Asus EN8400GS SILENT/DI/512MD2(LP) Mounting instructions

Graphics Card
Software Reference
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Second Edition
July 2007
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................. v
Safety information .............................................................................. vi
About this guide..................................................................................vii
1. ASUS Splendid...........................................................................1
1.1 System Requirements .................................................1
1.2 Introduction ................................................................1
1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid............................................2
1.4 Limitation....................................................................4
2. ASUS GamerOSD.......................................................................5
2.1 System Requirements .................................................5
2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD...........................................5
2.3 User Interface .............................................................6
2.3.1 3D Display Setting.............................................6
2.3.2 Video Captureing...............................................8
2.3.3 Screeshots ........................................................9
2.4 Using ASUS GamerOSD ............................................10
2.4.1 Using 3D Display Setting functions .................10
2.4.2 Using Video Capturing functions .....................11
2.4.3 Using Screenshots functions...........................15
3. ASUS SmartDoctor .................................................................17
3.1 System Requirements ...............................................17
3.2 Features....................................................................17
3.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor...................................18
3.4 Voltage status ..........................................................18
3.5 Temperature status ..................................................19
3.6 Fan speed status ......................................................19
3.7 Engine and memory clock settings ...........................20
3.8 Advanced setup features..........................................21
3.8.1 Settings...........................................................21
3.8.2 Monitor ............................................................25
3.8.3 Fan Control......................................................26
3.8.4 HyperDrive.......................................................29
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3.9 Abnormal Events.......................................................33
3.10 Information ...............................................................34
3.11 Terminology ..............................................................34
4. ASUS VideoSecurity Online.....................................................37
4.1 System Requirements ...............................................37
4.2 What’s New...............................................................37
4.3 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity.................................38
4.4 Setup ........................................................................40
4.4.1 Main.................................................................40
4.4.2 Mode................................................................43
4.4.3 Email setting ...................................................45
4.4.4 Record setting.................................................49
4.4.5 Device .............................................................50
4.4.6 Skype Setting..................................................52
4.5 Video Source.............................................................55
4.6 Set Detect region .....................................................56
4.7 Limitations ................................................................59
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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 modications 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 x it by yourself.
Contact a qualied 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
qualied 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 nd 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 installation
guide.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty yers, 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.
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1Software reference
1. ASUS Splendid
1.1 System Requirements
• For PCI-Express system with PCI-Express graphic card installed:
Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or
above
• For AGP system with AGP graphic card installed:
Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or
above
• 256MB system memory or above
• Windows 2000 Professional Edition with SP4 or Windows XP
Professional/Home Edition with SP2
• DirectX 9.0 or above
• After ASUS NVIDIA series or ATI series latest display driver installed,
users should install ASUS Enhanced Display Driver version 1.16 or
above.
• An LCD or CRT monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate.
1.2 Introduction
The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology signicantly improves
the display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast,
mode, or enhance display region.
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1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid
To launch ASUS Splendid:
1. Click the Start > Control Panel, and then nd Display option. From
the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click
Advanced. The following window appears (see the gure on the next
page)
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3Software reference
Click for help
Click to enable
or disable ASUS
Splendid
Click to adjust
Dynamic Contrast*
Click to set region*
Click to select mode
(see table below for
details)
Preview screen
* Set Region
The options of Set Region are: All, Left only and Right only
* Dynamic Contrast
With the Dynamic Contrast feature, ASUS Splendid is able to intelligently
adjust the contrast according to the content on the screen. Whether it is
the dark objects in the dark background or the light objects in the light
background, ASUS Splendid is able to process without losing the detail.
2. Select ASUS tab > ASUS Splendid to display the following.
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