Asus EAX1600 Mounting instructions

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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ iv
Safety information ............................................................................... v
About this guide ................................................................................. vi
1. ASUS GameFace Messenger .................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................... 1
1.2 Getting Started ......................................................... 1
1.3 Contacts .................................................................... 7
1.4 Tools .......................................................................... 9
1.5 Settings ................................................................... 11
2. ASUS Splendid ....................................................................... 16
2.1 Introduction ............................................................. 16
2.2 Launching ASUS Splendid ........................................ 16
3. ASUS OnScreenDisplay (OSD) ............................................... 19
3.1 Introduction ............................................................. 19
3.2 Enabling ASUS OSD .................................................. 19
4. ASUS GameLiveShow ............................................................. 20
4.1 Introduction ............................................................. 20
4.2 Getting Started ....................................................... 20
5. ASUS SmartDoctor ................................................................ 27
5.1 Functions ................................................................. 27
5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor ................................. 27
6. ASUS SmartDoctor ................................................................ 28
6.1 Voltage status ......................................................... 28
6.2 Temperature status ................................................. 28
6.3 Fan speed status ..................................................... 29
6.4 Engine and memory clock settings .......................... 29
6.5 Advanced setup features ........................................ 30
7. ASUS VideoSecurity Online.................................................... 35
7.1 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity ............................... 35
7.2 Setup ....................................................................... 36
7.3 Video Source ........................................................... 49
7.4 Set detect region .................................................... 50

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
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 StatementCanadian Department of Communication Statement
Canadian Department of Communication StatementCanadian Department of Communication Statement
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 safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
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 safetyOperation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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 NoticeMacrovision Corporation Product Notice
Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeMacrovision Corporation Product Notice
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 guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
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 informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
ASUS WebsitesASUS Websites
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 installation
guide.
2. Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
Optional DocumentationOptional Documentation
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:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
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1. ASUS GameFace Messenger
1.11.1
1.11.1
1.1 IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
ASUS GameFace Messenger allows real-time text, audio, or video
communication with other GameFace Messenger users. This utility enables
point-to-point video conferencing functions and online gaming to take place
at the same time.
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1.2 Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting Started
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.2.1 Launching ASUS GameFace MessengerLaunching ASUS GameFace Messenger
Launching ASUS GameFace MessengerLaunching ASUS GameFace Messenger
Launching ASUS GameFace Messenger
To launch ASUS GameFace Messenger:
Click the StartStart
StartStart
Start button. Select GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger
GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger
GameFace Messenger from your
Windows All Programs menu.
-or-
Double-click the GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger
GameFace MessengerGameFace Messenger
GameFace Messenger icon on your desktop.
1.2.21.2.2
1.2.21.2.2
1.2.2 Register a new accountRegister a new account
Register a new accountRegister a new account
Register a new account
If you don’t have a GameFace Messenger account, follow the given steps to
create one.
Connect to the Internet before you register a new account.
To register a new account:
1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click FilesFiles
FilesFiles
Files > Go To .Go To .
Go To .Go To .
Go To .
Support HomeSupport Home
Support HomeSupport Home
Support Home.

