ASUS NVIDIA Graphics Card Installation Guide
Below you will find brief information for Graphics Card NVIDIA. This document provides instructions on how to install the drivers and utilities for the graphics card. The document includes information on the Smart Doctor utility which monitors the VGA card condition and significantly cools down the VGA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This utility also allows you to adjust the graphics card clock settings. The document also describes ASUS VideoSecurity, a powerful security utility that detects any change in a specified surveillance region. Using video capture devices, video snapshots are captured automatically when there is a deviation in the user-defined surveillance region. An optional warning message is also sent to the user via e-mail or phone. The document also includes information on the ASUS GamerOSD which 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 Direct3DTM and OpenGLTM modes.
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Graphics Card
Drivers and Utilities
Installation Guide
E3386
Second Edition V2
January 2008 ii
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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... iv
Safety.information........................................................................................ v
About.this.guide.......................................................................................... vi
1..
2..
Conventions used in this guide .........................................................vi
Where to find more information .........................................................vi
Support.CD.information.................................................................. 1
VGA.drivers...................................................................................... 2
2.1 Install driver ........................................................................ 2
2.1.1 Installation for Windows XP ...................................... 2
3..
2.2
2.1.2 Installation for Windows Vista ................................... 9
Remove driver ...................................................................11
2.2.1 Removing for Windows XP ......................................11
2.2.2 Removing for Windows Vista ...................................11
Utilities............................................................................................ 12
3.1 Install utilities .................................................................... 13
3.2
3.1.1 Installation for Windows XP .................................... 13
3.1.2 Installation for Windows Vista ................................. 16
Remove utilities ................................................................ 18
3.2.1 Removing for Windows XP ..................................... 18
3.2.2 Removing for Windows Vista .................................. 18
4..
Other.information........................................................................... 18
4.1 Browse Support CD ......................................................... 18
4.2
4.1.1 Windows XP ............................................................ 18
4.1.2 Windows Vista......................................................... 19
View contact Information .................................................. 20
4.2.1 Windows XP ............................................................ 20
4.3
4.2.2 Windows Vista......................................................... 20
View readme file............................................................... 21
4.3.1 Windows XP ............................................................ 21
4.3.2 Windows Vista......................................................... 21
Appendix:.Basic.troubleshooting............................................................. 22
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Notices
Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.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.
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Safety information
Electrical.safety
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, unplug the power cables for the devices before connecting the signal cables. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation.safety
• Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
Conventions.used.in.this.guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS.Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
2. Optional.Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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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. You can also conveniently obtain ASUS contact information, browse the CD or view Read Me file by clicking the relevant bars/icons on the support CD main menu. See figure below.
• The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen.
• Some driver and utility items in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS
VGA card models.
• You may need administrator rights to install the drivers and utilities. See your Windows
®
2000/XP/Vista documentation for details.
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
Insert the support CD into the optical drive of your PC. If autorun is enabled, the
Main Menu, as displayed below, automatically appears on your screen. If you are using Windows Vista, you may need to click Run.setup.exe bar from the Autoplay screen and then follow the screen instruction to proceed to the main menu.
Click.an.item.to.
install/view
Click.to.exit.
application
Click.to.display.
CD.information
Click.to.view.
readme file
If autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the file SETUP.EXE. Double-click the SETUP.EXE to run the support CD installation program.
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2. VGA drivers
A VGA driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. You can install, update, or remove the display driver of your graphics card using any of the recommended methods in this section.
If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card, ensure to remove the old display driver from your system.
After physically installing your graphics card, use any of the recommended methods in this section to install your VGA driver.
2.1.
Driver.installation
2.1.1. Installation.for.Windows.XP
Installing the VGA driver:
Method 1: Typical installation
The Typical installation is the most common option. We recommend this method to most users.
1. From the Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog box, click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop.
2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically.
If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD.
4. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video
Accelerator main menu, click VGA.
Drivers.
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The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the program setup process.
5. Click Next.from the Install Shield
Wizard welcome screen.
6. Select Typical then click Next.
A progress bar on the lower right-hand corner of your screen displays the progress of the driver installation process.
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The wizard copies the necessary files to your computer.
The following screen displays the
NVIDIA
® process.
display driver installation
7. The following screen displays the
Microsoft
®
DirectX™ setup. Select
I.accept.the.agreement then click
Next.
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8. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen or
Cancel to abort installation.
The Microsoft
®
DirectX™ setup installs the components.
9. Click Finish after the installation is completed.
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10. Select Yes,.I.want.to.restart.my.
computer.now then click Finish.
Method 2: Custom installation
The Custom installation method allows you to select the components you want to install. We recommend this method to advanced users.
