Asus M5A User manual

Notebook PC
Drivers and Utilities
User’s Manual
WWW.ASUS.COM
E1956 / Feb 2005

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Table of Contents
Support CD for Windows...................................................................................................... 5
New Windows Installation .................................................................................................. 5
Drivers for Windows........................................................................................................... 5
Device Manager............................................................................................................... 10
VGA Driver ........................................................................................................................... 13
VGA Driver Setup............................................................................................................. 14
ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)........................................................................................................ 14
ATK0100 Driver Setup ..................................................................................................... 16
Audio .................................................................................................................................... 16
Audio Setup .....................................................................................................................18
INF Update (Intel) ................................................................................................................ 18
INF Update Driver Setup.................................................................................................. 21
INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN) ......................................................................................... 21
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) ................................................................ 22
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG)........................................................... 23
ASUS Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 26
ASUS WLAN Driver Setup............................................................................................... 28
ASUS WLAN Utility Setup................................................................................................ 29
LAN....................................................................................................................................... 33
LAN Driver Setup ............................................................................................................. 34
Configuring your LAN....................................................................................................... 35
Modem.................................................................................................................................. 38
Modem Driver Setup ........................................................................................................ 40
Modem Configuration....................................................................................................... 40
LiveUpdate........................................................................................................................... 44
LiveUpdate Setup ............................................................................................................ 46
Using LiveUpdate............................................................................................................. 47
Norton Internet Security ..................................................................................................... 49
Norton Internet Security Setup......................................................................................... 50
Power4 Gear ........................................................................................................................ 54
Power4 Gear Setup ......................................................................................................... 56
Benefits of Power4 Gear.................................................................................................. 57

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Probe2 (PC Probe) .............................................................................................................. 61
PC Probe Setup ............................................................................................................... 62
PC Probe Reference........................................................................................................ 63
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................. 67
Touchpad Setup ............................................................................................................... 68
Synaptics® TouchPad Features....................................................................................... 69
Property Pages ................................................................................................................ 72
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................ 79
WinFlash .............................................................................................................................. 80
WINFLASH Setup ............................................................................................................ 82
Using WINFLASH ............................................................................................................ 83

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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®Windows®XP (referred to
as “Windows” in this User’s Manual).
Thelevelsofhardware and software supportmayvarydependingontheinstalledoperatingsystem. 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®operating system. For application usage, please see the
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
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 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 MSWindows. 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 anyWindows 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.

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Software 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.”
VGA (Display) “Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller” Driver
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 Windows 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’sAdvancedConfigurationand PowerInterface(ACPI)forfeatures utilizingpowermanagementfunctions.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices.”
Audio “SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio” 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 Windows help files.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Sound, video and game controllers.”
INFupdate “Intel 828XX” Drivers
This installs Windows support drivers for the Notebook PC’s chipset.
This device is shown under Windows “System devices.”
Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN(Depends on model)
“Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection” 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 “NetworkAdapters.”
LAN “Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” Driver
InstallstherequiredLAN driver for theNotebookPC’sbuilt-inEthernetcontrollerforconnectiontocomputer
networks.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “NetworkAdapters.”

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Modem “SoftK56 Data Fax” 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.”
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.)
LiveUpdate Utility
This utility helps you easily upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS through an Internet connection.
Norton Internet Secruity 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
InternetSecuritypreparedforthelatestthreats. NortonInternetSecurityalso includes:Securityprotection
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 (Requires ATK0100)
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.
Probe2 ASUS Probe Utility (Requires ATK0100)
Installs ASUS 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.

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TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Driver
Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics®TouchPad” utility. The
NotebookPC already supportsbuilt-in or externally connectedkeyboard and PS/2mouse devices. However,
theprovideddevicedriverwillprovideenhancementsandfeaturestotheTouchPadtoincreasethe 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 (Requires ATK0100)
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.

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Drivers Provided in Windows XP
If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site.Alink 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 Windows Device Manager “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”.
AGP (Already supported in Windows XP)
This function is already supported in Windows 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”.
USB 2.0 (Already supported in Windows XP SP1 & Windows 2000 SP4)
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows operating system. The support CD also includes a
version of this driver for Windows 98 SE or Windows ME. This driver is not required for Windows 2000 or
Windows XP and installation will not be possible.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

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Device Manager
“Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes.
4. Click “Hardware” tab.
5. Click “Device Manager” button.
Hardware Devices
After installing your operating system, several
questionmarkswillappearunder“Otherdevices”
representing hardware devices that Windows
cannotrecognize.Afterinstallingthedrivers from
the provided support CD. Those question marks
will go away.
1. Click “start” button.
2. Click “My Computer” icon. 3. Click “View system information” link.

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Software Drivers
Software Drivers

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Software Drivers
Software Drivers

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Software Drivers
VGA Driver
Topics Covered:
VGA Driver Setup
Display Settings for Windows XP
Taskbar Menu
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order
to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.)

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Software Drivers
VGA Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGAsettings.
1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after
reading the message.
3. Wait while files are being copied to your
Windows.
2.Onthe“LicenseAgreement”screen,clickNext
after reading the message.
4.Setupisnowcomplete,select“Yes...”andclick
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.
5. Set the screen resolution: Right-click the
desktop and select Properties. Click on the
Settings tab and slide the pointer to the right.

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Software Drivers
ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)
Topics Covered:
ATK0100 Driver Setup
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
Before After
(Required driver)

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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.
6. Click Finish when setup is complete.
2. Click Reinstall Driver.
5. Browse to your operating system folder in
the “ATK0100” folder and click Next.7. Click Close to close the properties window.
4. Select “Install from...” and click Next.

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Software Drivers
Audio
(Required Driver)
Topics Covered:
Audio Setup
Realtek Audio Utility
Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

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Audio Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
5. Select No... and click Finish in order to install
other drivers and utilities.
2. On the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen,
clickCancelinordertousetheaudiosetupprogram.
3. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next to begin
the setup wizard. 4. Wait while files are being copied to your hard drive.
6.When thedevice driveris properlysetup, itwill
appear as the above in “Device Manager”.
1.Normally,youwillget a“FoundNewHardware
Wizard”as shown onthe nextstep. Ifnot, double
click theAudio Controller with a question mark in
“Device Manager”.

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Software Drivers
INF Update (Intel)
Topics Covered:
INF Update Driver Setup
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
(Required driver)

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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.