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V7700 Series
GigaTexel Shader Graphics Card
USER’S MANUAL
Hardware & Video Drivers
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CONTENTS
I. Introduction .......................................................................... 7
Available Models .............................................................................7
Highlights.........................................................................................8
Features ............................................................................................8
II. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 9
ASUS V7700 Deluxe TV / Deluxe ..................................................9
II. Hardware Setup ................................................................. 10
ASUS V7700 / T ............................................................................10
II. Hardware Setup ................................................................. 11
ASUS V7700 (Pure VGA) Layout ............................................................ 11
ASUS V7700Pro Deluxe........................................................................... 12
ASUS V7700 Pro / T Layout .................................................................... 13
ASUS V7700 Pro (Pure VGA) Layout ..................................................... 14
ASUS V7700 TI / T................................................................................... 15
ASUS V7700 TI (Pure VGA) Layout ....................................................... 16
ASUS V7700 TI Deluxe ........................................................................... 17
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional) .................................................. 18
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module Layout ................................................. 18
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module Connection .......................................... 18
ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit ...........................................19
Installation Procedures...................................................................20
New Systems....................................................................................... 20
Systems with Existing VGA Card....................................................... 20
III. Software Setup ................................................................. 21
Operating System Requirements ...................................................21
Windows 98 ........................................................................................ 21
Display Driver Installation.................................................................. 22
Windows 98 ........................................................................................ 22
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program ....................................... 22
Method 2: Display Property Page................................................. 23
Method 3: Plug and Play .............................................................. 24
Windows 2000 .................................................................................... 25
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program ....................................... 25
Method 2: Plug and Play .............................................................. 26
Windows NT 4.0 ................................................................................. 28
Method 1: Display Property Page................................................. 28
Drivers ...........................................................................................29
Install Display Driver.......................................................................... 29
Install DirectX..................................................................................... 30
Install GART Driver ........................................................................... 31
Install ASUS TWAIN Driver .............................................................. 33
Uninstall Display Driver ..................................................................... 34
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Windows 98 .................................................................................. 34
Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen ..................................... 34
Method 2: Using Control Panel.............................................. 34
Windows NT 4.0 ........................................................................... 34
Method 1: Using Control Panel.............................................. 34
Windows 2000 .............................................................................. 35
Method1: Using the Autorun Screen ...................................... 35
Method 2: Using Control Panel.............................................. 35
Run ASUS VGA Live Update............................................................. 36
Install Video for Windows Capture Driver ......................................... 37
Install ASUS Tweak Utility ................................................................ 38
Utilities...........................................................................................38
Install SmartDoctor ............................................................................. 39
Install VideoSecurity ........................................................................... 40
Install ASUS Live Utility .................................................................... 41
Install ASUS Digital VCR .................................................................. 42
IV. Software Reference ........................................................... 43
ASUS Control Panel ......................................................................43
Refresh Rate........................................................................................ 43
More Resolution ................................................................................. 44
Information ......................................................................................... 44
Color ................................................................................................... 44
Display ................................................................................................ 48
Direct3D ....................................................................................... 55
OpenGL VR .................................................................................. 58
On Screen Display.................................................................. 59
OpenGL ........................................................................................ 60
Other ............................................................................................. 62
Using the ASUS Utilities ...............................................................63
ASUS Tweak Utility ........................................................................... 63
ASUS VideoSecurity .......................................................................... 65
ASUS Live Video ............................................................................... 69
ASUS SmartDoctor ........................................................................... 78
ASUS Digital VCR ............................................................................. 81
Using the Other Utilities ................................................................95
ASUS TWAIN Interface ..................................................................... 95
ASUS VR PictureViewer .................................................................... 97
ASUS StereoTV.................................................................................. 99
V. Resolution Table ............................................................... 101
VI. Troubleshooting .............................................................. 103
Description ...................................................................................103
Recommended Action ..................................................................103
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
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 installa-
tion. 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 inter-
ference 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.
WARNING! 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.
Canadian Department of Communications 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 Cana-
dian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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I. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing anASUS V7700 GigaTexel Shader Graphics Card.
With this purchase, you haved joined an elite squadron of graphics
enthusiasts.
Powered by the NVIDIA™ GeForce2 GTS™ graphics processing unit (GPU)
and featuring DDR (Double Data Rate) memory, the ASUS V7700 delivers
cutting-edge graphics performance and superb image fidelity irrespective of
the Central Processing Unit (CPU) used by the PC.
TheASUS V7700 gives you the experience of dynamic, realistic 3D worlds
and characters.
Available Models
V7700Pro Deluxe
V7700 Deluxe
• 64MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + Video-
• 32MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + Video-
In + TV-Out + 3D Glasses
In + TV-Out + 3D Glasses
(ASUS VR-100G Bundled Free)
(ASUS VR-100G Bundled Free)
V7700 / T
• 32/64MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + TV-
V7700Pro / T
• 64MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA+ TV-Out
Out (ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable)
(ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable)
V7700
V7700Pro
• 64MB DDR Frame Buffer, Pure VGA
• 32/64MB DDR Frame Buffer, Pure VGA
(ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable),
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional)
(ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable),
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional)
V7700 TI / Deluxe
• 32MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + Video-
V7700 Deluxe TV
• 32MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + Video-
In + TV-Out + 3D Glasses
(ASUS VR-100G Bundled Free)
In + TV-Out + 3D Glasses
(ASUS VR-100G Bundled Free) + ASUS
TV Box
V7700 TI / T
• 32/64MB DDR Frame Buffer, VGA + TV-
Out (ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable)
V7700 TI
• 32/64MB DDR Frame Buffer, Pure VGA
(ASUS VR-100 Upgradeable),
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional)
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I. Introduction
Highlights
NVIDIA™ GeForce2 GTS™ /
GeForce2 Pro
• Powered by the World’s First Per-
Pixel Shading Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU)
Provides more resolutions and color
depths
• Built-in 32/64MB DDR video
memory with up to 5.3GB/sec
bandwidth
Sets a new milestone for realism
• Dual-texture pixel-fill capacities
with four new Hypertexel
pipelines
Performs up tp 3x improvement over
GeForce™
• 1.6 Gtexel fill rate, 25 Mtriangles/
sec through T&L/Setting
Provide the greatest security to your
valuable system
• ASUS SmartDoctor™ Technologies
Ensures broad application support
• Optimized for DirectX® 7 and
OpenGL® Features
Features
• AGP 4X/2X with Fast Writes
• Four new Hypertexel pipelines process two texture per pixel, in true color, at full
speed up to 1.6 Gtexel fill rate
• Built-in 32MB high speed DDR video memory with up to 5.3GB/sec bandwidth
• Eight texture mapped, lit pixels per clock cycle
• Second generation Transform and Lighting (T&L) Engine
• Up to 25 million triangles per second at peak rates
• Optimized for Direct3D acceleration with complete support for DirectX 7 fea-
tures, such as multi-texturing, bump mapping, light maps, reflection maps, full
scene anti-aliasing, trilinear and 8-tap anisotropic filtering (better than trilinear
mipmapping)
• Fully 1.2 compliant OpenGL support
• 32-bit colors, Z/stencil buffer
• Multi-buffering (double, triple, quad buffering) for smooth animation and video
playback
• Multiple video windows with hardware color space conversion and filtering (YUV
4:2:2 and 4:2:0)
• Integrated 350MHz RAMDAC supporting from 640x480 up to 2048x1536 in
true color
• BRDF (Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function) support
• Video acceleration for Direct Show and MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and Indeo
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ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional)
The ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module lets you connect S-Video or TV devices to the ASUS
V7700 / ASUS V7700 Pro. See your dealer for more information on this module.
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module Layout
J1
TV-Out
Connector
3
1
S-Video/TV
NTSC
Output
(7-pin)
J1
3
J1
3
1
PAL
Digital
Video
Interface
1
Use the same TV standard for all devices. For example, if your TV
uses the NTSC standard, then you should set J1 to “NTSC”.
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module Connection
IMPORTANT: Make sure that all electrical cords to your system are unplugged
before you install the TV77 TV-Out Module.
When installed, the TV-Out Module’s components face the graphics card’s compo-
nents (as shown below).
To install,
•
Position the TV77 TV-Out Module’s S-Video/TV Output toward the hole on
the V7700 / ASUS V7700 Pro card’s bracket and then,
•
Position the TV77’s TV-Out Connector directly over the V7700 / ASUS V7700
Pro’s TV-Out Module Connector, making sure the pins are aligned with the V7700’s
module connector. Firmly but gently press the TV77 down into the connector. Make
sure that the TV77 is securely seated in the connector.
You are now ready to connect S-Video/TV devices to your card!
DDR: Double Data Rate
®
32/64MB Frame Buffer (DDR)
TM
NVIDIA
GeForce2 Pro
GPU
(Graphics Processing Unit)
Chip with Fan
VGA Monitor
output (15pin)
(standard)
FAN_PWR
VGA Output
Projector
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ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit
The ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit enables the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses
to be used with Pure models of the V7700 Series cards. See your dealer for more
information on the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit.
The monitor cable that came with your kit may be of the Y- or standard type. Con-
nect your cable accordingly.
Y-Type Connection
To VGA Card’s Monitor Output
VGA Input
VGA Monitor
output (15pin)
(standard)
VGA Output
VR Glasses
Output
Stereo Glasses Output
Projector
(Reserved)
ASUS VR-100
3D Glasses
(ASUS VR-100G)
When using a Y-type cable, you do not need to connect the VGA Input of the VR-100 to your VGA
card’s monitor output (see diagram above).
Standard Connection
To VGA Card’s Monitor Output
VGA Input
VGA Input
VGA Monitor
output (15pin)
(standard)
VGA Output
VR Glasses
Output
Projector
Stereo Glasses Output
(Reserved)
ASUS VR-100
3D Glasses
(ASUS VR-100G)
You must anchor the ASUS VR-100’s mounting bracket with a screw to a free ex-
pansion slot in your computer chassis.
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II. Hardware Setup
NOTE: This graphics card series can only be installed in motherboards with an
AGP slot.
WARNING! Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated
Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the computer board and other components against
damage from static electricity, you must follow some precautions.
1. Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing
expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2. Keep all components such as the host adapter in its antistatic bag until you
are ready to install it.
3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case. Hold components by the edges
and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the system.
Installation Procedures
New Systems
1. Unplug all electrical cords on your computer.
2. Remove the system unit cover.
3. Locate the AGP bus expansion slot. Make sure this slot is unobstructed.
4. Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the computer chassis.
5. Ground yourself to an antistatic mat or other grounded source .
6. Pick up the board (still in its sleeve) by grasping the edge bracket with one hand
and then remove the plastic sleeve.
7. Position the card directly over the AGP slot and insert one end of the board in
the slot first. Firmly but gently press the bus connector on the bottom of the card
down into the slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter
are securely seated in the slot.
8. Anchor the board’s mounting bracket to the computer chassis using the screw
from the slot cover that you set aside previously.
9. Replace the cover on the system unit.
10. Connect your analog monitor’s 15-pin VGA connector to the card and fasten
the retaining screws (if any).
11. Connect other cables and devices if available -You are now ready to install the
software drivers and utilities.
Systems with Existing VGA Card
1. Change your display driver to Standard VGA.
2. Shut down your computer and unplug all electrical cords.
3. Replace the existing VGA card with your graphics card.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Install the ASUS V7700 series display driver.
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Operating System Requirements
NOTE: This graphics card requires a motherboard with an AGP slot.
Windows 98
Windows 98 supports full Direct3D and AGP features. If you are still using the beta
version of Windows 98 and you want to fully take advantage the Direct3D andAGP
features, you must upgrade it to the release version before installing the AGP dis-
play driver.
Windows 98 includes VGARTD for the major chipsets but it is recommended that
you install VGARTD from the ASUS V7700 Series CD to make sure that you have
the latest version of VGARTD (see III. Software Setup | Install GART Driver).
