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- Page 1 AGP-V264GT3/PAL/NTSC AGP Graphics Cards USER’S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Asus Contact Information
Email: tsd-usa@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Marketing Address: Harkort Str. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Telephone: 49-2102-445011 Fax: 49-2102-442066 Email: info-ger@asus.com.tw Technical Support Hotline: 49-2102-499712 BBS: 49-2102-448690 Email: tsd-ger@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Operating System Requirements ............. 9 Windows 95 and Windows 95 OSR2.0/2.1 ........ 9 Resolution Table ............... 10 III. Hardware Installation ..............11 The ASUS AGP-V264GT3 Graphics Card ........11 Memory Upgrade ..............11 ASUS AGP-V264GT3 Connection Examples ......12 Installation Procedures ..............14 New Systems .............. - Page 5 A. Troubleshooting ................53 System Lockup ................53 Troubleshooting ................53 Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver ....55 Windows 95 property page problems ......... 55 ATI Video Player Notes ............55 Other Problems & Actions ..........56 ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
- Page 6 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. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
The driver not only provides smooth video playback, but also provides user friendly utilities that allows customizing appearances. You can use the AGP-V264GT3 to connect your computer to a television (on PAL or NTSC models only). This feature is ideal for playing games, giving presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. -
Page 8: Features
Connect using Composite or S-Video output capabilities. • Display images on both the TV and PC montior simultaneously. • Provide a big-screen experience for entertainment PCs which is ideal for play- ing games, giving presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 9: Operating System Requirements
OSR2.0 is found in “\OSR2” while the USB upgrade is found in “\OSR2\USBUPP”. To determine the installed version of the operating system, look in the registry at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Version HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\VersionNumber OSR2.1 has Version “Windows 95” and VersionNumber “4.03.1212” or “4.03.1214”. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 10: Resolution Table
------- 85Hz 1280 x 1024 x 32 16.7 Million ------- ----- 1600 x 1200 x 8 85Hz 85Hz 1600 x 1200 x 16 65, 536 ------- 85Hz 1600 x 1200 x 24 65, 536 ------- ------- ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 11: Hardware Installation
The ASUS AGP-V264GT3 Graphics Card NOTE: There are three models available: AGP-V264GT3 (basic), AGP-V264GT3/ PAL, and AGP-V264GT3/NTSC. Only the PAL and NTSC models have all the con- nectors as seen here. The basic model do not have the “Video In” and “TV Out”... -
Page 12: Asus Agp-V264Gt3 Connection Examples
(RCA) Output or Recording Devices RCA Plug NOTES: • ASUS Video cards come in either NTSC or PAL standards. • You may not convert NTSC to PAL or vice versa. • You must use the same standard for all devices. CATV... - Page 13 III. Hardware Installation This section tells you how to install the ASUS graphics card in your PC computer. The steps provided below demonstrate how to install the cards in a typical system. Your system may be slightly different. NOTE: The ASUS AGP-V264GT3 graphics card can only be installed in mother- boards with an AGP slot.
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Page 14: Installation Procedures
Systems with Existing VGA Card 1. Install the ASUS AGP-V264GT3 display drivers with your current VGA card. 2. Shut down your computer and unplug all electrical cords. 3. Replace the existing VGA card with the ASUS AGP-V264GT3 graphics card. -
Page 15: Driver Installation
IV. Driver Installation Video Driver Installation for Windows 95 Introduction After installing the ASUS graphics card, software drivers and utilities must be in- stalled. The following are various driver installation procedures for Windows 95 under specific situations. Windows Plug and Play in Windows 95: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS graphics card (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows 95 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver upon entering... - Page 16 Video Driver Installation for Windows 95 Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS graphics card for the first time, a “New Hardware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows 95: 1. Click OK to use the default selection: “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer”...
- Page 17 Video Driver Installation for Windows 95 Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95 (Prompted by Windows 95) If an ASUS graphics card (or ATI compatible) was installed unsuccessfully or modi- fied at one time a “Display” message will appear upon entering Windows 95: There is a problem with your display settings.
- Page 18 If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows 95 Install Shell appears.
