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Drivers and Utilities
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E1956 / Feb 2005

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  • Page 1 Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User’s Manual E1956 / Feb 2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INF Update (Intel) ........................ 18 INF Update Driver Setup ....................21 INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN) ..................21 Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) ..............22 Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG) ............23 ASUS Wireless LAN ......................26 ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ....................
  • Page 3 Probe2 (PC Probe) ......................61 PC Probe Setup ....................... 62 PC Probe Reference ......................63 TouchPad ..........................67 Touchpad Setup ....................... 68 Synaptics® TouchPad Features ..................69 Property Pages ........................ 72 Frequently Asked Questions .................... 79 WinFlash ..........................80 WINFLASH Setup ......................82...

  • Page 5: Support Cd For Windows

    CD. Variations may be found for each territory or language. If the autorun menu does not appear, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in “My Computer” (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard drives with two partitions) or running SETUP.EXE (through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the support CD, will bring up the autorun menu.
  • Page 6 Software Drivers Some drivers may already be provided in Windows. If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” VGA (Display) “Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller” Driver Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier.

  • Page 7: Software Utilities

    Modem “SoftK56 Data Fax” Driver Installs the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct files for the Notebook PC with built-in modem and drivers for integration with the internal audio. With third-party software, fax and speaker phone capabilities are possible using this Notebook PC.
  • Page 8 TouchPad to increase the functionality of the TouchPad. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. To access help, right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help.
  • Page 9 This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows operating system. The support CD also includes a version of this driver for Windows 98 SE or Windows ME. This driver is not required for Windows 2000 or Windows XP and installation will not be possible.

  • Page 10: Device Manager

    Device Manager “Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes. 3. Click “View system information” link. 1. Click “start” button. 2. Click “My Computer” icon. Hardware Devices After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under “Other devices”...
  • Page 11 Software Drivers...
  • Page 12 Software Drivers...

  • Page 13: Vga Driver

    (It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 14: Vga Driver Setup

    VGA Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGA settings. 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after 2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Next reading the message. after reading the message.

  • Page 15: Atk0100 Driver (Acpi)

    ATK0100 Driver (ACPI) (Required driver) Topics Covered: ATK0100 Driver Setup Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 16: Atk0100 Driver Setup

    ATK0100 Driver Setup This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. 1. Double click Unknown device. 2. Click Reinstall Driver. 4. Select “Install from...” and click Next. 3. Select “No...” and click Next.

  • Page 17: Audio

    Audio (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Realtek Audio Utility Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 18: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Normally, you will get a “Found New Hardware Wizard” as shown on the next step. If not, double click the Audio Controller with a question mark in “Device Manager”.

  • Page 19: Inf Update (Intel)

    INF Update (Intel) (Required driver) Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 20: Inf Update Driver Setup

    INF Update Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after Next after reading. confirming this is what you want to setup. 3. On the “Readme” screen, click Next after 4.

  • Page 21: Intel Calexico (Wireless Lan)

    Notebook PC to connect to. Before After Note: The internal WLAN varies depending on model and is not a user option. You may use external WLAN PC Cards (PCMCIA) from various manufacturers. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 22: Wireless Lan Driver Setup - Calexico2 (Abg)

    Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Autorun” screen click Install Software. 2. On the “Welcome” screen click Next after reading the message. 3. On the “Agreement” screen, click Next after 4.

  • Page 23: Wireless Lan Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200Bg)

    Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Autorun” screen click Install Software. 2. On the “Agreement” screen, click Next after selecting “I accept...” 4. On the “Install default components” screen, click OK to use the default settings.

  • Page 24: Wireless Lan Utility Introduction

    After installing the Wireless driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start. You will need to make some wireless LAN settings before being able to use your wireless connection.

  • Page 25: Windows Wireless Settings

    Windows Wireless Settings Windows provides a wireless utility to configure your wireless network controller. Clicking the taskbar icon will bring up window From “My Network Places”, you can view displaying available networks. (Wireless network connections. networks can be hidden for security purposes.)

  • Page 27: Asus Wireless Lan

    An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Note: The internal WLAN varies depending on model and is not a user option. You may use external WLAN PC Cards (PCMCIA) from various manufacturers.

  • Page 28: Asus Wlan Driver Setup

    2. Click Next after reading the “Information” screen. 3. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click 4. Setup is now complete, select “No...” and click Next to continue or you may first change the Finish in order to install other items.

  • Page 29: Asus Wlan Utility Setup

    ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. 1. Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen. 2. Click Next after reading the “Information” screen. 3. On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, 4. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click click Next to continue or you may first change Next to continue or enter a different folder name.