1. From the Found.New.Hardware.
Wizard dialog box, click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop.
2. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
3. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D
Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically.
If autorun is disabled, run
Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD.
4. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video
Accelerator main menu, click VGA.
Drivers.
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The Setup prepares the
InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process.
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5. Click Next from the InstallShield
Wizard welcome screen.
6. Select Custom then click Next.
7. Select the item you want to install then click Next.
NVIDIA.- installs the NVIDIA for your graphics card.
®
driver
DirectX - installs the latest
Microsoft libraries.
®
DirectX™ runtime
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A progress bar on the lower right-hand corner of your screen displays the progress of the driver installation process.
The following screen displays the
NVIDIA driver and ASUS drivers installation process.
The NVIDIA driver installation process appears only if you selected the NVIDIA
® driver from the custom install screen.
8. The following screen displays the
Microsoft
®
DirectX™ setup. Select
I.accept.the.agreement then click
Next.
The DirectX™ installation process appears only if you selected the DirectX item from the custom install screen.
9. Click Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen or
Cancel to abort installation.
The Microsoft
®
DirectX™ setup installs the necessary components.
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10. Click Finish.after the installation is completed.
The ASUS VGA installation program will restart your computer after all components are installed into your computer.
2.1.2. Installation.for.Windows.Vista
Installing the drivers for Windows Vista:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. From the AutoPlay screen click Run.
setup.exe blue bar.
Click Allow bar from the User.
Account.Control screen to continue.
3. From the ASUS VGA Driver main menu, click VGA.Drivers.
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4. Click Next from the Welcome screen.
5. Select the installation type, then click Next.
The following screen shows the
InstallShield Wizard starting to prepare the setup.
6. Click Next from the Welcome.
to.NVIDIA.Setup screen to start installing the driver on your computer.
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A process bar displays the installation process.
7. After the installation process is completed, 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.
2.2.
Removal.of.drivers
2.2.1.Windows.XP
Removing the drivers:
From the Start menu, open the control panel then click Add.or.Remove.
Programs, select the item that you want to remove then click Change/
Remove.
2.2.2.Windows.Vista
Removing the drivers:
1. Open Control.panel.then click
Uninstall.or.change.a.program.
2. Select the program you want to remove, then click Uninstall/Change.
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3. Utilities
Your graphics card package comes with innovative technologies to turn your computer into a smart multimedia center. You can install or remove these utilities using any of the recommended methods in this section.
After installing the VGA drivers for your graphics card, use any of the recommended methods to install any of the following utilities:
A.. ASUS.SmartDoctor
The Smart Doctor utility monitors the VGA card condition and significantly 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.
• Before using SmartDoctor feature you need to install the GamerOSD first.
B.. ASUS.VideoSecurity
ASUS VideoSecurity is a powerful security utility that detects any change in a specified surveillance region. Using video capture devices, video snapshots are captured automatically when there is a deviation in the user-defined surveillance region. An optional warning message is also sent to the user via e-mail or phone.
C.. 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
TM and OpenGL
TM modes.
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3.1.
Utilities.installation
3.1.1.Installation.for.Windows.XP
Installing the utilities:
Method 1: Complete installation
Perform this method if you wish to install all program features to your computer.
For optimum performance, we recommend that you perform this method.
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 Utilities.
The Setup prepares the
InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process.
4. Click Next from the InstallShield
Wizard welcome screen.
5. Select Complete then click Next.
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A progress bar displays the installation process.
6. After the installation is completed, click Finish.
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 Utilities.
The Setup prepares the
InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process.
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4. Click Next from the InstallShield
Wizard welcome screen.
5. Select Custom then click Next.
6. Select the item you want to install then click Next.
A progress bar displays the installation process.
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7. After the installation is completed, click Finish.
3.1.2. Installation.for.Windows.Vista
Installing the utilities:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. Click Run.setup.exe bar from the
Autoplay screen.
Click Allow bar from the User
Account Control screen.
3. From the ASUS VGA Driver main menu, click Utilities.
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The ASUS ATI Driver Setup prepares the InstallShield Wizard.
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4. From the Welcome screen, click
Next.
5. Select the installation type, then click Next.
You can also use the custom installation type by choosing
Custom from the screen of step 5.
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.
Removal.of.utilities
3.2.1.Windows.XP
Removing the utilities:
From the Start menu, open the control panel and then click Add.or.
Remove.Programs, select the item that you want to remove then click
Change/Remove.
3.2.2.Windows.Vista
Removing the utilities:
1. Open Control.panel.then click
Uninstall.or.change.a.program.