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Page 19: Software Mpeg & Video Player For Windows 95
For Software MPEG support in Windows 95, you must first install DirectVideo Upgrade For Microsoft Windows, then install ATI Video Player. Installing Microsoft DirectVideo in Windows 95: 1. Reinsert the ASUS installation CD or select the CD from My Computer. 2. Click Install DirectX - Click 3. Restart Windows when finished. -
Page 20: Display Settings For Windows 95
You can save your settings by clicking "Save As" button and typing in a file name. This allows you to recall pre- viously saved settings. Click on "Defaults" button to re- store all settings to the default. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 21: Video Driver Installation For Windows 3.X
Video Driver Installation for Windows 3.x For your convenience, the ATI video drivers for Windows 3.x can be installed in Windows 3.x or in DOS. The autorun ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell cannot be automatically run by Window 3.x, so manual execution is necessary. - Page 22 6. “ASUS driver is successfully installed !!” - press any key. 7. “Do you want to launch Windows 3.1 to continue installation now? (Y/N) Note: You must make sure that ASUS ATI VGA card has been plugged in your machine.” - Press Y.
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Page 23: Software Mpeg & Video Player For Windows 3.X
2. Insert the ASUS installation CD. 3. Change to your CD drive. 4. Double click setup.exe - ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell appears 5. Click on Install Video Player - Memory Requirement appears: The ATI Video Player needs at least 600K conventional memory to execute. - Page 24 (This page was intentionally left blank) ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 25: Video Software
ATI Logo: Double click this logo to generate a problem report which includes pertinent data on your system and card configuration to help solve your problem. Have the report ready before contacting your vendor. Feature Icons: Double click a Feature icon to launch the associated control panel. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 26: Flexdesk
FlexDesk+ FlexDesk+ Basic Settings FlexDesk+ is for configuring the operating modes and parameters of the ASUS 264 Series Card. The availability of options in FlexDesk+ is dependent on the card and its hardware configuration. This control panel allows you to configure Colors (color depth), Screen Size (resolution), Desktop Size (virtual desktop size), Advanced set- tings and Default parameters (factory settings). - Page 27 Defaults: Provides same functionality as the push button. Advanced...: Provides same functionality as the push button. HELP Menu Help: Provides same functionality as the push button. Contents: Displays the Help index. About...: Displays the product version number and information. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 28: Flexdesk+ Advanced Settings
Off: Provides smooth dithering which results in faster performance than VGA dith- ering. Buttons OK: Accepts the advanced settings as shown and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Cancel: Discards all changes and returns to the FlexDesk+ main panel. Help: Displays Help information on FlexDesk+. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 29: Dpms (For Windows)
DPMS Enable: DPMS feature is enabled if box is checked. Defaults: Sets DPMS timers to default values. Help: Displays Help information on DPMS. OK: Accepts settings as shown and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 30: Deskscape
Pan Down: Moves the "window" downward, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt Zoom In: Makes the screen image larger, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<Home>. NOTE: The entire desktop can be panned. Zoom Out: Displays more of the virtual desktop, with user defined keys, e.g., <Alt>+<End> ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 31: Buttons
2. Adjust any or all of the sliders. Slider functions are identical to those in FlexDesk+. 3. Either enable WinSwitch by checking the WinSwitch Enabled box, or disable WinSwitch by removing the check mark. 4. Click Ok. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 32: Screen Adjustment
Desktop Size: Sets the virtual desktop to one of the supported sizes. Screen Adjustment This allows the selection of different resolutions supported by your monitor. Select the proper monitor by pressing the "Select Monitor" button and then choosing from the list of monitors. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... - Page 33 Use the Preview/Adjust to see the results and allow digital adjust- ments to the screen. If the image is distorted you may press <Esc> or wait a few seconds to return to the original menu without the change. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 34: Dpms Parameters
V. Video Software The ASUS 264 Series Card supports a VESA power management control specifica- tion called DPMS-Display Power Management Signaling. Monitors that comply with DPMS can provide energy savings up to 80% compared to non DPMS compli- ant monitors. This also translates into extended monitor life. -
Page 35: Video Player
(available only on video model) Features The question mark on top right of the Video Screen allows inspection into each button on the control panel. Click on the “?” then on a button that you would like to know about. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 36: Playing Audio Cds (Only In Window 95)
The Audio CD player uses Windows 95 standard INI file to store disc names, track names, and the play list. You can use the Setup dialog to enter the name of the artist and the disc. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Playing Media Files
Open Setup Playing Interactive Discs (Video CD 2.0) Capture File Dialog Play Menu Selection Audio Track Play Return Play Select Selection Default When playing Video CD 2.0 discs, the Control panel changes to this interactive panel. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 38: Capturing Audio/Video