NOTES
• VGARTD stands for Virtual GraphicsAddress Remapping Table Driver, which
is necessary to use the DIME feature of AGP. DIME means Direct Memory
Execute, which is accessed directly by most AGP chips (when VGARTD is
installed) for complex texture-mapping operations.
• For other notes or release information, see the README files in the installa-
tion CD disc.
• This Manual assumes that your CD-ROM disc drive is drive D: and that
Windows is in C:\WINDOWS. Replace either with the actual location, if
necessary.
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III. Software Setup
Display Driver Installation
You can use one of the recommended methods to install the display drivers for your
graphics card, depending on your operating system.
NOTE: The screen displays in this manual may not reflect exactly the screen con-
tents displayed on your screen. The contents of the support CD are subject to change
at any time without notice.
Windows 98
Method 2 and Method 3 will not install the appropriate AGP GART driver if your
motherboard does not use the Intel AGPset. Installing the AGP GART driver will
ensure that the AGPset’s AGP functions are available. Method 2 and Method 3 will
not install also the DirectX runtime libraries. DirectX must be installed so that your
video player can take advantage of hardware acceleration. See III. Software Setup
| Install GART Driver and III. Software Setup | Install DirectX later in this manual
for the setup steps.
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program
NOTE: See III. Software Setup | Drivers | Install Display Driver for more information.
1. Start Windows.
2. Switch display to Windows’ Standard Display Adapter (VGA) mode and then
restart Windows.
3. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive.
4. The Install Shell appears. Click Drivers and then click Install Display Driver on
the Drivers dialog box.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
6. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files on your computer, it
will prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes... and then Finish to restart
your computer and to complete Setup.
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Method 2: Display Property Page
1. Start Windows.
2. Switch display to Windows’ Standard Display Adapter (VGA) mode and then
restart Windows.
3. Right-click the Windows desktop and click Properties.
4. Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced. The Standard DisplayAdapter
(VGA) Properties dialog box appears.
5. Click Change on the Adapter tab. The Up-
date Device Driver Wizard dialog box ap-
pears. Click Next, click Display a list of all
the drivers... and then click Next.
6. Click Show all hardware and then click
Have Disk....When the Install From Disk
dialog box appears, type the location of the
ASUSNV9X.INF file and then proceed to step
9. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
7. Click Browse to search the CD-ROM drive.
In the Drives box of the Open dialog box,
select your CD-ROM drive and then click
OK.
8. In the Folders box, double-click the WIN9x folder and then select ASUSNV9X.INF
in the File name box.
9. Click OK.Alist of video cards appears. Select your VGAcard type for your operating
system and then click OK.
10.
The Update Driver Warning box appears. Click Yes to confirm the set-
ting up of the ASUS enhanced display drivers and then follow the onscreen in-
structions to start the setup.
11.
Setup will prompt you when it has finished installing all the necessary
files on your computer. Click Finish to close Setup.
12.
When you are returned to the Standard Display Adapter (VGA) Prop-
erties box, click Close. The Display Properties box appears. Click Close.
13.
The system will prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart
your computer and to complete Setup.
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Method 3: Plug and Play
NOTE: Before proceeding with these steps, replace first your old VGAcard with
an ASUS V7700 series graphics card.
1. Start Windows.
2. When Windows detects yourASUS
V7700 series graphics card, the
New Hardware Found dialog box
appears.
3. Click Driver from disk provided
by hardware manufacturer.
4. When Setup prompts you for the
location of the driver, typeD:\WIN9x
to direct Setup to the INF file and then click Finish to install the driver.
5. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files on your computer, it
will prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart your computer and
to complete Setup.
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Windows 2000
Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program
1. Start Windows.
2. When Windows detects your ASUS
graphics card, the Found New Hard-
ware Wizard dialog box appears.
3. Click Cancel to enter the Windows
desktop.
4. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive.
5. The ASUS Windows 2000 Install
Shell appears. Click Drivers and then click Install Display Driver on the Driver
dialog box.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
7. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files on your computer, it
will prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart your computer and
to complete Setup
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III. Software Setup
Method 2: Plug and Play
1. Start Windows.
2. When Windows detects your ASUS
graphics card, the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog box ap-
pears.
3. Click Next.
4. When the next Found New Hard-
ware Wizard dialog box appears,
select Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended) and
then click Next..
5. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive to bring up the
Locate Driver Files item of the
Found New Hardware Wizard dia-
log box.
6. Check CD-ROM drives, uncheck
all other options and then click Next
to search for the drivers of your
graphics card.
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7. When the wizard has finished
searching for driver files for your
graphics card, select Install one of
the other drivers and then click
Next from the Driver Files Search
Results item of the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog box.
8. When prompted to select the display
driver to install in your system, se-
lect the one that is located in the
D:\WIN2K and then click Next.
9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
10. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files on your computer, it
will prompt you to restart your computer.
Click OK to restart your computer and to complete Setup.
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III. Software Setup
Windows NT 4.0
Method 1: Display Property Page
WARNING! 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 advan-
tage of the AGP features of your card. (You may download service packs at
http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads.)
NOTE: The following steps assume your CD-ROM drive letter is D.
1. Start Windows NT, switch display properties to VGAmode (16 colors, 640 x 480
pixels), then restart your computer to make the change.
2. After your computer restarts, right-click the desktop and click Properties.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Select Change Display Type.
5. Select Adapter Type and click Change.
6. Click Have Disk.
7. Insert the CD installation disc.
8. Type D:\NT40 or click Browse to select the path of the display driver for Win-
dows NT. Click OK.
9. Select ASUS V7700 and then click OK.
10. Windows NT will once again prompt for confirmation. All appropriate files are
then copied to the hard disk. When all files are copied, go back to the Display
Properties box by clicking Close. Click Apply.
11. The System Settings Change dialog box is displayed. Click Yes to restart Windows.
12. Windows NT will restart with the default settings. The Display applet will ap-
pear to allow for mode selection.
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Drivers
NOTES: 1) The screen displays in this manual may not reflect exactly the screen
contents displayed on your screen. The contents of the support CD
are subject to change at any time without notice.
2) Unless otherwise indicated, the procedures under Drivers apply
to all the operating systems supported, namely, Windows 98, Win-
dows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0.
Install Display Driver
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers.
2. Windows 98: The Drivers box ap-
pears. Click Install Display Driver
to install all the drivers and utilities
into your computer. Setup will install
the drivers in the following order:
Display Driver (Direct3D and
OpenGL Drivers), DirectX runtime
libraries, and VGART driver. Just
follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Windows 2000: Setup will only
copy the display drivers.
Windows NT 4.0: SETUPNT.TXT will
appear. Follow the instructions to
install the display driver. You may
refer to the installation procedures
earlier in III. Software Setup | Win-
dows NT 4.0 | Method 1: Display
Property Page.
If you prefer to install the drivers indi-
vidually, follow the steps on the follow-
ing pages.
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III. Software Setup
Install DirectX
Windows 98 Only
Microsoft DirectX allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows 98. For
Software MPEG support in Windows 98, you must first install Microsoft DirectX,
and then an MPEG-compliant video player.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers.
2. The Drivers box appears. Click In-
stall DirectX to select the DirectX
version you want to install.
3. The installation program will auto-
matically install the DirectX 7
runtime libraries into your system.
4. Setup will prompt when it has fin-
ished copying all the files to your
computer. Click OK to finish the in-
stallation.
WARNING! Some games written for older DirectX versions may not work prop-
erly under DirectX 7. Make sure that your applications or games support DirectX
7 before installing the DirectX 7 runtime libraries. DirectX 7 currently cannot be
uninstalled by regular means, such as outlined in III. Software Setup | Uninstall
Display Driver.
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III. Software Setup
Install GART Driver
Windows 98 Only
The AGP GART Driver is used to support AGP functionality for the chipset on your
PC’s motherboard. It is recommended to install the GART driver if it is newer than
the one you have installed in your system. The GART driver is only necessary for an
AGP graphics card.
NOTE: Installation dialogs are slightly different for each chipset. Follow the on-
screen instructions to finish the GART driver installation. The succeeding steps as-
sume that you are installing for an Intel chipset.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers.
2. The Drivers box appears. Click In-
stall GART Driver to install AGP
support for motherboards with Intel,
AMD, VIA, SiS, or ALi chipsets.
3. The AGP VGARTD Driver Detec-
tion box appears with the chipset de-
tected on your motherboard. Click
OK to install the appropriate driver
for your AGPset.
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4. If you selected No..., on the previ-
ous screen before clicking OK, you
will be presented with a selection of
other drivers. Make your driver se-
lection and click Install.
5. When the Welcome screen appears,
click Next to continue.
6. Once the driver installation is fin-
ished, click Finish.
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III. Software Setup
Install ASUS TWAIN Driver
Only with TVR Model/Windows 98
ASUS TWAIN Driver is a frame capture driver for Adobe Photoshop®, an image
editing software. With this driver, you can capture still images through Photoshop
using the video input port of your card (TVR model/Windows 98 only).
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers.
2. The Drivers box appears. Click In-
stall ASUS TWAIN Driver..
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next to start copying the files.
Setup automatically starts copying
the necessary files to the default
folder.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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Uninstall Display Driver
If you want to update your display drivers or if you no longer need the display
drivers for your card, you can use one of the following procedures to completely
uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space.
Windows 98
Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers.
2. Click Uninstall Display Driver and
follow the on-screen directions.
Method 2: Using Control Panel
1. Click Start, and then point to Set-
tings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Pro-
grams icon.
4. Click the Install/Uninstall tab.
5. Click ASUS Display Drivers from
the list.
6. Click Add/Remove.
7. The system will prompt you to restart
your computer. Click Yes to restart.
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Windows 2000
Method1: Using the Autorun Screen
See Windows 98 | Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen earlier in this section
for the procedures.
Method 2: Using Control Panel
1. Click Start, and then point to Set-
tings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove
Programs icon.
4. Click the Change/Remove Pro-
grams icon.
5. Click ASUS Display Drivers from
the list.
6. Click Change/Remove.
7. The system will prompt you to re-
start your computer. Click Yes to
restart.
Windows NT 4.0
Method 1: Using Control Panel
1. Click Start, and then point to Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
4. Click the Install/Uninstall tab.
5. Click ASUS Display Drivers from the list.
6. Click Add/Remove.
7. The system will prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes to restart.
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Run ASUS VGA Live Update
Windows 98 Only
The ASUS VGA Live Update is a utility that allows you to update your VGA card’s
BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility assumes that you are properly connected to
the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers and when the Driv-
ers box appears, click Run ASUS
VGA LiveUpdate.
2. Select an update method from the drop-
down list box and then click Next.
• Update BIOS/Driver from the
Internet lets you update the BIOS
or driver from the Internet. The
updating (running the flash utility
or the installation program) will
be done automatically.
• Download BIOS/Driver from the
Internet lets you download the
BIOS or driver to a folder in your
computer.
3. After you have selected your pre-
ferred update method, you will need
to select an Internet site. Choose the
site that is closest to you and then
click Next or click Auto Select.
Follow any on-screen instructions or
prompts to complete setup.
If you selected Download BIOS/
Driver from the Internet, you will be
prompted for a destination folder.
Create or select an existing folder to
save the file or files that you selected.
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Install Video for Windows Capture Driver
Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Only
The Video for Windows Capture Driver must be installed to use ASUS Live Video
(see IV. Softare Reference | ASUS Live Video). This driver conforms to the
Microsoft Video for Windows standard.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Drivers and when the Driv-
ers box appears, click Install Video
for Windows Capture Driver.
To complete the installation, simply follow the on-screen instructions or prompts.
NOTE: Under Windows 98, the video for Windows capture driver is installed
during the installation of the display drivers.
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Utilities
Install ASUS Tweak Utility
The ASUS Tweak Utility lets you control the core clock speed and the memory
interface speed of your graphics card.
