Asus Graphics Card A9200 Series User manual

Graphics Card
Installation Guide

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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................iv
Safety information ...........................................................................v
About this guide..............................................................................vi
ASUS contact information ............................................................. vii
1. Support CD Information.........................................................1
1.1 Running the support CD..................................................1
2. Display Driver Installation .....................................................2
2.1 Changing the Windows display driver .............................2
2.2 Install ASUS Enhanced Driver.........................................4
2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME .............................................4
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program................
(When autorun is enabled).................4
Method 2: ASUS Quick Setup Program................
(When autorun is disabled) ................5
Method 3: Plug and Play.....................................6
Method 4: Display Property Page .......................7
2.2.2 Windows 2000/XP...............................................9
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program..............9
Method 2: Plug and Play...................................10
2.2.3 Windows NT 4.0................................................12
2.3 NVIDIA WHQL Driver ....................................................13
2.4 DirectX driver ...... .........................................................14
2.5 GART Driver ....... .........................................................15
2.6 WDM capture driver ......................................................17
2.7 Update display driver.....................................................18
2.8 Uninstall Display Driver .................................................20
2.8.1 Windows 98SE/ME ...........................................20
Method1: Using the Autorun Screen ................20
Method 2: Using Control Panel .........................20
2.8.2 Windows 2000 ..................................................21
Method1: Using the Autorun Screen ................21
Method 2: Using Control Panel .........................21
2.8.3 Windows NT 4.0................................................22
3. Utilities ..................................................................................23
3.1 Install Smart Doctor .......................................................23
3.2 Install Video Security.....................................................24
3.3 Install ASUS Digital VCR...............................................25
3.4 Install ASUS GameFace................................................26

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•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.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•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 the motherboard and adding devices on it, 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.

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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 page vii.
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, dialog box or an item to select.
Text input Indicates a text or command that you have to type on
the screen.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Web Site: usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone] x5110
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asuscom.de
Technical Support
Components: [phone]
Notebook PC: [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: www.asuscom.de/support (for online support)
ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.ASUSarabia.com

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1. Support CD information
The support CD that came with the VGA card contains useful software and
several utility drivers that enhance the video features.
1.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The support CD automatically displays the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu if autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click to display CD
information
Click a menu item to
open other installation
menus
If autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file SETUP.EXE. Double-click the
SETUP.EXE to run the support CD installation program.
Click to exit
application Click to view readme file
• The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the
display on your screen.
• Some driver and utility items in the support CD apply only to
specific ASUS VGA card models.
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit theASUS website for updates.

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2. Display driver installation
A display driver is the software program that makes the device work with
your operating system. You can install the display drivers for your graphics
card using any of the recommended methods in this section depending on
your operating system.
If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card,
make sure to change the Windows display driver setting to “Standard
Display Adapter (VGA)”to avoid possible driver conflicts. Perform the
steps in section “2.1 Changing the Windows display driver”to change your
Windows display driver.
If you are installing an ASUS graphics card in a computer system without
an existing graphics card, perform the steps in section “2.2 Install ASUS
enhanced driver”.
2.1 Changing the Windows display driver
6. From the Properties dialog box,
select the Driver tab then click on
Update Driver.
7. Click Next on the succeeding
screen.
1. Boot your computer.
2. Click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
3. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel. Select the Device
Manager tab.
4. Double-click on Display Adapters.
5. Select the current display adapter then click on Properties.

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8. Select the Display a list of all
the drivers in a specific
location, so you can select the
driver you want option, then
click Next.
9. From the Update Device Driver
Wizard dialog box, select Show
all hardware. Select (Standard
display types) from the
Manufacturers list box and
Standard Display Adapter
(VGA) from the Models list box.
Click Next.
10.When prompted to update the driver, click Yes.
11. Click Next on the succeeding screens.
12.When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your
computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK.

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5. When Setup has finished
installing all the necessary files to
your computer, it prompts you to
restart your computer. Click OK.
3. Click the ASUS Enhanced
Driver Install button from the
Drivers menu to copy the
necessary files to your computer.
4. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions.
2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver
The ASUS fine-tuned enhanced driver delivers the best 3D performance
on your video output. Use any of the recommended methods in this
section to install the ASUS enhanced driver after booting your computer.
2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME
1. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
2. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click Drivers.
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program (when Autorun is enabled)

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Method 2: ASUS Quick Setup Program (when Autorun is disabled)
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click Drivers.
4. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver
Install button from the Drivers
menu to copy the necessary files
to your computer.
5. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions.
6. When Setup has finished
installing all the necessary files to
your computer, it prompts you to
restart your computer. Click OK.
2. Double-click the CD drive icon in
My Computer or run the setup
utility from the following path,
\Setup.exe , then click OK.

