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Asus L84L Setup & Reference

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Notebook PC Support CD
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1.00 E697
Release Date:
Oct 2001
Notebook PC
Driver/Utility Setup & Reference

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  • Page 1 Driver/Utility Setup & Reference Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1.00 E697 Release Date: Oct 2001 Notebook PC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Windows Quick Install Guide ... 4 Support CD for Windows ME & 2000 ... 5 Standard Model ... 6 Autorun Screen for Windows ME ... 6 Autorun Screen for Windows ME ... 6 Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 ... 6 Selected Models ...
  • Page 3 Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ... 53 Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows ME & 2000 ... 53 ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) ... 54 Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000 ... 54 Windows ME & 2000 Software Reference ... 55...

  • Page 4: Windows Quick Install Guide

    Windows Quick Install Guide 1. Insert the Windows ME/2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive must be set to boot before the Hard Drive in BIOS setup (press F2 during boot) or press Esc and select “ATAPI CD-ROM Drive” (use the up and down arrows and press Enter) IMPORTANT: In most cases, you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the CD.

  • Page 5: Support Cd For Windows Me & 2000

    Support CD for Windows ME & 2000 The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to use your ®...

  • Page 6: Standard Model

    Selected Models Autorun Screen for Windows ME Standard Model Autorun Screen for Windows ME Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 The following are descriptions of what each autorun menu item does when selected with the mouse. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and your support CD.

  • Page 7: Support Cd Contents

    Support CD Contents INTEL 830M INF Update (required) Intel Drivers (on selected models only) This is a hardware dependent utility not available on standard models. Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Intel chipset. INTEL 815EP INF Update (required) Intel Drivers (on standard models only) This is a hardware dependent utility not available on selected models.
  • Page 8 Fast IR Driver (required) “IrDA Fast Infrared Port” Setting Shown under “Network adapters”. Configures your Infrared Transceiver A to “VISHAY TFDS-6101E/ 6501E” so that your Infrared port can work properly. SpeedStep (recommended) Utility (on selected models only) This is a hardware dependent utility not available on standard models. ®...

  • Page 9: Atkacpi Utility Submenu

    Installs a BIOS update utility for Windows so that you can conveniently update your Notebook PC’s BIOS without having to restart your Notebook PC in DOS mode. ASUS PC Probe (optional) Utility Installs PC Probe utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an...

  • Page 10: Preparing Windows 2000

    Preparing Windows 2000 The following preparations will make it easier to install drivers in Windows 2000. Disabling Power Management It creates delays and confusion when the hard disk turns OFF or when the system goes to standby. Select Always On. Disabling Operating System Menu It creates delays when you are required to restart your system and the boot menu waits for your selection.

  • Page 11: Intel 830M Inf Update (On Selected Models Only)

    INTEL 830M INF Update (on selected models only) Installing the INTEL 830M INF Update for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click INTEL 830M INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

  • Page 12: Intel 815Ep Inf Update (On Standard Models Only)

    INTEL 815EP INF Update (on standard models only) Installing the INTEL 815EP INF Update for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click INTEL 815EP INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

  • Page 13: Installing The Atkacpi Driver For Windows 2000

    ATKACPI Driver Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000 but have different dialog boxes. Insert the support CD and click ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Yes to begin installation.