WARNING! Use this option with caution. Using this inappropriately may dam-
age your card and cause your system to be unstable.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Utilities.
2. The Utilities box appears. Click In-
stall ASUS Tweak Utility
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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Install SmartDoctor
SmartDoctor is a utility that monitors the card’s graphic chip state, alerting users
about abnormal events, such as a fan malfunction or chip overheat. Likewise, the
utility “cools” down the graphic chip temperature when it is idle or returns it to its
maximum capability when necessary.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Utilities.
2. The Utilities box appears. Click In-
stall SmartDoctor.
NOTE: If your graphics card is not
equipped with a monitor IC, an error
message warns you that monitor IC
was not detected. The installation
will abort. SmartDoctor works only
with cards with a monitor IC.
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next to start the installation.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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Install VideoSecurity
Windows 98 Only
VideoSecurity is a powerful video stream comparison and detection utility that helps
in detecting potential errors or intrusions at a specific time interval by using a video
capture device, such as a digital camera.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Utilities.
2. The Utilities box appears. Click In-
stall VideoSecurity.
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next to start the installation.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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Install ASUS Live Utility
TheASUS Live utility lets you view and capture video images from the card’s video
input port.
NOTE: Make sure that you have an ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN connec-
tor before attempting to install the utility.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Utilities.
2. The Utilities box appears. Click In-
stall ASUS Live Utility.
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next to start copying the files.
Setup automatically starts copying
the necessary files to the default
folder.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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Install ASUS Digital VCR
ASUS DigitalVCR, like the ASUS Live utility, lets you view and capture video
images from the card’s video input port. Digital VCR, however, provides extra func-
tions, such as a playback module and TimeShifting™ .
NOTE: Make sure that you have an ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN connec-
tor before attempting to install the utility.
1. Insert the CD installation disc into
your CD-ROM drive or double click
the CD drive icon in My Computer
to bring up the autorun screen or run
Setup.exe in the root directory of
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Utilities.
2. The Utilities box appears. Click In-
stall ASUS Digital VCR.
3. When the Welcome box appears,
click Next to start copying the files.
Setup automatically starts copying
the necessary files to the default
folder.
To complete the installation, simply
follow the on-screen instructions or
prompts.
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IV. Software Reference
ASUS Control Panel
(Windows 98/Windows 2000 only)
After installation of the display drivers, you will find
an ASUS icon on the taskbar’s status area. Clicking or
right-clicking this icon opens theASUS Control Panel,
showing a menu composed of shortcuts of the graphics
board’s enhanced and other functions.
NOTE: Instead of clicking the ASUS Control Panel
icon, you may right-click the Windows 98/2000 desk-
top, click Properties, and then click Settings. Under
Windows 98/2000, click Advanced after clicking Set-
tings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display
settings.
ASUS Control Panel icon
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate lets you change the refresh rate of your current screen resolution.
WARNING! Be sure that the refresh rate that you select is supported by your
monitor. Selecting a refresh rate that is beyond your monitor’s specification may
damage it. Press ESC to restore your original settings in case of problems.
1. Click/right-click the ASUS Control
Panel icon, point to Refresh Rate,
and then click the desired refresh
rate.
2. The system will prompt you whether
you want to keep the setting you just
selected. Click OK to keep the setting,
otherwise, click Cancel or press ESC.
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More Resolution
More Resolution lets you change the screen resolution of your monitor.
1. Click/right-click the ASUS Control
Panel icon, point to More Resolu-
tion, and then click the desired screen
resolution. The system will automati-
cally set the resolution selected with-
out restarting your computer.
WINDOWS95 USERS: You will
be prompted to restart your computer
if you select a screen resolution with
a different color depth, for example,
from 800x600 HiColor to 800x600
TrueColor. Click OK to restart your
computer to make the change.
Information
Information lists the relevant informa-
tion about your card. Aside from this, it
has links to the ASUSTeK COM-
PUTER, INC. web site for updated in-
formation about the graphics board, lat-
est drivers, and other information.
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IV. Software Reference
Color
Color allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast, and gamma
values for each or all of the RGB colors. These adjustments can be made for Desk-
top, D3D/Game, Video, and OpenGL. The color settings of Desktop, D3D/Game,
and OpenGL are not adjustable under 8-bit colr depth.
Desktop
D3D/Game
Desktop lets you adjust the color of your D3D/Game lets you make your favorite
Windows desktop.
color settings for D3D games.
Video
OpenGL
Video lets you make your favorite color OpenGL lets you make your favorite
settings for videos.
color settings for OpenGL applications.
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General Functions
Brightness / Contrast / Gamma
Brightness / Contrast / Gamma sliders
let you calibrate the brightness, contrast,
and gamma output of your display card.
Desktop
Changes to your color settings are
shown immediately on your monitor.
You may change the preview picture by
clicking Load from the Desktop box.
Dragging a slider to the left decreases the level and
to the right increases it. The number at the right of
each slider displays the brightness (value range: -
128 to +128, default: 0), contrast (-30 to 30, default:
0), or gamma value (0.2 to 3.0, default: 1.0).
D3D/Game / OpenGL
Changes to your color settings are
shown immediately on your monitor.
Dragging a slider to the
left decreases the level
and to the right increases
it. The number at the right
of each slider displays the
brightness (value range:
-100 to 100, default: 0),
contrast (0 to 200, de-
fault: 100), hue (-180 to
180, default: 0), or satu-
ration value (0 to 200, de-
fault: 100).
Brightness / Contrast / Hue /
Saturation
Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Satura-
tion sliders let you calibrate the bright-
ness, contrast, hue, and saturation out-
put of your display card.
Video
Changes to your settings can be
viewed on the displayed picture
(shown as race horses).
Color Spline
Color Spline shows how each (R, G,
or B) or all channels are distributed
when you move the Brightness, Con-
trast, or Gamma slider to make your
adjustments. You can adjust all chan-
nels at once (All) or individual chan-
nels (R, G, or B).
Scheme
Scheme lists schemes that you can use
to change the appearance of many
screen elements simultaneously. You
can use existing schemes, or create and
save your own scheme by saving your
current settings, or delete unwanted
schemes. You may want to save a
scheme that you created for some spe-
cial situations, such as when you want
to use the same settings when playing a
certain game or a movie.
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Important Notes
D3D/Game
The color settings of D3D/Game take effect only when you are playing a full-screen
DirectDraw/Direct3D game.
Video
Only one overlay is allowed at a time with ASUS V7700. That is, when you click
Video first and then run your favorite video player, you can only see the adjustments
you made to the settings in the preview window because the video player cannot use
the hardware acceleration function (overlay). On the other hand, if you run your
video player first before opening Video, the preview window will show a warning
message. The message may also appear when you click Video and the dialog box is
on the wrong monitor in a Windows 98/2000 multiple display environment.
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Display
Display lets you make monitor adjustments, such as position, size, and refresh rate.
WARNING!Adjusting position or size, especially refresh rate is a highly danger-
ous operation. Selecting a value that is beyond your monitor’s specification may
damage it. Press ESC to restore your original settings in case of problems.
VGA
Adjustment
Position sets the screen position
Size sets the screen size
Synchronization
Adjusts the synchronization polarity settings
Disable Monitor Check
Lets you disable the specification check of your
monitor. That is, you may select all the resolutions
and refresh rates that the VGA card can support.
Note: Choosing a resolution or refresh rate beyond
the monitor specifications may damage your moni-
tor.
Change current refresh rate
(Windows 98 only)
Displays the Change current refresh rate box to
let you customize a new refresh rate.
To change the current refresh rate
1. Click Change current refresh rate.
2. In the Refresh rate list under
Change current refresh rate, click
the nearest default refresh rate and
then adjust the Edit refresh rate
slider to the rate you want, click Test
and then click YES when prompted
to add the new refresh rate into the
list. Otherwise, the original refresh
rate will be restored.
Load default
Restores the settings to their defaults.
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Change refresh rate
Displays the Change refresh rate box to let you
change the refresh rate of any screen resolution.
GDI
(Windows 98 only)
GDI lets you change the refresh rate of the Win-
dows desktop.
To change the refresh rate
1. Click Change refresh rate.
2. In the Refresh Rate list under the
GDI tab, select the refresh rate you
want to use. A Test button appears to
let you test the selected refresh rate
and resolution combination. Click
YES when prompted whether to keep
the new refresh rate. Otherwise, the
original refresh rate will be restored.
DirectDraw
DirectDraw lets you change the refresh rate of
DirectDraw. It is most useful when you are play-
ing a full-screen game.
To change the refresh rate
1. Click Change refresh rate.
2. In the Refresh Rate list under the
DirectDraw tab, select the refresh rate
you want to use.
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TV
NOTE: This tab will not be avail-
able if your card is a pure model
(cards without a TV Out connector).
Position
Sets the screen position.
Standard
Sets the TV signal format, for example, PAL or
NTSC.
Output type
Displays the connection status of composite and
S-Video.
Scan type
Sets the scan type of the TV display.
Black Level
Sets the brightness of the TV display.
Contrast
Sets the contrast of the TV display.
Flicker Filter
Sets the anti-flicker effect.
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Advanced
Advanced provides some advanced settings for the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses
(setting is available only with the Deluxe/TVR models—models with Video-In/TV-
Out—or models with the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit) and Direct3D and
OpenGL, which are software interfaces for your graphics cards.
Direct3D VR
VR Effect
Lists all parameters to fine tune the stereo-
scopic effects for your Direct 3D games.
Enable Stereoscopic Mode
When selected, this enables you to use the stereo-
scopic mode when playing games or watching 3D
videos. This mode is available only with the ASUS
Deluxe/TVR models—models with Video-In/TV-
Out—or models with the ASUS VR-100 Optional
Upgrade Kit.
NOTE: You must quit all running DirectDraw/
Direct3D applications and then restart them
for this option to take effect.
Load Default
Restores the settings to their defaults.
Depth
Adjust this to add more depth to the scene.When set
Background
to a too high value, eye discomfort/fatigue may occur.
Background is set in conjunction with Foreground to
Embossment
extend or stretch the histogram chart on the D3D OSD
box to scale the depth of 3D objects. On the D3D OSD
box, move the Foreground slider to the left to adjust
Foreground to the Z value of objects toward 1.0. On
the Advanced dialog box (see above), several current
games set their Background to 100.
Adjust this to add more to the illusion of objects
being pulled or popping out of the screen. See On
Screen Display later in this section for details.
When set to a too high value, eye discomfort/fa-
tigue may occur.
Blind
Direction
Lets you discard “garbage” or crop the unwanted areas
of your leftmost/rightmost display. Setting this to 0 will
not discard any of the display area while setting it to a
higher value will clear them.
Move the slider to the left when adjusting Emboss-
ment does not give the expected effects (e.g., some
objects being pulled or popping out of the screen
and other objects being pulled into the screen) to
some games. This should not be a concern because
only a few games require the default “+” setting to
be changed, that is setting it to “–”.
Tips
1. Make sure that the 3D objects of your games
do not appear extremely separated between
the scenes of two eyes, especially near ob-
jects.
2. Make some objects appear outside your screen
and other objects inside the screen. A ratio of
1:3 to 1:5 of objects outside and inside is rec-
ommended.
3. For car racing games, you can use Emboss-
ment to make just your car appear outside the
screen.
4. For first-person shooting games, you can use
Embossment to make just your hand/weapon
appear outside the screen.
Foreground
Foreground is set in conjunction with Background
to extend or stretch the histogram chart on the D3D
OSD box to scale the depth of 3D objects. Some
games require only a little range of Z to make bad
stereoscopic effect. On the D3D OSD box, move
the Foreground slider to the left to adjust Foreground
to the Z value of objects stretched toward 0.0. On
the Advanced dialog box (see above), several cur-
rent games set their Foreground to 60.