Open File Capture Stream Sequence Capture Still File Name Save File Play Capture File You can use the Setup button to specify capture options, file names, display options, and file handling for captured video Captured File. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 39: Capturing Still Frames
Click the Record Stream button in the Capture panel to record video and audio. To capture a sequence of frames A sequence of frames will be recorded when you click the Capture Sequence button in the Capture panel but note that audio is not captured in this mode. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 40: Playing Captured Video And Audio
• Replace your desktop with live VIDEO display. A wide range of video inputs are accepted — from just about any device that has a VIDEO OUT connector: VCR, Video camera, laser disk, and video games. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... - Page 41 2. Hold down the mouse button and draw a rectangle around the area you want to zoom. To return your display to normal, click the Unzoom button in the Control panel.Select and enlarge a portion of the display by dragging the mouse across the Display Panel ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 42: Using Impactv
If there is no display, you may need to enable ImpacTV. To enable ImpacTV 1. Click Start. 2. Point to Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. 4. Double-click Display. 5. Click on the Settings tab. 6. Check the Television checkbox to enable ImpacTV. (click Help if necessary) ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 43: Other Driver Installation
• Windows NT 3.5x does not support AGP cards. • Before installing the ASUS display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 3.0 (available on the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/support/bldqpage.idc?Product Page=q_servpk). Otherwise, the system will hang and will not be able to start up! •... - Page 44 Video Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows NT 4.0: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Graphics device for the first time, a “New Hardware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows NT 4.0: 1.
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Page 45: Video Driver Installation For Windows Nt 4.0
If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Com- puter” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows NT Install Shell appears. - Page 46 (This page was intentionally left blank) ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 47: Video Driver Installation For Ibm Os/2
19. Type EXIT to close the OS/2 full screen command prompt. 20. Shut down OS/2 21. Restart OS/2. It will default to 640x480 in 256 colors. To change screen reso- lution and/or color depth, see your OS/2 User’s Guide. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 48: Autocad Video Driver Installation
1. Enter DOS mode (Exit Windows, do not use Windows DOS prompt) 2. Insert the installation CD (assuming your CD-ROM drive is letter D) 3. Type SETUP at the CD-ROM drive letter and the ASUS DOS installation shell will appear and present you with a list of install options.Select Install DOS Utili-... -
Page 49: Microstation Video Driver Installation
1. Enter DOS mode (Exit Windows, do not use Windows DOS prompt) 2. Insert the CD (assuming your CD-ROM drive is letter D) 3. Type SETUP at the CD-ROM drive letter and the ASUS DOS installation shell will appear and present you with a list of install options.Select Install DOS Utili-... -
Page 50: Select System Information (Optional)
INFO BOX. In case of a conflict, it will issue a warning and suggest possible corrective actions. Your ASUS AGP-V264GT3 Card is PCI Plug-and-Play compatible: your system will automatically allocate system resources and resolve possible conflicts between your Plug-and-Play compatible mach64 accelerator card and other expansion cards. -
Page 51: Vdif Files (Optional)
5. Adjust the size and position of the box outline. Press <Enter> to accept. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the box outline for all the resolutions. When finished, remember to exit and save the settings. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 52: Advanced Setup (Optional)
• VGA Tests ... • Accelerator Tests ... Any time you suspect there is a problem, especially during installation, run the above tests. The information provided in this appendix will enable you to solve most problems. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
If using a 386, ensure that AutoCAD has been configured for the appropriate ADI driver. The protected mode driver requires extended memory. Error Codes and Messages Problems and solutions for some common errors found by the test program are provided for your reference as follows: ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... - Page 54 An error has been detected in the ROM. Draw sequence failure. An error has occurred in the draw engine. If the error is intermittent, it might indi- cate a marginal RAM failure. The effects of this failure may not be immediately apparent. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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Page 55: Windows 95 Mach64 Enhanced Display Driver
Why can I not use the TV output function in Windows 95? You need to make sure that your resolution is 800x600 or under and refresh rate equal to or less than 60Hz in NTSC and 50Hz in PAL. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... -
Page 56: Other Problems & Actions
5. You will find two (or more) conflicting adapters. 6. Disable all previous adapters by selecting them and clicking Remove. 7. Close Device Manager and restart Windows 95. 8. Your display driver should work correctly this time. ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual... - Page 57 (This page was intentionally left blank) ASUS AGP-V264GT3 User’s Manual...
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