  • Page 14: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME and 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (3) Click Express installation.
  • Page 15 VGA Driver Setting the Display Type in Windows ME (2) Click Change to change the monitor driver. (4) Click Apply to make the settings effective and click OK to close the monitor properties. (1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and click Properties. (3) Select Digital Flat Panel (1024x768) and click OK.
  • Page 16 VGA Driver Setting the Display Type in Windows ME (Cont’) (6) Click Change to change the monitor driver. (8) Click Apply to make the settings effective and click OK to close the monitor properties. (7) Select your monitor’s make/model and click OK. (9) Set the Colors and Screen area and click OK to close the “Display Properties”.
  • Page 17 VGA Driver Setting the Display Properties (Windows 2000) (1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and click Properties. (2) Click the Settings tab (3) Set Colors to True Color and Screen area to 1024 by 768 pixels. NOTE: Setting to larger screen areas will require panning (by moving your cursor to the screen’s border) in order to see the entire desktop.
  • Page 18 VGA Driver Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000) (1) If you have not done so, set the “Colors” and “Screen area”. Then click Advanced. (3) Click Update Driver on the “Default Monitor Properties”. (2) On the “Monitor” page, click the first Default Moni- tor and click Properties.
  • Page 19 VGA Driver Setting the Display Type (Windows 2000) (Cont’) (5) Select “Display a list...” and click Next. (7) Click Next to install the driver for the selected device. (6) Select “Show all hardware...” and choose Digi- tal Flat Panel (1024x768) and click Next. (8) Click OK to exit the monitor properties.

  • Page 20: Audio Driver (Ess) (Depending On Model)

    Audio Driver (ESS) (depending on model) Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (autorun) Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after these steps. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. (1) Click Next to install the audio driver. (3) Installation has finished.

  • Page 21: Audio Driver (Sigmatel) (Depending On Model)

    Audio Driver (SigmaTel) (depending on model) Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME and 2000 (autorun) Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. (1) Click Next to install the audio driver. (3) If asked, select Install and click Next.

  • Page 22: Audio Controls

    Audio Driver Audio Controls A Speaker icon will show on the task bar and when selected with the left mouse button. A simple master control will show. If selected with the right mouse button a menu will show allowing adjustment of audio properties or detailed volume controls.

  • Page 23: Audio Driver (Ess/Intel-Sigmatel) (Depending On Model)

    Audio Driver (ESS/Intel-SigmaTel) (depending on model) Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after these steps. Manual installation is necessary if the driver cannot be installed automatically using the autorun. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below.
  • Page 24 Audio Driver (ESS) (depending on model) Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) For Intel-Sigmal Tel models, skip to the next page. (5) Click Specify the location of the driver and click Next to continue. (7) Confirm the location of the driver and click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 Audio Driver (Intel-SigmaTel) (depending on model) Manually Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) For ESS models, see previous page. (5) Click Specify the location of the driver and click Next to continue. (7) Confirm the location of the driver and click Next to continue.

  • Page 26: Directx 8.0

    DirectX 8.0 Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click DirectX 8.0 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Yes to continue and install DirectX. (3) Installation has finished.

  • Page 27: Modem Driver (Depending On Model)

    Modem Driver (depending on model) Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. There is no autorun installation for this driver. (2) Click Specify a location and enter the path for (1) Click Specify the location of the driver and your operating system.

  • Page 28: Modem Driver

    Modem Driver Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after Windows ME. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. There is no installation wizard for this process. (1) Right-click “My Computer”...
  • Page 29 Modem Driver Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (5) Enter the path “__\modem\ winme” (with the (6) Click Next when the driver is located by Win- letter of your CD drive) and click Next. dows. (8) Enter the path “__\modem\ winme” (with the (7) Windows will detect your modem and ask to letter of your CD drive) and click Next.
  • Page 30 Modem Driver Manually Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (9) Click Next when the driver is located by Win- dows. (11) Click Finish to close the first driver installa- tion wizard. (10) Click Finish to close the second driver instal- lation wizard.

  • Page 31: Installing The Modem Driver For Windows 2000

    Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows ME steps before Windows 2000 in this manual. Insert the support CD and click Modem Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

  • Page 32: Touchpad

    TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME Windows 2000 has different installation steps (see next page). Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Select a language and click OK. (3) Browse to another destination folder or click Next to install to the specified directory.