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IMPORTANT: Before enabling stereoscopic mode and using your stereoscopic
or 3D glasses (ASUS VR-100G), make sure that your monitor can support the
selected refresh rate (interlaced mode) under the following display modes:
16 bits: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 960 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864
32 bits: 640 x 480, 800 x 600
WARNING! To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue when using your stereoscopic
or 3D glasses, DO NOT try to use your 3D glasses for an extended period of time.
Take frequent short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a chance to rest by
taking off your 3D glasses and then looking up and focusing on distant objects.
Mode
Line Interleave
Select for better compatibility with most monitors, particularly monitors with less bandwidth or less range of
horizontal/vertical frequency. Stereoscopic visual quality, however, will be poor because only half the number
of vertical lines are generated with this mode.
Page Flipping
Select for the best stereoscopic visual quality. Page Flipping provides double vertical resolution compared
with Line Interleave. Your monitor must be able to support the high frequency (at least 100Hz) necessary for
this mode.
Refresh Rate
To prevent eye discomfort and fatigue, high refresh rates are preferred. Some monitors, however, may not be
able to support a high refresh rate. Make sure that your monitor supports a selected refresh rate; otherwise,
your monitor may become unstable, for example, a blank screen may occur.
Scheme
Scheme lists schemes that you can use to change the appearance of many screen elements simultaneously.
You can use existing schemes, or create and save your own scheme by saving your current settings, or
delete unwanted schemes. You may want to save a scheme that you created for some special situations,
such as when you want to use the same settings when playing a certain game or a movie.
On Screen Display
Enable OSD
When selected, this lets you open the D3D On Screen Display (you may use the defined Hotkey) and then
adjust onscreen the settings of your 3D glasses and display card when playing Direct 3D games.
Hotkey
This lets you assign hot keys to enable onscreen display or OSD. To use this function, select Enable OSD.
You may want to change the default hot key (CTRL + ALT + O) when it conflicts with hot keys of certain games,
video players, or Windows programs.
To change the default hot keys
1. With your mouse cursor in the Hotkey box, press the hot key combination of your choice (you can only
define CTRL+ALT key combinations). Hot keys automatically include CTRL+ALT. Press any valid key (you
cannot use ESC, ENTER, TAB, SPACEBAR, PRINT SCREEN, or BACKSPACE) you want to add to this combi-
nation. For example, to define the hot key combination CTRL+ALT+D, press D.
NOTE: The hot keys will be available only if you selected the Enable OSD
check box.
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OSD Settings
The OSD settings include Depth, Embossment, Direction, Background, Foreground, Blind, Brightness,
Contrast, and Gamma. See IV. Software Reference | Advanced for a description of the 3D glasses settings
and IV. Software Reference | Color for a description of the display settings.
When selected, this lets you to adjust onscreen the settings of your 3D glasses and display card when playing
games or watching 3D videos. These settings include Eyes, Distance, Embossment, Background, Fore-
ground, Blind, Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma. See IV. Software Reference | Advanced for a descrip-
tion of the 3D glasses settings and IV. Software Reference | Color for a description of the display settings.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard to select a setting that you want to change or adjust and
the PLUS or MINUS keys to move or drag the slider.
To restore the settings to their defaults, press the HOME key.
To close the onscreen display, press the END key.
OSD Histogram Chart
0
1
Z=0.0
E
Z=1.0
Embossment
Number of vertices on this Z-value
The OSD Histogram Chart lets you determine at which Z range 3D objects are located and how they gather.
For example, if this chart (simulated) was displayed on a car racing game, the vertices to the left of the E line
could be the model of your car and to the right of the E line could be the road, houses, other cars or trees in
front of your car.
So, with this information, you could
• Adjust Embossment by moving the E line.
• Adjust Foreground/Background, thus stretching the histogram to make objects more evenly distributed.
NOTE: Using the histogram chart requires games using Direct3D 6.0 or earlier.
Known Issues on Specific Games
See the included support CD for the latest information (D3DVR.TXT in the WIN9X folder).
All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective users. No intended endorsement
of these products or games by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. and its subsidiaries is intended or implied.
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Direct3D
Windows 98 Only
Performance and Compatibility Options
Enable fog table emulation
Some old games do not correctly query the D3D hardware capabilities and expect table fog support. Choos-
ing this option will ensure that such games will run properly.
Adjust Z-buffer depth to rendering depth if unequal
This option forces the hardware to automatically adjust the depth of its Z-buffer to the depth that the applica-
tion requests. Normally, you will want to keep this option enabled, unless your work absolutely requires a
specific Z-buffer depth.
Enable alternate depth buffering technique
This option lets the hardware use a different mechanism for depth buffering in 16-bit applications. Enabling
this setting can produce higher quality rendering of 3D images.
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Mipmapping Options
Mipmap levels automatically generated
This option lets the hardware automatically generate mipmaps to increase the efficiency of texture transfers
across the bus and provide higher application performance.
Auto-mipmap method
This option lets you choose the auto-mipmap method. Choose bilinear method for a generally improved
performance or anisotropic method for a generally higher quality image.
Mipmap detail level
This option lets you adjust the level of detail bias for mipmaps. A lower bias will increase the application
performance.
Command Buffer Location
Command Buffer Location lets you choose the location of the command buffer. Default setting is Strict
AGP.
Strict AGP
This option forces all the command buffer into the AGP memory. Choose for best performance.
PCI
This option forces the command buffer to be created into the PCI memory. If you are experiencing stability
problems with your system (especially with some Socket 7 motherboards), choose this option for better
compatibility.
PCI with reduced heap
This option forces the command buffer to be created into the PCI memory. This, however, also reduces the
AGP heap size by an amount equal to the size of the command buffer. If you are experiencing stability
problems with your system (especially with some Socket 7 motherboards), choose this option for best com-
patibility. Performance is, however, poorer using this option compared with the PCI option.
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More Options
Texel Alignment
Changing these values will change where the texel
origin is defined. The default values conform to the
Direct3D specifications. Some software may expect
the texel origin to be defined elsewhere. The im-
age quality of such applications will improve if the
texel origin is redefined.
Dragging the slider to the left positions the texel origin
toward the upper left corner and to the right positions it
toward the center (range: 0 to 7, default: 3).
PCI Texture Memory Size
NOTE: This setting applies only to PCI display
adapters or to AGP display adapters running in
Clicking the up arrow increases the memory size while
clicking the down arrow decreases the size of system
memory for textures. The maximum amount of sys-
tem memory for texture storage depends on the physi-
cal memory installed on your system.
PCI compatibility mode.
PCI Texture Memory Size lets you set the amount
of system memory for texture storage.
Turn off V-SYNC waiting
Turn off V-SYNC waiting lets an image to be im-
mediately rendered to the screen without waiting
to be synchronized with the vertical retrace of the
monitor. This option allows for frame rates higher
than the refresh rate of your monitor. This may,
however, produce visual artifacts and tearing, re-
sulting in reduced image quality.
Pre-Rendering
Maximum pre-render frames allows you to limit
the number of frames the CPU can prepare before
they are processed by the graphics chip when ver-
tical sync is turned off. Reduce this value if you ex-
perience, while playing games, a noticeable delay
in the response of the input devices connected to
your computer.
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OpenGL VR
VR Effect
Enable Stereoscopic Mode
When selected, this enables you to use the stereo-
scopic mode when running OpenGL 3D applica-
tions and games. This mode is available only with
theASUS Deluxe modelser a Deluxe/TVR model—
models with Video-In/TV-Out—or models with the
ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit.
Eyes
Distance between both eyes. Adjust this to bring
objects into focus. Default: 0.
View Angle
The angle by which your two viewing directions in-
tersect. Adjust this to add more depth to the
scene.When set to a too high value, eye discomfort/
fatigue may occur.
Embossment
Adjust this to add more to the illusion of objects being pulled or popping out of the screen. See On Screen
Display later in this section for details. When set to a too high value, eye discomfort/fatigue may occur. To
achieve a better stereoscopic visual quality, set Embossment in conjunction with View Angle.
Mode
Line Interleave
Select for better compatibility with most monitors, particularly monitors with less specifications. Stereoscopic
visual quality, however, will be poor because only half the number of vertical lines are generated with this
mode.
Page Flipping
Select for the best stereoscopic visual quality. Page Flipping provides double vertical resolution compared
with Line Interleave. Your monitor must be able to support the high frequency (at least 100Hz) necessary for
this mode.
Refresh Rate
To prevent eye discomfort and fatigue, high refresh rates are preferred. Some monitors, however, may not be
able to support a high refresh rate. Make sure that your monitor supports a selected refresh rate; otherwise,
your monitor may become unstable, for example, a blank screen may occur.
Scheme
Scheme lists schemes that you can use to change the appearance of many screen elements simultaneously.
You can use existing schemes, or create and save your own scheme by saving your current settings, or
delete unwanted schemes. You may want to save a scheme that you created for some special situations,
such as when you want to use the same settings when playing a certain game or a movie.
IMPORTANT: Before enabling OpenGL stereoscopic mode and using your stereo-
scopic or 3D glasses (ASUS VR-100G), make sure that you select a high resolution.
The equivalent Stereo Mode resolution of a particular resolution is lower, thus:
16 bits: 2048x1536 → 1024x768 Stereo Mode
32 bits: 1280x960 → 640x480 Stereo Mode, 1280x1024 → 640x480 Stereo
Mode, 1600x900 → 800x600 Stereo Mode, 1600x1200 → 800x600 Stereo Mode
WARNING! To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue when using your stereoscopic
or 3D glasses, DO NOT try to use your 3D glasses for an extended period of time.
Take frequent short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a chance to rest by
taking off your 3D glasses and then looking up and focusing on distant objects.
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On Screen Display
Enable OSD
When selected, this lets you open the D3D On Screen Display (you may use the defined Hotkey) and then
adjust onscreen the settings of your 3D glasses and display card when playing games or watching 3D videos.
Hotkey
This lets you assign hot keys to enable onscreen display or OSD. To use this function, select Enable OSD.
You may want to change the default hot key (CTRL + ALT + O) when it conflicts with hot keys of certain games,
video players, or Windows programs.
To change the default hot keys
1. With your mouse cursor in the Hotkey box, press the hot key combination of your choice (you can only
define CTRL+ALT key combinations). Hot keys automatically include CTRL+ALT. Press any valid key (you
cannot use ESC, ENTER, TAB, SPACEBAR, PRINT SCREEN, or BACKSPACE) you want to add to this combi-
nation. For example, to define the hot key combination CTRL+ALT+D, press D.
NOTE: The hot keys will be available only if you selected the Enable OSD
check box.
OSD Settings
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When selected, this lets you to adjust onscreen the settings of your 3D glasses and display card when playing
games or watching 3D videos. These settings include Eyes, View Angle, Embossment, Brightness, Con-
trast, and Gamma. See IV. Software Reference | Advanced for a description of the 3D glasses settings and
IV. Software Reference | Color for a description of the display settings.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard to select a setting that you want to change or adjust and
the PLUS or MINUS keys to move or drag the slider.
To restore the settings to their defaults, press the HOME key.
To close the onscreen display, press the END key.
Known Issues on Selected Games/Applications
See the included support CD for the latest information (OPENGLVR.TXT in the WIN9X folder).
All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective users. No intended endorsement
of these products or games by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. and its subsidiaries is intended or implied.
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OpenGL
Windows 98 Only
Performance and Compatibility Options
Enable buffer region extension
This option allows the drivers to use the OpenGL extension GL_KTX_buffer_region.
Allow the dual planes extension to use local video memory
This option allows the use of local video memory when the GL_KTX_buffer_region extension is enabled.
Use fast linear-mipmap-linear filtering
This option allows increased application performance at the expense of some image quality loss. In many
cases, the loss of image quality may not be noticeable.
Enable anisotropic filtering
This option allows OpenGL to use anisotropic filtering for improved image quality.
Enable alternate depth buffering technique
This option lets the hardware use a different mechanis, for depth buffering in 16-bit applications. Enabling this
setting produces higher quality rendering of 3D images.