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1. When Windows detects your
ASUS graphics card, the New
Hardware Found dialog box
appears.
2. Click Driver from disk provided
by hardware manufacturer,
then click OK.
Method 3: Plug and Play
3. When Setup prompts you for the location of the driver, type
D:\WIN9xMe, assuming that your CD-ROM drive is D:, then click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
5. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your
computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK.

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Method 4: Display Property Page
1. Right-click on the Windows
desktop and click Properties.
2. From the Properties dialog box,
select the Settings tab, then click
Advanced to display the
Standard Display Adapter
(VGA) Properties dialog box.
3. Click Change on the Adapter tab
to display the Update Device
Driver Wizard dialog box.
4. From the Update Device Driver
Wizard, click Next.
6. Click Have Disk... to display
Install From Disk dialog box.
5. Click the Display a list of all the
drivers in a specific location,
so you can select the driver
you want option then click Next.

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7. Type the location of the
ASUSNV9X.INF file (WIN9X folder)
in the text box then click OK.
OR
Click Browse to search in the
available drives.
7.a From the Open dialog box
click the Drives box to display
a list of available drives, select
your CD-ROM drive.
7.b From the Folders box, double-click the WIN9xME folder and
select ASUSNV9X.INF in the File name box.
8. From the Update Driver Warning box, click Yes to confirm the setting
up of the ASUS enhanced display drivers.
9. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.
10.When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your
computer, click Finish.
11. When you are returned to the Standard Display Adapter (VGA)
Properties dialog box, click Close.
12.In the Display Properties box, click Close.
13.When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your
computer, it prompts you to restart your computer. Click OK.
•The quick setup program works only when the primary display
detected is an ASUS graphics card.
•For optimum performance:
- Make sure the DMA mode is enabled when using IDE DMA 33/
66/100/133 hard disk drives. To set parameters, click on Start->
Control Panel->System->Device Manager->Disk Drives->
Properties->Settings->Options->DMA.
- Run the Disk Defragmenter (defrag.exe), especially when the
hard disk is almost full.
•Make sure that the system power supply can provide the power
requirement of the graphics card.

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1. When Windows detects your
ASUS graphics card, the Found
New Hardware Wizard dialog
box appears.
2. Click Cancel to enter the
Windows desktop.
3. Insert the support CD into your
CD-ROM drive.
2.2.2 Windows 2000/XP
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program
4. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & VideoAccelerator
appears automatically.
If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exe from the root directory
of your support CD.
5. From the 2D/3D Graphics &
Video Accelerator main menu,
click Drivers.
6. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver
Install button from the Drivers
menu to copy the necessary files
to your computer.
7. Follow the succeeding screen
instructions.
8. When Setup has finished
installing all the necessary files to
your computer, it prompts you to
restart your computer. Click OK.

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3. When the Locate Driver Files
dialog box appears, insert the
support CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
4. Check CD-ROM drives and
uncheck all other options. Click
Next to search for the drivers of
your graphics card.
5. When the wizard has finished
searching for driver files for your
graphics card, check Install one
of the other drivers then click
Next.
2. From the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog box,
select Search for a suitable
driver for my device
(recommended) then click Next.
Method 2: Plug and Play
1. When Windows detects your
ASUS graphics card, the Found
New Hardware Wizard dialog
box appears. Click Next.

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6. When prompted to select the
display driver to install in your
system, select the one that is
located in the D:\WIN2KXP\ASUS
and click Next.
7. Follow the succeeding onscreen
instructions.
8. When Setup has finished
installing all the necessary files to
your computer, it prompts you to
restart your computer. Click OK.

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2.2.4 Windows NT 4.0
1. Boot your Windows NT system and log on as Administrator.
2. Switch display properties to VGA mode (16 colors, 640 x 480 pixels),
then restart your computer.
3. After startup, right-click on the Windows NT desktop and click
Properties.
4. Select the Settings tab.
5. Select Change Display Type.
6. Select Adapter Type and click Change.
7. Click Have Disk.
8. Insert the support CD.
9. Assuming that your CD-ROM drive letter is D, type D:\NT40 or click
Browse to select the path of the display driver for Windows NT then
click OK.
10.Select the appropriate ASUS VGA Card model then click OK.
11. When prompted, confirm installation of display drivers to copy all the
necessary files.
12.When done, click Close to return to the Display Properties box then
click Apply.
13.The System Settings Change dialog box appears. Click Yes to reboot
computer.
Before installing the display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that
you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later to take
full advantage of the AGP features of your card.