  • Page 33: Installing The Touchpad Driver For Windows 2000

    TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000 Windows ME has different installation steps (see previous page). Insert the support CD and click Touch- Pad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Next after reading the Welcome message. (1) Choose a language and click OK.
  • Page 34 TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000 (Cont’) (4) Click Yes to accept the driver because the driver on this support CD has been fully tested by the manu- facturer to work correctly with MS Windows. You may have to answer this question a second time. (+) After you restart, you will get a “splash”...

  • Page 35: Fast Ir Driver

    Fast IR Driver Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. If your IR port is not enabled, you must first enable it in BIOS setup. Enabling the IR port 1.

  • Page 36: Setting The Ir Port For Windows Me

    Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME Insert the support CD but clicking Fast IR Driver only brings up a readme file for the following procedure: (1) Double-click Unknown Device under “Other (2) Click Reinstall Driver to install the driver. Devices”...
  • Page 37 Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME (Cont’) (5) Click Next when Windows finds the driver INF (6) The update has finished. Click Finish to exit. file on the support CD. (7) Do not restart your computer. Click No. (9) Infrared Serial (COM) Port will be automatically installed.
  • Page 38 Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME (Cont’) (11) Right-click “My Network Places” on the desk- top and select Properties. (13) Click Advanced tab and select Vishay TFDS- 6101E/6501E for “Infrared Transceiver A” and click OK. (12) Double click Fast Infrared Controller. (14) Click OK to close Network configuration.

  • Page 39: Speedstep (On Selected Models Only)

    SpeedStep (on selected models only) Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click SPEEDSTEP on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (3) Installation has finished.

  • Page 40: Lan Driver (Required)

    LAN Driver (Required) Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is almost the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click LAN Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. The first two captures will show auto installation using the Autorun menu.
  • Page 41 (3) Click Specify the location of the driver and (4) Click Specify a location and enter path: click Next. D:\LAN\WIN9XME. Click Next to continue. (5) Click Next to install the driver. (6) Click Next to install the driver. (8) Installation has finished. Select No so that you can install other items.

  • Page 42: Joining A Domain (Windows Me)

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows ME) Identification is necessary to use the network browser. Enter a workgroup as instructed by your network ad- ministrator or try using the name of your domain. All servers may not be visible to you if you do not enter a workgroup that has a primary controller.

  • Page 43: Joining A Domain (Windows 2000)

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows 2000) (1) Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties. (3) The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions for your computer. Select Domain and enter an existing domain you wish to join. NOTE: After clicking “OK”, you will be asked for the Domain Controller’s Administrator password to join the domain in Windows 2000.

  • Page 44: Viewing Your Network

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows 2000) (Cont’) (5) After you restart your computer, you should (4) Unfortunately, you will have to trouble your net- see some contents through Entire Network. work administrator to grant you access. Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on “entire contents”...

  • Page 45: Pc-Cillin 2000

    PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows ME. Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Yes after reading the “Agreement”.
  • Page 46 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (3) Wait while your setup checks your system for viruses based on the included pattern file. (This is usually older than what is available on the Internet at “http://www.trend.com”. You should rescan your hard drives after updating the virus pattern.) Click OK when completed.
  • Page 47 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (8) Make proxy settings if necessary and click OK to continue. (+) The next step will require a floppy disk drive in order to create rescue disks. If you don’t have one, a warning will be given and the rescue disk wizard will be skipped.
  • Page 48 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (11)Select a target floppy disk drive and click Next. (12)You will be asked to format your floppy disk. Use Quick (or Full if necessary) and click Start. Click Close when format is completed. If you chose the full rescue disks, you have to repeat this step four times.
  • Page 49 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (14)Click Finish when the “Rescue Disks” are created. (17)Click Yes to update PC-cillin’s program and virus pattern files. (16)Enter your “Name” and “Email Address” to register PC-cillin software. (18)Be patient while your computer connects to the Internet and download necessary files.

  • Page 50: Installing The Pc-Cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software For Windows 2000

    PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows 2000. Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.
  • Page 51 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (5) Change the destination folder or click Next to install to the specified directory. (+) Wait while installation takes place. (6) Click Install now or click Back to make changes to the installation settings. (7) Installation has finished.