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Default color depth for textures
Default color depth for textures determines whether textures of a specific color depth should be used by
default in OpenGL applications. Options are Use desktop color depth (default), Always use 16 bpp, and
Always use 32 bpp.
Buffer flipping mode
Buffer flipping mode determines the buffer flipping mode for full-screen OpenGL applications. Options are
Auto-select (default), Use block transfer, and Use page flip.
Vertical sync
Vertical sync lets you specify how vertical sync is handled in OpenGL. Options are Always off (default), Off
by default, On by default.
Maximum system memory (MB) for textures in PCI mode
Clicking the up arrow increases
the memory size while clicking the
down arrow decreases the size of
system memory for textures. The
maximum amount of system
memory for texture storage de-
pends on the physical memory
installed on your system.
Maximum system memory (MB) for textures in
PCI mode lets you set the amount of system
memory for texture storage.
NOTE: This setting applies only to PCI display
adapters or toAGP display adapters running in
PCI compatibility mode.
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Other
Windows 98 Only
Monitor Timing
Monitor Timing lets you select the proper timing mode for your monitor.
Auto-Detect (let Windows determine the proper mode)
This option allows Windows to receive the proper timing information directly from the monitor itself. This is the
default setting.
NOTE: Some older monitors may not support this feature.
General Timing Formula (GTF)
GTF is a standard used by most new hardware.
Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT)
DMT is an older standard still in use on some hardware. Select this option if your hardware requires DMT.
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Using the ASUS Utilities
ASUS Tweak Utility
WARNING! Use the ASUS Tweak Utility with extreme caution and only if you
are well acquainted with your display card. Using this inappropriately may dam-
age your card, its components, and your system.
To run the ASUS Tweak Utility, click Start and point to Programs, Asus, Tweak-
ing Utilities, and then click Tweak.
Timing Adjustment
Timing Adjustment lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine
and video memory.
Use tweak settings on next
startup
Selecting this allows you to use your
settings when Windows starts.
Graphics Speed
Engine
Lets you adjust the working frequency
of the graphic engine
Memory
Lets you adjust the working frequency
of the video memory.
Load default
Restores the settings to their defaults.
2D Test
Lets you test your settings.
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Tweak Safe Mode Recovery
Timing Adjustment (Safe Mode) lets you restore the working frequency of the
graphic engine and video memory to their factory default settings. This mode is
used when you encounter problems when starting or restarting Windows using your
customized tweak settings.
Using Tweak Safe Mode Recovery
1. Restart Windows in safe mode. To
start Windows in safe mode, hold the
F8 key until the Windows Startup
Menu appears. For some machines
and Windows 98, you can use CTRL
to bring up the Startup Menu. Enter
the number for Safe mode and then
press ENTER.
2. In Windows, click Start and point
to Programs, Asus, Tweak Utility,
and then click Tweak Safe Mode
Recovery.
3. The ASUS Tweak Safe Mode Prop-
erties box appears. Click the appro-
priate settings.
Timing Adjustment (Safe Mode)
Select the Clear tweak settings and
use factory default box to change back
the timing adjustment settings to their
factory defaults and then click OK to
restart Windows properly.
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ASUS VideoSecurity
Windows 98 Only
NOTE: TheASUS VideoSecurity utility can only be used with models with Video-
In/TV-Out.
ASUS VideoSecurity lets you detect intruders into your system and environmental
changes and monitor a specified location or any incoming visitor. If VideoSecurity
detects any deviation from the norm that you set, it may give an error message or
not. Regardless of any messages, VideoSecurity will record:
• Any information about the monitored activity and then store these to an event log
file. If you have already installed MicrosoftAccess 97 or later, you may use these
event log data and export it as an Access database for further data management
and processing.
• The last two detected snapshot image files from the video captured stream (stored
as bitmap format). Any image processing or editing software can then be used to
view, modify, or distribute them.
Limitations
Because of differences in hardware sensitivity, VideoSecurity may not completely
detect all possible errors. Before you execute VideoSecurity, there are some limita-
tions you have to understand so that you can appropriately use it.
• Due to changing temperatures, the captured image of some CCDs will be twisted,
which may give a wrong detection.
• If the features (e.g., color, luminance) of the object are similar to that of back-
ground, the object may not be detected clearly.
• The CCD cannot capture the object smoothly and immediately when an object
moves too fast.
VideoSecurity is designed for the widest environments possible and error condi-
tions, therefore it is necessary to tune the parameters in VideoSecurity Setup Wizard
to get the best detection results.
Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard guides you through setting up the VideoSecurity features.
1. To open Setup Wizard, click
the Start button, and then point to
Programs, ASUS Video Security,
and then click Setup Wizard. The
Video Security Setup Wizard dia-
log box appears.
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NOTE: The following descriptions are only for selected features of the ASUS
VideoSecurity utility. For a full description of the features described in this manual
and other features, refer to the ASUS VideoSecurity Online Help (HTML) for-
mat included with your support CD. You may also click the Help button to open
the online help file.
Main Window
VideoSecurity Running Style
• Normal Window is the default style, that is, VideoSecurity will function as a
standard Windows program.
• Always on Top is like a Normal Window except that the main window and con-
trol panel is shown always on top of other programs or utilities. You may right
click to enable or disable this function at the main window anytime.
• Minimize on Tray lets you hide the main VideoSecurity window. This is useful
when you don’t want anyone to know you are monitoring. When this option is
selected, the VideoSecurity icon will appear on the taskbar in the lower-right
corner of your screen. Whenever VideoSecurity detects a problem, it will run.
You may also run VideoSecurity by clicking the icon.
VideoSecurity Working Directory
The VideoSecurity Working Directory is the folder where the utility stores its
temporary working and log files. Default is C:\VIDEOSEC. The directory is user-
configurable. When VideoSecurity is ran, a sub-directory will automatically be cre-
ated under the main directory, using the current date and time as the folder name, for
example, “1999.11.30_12.30.20” means that VideoSecurity was started on 30 No-
vember 1999 at 12:30:20 PM.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the working folder’s name while VideoSecurity is
running. Otherwise, a fatal runtime error will occur.
VideoSecurity Detecting Region
Detects only the area
defined by the user
when watchdog
function is on.
Feature will take
effect only when
VideoSecurity runs
the next time
Detects all visible
area when watchdog
function is on
This sets the scan
rate. Default is 2
frames/sec. The
higher the scan rate,
the more accurate is
the detection. Higher
rates, however, entails
a higher CPU usage.
Do not use a high rate
when you plan to use
VideoSecurity while
using other
applications.
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Sensibility
Currently, only one
option is available to
set the image format
This is an important
parameter when
setting up
VideoSecurity. Your
environment may
change often but
VideoSecurity is
concerned only when
there is a change in
the environment.
Make sure that you
select a suitable
sensitivity for your
environment.
Define Tracing Procedure
VideoSecurity not only detects errors or problems in your card but also monitors or
detects an intrusion.
Use this to stop tracing or
to choose the error
processing method to use
while tracing. This box
appears when an error
occurs.
Error Processing Procedure
Stop Detecting Setting
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Running ASUS VideoSecurity
Opens online
help
Exits
VideoSecurity
Minimizes VideoSecurity to
the status tray (Click ASUS
VideoSecurity icon
on the
status tray to display the
VideoSecurity control panel)
Main Control
Panel
Click to start
detecting
Click to open the VideoSecurity
Setting dialog box
Lets you adjust the
Starts the Setup
Wizard
video source
Lets you define a
region with which
VideoSecurity will
monitor for errors or
intrusion.
parameters, such as
Color, Video
Connector, and
Video Standard
Shortcut Keys
ESC
F1
Exits VideoSecurity
Opens Online help
F2
Toggles VideoSecurity / Stop Watchdog function
Opens Setup menu
F3
F4
Shows error log box
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ASUS Live Video
NOTES
1. ASUS Live Video can only be used with models with a Video Decoder (De-
luxe Combo) and monitors or monitor drivers that are designed for I2C bus
control.
2. ASUS Live Video supports Windows 9x/ME, Windows NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000. For Windows NT/2000, however, the ASUS capture driver
for NT/2000 must be installed first before opening ASUS Live Video (see
Install Video for Windows Capture Driver earlier in 3. Software Setup).
3. With a Deluxe Combo graphics card, ASUS Live Video only supports
Extended Desktop mode if TwinView is enabled.
ASUS Live Video can be used to:
1. View images using your monitor as screen from traditional consumer devices,
such as videocassette players, camcorders, digital cameras, and laser disc players
through the onboard RCA or SVHS VIDEO-IN connectors.
2. Capture live motion video up to 30 frames/second (minimum system require-
ment: Pentium II/266).
NOTE: You should already have installed DirectX 7 or later to use ASUS Live
(see 3. Software Setup | Install DirectX)
Running ASUS Live Video
To run the utility, click Start and point to Programs and then ASUS Live and then
click ASUS Live.
You may also run ASUS Live by clicking or right-clicking the ASUS Control Panel
icon (see 4. Software Reference | ASUS Control Panel) on the taskbar’s status
area to display the ASUS Control Panel, pointing to ASUS Live Video, and then
clicking it.
Uninstalling ASUS Live Video
To uninstall the software, click Start and point to Programs and then ASUS Live
and then click Uninstall. You may also uninstall the software using the Add/Re-
move Programs Properties dialog box at the Windows Setup tab. See Windows
online help for more information on removing a Windows component.
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ASUS Live Control Panel
Live Mode
(Click Capture to
switch to Capture
Mode)
Exit
Keep ASUS
Live Always
On Top
Minimize
ASUS Live
Control Panel
to taskbar
Zoom In/Out
ASUS Live
Control Panel
Click the preferred
video connection
(Composite, S-Video,
TV Tuner) to change a
current connection.
Click here to change the
video standard (NTSC-M,
NTSC-N, NTSC-4.43, PAL-
BGHI, PAL-4.43, PAL-M,
PAL-N or SECAM)
Click here to open the ASUS
Live Pre-Recording Setting
dialog box.
Click here to change the
window size for viewing [160 x
120, 176 x 120, 340 x 240,
352 x 240 (default), 640 x 480,
720 x 480 or Full Screen].
Opens the About ASUS Live
(ASUS Live and Capture
Driver version number)
window
Shows/hides the
Video Source Option
(F9) (see next page)
Opens a drop-down box to
let you set Video Format,
Video Source, Tuner
Setting, and Tuner Edit
Click here to change the
video standard (NTSC-M,
NTSC-N, NTSC-4.43, PAL-
BGHI, PAL-4.43, PAL-M,
PAL-N or SECAM)
Capture Mode
(Click Live to switch
to Live Mode)
Click the preferred
video connection
(Composite, S-Video,
TV Tuner) to change
a current connection.
Opens the ASUS Video
Format dialog box to change
the capture Image
Dimensions [88 x 60, 176 x
120, 352 x 240 (default), 704
x 240, 704 x 480, 160 x 120,
320 x 240, 640 x 240, 640 x
480 or Full Screen], Image
Format [8 bit Palettized, 16
bit RGB, 24 bit RGB, UYVY,
and ASUS Video 2.0
Click here to open the ASUS
Live Pre-Recording Setting
dialog box.
(default)], and/or ASV2
Settings (Quality Level) [0 -
Best Compression, 1, 2, 3
(default), 4, 5 - Normal
Quality, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Best
Quality].
Click an image to view it
with the associated image
viewer or application (a
pop-up window opens to
show the path and
filename of the selected
image). Right-click an
image to View, Save As,
and Delete that image.
Opens a drop-down box to
let you set capture format
size, video compression,
pre-recording settings,
among others
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Always On Top
The Always On Top option is provided for users who may wish to continue watch-
ing VCD/DVD/TV programs or want to have the display screen visible while doing
other tasks, such as when downloading files from the Internet or word processing.
To keep your display screen always on top of other programs, right-click the display
screen and then click Always On Top. Position the screen where it will not interfere
with your other tasks.
