Asus A7000 Mounting instructions

Graphics Card
Software Reference

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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................iv
Safety information ...........................................................................v
About this guide..............................................................................vi
1. ASUS Control Panel.............................................................. 1
1.1 NVIDIA
®
graphics card series ................................... 1
1.2 ATI
®
Radeon graphics card series ............................ 8
2. ASUS VideoSecurity ........................................................... 10
2.1 Limitations............................................................... 10
2.2 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity...............................11
2.3 Features setup ........................................................ 13
3. ASUS GameFace................................................................ 21
3.1 Launching ASUS GameFace .................................. 21
3.2 Setting Local playback mode .................................. 22
3.3 Setting Network playback mode ............................. 22
3.4 Tools ....................................................................... 23
3.5 Using GameFace .................................................... 28
3.6 Using the GameFace TV Tuner .............................. 29
4. ASUS Digital VCR ............................................................... 30
4.1 Launching ASUS Digital VCR ................................. 30
4.2 Using ASUS Digital VCR ........................................ 31
5. ASUS SmartDoctor ............................................................. 36
5.1 Functions ................................................................ 36
5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor ............................... 36
5.3 Using ASUS SmartDoctor ....................................... 37
5.4 Advanced setup features ........................................ 40
6. Multi-monitor feature ........................................................... 44
6.1 ATI
®
Radeon graphics card series .......................... 44
6.2 NVIDIA
®
graphics card series ................................. 48

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Notices
Federal 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.
Canadian Department of Communication Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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.

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Safety information
Electrical 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 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.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
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
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover of this manual.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
About this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
task.
Typography
Bold Text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
<Key> enclosed in Indicates that you must press the enclosed
the less-than and key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must
greater-than sign press the Enter or Return key.

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1. ASUS Control Panel
The ASUS Control Panel is a program that allows you to adjust certain
features on your computer environment like the desktop color, screen
resolution and refresh rates.
1.1 NVIDIA
®
graphics card series
After installing the display drivers, locate the ASUS Control Panel icon on
the Windows taskbar. TheASUS Control Panel contains a menu of
shortcuts for commonly used tasks and utilities.
To launch theASUS Control Panel, click the ASUS Control Panel icon on
the Windows taskbar.
ASUS Control Panel icon
Windows
Taskbar
ASUS Control Panel icon

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1.1.1 Setting screen resolution
The ASUS Control panel menu includes a list of shortcuts for easy screen
resolution setting.
To change the screen resolution:
1. From the ASUS Control Panel menu, click one of the available screen
resolutions.
2. When prompted, click OK to
apply settings or Cancel to
abort.
ASUS Control Panel icon
Screen resolution
setting shortcut
The setting does not take
effect if the progress bar
elapses.
Your computer screen may flicker while adjusting to the new setting.

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1.1.2 Refresh Rate
This item changes the refresh rate of the current screen resolution. A
refresh rate is the number of times a display image is repainted or redrawn
per second. The refresh rate is expressed in Hertz (Hz), for example, a
refresh rate of 75Hz means the image is refreshed 75 times per second.
Make sure your monitor supports the refresh rate you choose.
Selecting a refresh rate beyond your monitor’s specification may
damage it. Press ESC to restore your original settings.
To change the refresh rate:
1. From theASUS control panel menu, click Refresh Rate and select a
setting from the list.
2. When prompted, click OK to
apply settings or Cancel to
abort.
The setting does not take
effect if the progress bar
elapses.

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1.1.3 Windows Display Properties
This item runs the Windows Display Properties dialog box that allows you
to:
• change the Windows theme
• enhance the Windows desktop
• select a screen saver
• adjust the monitor power settings
• change the Windows appearance
• adjust screen resolution
To launch the Windows Display Properties dialog box, click the Windows
Display Properties menu item from the ASUS Control Panel.
ASUS Control Panel icon