
(3) Installation has finished. Select No sothat you
can install other items and then click Finish. (4) After you restart your computer later, other audio-related components will be installed.
Click Finish when complete.