Video Source Option
When first using ASUS Live, you must set up the video source. By clicking the
Video Source Option (F9) button (hotkey: F9) on the ASUS Live Control Panel,
you can show or hide the video source setup screen.
Use your mouse/pointing device or the Up or Down Buttons on the ASUS Live
Control Panel or the UP and DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard to select Video
Connector and then the Left and Right Buttons or the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys
to set your video connection (Composite, S-Video, or Tuner) or video standard [NTSC-
M, NTSC-N (not supported under Windows 2000/NT 4.0), NTSC-4.43, PAL-BGHI,
PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-4.43 or SECAM]. Click or select Reset to set the settings back
to its default. Click or select Exit to close the Video Source Option window.
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NOTES
1. Users of the PAL D/K models should select PAL-BGHI for the Video Stan-
dard.
2. NTSC-N is not supported under Windows 2000/NT 4.0.
If desired, you may adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue of your dis-
play by using the video source setup screen. Use the Up or Down Buttons on the
ASUS Live Control Panel or the UP and DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard to
select the desired option and then the Left and Right Buttons or the LEFT and RIGHT
arrow keys to make the desired adjustments.
Click again the Video Source Option (F9) button on theASUS Live Control Panel to
exit from the video source option screen.
ASUS Live Video Modes
ASUS Live Mode has two execution modes, namely, Live Mode and Capture Mode.
Live Mode
Live Mode lets you view live video. Under this mode, you may
adjust the display screen size with your mouse, or view in full-
screen mode, or set live video as wallpaper to display it.
To change video source settings, click the Setup button on the ASUS
Live Control Panel.
NOTES
1. Currently, Live Mode does not work under Windows NT 4.0. Live Mode
requires at least Direct Draw 6, which Windows NT 4.0 does not support.
2. Before using the Wall Paper option, make sure that the View as Web Page
option of the Active Desktop setting is not selected (see Start – Settings –
Active Desktop – View as Web Page).
Capture Mode
Capture Mode lets you capture and store images into your com-
puter. It has three capture options: SnapShot, Frame Recording,
and Video Recording. Video Recording adds an auto-timer record-
ing function that allows you to schedule your video recording (see
Auto Video Recording Setting later in this section).
Captured images are shown on the Preview Files win-
dow of the ASUS Live Control Panel. Click an image
to view it with the associated image viewer or applica-
tion (a pop-up window opens to show the path and
filename of the selected image). Right-click an image
to View, Save As, and Delete that image.
To change video capture settings, click the Setup button on the ASUS
Live Control Panel.
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Video Capture
IMPORTANT: It is the intent of ASUS that this product be used in full compli-
ance with the copyright laws of your respective and other countries and that prior
permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Windows 98
When you install the Windows 98 Driver of your ASUS graphics card (only models
with the VIDEO-IN connector), the video capture driver will automatically be installed
on your system. This video capture driver follows Microsoft Video for Windows
standard and can open up to a capture window size of 704 x 480. It can be used
with some applications that use video capture as an option, such as video conferencing,
net meeting, or digital video authoring applications.
IMPORTANT:You must enable the DMAtransfer mode of your hard disk (EIDE
HD) to get the maximum data transfer capability (704 x 480, 30 frames/second)
during the video capture process. Otherwise, your system may become unstable.
Windows 2000/NT 4.0
The video capture driver for Windows 2000/NT 4.0 is not automatically installed
when you install the display drivers of your ASUS graphics card.
To install, insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive, click Drivers,
and then click Install Video for Windows Capture Driver (see 3. Software Setup
| Install Video for Windows Capture Driver).
Enabling DMA Transfer Mode
NOTE:The How to Get Maximum
Capture Performance dialog box
will tell you how to enable your hard
disk’s DMAtransfer mode to get the
best capture performance. Simply
follow the on-screen instructions to
enable DMA mode. Otherwise, do
the following:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and
then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears.
3. Click the Device Manager tab and then click the plus sign next to Disk drives,
and then double-click your hard disk. The hard disk’s Properties box appears.
4. Click the Settings tab and then select the DMA check box under Options.
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Capturing Images
You must be in capture mode to capture images. To do this, click the Capture Mode
button on the ASUS Main Panel.
NOTE:ASUS Live will automatically detect and warn you if the capture driver
installed in your system is not compatible with ASUS Live.
Video/Capture Setting
1. Click Setup and point to and then
click Capture Basic Setting to ad-
just the basic video capture settings,
such as Capture Image Dimension
and Format, Capture CODEC se-
lection, and CaptureAudio Format
and Attribute.
Under Capture Image Dimension
and Format, select the Image
Dimensions, Image Format, and
ASV2 Settings of your choice.
NOTE: Windows 2000/NT 4.0 sup-
ports only the UYVY image format.
Under Capture CODEC selection,
select the video compression of your
choice for your captures.
Under Capture Audio Format and
Attribute, selecttheaudio Format and
audioAttributes setting of your choice.
This setting depends on whether you
have audio set on your system.
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Preallocate disk space: If you have
Capture Tip: See Enabling DMA
limited space on your hard disk, you
may want to limit the capture file size
to a certain size. To do this, click
Preallocate disk space and enter the
desired maximum file size.
Transfer Mode
Adjust Source: This lets you select the
video connection and video standard to
use in the capture. It also lets you ad-
just the Brightness, Contrast, Satura-
tion, and Hue of your images.
Don’t ask before starting capture:
This lets you start capture without the
dialog box prompt.
You are now ready to capture video images.
SnapShot Setting
1 Click Setup and point to and then
click Video SnapShot to select your
Capture Picture Format (default:
24 bit), Image Setting and other set-
tings.
Under Image Setting, you may set
the desired Image File name and
path (default: C:\CAPTURE.BMP)
and for the filename to be consecu-
tively numbered (Store image use
consecutive numbered filename).
You are now ready to capture video images.
Manual Video Recording Setting
1. Click Setup and point to and then
click Manual Recording to select
the video recording settings, such as
the Frame Rate (fps) (default: 30),
Maximum Capture Time (default:
10 seconds) and File name and path
(default: C:\CAPTURE.AVI).
You are now ready to capture video images.
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Scheduled Recording Setting (Windows 98/ME only)
NOTE: For Windows NT/2000, refer to 4. Software Reference |Auto Recording.
1. Click Setup and point to and then click Scheduled Recording to select the live
pre-recording settings.
These settings include the Start Time (Year | Month | Day | Hour | Minute |
Second), Stop Time (Year | Month | Day | Hour | Minute | Second), Channel
Number, Capture Frame Rate, and options to AddAudio to the recording, View
Auto Recording Log, and to Delete one or Delete All the pre-recording settings.
2. Click Add to add your pre-recording setting/s.
The video recording will start at the designated date and time.
NOTE: The video recording settings assume that you have a video device con-
nected to your ASUS graphics card and that the device is turned on and running.
Snapshot
Snapshot (hotkey: F5) lets you capture video stream data as single images and then
show these images on your desktop almost simultaneously through the default im-
age viewer. It supports any plug-in picture viewer/image processing program to view
the captured images (see ASUS Live Control Panel earlier in this section).
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click Snapshot on the ASUS Live Control Panel or press the F5
key to capture the desired image on ASUS Live Video’s display
screen.
The screen will freeze momentarily and the captured image (saved
as a BMP file, using consecutive numbers) will be previewed in
the Preview Files window.
You may click an image to view that captured image.
2. Repeat Step 1 as necessary.
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Frame Recording
Frame Recording (hotkey: F6) lets you capture video stream data as consecutive
images and then show these images on your desktop through your default movie
player. Frame Recording is useful in animation.
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click Frame Recording on the ASUS Live Control Panel or
press the F6 key to open the Capture Frames box.
2. Click Capture to begin capturing the desired frame or frames on
ASUS Live Video’s display screen and then click Done
when the desired end frame is reached. The initial frame of
the captured video (saved as an AVI file) will immediately
be displayed on your movie player.
Video Recording
Video Recording (hotkey: F7) lets you capture video stream data continuously and
then show these images on your desktop through your default movie player.
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click Video Recording on theASUS Live Control Panel or press
the F7 key.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin and then stop video
recording.
NOTES
1. Windows 2000/NT4.0: The capture performance quality under Windows
2000/NT 4.0 is not as good as that under Windows 98.
2. Windows NT 4.0: To run ASUS Live Video, Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
3 or later must be installed on your computer. You may download service
packs at http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads.
3. Windows 2000/NT 4.0: To enhance capture performance, select UYVY as
the capture format size and ASUS ASV2 as capture CODEC.
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ASUS SmartDoctor
ASUS SmartDoctor is designed to satisfy two major goals. One is to monitor the
graphic chip status, alerting users about abnormal events, such as fan malfunction or
chip overheat. The other, as the name “SmartDoctor” implies, is to “cool” down the
graphic chip smartly when it is not necessary for it to be kept running at full speed.
Functions
• Monitors graphic chip temperature, fan speed and voltage
• Notifies users aboutY irregular hardware events, such as temperature overheat,
fan malfunction, and out-of-safe-range voltage.
• Forcibly cools down the graphic chip when the graphic chip’s temperature is over
an acceptable temperature, to protect the graphic chip from overheat damage.
• Cools down the graphic chip’s temperature when it is idle, and restores it to its maxi-
mum capability once needed, thus smartly extending the graphic chip’s lifetime.
• Cools down the CPU’s temperature (for Windows 98/98 Second Edition only) to
lengthen CPU lifetime.
AGP Bus VDDQ Voltage Graphic Chip Temperature
AGP Bus 3.3 Voltage
Fan Rotation Speed
Message Display Region
Advanced Setup
Button
Select to show this main window
at Windows startup
NOTE:AGPbusVDDQVoltage andAGPbus 3.3 Voltage should be supplied steadily
by your motherboard, otherwise, your system will crash.
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Advanced Setup
When you click the Setup button, the Advanced Setup dialog box appears.
The default setting of SmartDoctor is Run once and terminate, which means that
SmartDoctor will run every time Windows starts and checks the graphic card’s status.
If your graphics card is working properly, SmartDoctor will just exit or terminate in
5 seconds.
If you want SmartDoctor to continue running in the background and to monitor your
graphic card’s status, select Run and keep resident.
Dynamic Settings will become available when you select Run and keep resident.
• Monitoring polling time interval lets you specify the time intervals that
SmartDoctor will take to check the graphic chip. The default setting is 5 seconds.
You can choose a longer time interval value. SmartDoctor, however, will be less
sensitive to graphic chip condition changes.
• Enable CPU cooling allows you to enable or disable the CPU cooling option.
Enabling CPU cooling option will cool down the CPU’s temperature when
SmartDoctor detects that CPU is idle. The CPU’s temperature will then drop.
NOTE: If you have already installed any CPU cooling software in your system,
you should just choose only one. Running more than one CPU cooling software
at the same time is redundant.
After CPU cooling is enabled, and when you run System Monitor in Programs–
Accessories–System Tools to monitor CPU usage, you will find that CPU usage
has reached its maximum, that is, 100%. Do not be alarmed—this is normal.
• Enable dynamic graphic cooling allows you to enable or disable the dynamic
graphic cooling option. Enabling the graphic cooling option will cool down the
graphic chip’s temperature when SmartDoctor detects that the graphic chip is idle.
• Enable overheat protection lets you forcibly cool down the graphic chip when
temperature is over the tolerable range or value.
When you select Run and keep resident and then click OK, a dialog box appears
to warn you of a possible graphic performance drop. This performance penalty is
very slight and almost undetectable even under rigorous examination by bench-
mark programs.
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Press OK to set your modifications or Cancel to retain the original settings
Abnormal Events
When SmartDoctor senses that something is wrong with your card’s graphic chip,
the message display region will display a detailed description of the error or trouble.
The component in question will also have a flashing red value. If you enabled
overheat protection in Advanced Setup dialog, SmartDoctor will cool down the
graphic chip in time to protect it from possible overheat damage.