  • Page 52: Hotkey Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Hotkey Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

  • Page 53: Windows Flash Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Windows Flash Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next on the “Welcome”...

  • Page 54: Asus Pc Probe (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click PC Probe on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.

  • Page 55: Windows Me & 2000 Software Reference

    Notebook PC Software Reference...
  • Page 56 Contents VGA Driver ... 59 Dual Display Settings ... 60 Display Arrangement ... 60 Enabling an External Monitor ... 60 Displays ... 61 OpenGL ... 61 Display Settings ... 61 Color ... 61 Direct 3D ... 61 HydraVision Desktop (Win ME)... 62 Options (Windows ME) ...
  • Page 57 Test Virus ... 86 How Viruses Spread ... 87 Virus Writers ... 87 Scan Window ... 88 Manual Scan ... 88 Hotkey Utility ... 89 ASUS Hotkey ... 90 Buttons ... 90 Delete a Hotkey ... 90 Add a Hotkey ... 90...
  • Page 58 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring ... 99 Using ASUS PC Probe ... 99 Monitoring ... 99 Information ... 99 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ... 100 Appendix ... 101 Modem Communication Regulations ... 102 FCC Regulations ... 102 FCC Part 68 Requirements ... 102 Modem Declaration Of Conformity ...

  • Page 59: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Topics Covered: Dual Display Settings Enabling an External Monitor Display Arrangement Display Settings Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 60: Dual Display Settings

    Dual Display Settings When you enter the Display Properties Settings, two displays will be shown which allow you set the resolution, color, and monitor type independently from each other in order to make independent display adjustments. Dual display allows you to extend your Win- dows desktop onto an external monitor.

  • Page 61: Displays

    Display Settings Displays This is where you can graphically see all display devices and set its ON/OFF preferences. The pref- erences can be saved as a scheme and hotkey to be recalled when you need it. OpenGL This is where you set OpenGL preferences used in 3D games using OpenGL technology.

  • Page 62: Hydravision Desktop (Win Me)

    Display Settings Options (Windows ME) This is where you see version information and enable/disable ATI taskbar icons. HydraVision Desktop (Win ME) This is where you can make advanced desktop settings and layouts. Options (Windows 2000) This is where you see version information and enable/disable ATI taskbar icons.

  • Page 63: Synaptics Touchpad

    Synaptics TouchPad Topics Covered: Overview of the TouchPad Scrolling Properties Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 64: Overview Of Synaptics Touchpad Features

    Overview of Synaptics Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to: • Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons •...

  • Page 65: Adjust The Overall Touch Sensitivity

    Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity You can control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds by adjusting the Touch Sensitivity slider. This slider is located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog. At higher (more sensitive) Touch Sensitivity settings, the TouchPad recognizes even a very slight touch. If you see undesired or erratic pointer motion, try a lower setting.

  • Page 66: Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing

    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.

  • Page 67: Move The Pointer Long Distances

    Move the Pointer Long Distances Suppose you are dragging an object, scrolling at high speed (via Virtual Scrolling! ), or merrily moving the pointer when you suddenly reach the edge of your TouchPad. Don’t despair, the Synaptics TouchPad Edge Motion feature comes to the rescue! Edge Motion helps with long distance pointer motion. When you reach an edge of the TouchPad, the pointer (or scroll thumb when Virtual Scrolling) continues to move in the same direction until you lift your finger from the TouchPad or move your finger away from the edge.

  • Page 68: Scrolling Properties Page

    Scrolling Properties Page The Scrolling properties page allows you to customize the Virtual Scrolling capabilities of your TouchPad. In some applications, the scroll zones which activate Virtual Scrolling can be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Vir- tual Scrolling that you prefer:...