  • Page 30: Asus Wlan Utility Quick Start

    After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start. You will need to make some wireless LAN settings before being able to use your wireless connection.
  • Page 31 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) 4. Encryption settings must also match those set 3. Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the name in the access point. Talk with your network of your access point(s). administrator if necessary. Click Apply to save your settings 5.

  • Page 33: Lan

    (Required driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN After Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 34: Lan Driver Setup

    LAN Driver Setup You will see a “Found New Hardware Wizard” if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: 1.

  • Page 35: Configuring Your Lan

    (2) Click View system information. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use “Notebook PC”. You can use the single word “Notebook” instead. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here.
  • Page 36 (4a) Domain: (4b) Workgroup: The primary server in the domain will perform If your network does not have a domain or routing functions and security verifications for you are not authorized to join a domain, select your computer. Select Domain and enter an Workgroup and type in an existing name or existing domain you wish to join.

  • Page 37: Viewing Your Network

    Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont.) (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on “My Network Places” will display networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such as “MS Windows Network”...

  • Page 39: Modem

    Modem (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Modem Setup Modem Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 40: Modem Driver Setup

    Modem Configuration Use New Connection Wizard in “Network Connections” to start the configuration wizard to your modem. The New Connection Wizard also allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. 1. Double-click New Connection Wizard in 2.
  • Page 41 3. Select “Set up my connection manually” and click Next. click Next. 5. Select your modem and click Next. 6. Enter any name to represent your ISP. 8. Select one of the security preferences and 7. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. click Next.
  • Page 42 Modem Configuration (Cont.) 9. Enter your ISP account name and password 10. Select “Add a shortcut...” and click Finish. and click Next. 11. When you click on the link, the connection window will show. Click Dial to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 43 Software Utilities...
  • Page 44 Software Utilities...

  • Page 45: Liveupdate

    LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 46: Liveupdate Setup

    Running setup will give you the following wizard: 2. On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after click Next to continue or you may first change confirming this is what you want to setup. the destination folder.

  • Page 47: Using Liveupdate

    Using LiveUpdate Click OK to connect to the “Live Update” server. Close other software to ensure no conflicts. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items Click OK to download and install the update. to update or select “Check all”.

  • Page 49: Norton Internet Security

    Norton Internet Security (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: Norton Internet Security Setup Internet Proxy Settings Internet Security Main Window Internet Security Features (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 50: Norton Internet Security Setup

    3. On the “Preinstall Scanner” screen, click Next continue or you may “Browse” to another to skip if you are installing on a new system, destination folder or change other features using otherwise you may click “Start Scan” if you are “Custom”...
  • Page 51 5. On the “Ready to install” screen, click Next to 6. When setup is complete, select “Restart continue or click “Back” to change settings. Windows Later” and click Finish in order to install other items before restarting your system. Norton Internet Security will startup each time with Windows.

  • Page 52: Internet Proxy Settings

    Symantec through the Internet. “...postal mail from Symantec” is optional. Check your Network and Internet settings if you 5. Click Finish when registration is complete. cannot connect to the Symantec server. Internet Proxy Settings Internet access within a company usually require proxy settings.

  • Page 53: Internet Security Main Window

    Click Finish to complete additional tasks. Internet Security Main window Open the main window from the program icon or the taskbar icon. Click LiveUpdate update software and virus definitions. Click Help detailed descriptions and instructions for each function. When you open the main window, you will see status for each function.

  • Page 54: Internet Security Features

    Along with increasing the amount of time that it takes to display Web pages, some ads contain offensive content, cause software conflicts, or use HTML tricks to open additional browser windows.

  • Page 55: Power4 Gear

    Power4 Gear (Required utility) Topics Covered: Power4 Gear Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear Interface Power4 Gear Configuration (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 56: Power4 Gear Setup

    Next to continue or enter a different folder name. 3. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed.

  • Page 57: Benefits Of Power4 Gear

    The preferences or “gears” are shown below. You can change or “shift” gears by using the Power4 Gear button above the keyboard or by using the task bar icon. Power4 Gear can also be automatically activated when AC power is removed.

  • Page 58: Power4 Gear Configuration

    Power4 Gear Configuration Double click an item to bring up a menu of selections and click on a value to change. To save, select “Save Configuration” form the “File” pull-down menu. If you did not save, you will be prompted to when you exit.

  • Page 59: Power Saving Details

    CPU Performance Power Saving Details Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. System Standby Timer Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer...