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ASUS Digital VCR
NOTES
1. The following can only be used as a general reference and may not be an
exact reflection of the software version you are using. The contents are sub-
ject to change at any time without notice.
2. ASUS Digital VCR can only be used with the TVR model (models with a
Video Decoder) and monitors or monitor drivers that are designed for I2C
bus control.
3. ASUS Digital VCR currently only supports Windows 9x/ME.
ASUS Digital VCR can be used to:
1. View images using your monitor as screen from traditional consumer devices,
such as videocassette players, camcorders, digital cameras, and laser disc players
through the onboard RCA or SVHS VIDEO-IN connectors.
2. Capture live motion video up to 30 frames/second (minimum system require-
ment: Pentium II/266). For TimeShifting™ recording at MPEG-II format
(704x480, 30 frames/second), minimum system requirement is Pentium III/600
(recommended: Pentium III/700 or higher).
NOTE:You should already have installed DirectX 7 or later to useASUS Digital
VCR (see 3. Software Setup | Install DirectX)
Running ASUS Digital VCR
To run the utility, click Start and point to Programs and then ASUS Digital VCR
and then click ASUS Digital VCR.
You may also run ASUS Digital VCR by clicking or right-clicking the ASUS Con-
trol Panel icon (see 4. Software Reference | ASUS Control Panel) on the taskbar’s
status area to display the ASUS Control Panel, pointing to ASUS Digital VCR, and
then clicking it.
Uninstalling ASUS Digital VCR
To uninstall the software, click Start and point to Programs and then ASUS Digital
VCR and then click Uninstall. You may also uninstall the software using the Add/
Remove Programs Properties dialog box at the Windows Setup tab. See Win-
dows online help for more information on removing a Windows component.
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Using ASUS Digital VCR
ASUS Digital VCR has been designed as a standard Windows program. That is,
functions can be accessed by means of the main menu bar or by clicking the toolbar
buttons on the program window. It has three operational modes: Live Mode,
Capture Mode, and Playback Mode.
Menu bar
Toolbar buttons
ASUS Digital
VCR monitor
Monitor toolbox
Video standard
(see Notes below)
Video size
(Default: 352x240)
To resize the monitor, drag a window
corner (pointer becomes a double-headed
arrow when it is ready) to the desired
size. The video size status will also
change accordingly.
NOTES: Users of PAL D/K models of the graphics card should select PAL-BGHI for the Video Standard.
Monitor Toolbox
Exit (Click to quit ASUS Digital VCR)
OSD Setup (Click to set up the video source and adjust Brightness/
Contrast and Saturation/Hue; see On Screen Display later in this section)
Minimize all window (Click to minimize monitor and program window)
Zoom out window
Zoom in window
Enable Always on Top (see Always on Top later in this section)
When Always on Top is enabled, this icon changes into
(Disable Always on Top)
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Enable Always on Top
The Enable Always on Top option is provided for users who may wish to continue
watching VCD/DVD/TV programs or want to have the ASUS Digital VCR monitor
visible while doing other tasks, such as when downloading files from the Internet or
word processing. To keep the monitor always on top of other programs, click the
Enable Always on Top button or select the Always on Top On command from the
Window(W) menu. Position the monitor where it will not interfere with your other
tasks.
To disable the Always on Top option, click
command from the Window(W) menu.
or select the Always on Top Off
OSD Setup
When first using ASUS Digital VCR, you must set up the video source. Use the
OSD Setup button on the ASUS Digital VCR Control Panel to show or hide the
video source setup screen on the monitor.
Use your mouse/pointing device or the UP and DOWN arrow keys on your keyboard to
select options (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Connector) and then the LEFT
(select to the left or to decrease) or RIGHT (select to the right or to increase) arrow
keys to change an option. You may also use your mouse/pointing device to change
an option by clicking the appropriate item or slider.
To set the settings back to its default, click
(or use theF9 hot key or select Video
Source on the Setup(S) menu) and then click Reset Video in the Video Source tab.
Click OK to close the Video Source tab.
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Live Mode
The default mode when you open ASUS Digital VCR is Live Mode, which lets you
view live video. Under this mode, the VCR monitor can be resized (default size:
352x240) by dragging either of the four window corners (see preceding illustration
on the ASUS Digital VCR monitor). Live video can also be viewed in full screen
mode or set as desktop wallpaper.
To switch to Live Mode from Capture Mode, click
or press F2.
Enable full screen display
To Enable full screen display, click
or use CTRL+S.
To disable full screen display, double-click the display and then click
. You may
also use CTRL+S or ESC to disable full screen display. The display will then revert to
its previous size.
Enable wallpaper display
NOTE: Before using the Enable wallpaper display option, make sure that the
View as Web Page option of theActive Desktop setting is not selected (see Start
– Settings –Active Desktop – View as Web Page).
To Enable wallpaper display, click
or use CTRL+W.
To disable desktop wallpaper, double-click anywhere the display and then click
You may also use CTRL+W to disable the desktop wallpaper.
.
Video Source Setup
To set up Video Source, click
.
Video Source lets you set the display video method, video scan option, video stan-
dard, brightness/contrast, saturation/hue and other options.
To use Video Source, click
Setup(S) menu).
(or use theF9 hot key or select Video Source on the
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Display Video Method
Display Video Method lets you select ways to display video on your monitor: BOB
(default) or WEAVE. These methods are simple ways of correcting interlaced
display.ASUS Digital VCR by default will use the bob method for correcting inter-
laced display. If your video contains no motion, weave would be a best choice. For
more information, visit www.microsoft.com/hwdev/devdes/vpe.htm#Interleaved.
Video Scan Option
Video Scan Option lets you select the scanning method to use: Normal (default),
Skip Odd Field, and Skip Even Field. Use this option to reduce the strobing effect
that results from fast moving objects when rendering to video. Normal uses both
fields to render the video output. For PAL output, use Skip Odd Field and for NTSC
output, use Skip Even Field.
Video Standard
Video Standard lets you select the video srandard to use for display: NTSC-M
(default), NTSC-N, NTSC-4.43, PAL-BGHI, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-4.43 or SECAM.
NOTE: Users of the PAL D/K models should select PAL-BGHI for the Video
Standard.
If desired, you may adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue of the VCR
monitor. Use your mouse/pointing device to make the necessary adjustments.
Click again the Video Source Option (F9) button on theASUS Live Control Panel to
exit from the video source option screen.
Use Hardware Pre-filtering function
Use Hardware Pre-Filtering function (default: disabled) lets you use your graphics
card for pre-filtering (pre-smoothing the image before compression encoding).
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Capture Mode
Capture Mode lets you capture and store images into your computer. It has three
capture options: Video Snapshot, Capture Frames, and Capture Video. Video
Recording adds an auto-timer recording function that allows you schedule your video
recording (see Auto Recording later in this section).
To switch to Capture Mode from Live Mode, click
or press F3.
Captured images are shown on the Preview Library. Double-click an image to play
it back or view it with the associated image viewer or application (the path and file
name of the selected image is shown below the image). You may also right-click an
image or select an image and then click the appropriate button to Playback (or
view), Save As (a new file), or Delete that image.
Setup
To set up Video Capture, click
.
Video Capture
Video Capture lets you set the snapshot and video capture settings.
To use Video Capture, click
the Setup(S) menu).
(or use theF9 hot key or select Capture Mode on
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IMPORTANT: It is the intent of ASUS that this product be used in full compli-
ance with the copyright laws of your respective and other countries and that prior
permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Windows 98
When you install the Windows 98 Driver of your ASUS graphics card (only models
with the VIDEO-IN connector), the video capture driver will automatically be installed
on your system. This video capture driver follows Microsoft Video for Windows
standard and can open up to a capture window size of 704 x 480. It can be used
with some applications that use video capture as an option, such as video conferencing,
net meeting, or digital video authoring applications.
IMPORTANT:You must enable the DMAtransfer mode of your hard disk (EIDE
HD) to get the maximum data transfer capability (704 x 480, 30 frames/second)
during the video capture process. Otherwise, your system may become unstable.
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Setting Up for Capturing Images
You must be in capture mode to capture images. To do this, click
Digital VCR toolbar.
on the ASUS
NOTE:ASUS Digital VCR will automatically detect and warn you if the capture
driver installed in your system is not compatible with ASUS Digital VCR.
SnapShot
Store image use consecutive numbered filename: Select preferred file
naming convention (default: selected)
Snapshot color bits: Select preferred color bits (default: 24Bit)
Snapshot file name: Type preferred path and file name (default: C:\CAPTURE.BMP).
You are now ready to capture video snapshots (F5).
Video Capture
Store Video file use consecutive numbered filename: Select preferred file
naming convention (default: selected)
Capture Audio: Select if you prefer to include audio when capturing video (default:
not selected). When selected, the Set Audio option becomes available.
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Set Audio displays the Sound Selection dialog box, which lets you save a scheme
for your audio setting or select from a list, select the audio format type and audio
format attributes of the video to be captured.
(PCM, which means Pulse Coded Modulation or
uncompressed audio data, is currently the only
available selection)
Selecting a lower quality format, for example, *,000 Hz, 8 Bit, Mono 11KB/s, will make your
video file size smaller while a higher quality format, for example, 44,100 Hz, 16 Bit, Stereo 172
KB/s, can make the sound quality of your video file better, but your video file size will be larger.
Frame rate lets you select the preferred video data rate for the images to be cap-
tured (default: 30 frame/sec, which is full motion).
Maximum AVI split file size lets you set the maximum size for each video capture
(default: 2000 M Bytes).
Enable capture time limit lets you limit the capture time (default: 10 seconds).
NOTE: Make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk drive.A640x480
pixel video size, full-color (24-bit), full-motion (30 frames /sec) video capture
requires about 27MB/sec (before compression).
Captured file name lets you set the path and file name of the images to be captured
(default: C:\CAPTURE.AVI).
You are now ready to capture video images.
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Auto Recording
Auto recording adds an auto-timer recording function that allows you to schedule
your video recording.
To use Auto recording, click
(or use theF9 hot key) and then click the Auto
recording tab or simply click on the toolbar or select Auto-Recording Setup on
the Setup(S) menu.
Auto recording includes the Current time (Hour:Minute:Second), Start Time (Year
| Month | Day | Hour | Minute | Second), End Time (Year | Month | Day | Hour |
Minute | Second), Frame Rate, Channel, and options to Capture Audio to the
recording, View Log (of auto recorded events), and to Delete one or Delete All the
pre-recording settings.
Add lets you add while Clear lets you clear your pre-recording setting/s.
The video recording will start at the designated date and time.
NOTE: The video recording settings assume that you have a video device con-
nected to your ASUS graphics card and that the device is turned on and running.
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Playback
Playback lets you set the options when playing back video files.
To use Playback, click
(or use theF9 hot key) and then click the Playback tab or
simply select Playback on the Setup(S) menu.
Capturing Images
Video Snapshot F5
Video Snapshot (hotkey: F5) lets you capture video stream data as single images
and then show these images on your desktop almost simultaneously through the
default image viewer. It supports any plug-in picture viewer/image processing pro-
gram to view the captured images.
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click
on the ASUS Digital VCR toolbar or press the F5 key to capture the
desired image from the ASUS Digital VCR monitor.
The screen will freeze momentarily and the captured image (saved as a BMP file,
using consecutive numbers) will be previewed in the Preview Library window.
You may click an image to view that captured image.
2. Repeat Step 1 as necessary.
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Capture Frames F6
Capture Frames (hotkey: F6) lets you capture video stream data as consecutive
images and then show these images on your desktop through your default movie
player. Capture Frames is useful in animation.
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click
on theASUS Digital VCR toolbar or press the F6
key to open the Capture Frames box.
2. Click Capture to begin capturing the desired frame or
frames on ASUS Digital VCR monitor and then click Stop
when the desired end frame is reached. The initial frame of
the captured video (saved as an AVI file) will immediately
be displayed on your movie player.