  • Page 69: Tap Zones Properties Pages

    Tap Zones Properties Pages The Tap Zones properties pages allow you to assign custom actions to taps in the Touchpad’s corner zone regions (or tap zone regions). The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other point- ing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics Touch- Pad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse control panel will have a drop-down box listing all of the pointing devices...

  • Page 70: More Features Properties Page

    More Features Properties Page The More Features properties page allows you to control the following features of you Synaptics TouchPad: Stop Pointer at Window Borders This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside the win- dow, it stops at the edge.

  • Page 71: Button Actions Properties Page

    Button Actions Properties Page The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. Customizing Button Assignments You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way that you customize the tap zones. To Customize: 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).

  • Page 72: Touch Properties Page

    Touch Properties Page The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap response and sensitivity of your TouchPad. Taps Check the appropriate boxes in the Taps section of the Touch Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer: •...

  • Page 73: Edge Motion Properties Page

    Edge Motion Properties Page The Edge Motion properties page allows you to customize the long distance pointer motion capabilities of your Touch- Pad. When your finger reaches the edge of your TouchPad, the Edge Motion feature allows the pointer to continue to move until you lift your finger.

  • Page 74: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q: When I use Virtual Scrolling, the pointer jumps over to the scroll bar, and then jumps back where it came from when I’m done. Is this normal? A: Yes. 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”...
  • Page 75 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? A: The shift keys and the control keys are special and are used for various things, such as selecting multiple files in Microsoft Windows Explorer or for zooming in and out on a spread sheet in Mi- crosoft Excel.

  • Page 77: Speedstep

    SpeedStep (On selected models only) Topics Covered: Intel ® SpeedStep™ Overview How it Works IT Friendly Summary SpeedStep Properties and Settings SpeedStep Software Notes Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 78: Intel® Speedstep™ Overview

    ® Intel SpeedStep™ Overview Most important, the new processors, rated at frequencies of 600MHz and 650MHz, will be the first to ® incorporate an innovative performance technology called Intel SpeedStep™ technology. Built into certain mobile Pentium III processors, this technology from Intel provides near-desktop performance with all the benefits of mobility.

  • Page 79: It Friendly

    IT Friendly IT managers will be glad to know that Intel SpeedStep technology functionality is completely seamless. If we look under the hood, we find that Intel SpeedStep technology uses Intel processor into “sleep” mode. The voltage level and processor frequency are then adjusted and the system awakened.

  • Page 80: Speedstep Properties And Settings

    SpeedStep Properties and Settings NOTE: If your processor does not support Speed- Step, the blue flag will have an “x” over it. Enter- ing the properties page (double clicking with left button or selecting the menu called up by the right button) will show grayed out items.
  • Page 81 SpeedStep Properties and Settings (Cont’) You can independently choose the performance level while “running on batteries” and when “plugged in”. You may have to restart your computer in order to activate certain settings. Right-clicking the blue flag will give you a menu in order to manually change the pro- cessor speed and to enter the properties page.

  • Page 82: Speedstep Software Notes

    SpeedStep Software Notes WARNING You are authorized and licensed to install this application and driver ONLY on a Licensed PC that has System Management Mode (SMM) BIOS support installed. This driver may permanently damage any system that does not meet these requirements. A Licensed PC is a computer which (1) is capable of seam- lessly and automatically transitioning among multiple performance states (potentially operating at different efficiency ratings) based upon power source changes, end user preference, processor performance demand, and thermal conditions;...

  • Page 83: Pc-Cillin 2000

    PC-cillin 2000 Topics Covered: PC-cillin 2000 Features What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 Test Virus What is a Computer Virus? How Viruses Spread Virus Writers Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 84: Welcome To Pc-Cillin

    Welcome to PC-cillin Welcome to PC-cillin 2000, Trend Micro’s award-winning antivirus software. Here’s what PC-cillin will do “straight out of the box”: • Checks for viruses every time you Open, Copy, Move, or Save a file • Protects against downloading infected files from the Internet or FTP sites •...

