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Graphics Card
Drivers and Utilities
Installation Guide
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ASUS AMD series graphics card 2
E4930
First Edition
August 2009
Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any
means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written
permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS).
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modifed or altered, unless
such repair, modifcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the
product is defaced or missing.
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE),
EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY
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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR
INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,
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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 4
Safety information ....................................................................................... 5
About this guide .......................................................................................... 6
1. Support CD information ................................................................. 7
2. VGA drivers ..................................................................................... 8
2.1 Installing the VGA driver .................................................... 8
2.2 Removing drivers ............................................................. 12
3. Utilities ........................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installing the utilities ......................................................... 15
3.2 Removing utilities ............................................................. 20
4. Other information .......................................................................... 22
4.1 Browsing the Support CD ................................................ 22
5. Software Reference ....................................................................... 24
5.1 ASUS Splendid ................................................................ 24
5.2 ASUS GamerOSD ........................................................... 28
5.3 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor ......................................... 38
Appendix: Basic troubleshooting ............................................................ 57
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communication Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifcations
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fx it by yourself. Contact a
qualifed service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your
dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product
in any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualifed
service technician or your retailer.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Where to fnd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS
Contact Information on the inside front cover of this installation guide.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
fyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
About this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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1. Support CD information
The support CD contains the drivers and utilities to be installed on your PC for the
VGA card. Click the bars/icons on the support CDs main menu to obtain ASUS
contact information, browse the CD contents, or view the ReadMe fle.
Insert the CD into your computers optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Main
Menu launches automatically. If you are using Windows
XP
To install the VGA driver under Windows
XP:
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5. Click Next from the Install Shield
Wizard screen.
6. Click Install to install the drivers.
The InstallShield Wizard launches
to guide you through the program
setup process.
7. After the installation is completed,
select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now, then click Finish.
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2.1.2 Installing under Windows
7 (32/64 bit)
To install the VGA driver under Windows
7:
1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Drivers.
The InstallShield Wizard launches
to guide you through the program
setup process.
4. Click Install from the Welcome
screen.
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The installation process begins.
5. After the installation is fnished, a
screen prompts you to reboot your
computer. Choose Yes to reboot
your computer or No to reboot your
computer later.
View the detailed information of
the graphics from the Catalyst
Control Center.
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2.2 Removing drivers
2.2.1 Removing Windows
XP
To remove the VGA driver under Windows
XP:
Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, select the item
you want to remove. When done, click Remove.
2.2.2 Removing Windows
Vista
To remove the VGA driver under Windows
Vista:
Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, select the item you
want to remove. When done, click Uninstall.
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2.2.3 Removing under Windows
7
To remove the VGA driver under Windows
7:
Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, select the item you
want to remove. When done, click Uninstall.
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3. Utilities
Your graphics card package comes with innovative technologies to turn your
computer into a smart multimedia center. After installing the VGA drivers for your
graphics card, use any of the recommended methods in this section to install or
remove the utilities:
A. ASUS SmartDoctor
The Smart Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and signifcantly
cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This utility also allows
you to adjust the graphics card clock settings.
The ASUS Smart Doctor utility works only for graphics card models with a
built-in hardware monitor IC. If the hardware monitor IC is not present, only
the SmartDoctor overclocking function will be installed.
The Smart Doctor utility is not supported in the Radeon 9600SE and
Radeon 9200SE graphics card models.
Before using SmartDoctor, you need to install the GamerOSD frst.
B. ASUS GamerOSD
ASUS GamerOSD allows you to share real-time gaming experience while
playing full-screen games. You can remotely monitor a live broadcast using
the Internet Explorer browser. With the GamerOSD, you can also adjust GPU
clock and image quality without exiting games. It also enables support for
Direct3D and OpenGL modes.
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1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Utility.
The Install Shield Wizard launches
to guide you through the program
setup process.
4. Click Next from the Install
ShieldWizard welcome screen to
continue.
3.1 Installing the utilities
3.1.1 Installing under Windows
XP
To install the utilities under Windows
XP:
Method 1: Complete installation
The Complete installation method installs all the available program features. We
recommend this method to most users.
5. Select Complete then click Next.
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Method 2: Custom installation
The Custom installation method allows you to select the features you want to
install. We recommend this method to advanced users.