Capture Video F7
Capture Video (hotkey: F7) lets you capture video stream data continuously and
then show these images on your desktop through your default movie player.
To begin capturing, do the following:
1. Click
on theASUS DigitalVCR toolbar or press the F7 key.
2. The Video Capture Setup dialog box opens. Set the different
options as desired and then click Start. Click Stop when the
desired end frame is reached. The initial frame of the captured
video (saved as an AVI file) will immediately be played back.
NOTE
1. With the new TimeShifting™ technology fromASUS,
you can start playing back the captured video anytime
(see TimeShifting™ later in this section), even while
recording!
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TimeShifting™
The innovative TimeShifting™ feature of the ASUS
Digital VCR lets you record incoming video feeds into
a buffer. So if you’re watching your favorite TV show
on your computer and you had to leave but you don’t
want to miss the rest of the show, all you need is to record
it with ASUS TimeShifting™. When you come back,
you don’t have to wait (unlike traditional recorders) for
the recording to finish to be able to watch what’s been
recorded. Just click Play and playback will start imme-
diately (this while recording still continuing in the back-
ground)!
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Playback Mode
Playback (hotkey: F4) lets you play back captured video stream data using ASUS
Digital VCR.
To begin playback, do the following:
1. Click
on the ASUS Digital VCR toolbar or press the F4 key.
2. The Open (video file) dialog box opens. Double-click the video file you want to
open. You may need to locate the drive or folder that contains the file.
3. Playback immediately begins. A progress indicator will show the elapsed time.
Progress Indicator
NOTES
During playback,
1. You may apply some filters to create effects on your
video. Simply click Filters to apply a filter to the video
file.
2. You may apply Fast Motion, Slow Motion, and other
effects. Simply select any of the effects on the Play(P)
menu or click any of the buttons on the Playback
toolbar.
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Using the Other Utilities
ASUS TWAIN Interface
Windows 98 Only
TWAIN is a cross-platform interface for acquiring images captured by scanners,
digital cameras, and frame grabbers. The ASUS TWAIN Driver is currently sup-
ported only when used with Adobe Photoshop® (see www.adobe.com for details).
If you already have Photoshop installed and you chose to install the ASUS TWAIN
Driver, you can use Photoshop to import a still image using theASUS TWAIN inter-
face installed.
NOTE: The following steps assume that you are already running Photoshop and
that you have already connected a compatible and working capture device, such
as a web cam, to your system.
Using the ASUS TWAIN Interface for the First Time
1. From the File menu, click Import
and then Select TWAIN_32 Source
to specify the capture option.
Select ASUS Frame Capture
Source.
NOTE:You do not need to repeat this step for subsequent uses of theASUS TWAIN
module. If more than one TWAIN device is installed in your system and you want to
switch devices, use Select TWAIN_32 Source command.
Importing an Image Using the ASUS TWAIN Interface
1. From the File menu, click Import
and then TWAIN_32.
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2. When the ASUS TWAIN Driver
utility appears, click Options and
then Video Format.
3. In the Image Format list of the
ASUS Video Format dialog box,
click 24 bit RGB.
4. Click Options and then Video
Format to select your video source.
If desired or necessary, you may ad-
just the Brightness, Contrast,
Saturation, and Hue of your im-
age.
You are now ready to capture.
5. To capture, click the capture button
or click the Capture menu and then
Single Frame.
Other Options
Preferences Menu: Click to adjust the
background color of your image and
other options.
Toggle preview video: Click button
or click the Options menu and then
Preview to toggle between the preview
video options. A pressed button (or a
checked Preview command) indicates that
the preview is on and vice-versa.
Toggle overlay video: Click button
or click the Options menu and then
Overlay to toggle between the overlay
video options. A pressed button (or a
checked overlay command) indicates that
the overlay preview is on and vice-versa.
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ASUS VR PictureViewer
Optional
ASUS VR PictureViewer lets you view stereo images, size your stereo image, set
the VR effect of your 3D glasses (ASUS VR-100G), and test your 3D glasses’func-
tionality.
To run ASUS VR PictureViewer, click or right-click the ASUS Control Panel icon
(see 4. Software Reference | ASUS Control Panel) on the taskbar’s status area to
display the ASUS Control Panel, point to VR PictureViewer, and then click it.
Opening or Displaying a Stereoscopic or 3D File
1. Click the VR Effect menu and then
click VR On to enable stereoscopic
display.
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2. Click the File menu and then click
Open to select a file. Select the file
from the Open dialog box or select
another folder and then click Open.
The 3D image appears on the
VrViewer main window (see preced-
ing page for an opened 3D image file.
Note that the 3D effect is not shown
in this picture).
Changing the View
1. Click the Zoom menu and then click
the desired zoom percentage.
Testing the 3D Glasses
1. Click the Test 3D glasses and then follow the onscreen instructions.
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ASUS StereoTV
Optional
Windows 98 Only
NOTE: The ASUS StereoTV utility can only be used with the Deluxe Combo.
It can be used to view stereo video images with the optional 3D glasses (ASUS VR-
100G) using your monitor or TV as screen from traditional consumer devices, such
as videocassette players, camcorders, digital cameras, and laser disc players through
the onboard RCA or SVHS VIDEO-IN connectors.
NOTE: You should already have installed DirectX 7 or higher to use ASUS
StereoTV (see 3. Software Setup | Install DirectX)
To run StereoTV, right-click the
ASUS Control Panel icon on the
taskbar’s status area to display the
ASUS Control Panel icon
ASUS Control Panel, point to
StereoTV, and then click it.
ASUS VR MoviePlayer
Exit
Window Size Buttons
Volume Buttons Stereo Setting
Channel Buttons Image Setting
Video Setting
Minimize
Channel Setting
Buttons and Functions
Channel Buttons
Clicking
selects the next higher channel while pressing
selects the next
lower channel.
Volume Buttons
Clicking
increases the volume while pressing
decreases the volume.
Window Size Buttons
Clicking
increases the window size while pressing
decreases the window size.
Stereo Setting
Use this button to toggle between non-stereoscopic and stereoscopic mode.
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Image Setting
Use this button to view correctly a stereoscopic image. For example, with a space
inverted pseudoscopic spatial image, where the background appears in front and the
foreground in the back. (Hotkey: R).
Channel Setting
Use this button to select an appropriate cable standard for your video system.
IMPORTANT! Be sure that the system and standard of the country where you will
be installing your card is set appropriately. For example, you should have the NTSC
model if you plan to use your card in countries with NTSC systems, PAL-BGHI
model in countries with PAL-BGHI systems, or PAL-4.43 model in countries with
PAL-4.43 systems.
Video Setting
Use this button to select the video format (Options: NTSC, PAL-BGHI, PAL-4.43)
and video source (Options: Composite, Video).
Minimize Button
Clicking this button minimizes the ASUS VR MoviePlayer.
Exit Button
Clicking this button closes StereoTV.
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V. Resolution Table
Color Depth
Resolution
Vertical
Horizontal
8bpp =
256 colors
Standard
16bpp =
32bpp =
Frequency Frequency
65K colors
High Color
16.7M colors
True Color
640 x 480
60Hz
70Hz
31.5
34.9
37.9
37.5
43.3
51.0
61.8
72.9
75.2
78.7
90.3
108.0
132.9
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75Hz
85Hz
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
170Hz
200Hz
240Hz
800 x 600
60Hz
70Hz
37.9
43.8
48.2
46.9
53.7
63.7
77.2
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94.0
112.7
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75Hz
85Hz
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
170Hz
200Hz
240Hz
1024 x 768
60Hz
70Hz
48.4
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72Hz
57.5
75Hz
85Hz
60.0
68.7
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
170Hz
200Hz
240Hz
81.7
98.8
116.6
120.2
125.7
144.1
172.8
212.1
1152 x 864
60Hz
70Hz
53.7
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72Hz
64.9
75Hz
85Hz
67.5
77.1
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
170Hz
200Hz
91.3
111.2
131.3
135.2
141.4
162.9
194.9
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1280 x 960
60Hz
70Hz
60.0
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72Hz
72.1
75Hz
85Hz
75.2
86.0
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
170Hz
101.7
123.5
145.1
150.5
157.2
179.8
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V. Resolution Table
Color Depth
Resolution
Vertical
Horizontal
8bpp =
256 colors
Standard
16bpp =
32bpp =
Frequency Frequency
65K colors
High Color
16.7M colors
True Color
1280 x 1024
60Hz
70Hz
64.0
74.6
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72Hz
76.8
75Hz
85Hz
80.0
91.3
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
170Hz
108.5
131.7
155.9
159.6
167.3
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1600 x 900
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67.5
75Hz
85Hz
100Hz
120Hz
140Hz
144Hz
150Hz
70.5
80.4
95.3
115.4
136.8
140.4
146.8
1600 x 1200
60Hz
70Hz
72Hz
75Hz
85Hz
100Hz
120Hz
75.0
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94.0
106.1
127.5
154.5
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1200
60Hz
70Hz
72Hz
75Hz
85Hz
100Hz
67.1
78.7
81.1
84.6
96.4
113.9
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72Hz
75Hz
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94.0
106.7
126.7
1920 x 1440
2048 x 1536
60Hz
70Hz
72Hz
75Hz
85Hz
89.4
104.9
108.5
112.5
129.4
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70Hz
72Hz
75Hz
95.5
111.9
115.3
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VI. Troubleshooting
Description
Recommended Action
After installation and re-
starting, Windows 95/98 in-
forms me that the display
setting is still incorrect.
• Make sure the “Assign IRQ to VGA” option is en-
abled in the BIOS.
• Check if there is enough IRQ for VGA.
• Uninstall the driver, restart, and reinstall the driver.
My monitor is not capable
of high resolution or refresh
rate.
• It depends on the display characteristics of your
monitor. Consult your monitor documentation for the
proper configuration.
DirectX or the other appli-
cations report no AGP
memory available.
• Windows 95 is not OSR2.1 or later.
• DirectX version is not 6.0 or later.
• You have not installed appropriate drivers for the
AGP chipset. (e.g. VGARTD.VXD for Intel 440LX).
• Incorrect BIOS setting. BIOS must support at least
64MB for AGP aperture size.
Games or applications re- • 3D works only in 16- or 32-bit color depth. Switch
port “No 3D acceleration
hardware found.”
your color depth display mode to 16-bit (high color)
or 32-bit (true color).
• Check necessary libraries, such as DirectX or
OpenGL.
• Try to switch to a lower resolution.
I cannot enable AGP • You may be using a motherboard with an Aladdin
memory or run I-Base test.
IV AGPset. To get the best compatibility, the dis-
play card usesAGPBus Master mode instead ofAGP
execute mode for motherboards using this AGPset.
My MPEG player displays • You must install DirectX 6 or later so that your player
bad quality video clips.
can take advantage of the hardware acceleration
mode (DirectDraw).
• Try to switch to a lower resolution, color depth, or
refresh rate. Switching to a lower mode allows your
player to use hardware acceleration mode.
• Switch dual view mode to VGA or TV mode.
• VideoSecurity currently only supports S-Video or
Composite CCDs. Any device used must be con-
nected to an ASUS video card.
I can’t use VideoSecurity
with my USB CCD or IEEE
1394 CCD.
I am using Video Security
and it seems my hard disk
space is almost exhausted.
• This is a very important issue when you decide to
use VideoSecurity with the “never stop” option. You
must be aware of the free space of your hard disk—
it must be enough for storing temporary files in the
current working directory. If disk space is exhausted,
VideoSecurity will not store any information and give
you a warning message.
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VI. Troubleshooting
I am using VideoSecurity • The only way to remove password protection is to
and I set the password op-
tion. I have forgotten my
password, though. Is there
a way to recover my pass-
word?
recall the original password that you assigned. The
password protection is still active even when you
uninstall VideoSecurity and install a new copy. Make
sure that the password that you assigned can be eas-
ily remembered. You may write down your password
and store it in a safe place.
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