2. Select the program you want to remove, then click Uninstall/
Change.
4. Other information
4.1.
Browse.the.support.CD
4.1.1.Windows.XP.
Browsing the support CD:
1. Insert the support CD into the 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.
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The following screen displays the
CD contents.
4.1.2. Windows.Vista
Browsing the support CD:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. From the AutoPlay screen click Run.
setup.exe bar.
Click Allow bar from the User.
Account.Control screen to continue.
3. From the ASUS VGA Driver main menu, click Browse.CD.
The following screen displays the
CD contents.
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4.2.
View.the.Contact.Information
4.2.1.Windows.XP.
Viewing the contact information:
1. Click ASUS.Contact.Info from the main menu.
The following screen displays the contact information window.
4.2.2.Windows.Vista.
Viewing the contact information:
1. Click ASUS.Contact.Info from the main menu.
The following screen displays the contact information window.
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4.3 View the readme file
4.3.1.Windows.XP.
Viewing the readme file:
1. Click Read.Me from the main menu.
The following screen displays the readme file.
4.3.2.Windows.Vista.
Viewing the readme file:
1. Click Read.Me from the main menu.
The following screen displays the readme file.
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solutions
Appendix: Basic troubleshooting
If you encounter any of the following conditions after installing your graphics card, try performing one of the possible solutions before calling for technical support.
No display after the card is installed.
Your card might not be properly installed.
Ensure that the card is not tilted or skewed on the slot.
Your monitor might not be properly connected.
Ensure that the signal cable is properly connected to your monitor and graphics card.
Your graphics card is not compatible with your motherboard.
Check the technical documentation that came with your motherboard and check the required specifications for your graphics card such as PCIE voltage requirement.
The graphics card auxiliary power is not connected.
Ensure that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected with the power supply unit.
Insufficient power supply.
Ensure that your power supply unit can provide the minimum power requirement to your system.
Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings such as system control panel connections.
• Ensure that the system control panel cables
are connected properly such as Power Switch,
Reset.
• Make sure that your CPU, CPU fan and/or
memory DIMMs are in good working condition
and are connected properly.
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Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Problem
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solutions
Cause
Solutions
Cause
Solution
Wrong color balance
Your card might not be properly installed.
Ensure that the card is not tilted or skewed on the slot.
Your video controls might not be properly set.
• Manually configure your video controls to your
desired settings.
in Display Properties.
• Configure your graphics card display resolution
There may be unsupported graphics card drivers installed in your system. Conflicts may occur with graphics card drivers from different vendors.
• Remove any unused graphics card drivers
installed in your system.
• Install the graphics card driver from the support
CD that came with your graphics card package.
The graphics card auxiliary power is not connected.
Ensure that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected with the power supply unit.
If your monitor comes with BNC connectors, the port connections might be incorrect.
Ensure that all BNC connectors are connected properly to their ports.
Your monitor software settings might be incorrect.
Configure your monitor software to your desired settings.
Your monitor might not be properly connected.
Ensure that the signal cable is properly connected to your monitor and graphics card.
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
Cause
Solution
The screen image is garbled.
Your monitor cannot support desired display settings.
Ensure that your monitor can support your desired display settings. See the technical documentation that came with your monitor.
Your graphics card cannot support desired system settings.
Ensure that your graphics card can support your desired display settings. See the specifications table that came with this graphics card package.
Some graphics driver files might be corrupted.
Remove your current graphics drivers and reinstall the graphics drivers from the support CD.
Poor heat dissipation inside the chassis.
Make sure that the chassis fan, CPU and heatsink with fan, and/or the graphics card GPU fan are working properly.
GPU or VGA memory overclocked too much.
Restore default frequency settings of GPU and VGA memory
Other problems that you might encounter can be related to other parts or accessories (such as motherboard, power supply unit, or LCD/CRT) of your system.
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Key Features
- VGA drivers and utilities installation
- Smart Doctor utility for VGA card monitoring
- VideoSecurity utility for surveillance
- GamerOSD utility for real-time gaming experience sharing
Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I install the VGA drivers?
What is the Smart Doctor utility?
What is the VideoSecurity utility?
How do I uninstall the VGA drivers?
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Table of contents
- 14 Support.CD.information
- 15 VGA.drivers
- 15 Install driver
- 15 2.1.1 Installation for Windows XP
- 22 2.1.2 Installation for Windows Vista
- 24 Remove driver
- 24 2.2.1 Removing for Windows XP
- 24 2.2.2 Removing for Windows Vista
- 25 Utilities
- 26 Install utilities
- 26 3.1.1 Installation for Windows XP
- 29 3.1.2 Installation for Windows Vista