1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Utility.
The InstallShield Wizard launches
to guide you through the program
setup process.
6. After the installation is completed,
click Finish.
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4. Click Next from the Install Shield
Wizard welcome screen.
5. Select Custom then click Next.
6. Select the items that you want to
install then click Next.
7. After the installation is completed,
click Finish.
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3.1.2 Installing under Windows
7 (32/64 bit)
To install the utilities under Windows
7:
1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click utility.
The InstallShield Wizard launches
to guide you through the program
setup process.
4. Click Next from the Welcome
screen.
5. Select the installation type, then
click Next.
If you want to select the features
to install, tick Custom, select the
features, then click Next.
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The installation process begins.
6. Choose Yes, I want to restart
my computer now to restart your
computer or choose No, I will restart
my computer later, then click Finish
to complete the installation process.
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3.2 Removing utilities
3.2.1 Removing under Windows
XP
To remove the utilities under Windows
XP:
Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, select the item
you want to remove. When done, click Remove.
3.2.2 Removing under Windows Removing under Windows
Vista
To remove the utilities under Windows
Vista:
Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, select the item you
want to remove. When done, click Uninstall.
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3.2.3 Removing under Windows Removing under Windows
7 7
To remove the utilities under Windows
7:
Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, select the item you
want to remove. When done, click Uninstall.
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1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Browse
CD.
The setup displays the following
window.
4. Other information
4.1 Browsing the Support CD
To browse the support CD:
4.1.2 Contact Information
1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support
CD.
3. From the main menu, click Contact Us to go ASUS website to go to the
ASUS website and view more contact information.
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4.1.3 Viewing the readme fle
To view the readme fle:
1. Insert the support CD into your
optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main
menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, run Setup.
exe from the root directory of your
support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Read
Me.
The setup displays the following
window.
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5.1 ASUS Splendid
The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement technology signifcantly improves the
display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or
enhance display region.
Install the VGA driver from the support CD. If you obtained the VGA driver from
the ASUS Support website at http:// support.asus.com/download.aspx, ensure
that you install GamerOSD after the VGA driver installation. Otherwise, you will
not be able to use the ASUS Slendid feature.
5. Software Reference
The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement technology works only when the
video device has the overlay surface feature.
ASUS Splendid supports these video pixel formats: YUY2, UYVY, YV12,
YVU9, and NV12.
The maximum video resolution that ASUS Splendid supports is 1280 x 720
in PCI-E system and 720 x 480 in AGP system.
ASUS Splendid does not support the QuickTime player.
5.1.1 System Requirements
For PCI-Express system with PCI-Express graphics card installed:
Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or higher
For AGP system with AGP graphics card installed:
Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or higher
256MB system memory or above
Windows
XP Professional/
Home Edition with SP2 / Windows
Vista / Windows
DirectX 9.0 or higher
After installing the latest NVIDIA series or ATI series display driver, install the
ASUS Enhanced Display Driver version 1.16 or later.
An LCD or CRT monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate.
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5.1.2 Launching ASUS Splendid
To launch ASUS Splendid:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Display. From the Display Properties dialog
box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. The following window
appears.
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Click for help
Click to enable
or disable ASUS
Splendid
Click to adjust
Dynamic Contrast*
Click to set the
region**
Click to select mode
(see table on the next
page for details)
Preview screen
* Dynamic Contrast: With Dynamic Contrast, ASUS Splendid intelligently adjust
the contrast of the objects based on the background without
losing the detail.
** Set Region: You can select You can select All, Left only, and Right only to set the region of
your display.
2. Select ASUS tab > ASUS Splendid to launch the ASUS Splendid screen.
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Splendid Mode Table
MODE Description
Enriched Recommended for home entertainment systems.
Vivid Colors Enhances saturation and contrast for a more saturated
color.
Theater Softer contrast for a theater-like effect.
Crystal Clear Detailed enhancement with a bright effect.
3. Click OK to apply the changes.
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5.2 ASUS GamerOSD
ASUS GamerOSD allows you to share real-time gaming experience while playing
full-screen games. Users can remotely monitor a live broadcast using the Internet
Explorer browser. With the GamerOSD, you can also adjust GPU clock and image
quality without exiting the games.
5.2.1 System Requirements
Intel