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2. Click Register New AccountRegister New Account
Register New AccountRegister New Account
Register New Account from the following website.
3. Key in your personal information then click REGISTER NOWREGISTER NOW
REGISTER NOWREGISTER NOW
REGISTER NOW when
finished.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the registration
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1.2.3 Sign in to GameFace MessengerSign in to GameFace Messenger
Sign in to GameFace MessengerSign in to GameFace Messenger
Sign in to GameFace Messenger
To sign in to GameFace Messenger:
1. If GameFace Messenger is not set up to automatically sign you in after
you connect to the internet, click FileFile
FileFile
File > Sign InSign In
Sign InSign In
Sign In
- or -
click Click here to sign inClick here to sign in
Click here to sign inClick here to sign in
Click here to sign in in the main menu.
The following window appears.
2. If your sign-in information is not stored in your computer, key in your
EmailEmail
EmailEmail
Email and PasswordPassword
PasswordPassword
Password in their respective text boxes then click OKOK
OKOK
OK.
3. If you want to store your sign-in information to your computer, click
to check Remember my ID & PasswordRemember my ID & Password
Remember my ID & PasswordRemember my ID & Password
Remember my ID & Password.
4. If you want to automatically sign in after you connect to the internet,
click to check Sign me in automaticallySign me in automatically
Sign me in automaticallySign me in automatically
Sign me in automatically.
We recommend not to perform steps 3 and 4 if you are sharing your
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1.2.4 Sign out GameFace MessengerSign out GameFace Messenger
Sign out GameFace MessengerSign out GameFace Messenger
Sign out GameFace Messenger
To sign out from GameFace Messenger:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click FileFile
FileFile
File > Sign OutSign Out
Sign OutSign Out
Sign Out.
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1.2.5 Invite users to GameFace Messenger conferenceInvite users to GameFace Messenger conference
Invite users to GameFace Messenger conferenceInvite users to GameFace Messenger conference
Invite users to GameFace Messenger conference
To invite users to a GameFace Messenger conference:
1. Click the right mouse button on an online user.
2. From the pop-up menu, click Invite GameFace ConferenceInvite GameFace Conference
Invite GameFace ConferenceInvite GameFace Conference
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3. ASUS GameFace Messenger allows up to a maximum of eight (8) users
to join the conference. The following screen shows a 4-way
conference.
4. Press the OnScreen Display (OSD) hotkey to display the OSD menu.
Check the Enable GamefaceEnable Gameface
Enable GamefaceEnable Gameface
Enable Gameface box to display GameFace Messenger
while playing a fullscreen game.

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1.2.61.2.6
1.2.6 Changing the display nameChanging the display name
Changing the display nameChanging the display name
Changing the display name
To change your display name:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > Change DisplayChange Display
Change DisplayChange Display
Change Display
NameName
NameName
N a m e. Follow succeeding screen instructions.
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1.2.7 Changing statusChanging status
Changing statusChanging status
Changing status
To change your status:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > Change My StatusChange My Status
Change My StatusChange My Status
Change My Status
then select from the following list.

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1.3 ContactsContacts
ContactsContacts
Contacts
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1.
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3.13.1
3.1 Creating a new contactCreating a new contact
Creating a new contactCreating a new contact
Creating a new contact
To create a new contact:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > Add aAdd a
Add aAdd a
Add a
ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
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1.3.2 Deleting a contactDeleting a contact
Deleting a contactDeleting a contact
Deleting a contact
To delete an existing contact:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > Delete aDelete a
Delete aDelete a
Delete a
ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

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1.3.3 Changing contact viewChanging contact view
Changing contact viewChanging contact view
Changing contact view
To change contact list view:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > View ContactView Contact
View ContactView Contact
View Contact
then select either to display contact By Display NameBy Display Name
By Display NameBy Display Name
By Display Name or By EmailBy Email
By EmailBy Email
By Email.
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1.3.4 Sorting contactsSorting contacts
Sorting contactsSorting contacts
Sorting contacts
To sort contact list:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > Sort Contact bySort Contact by
Sort Contact bySort Contact by
Sort Contact by
then select either to sort contact by GroupGroup
GroupGroup
Group or Online/OfflineOnline/Offline
Online/OfflineOnline/Offline
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1.3.5 Creating groupsCreating groups
Creating groupsCreating groups
Creating groups
Groups allow you to organize your contacts into different categories. To
create a new group:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > Create aCreate a
Create aCreate a
Create a
New GroupNew Group
New GroupNew Group
New Group. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
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1.3.6 Deleting groupsDeleting groups
Deleting groupsDeleting groups
Deleting groups
To delete a group:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the ContactContact
ContactContact
Contact > Delete aDelete a
Delete aDelete a
Delete a
GroupGroup
GroupGroup
Group. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
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1.4 ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools
1.1.
1.1.
1.
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4.14.1
4.1 Sending an instant messageSending an instant message
Sending an instant messageSending an instant message
Sending an instant message
To send an instant message:
Click an online user from your list. The following window appears. Key in
your message on the bottom text box then click SendSend
SendSend
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1.4.2 Sending a fileSending a file
Sending a fileSending a file
Sending a file
To send a file:
1. Double-click an online user.
2. Click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > Send a File or PhotoSend a File or Photo
Send a File or PhotoSend a File or Photo
Send a File or Photo. Follow succeeding screen
instructions to send file or photo.
1.4.31.4.3
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1.4.3 Sending an emailSending an email
Sending an emailSending an email
Sending an email
To send an email:
1. Double-click an online user.
2. Click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > Send EmailSend Email
Send EmailSend Email
Send Email. Follow succeeding screen instructions to
send email.
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1.4.4 View message historyView message history
View message historyView message history
View message history
To view message history:
1. Double-click an online user.
2. Click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > View Message HistoryView Message History
View Message HistoryView Message History
View Message History. Follow succeeding screen
instructions to view message history.