  • Page 61: Probe2 (Pc Probe)

    Probe2 (PC Probe) (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: PC Probe Setup PC Probe Reference Starting PC Probe Using PC Probe Monitoring PC Probe Task Bar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 62: Pc Probe Setup

    PC Probe Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On “Choose Destination Location” , click Next to On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading continue or enter another destination folder. the message. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next On the “Setup Complete”...

  • Page 63: Pc Probe Reference

    Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe VX.XX. When PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.
  • Page 64 Lets you record the temperature monitoring or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan activity by date, time, and target history. Click rotation, and voltages. the record button and select a date. To view a previous recording, simply choose that date.
  • Page 65 PC Probe Taskbar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit PC Probe and pause or re- sume all system monitoring. DMI Explorer...

  • Page 67: Touchpad

    TouchPad (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: TouchPad Setup Overview of the TouchPad Property Pages Frequently Asked Questions (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 68: Touchpad Setup

    Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Choose Setup Language” screen, 2. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after select a language and click OK to continue. confirming this is what you want to setup.

  • Page 69: Synaptics Touchpad Features

    Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons Tapping on the surface of the pad is the same as clicking the left mouse or TouchPad button (i.e. the primary TouchPad button). Tapping is usually quicker and more convenient than using the button. To double-click, just tap twice.

  • Page 70: Adjust The Overall Touch Sensitivity

    TouchPad surface to act as different buttons. These special corner regions are called tap zones . With four corner tap zones, the center of the TouchPad, and the two physical buttons you can turn your TouchPad into a seven-button mouse! A customization example: Suppose you want to use your TouchPad like a three-button mouse.

  • Page 71: Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing

    Unintentional pointer movement and accidental taps can be caused by accidentally brushing the surface of the TouchPad with your palm or another part of your hand. The results of this contact can be observed as a changing cursor location when typing, causing subsequent text to appear in the wrong place. Or text may “spontaneously”...

  • Page 72: Property Pages

    The TouchPad sensor is just a circuit board with a matrix of conductive traces printed on the top surface. A special chip on the back side of the TouchPad continuously measures the capacitance of these traces, and thus can determine the presence and location of your finger.

  • Page 73: Scrolling Properties Page

    TouchPad Map for a more detailed description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Virtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll zones wider.

  • Page 74: Tap Zones Properties Pages

    Select the desired action. 3. Each tap zone can be resized to be as large or as small as you desire by dragging one of the black...

  • Page 75: More Features Properties Page

    Sometimes you might need more accuracy when pointing with the TouchPad, such as in a drawing program. The speed of the pointer can make this type of accuracy difficult to obtain. To slow down the pointer movement, you can specify a slow motion key. Then, for slow pointer movement, press and hold this key as you move the pointer.

  • Page 76: Button Actions Properties Page

    Each button has a text box that displays the current action (for example, it might say Left, which means the left-click or primary-click action). To display a list of possible actions, click on the down arrow button located to the right of the text. Select the desired action.

  • Page 77: Touch Properties Page

    The Palm Check slider controls the TouchPad’s detection of accidental and unwanted pointing movement. In addition to detecting palm contact with the TouchPad, the TouchPad can ignore much of the accidental and unwanted pointer movement that may occur while typing (due to accidentally contacting your TouchPad).

  • Page 78: Edge Motion Properties Page

    Customizing Edge Zone Sizes This page includes a small map of the TouchPad with the edge zones shaded in red. See the Edge Zone TouchPad Map for a more detailed description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map.

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Why doesn’t the Virtual Scrolling feature work in some windows, even though they have a scroll bar? A: In order to scroll, Virtual Scrolling must be able to “see” the window’s scroll bar. If the scroll bar is partially obscured by another window, or partially off the screen, then Virtual Scrolling will not activate in that window.
  • Page 80 Advanced page of the Internet Explorer Properties dialog is NOT checked. Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control key (CTRL), the pointer movement is either very slow or restricted to move only horizontally or only vertically. What is happening?

  • Page 81: Winflash

    WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 82: Winflash Setup

    WINFLASH Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 2. On the “Choose Destination Location” 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after screen, click Next to continue or you may confirming this is what you want to setup.

  • Page 83: Using Winflash

    Using WINFLASH WINFLASH is a simple utility to update your Notebook PC’s BIOS. To run WINFLASH, access the All Programs shortcut through the Start button. Do not update your BIOS for no reason. You will be warned that you should only update...

  • Page 85: Copyright Information

    ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringe- ment under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 86 Networking (Tel): +886-2-2890-7902 Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2894-3447 Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Company Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Web Site Address: usa.asus.com General Email: tsd@asus.com Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Support Email: notebooktsd@asus.com...

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