  • Page 85: What's New In Pc-Cillin 2000

    What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 PC-cillin 2000 includes the following enhancements over the previous version: • Windows 2000 Support: PC-cillin fully supports Windows 2000. Integration with the Windows in- staller means that you can install PC-cillin while installing other Windows components. PC-cillin is Windows 2000 compliant.

  • Page 86: What Is A Computer Virus

    What is a Computer Virus? Simply put, a computer virus is a program that replicates. To do so, it will need to attach itself to other program files (for example, .exe, .com, .dll) and execute whenever the host program executes. Beyond simple replication, a virus almost always seeks to fulfill another purpose: to cause damage.

  • Page 87: How Viruses Spread

    How Viruses Spread There are many ways for a virus to enter your system: • Email attachments • World Wide Web (WWW) sites • FTP traffic from the Internet (file downloads) • Shared network files & network traffic in general •...

  • Page 88: Scan Window

    Scan Macro scans Microsoft Word, Excel, and template files on local disks (includes floppy disk driver). You cannot select folders for this scan option. When you click Scan Macro button, all local disks will be scanned. If there is any network disk assigned, it will be scanned too.

  • Page 89: Hotkey Utility

    Hotkey Utility Topics Covered: ASUS Hotkey Buttons Hotkey Actions Add “Run Program” Procedure Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 90: Asus Hotkey

    ASUS Hotkey Buttons The functions of Add a Hotkey the buttons lo- cated on the left Delete a Hotkey side of the pro- gram window are Edit Hotkey labeled here. Enable all Hotkeys Disable all Hotkeys Delete all Hotkeys Delete a Hotkey Highlight a Hotkey and click this button to de- lete it from the current category.

  • Page 91: Hotkey Actions

    ASUS Hotkey (Cont’) Hotkey Actions Actions None: Move Window To Left: Move Window To Up: Move Window To Right: Enable all Hotkeys Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys...
  • Page 92 Actions Move Window To Below: Extend Window From Left: Extend Window From Up: Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window Shrink Window from Left: Shrink Window from Up: Shrink Window From Right: Shrinks the active window Shrink Window From Below: Shrinks the active window Descriptions Moves the active window...
  • Page 93 Actions Descriptions Minimize Window: Minimizes the active window Maximize Window: Maximizes the active window Show Normal Size: Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restore: Restores a minimized window to its previous size. Log Off: Logs the current user OFF from the current Windows session and any connected networks.

  • Page 94: Adding A Program To Run

    ASUS Hotkey (Cont’) Adding a Program to Run To add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below. (1) Click Add a Hotkey Add a Hotkey (2) Type a key or key combination here. (4) Choose an executable file using explorer.

  • Page 95: Windows Flash Utility (Winflash)

    Windows Flash Utility (WINFLASH) Topics Covered: Updating Your BIOS Resetting Your BIOS Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 96: Updating Your Bios

    Updating Your BIOS If you ever hear “resetting your BIOS”, it entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and then selecting Load Setup Defaults on the “Exit” menu. To run WINFLASH, access the program shortcut through the Start button. Compare the BIOS ROM (your current BIOS) to the BIOS image (the new BIOS).

  • Page 97: Asus Pc Probe

    ASUS PC Probe Topics Covered: Starting ASUS PC Probe Using PC Probe Monitoring ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Windows ME and 2000...

  • Page 98: Welcome To Asus Pc Probe

    DMI Explorer. Starting ASUS PC Probe If the ASUS Probe icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe VX.XX.

  • Page 99: Using Asus Pc Probe Monitoring

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling inter- vals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature.

  • Page 100: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with...

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Topics Covered: Communication Regulations Declaration Of Conformity...

  • Page 102: Modem Communication Regulations

    Modem Communication Regulations FCC Regulations The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing your modem. FCC Part 68 Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

  • Page 103: Modem Declaration Of Conformity

    Modem Declaration Of Conformity 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.

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