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1.5 SettingsSettings
SettingsSettings
Settings
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1.
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5.15.1
5.1 GeneralGeneral
GeneralGeneral
General
To display general settings:
1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > OptionOption
OptionOption
Option >
General SettingGeneral Setting
General SettingGeneral Setting
General Setting. The following window appears.
2. Click OKOK
OKOK
O K to apply settings or CancelCancel
CancelCancel
Cancel to disregard changes and return
to main menu.
Click box toClick box to
Click box toClick box to
Click box to
enable orenable or
enable orenable or
enable or
disable an itemdisable an item
disable an itemdisable an item
disable an item
Key in yourKey in your
Key in yourKey in your
Key in your
display namedisplay name
display namedisplay name
display name
Key in numberKey in number
Key in numberKey in number
Key in number
of minutesof minutes
of minutesof minutes
of minutes
before yourbefore your
before yourbefore your
before your
status displaysstatus displays
status displaysstatus displays
status displays
“Away”.“Away”.
“Away”.“Away”.
“Away”.
Click box toClick box to
Click box toClick box to
Click box to
enable orenable or
enable orenable or
enable or
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1.5.2 PrivacyPrivacy
PrivacyPrivacy
Privacy
To display privacy settings:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > OptionOption
OptionOption
Option > PrivacyPrivacy
PrivacyPrivacy
Privacy
SettingSetting
SettingSetting
Setting. The following window appears.
2. Click OKOK
OKOK
O K to apply settings or CancelCancel
CancelCancel
Cancel to disregard changes and return
to main menu.
Click box toClick box to
Click box toClick box to
Click box to
enable orenable or
enable orenable or
enable or
disable itemdisable item
disable itemdisable item
disable item
Select an itemSelect an item
Select an itemSelect an item
Select an item
from the listfrom the list
from the listfrom the list
from the list
then clickthen click
then clickthen click
then click
<<Allow<<Allow
<<Allow<<Allow
<<Allow
oror
oror
or
Block>>Block>>
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1.5.3 ProxyProxy
ProxyProxy
Proxy
To display proxy settings:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > OptionOption
OptionOption
Option > ProxyProxy
ProxyProxy
Proxy
SettingSetting
SettingSetting
Setting. The following window appears.
2. Click OKOK
OKOK
O K to apply settings or CancelCancel
CancelCancel
Cancel to disregard changes and return
to main menu.
Set proxy serverSet proxy server
Set proxy serverSet proxy server
Set proxy server
Key in proxyKey in proxy
Key in proxyKey in proxy
Key in proxy
name and portname and port
name and portname and port
name and port
Click box toClick box to
Click box toClick box to
Click box to
enable orenable or
enable orenable or
enable or
disable itemdisable item
disable itemdisable item
disable item
Key in userKey in user
Key in userKey in user
Key in user
name andname and
name andname and
name and
password forpassword for
password forpassword for
password for
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1.5.4 SkinSkin
SkinSkin
Skin
To display skin settings:
From the GameFace Messenger menu, click ToolsTools
ToolsTools
Tools > OptionOption
OptionOption
Option > SkinSkin
SkinSkin
Skin
SettingSetting
SettingSetting
Setting. The following window appears.
2. Click OKOK
OKOK
O K to apply settings or CancelCancel
CancelCancel
Cancel to disregard changes and return
to main menu.
Select from theSelect from the
Select from theSelect from the
Select from the
available skinsavailable skins
available skinsavailable skins
available skins
Click to applyClick to apply
Click to applyClick to apply
Click to apply
settingssettings
settingssettings
settings