Asus L1A Software Setup Manual
Asus L1A Software Setup Manual

Asus L1A Software Setup Manual

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Notebook PC Support CD
Manual Revision:
1.00 E779
Release Date:
Oct 2001
Notebook PC
Driver/Utility Setup and Reference

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  • Page 1 Notebook PC Driver/Utility Setup and Reference Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1.00 E779 Release Date: Oct 2001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Autorun Screen for Windows ME ..................8 Autorun Screen for Windows 2000 ................... 8 VIA INF Update ........................9 Installing the VIA INF Update for Windows ME and 2000 ..........9 ATKACPI Driver ........................10 Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME .............. 10 Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows 2000 ............
  • Page 3 Table of Contents (Cont’) Fast IR Driver ........................29 Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME and 2000 ..........29 Setting the IR port for Windows ME ................30 SpeedStep ..........................33 Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME and 2000 ............33 PC-cillin 2000 ........................
  • Page 4: 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 And 2000

    CD. 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: Support Cd Contents

    “HSP56 World MicroModem” or “HSP56 MR” 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 7 AC power. These changes in frequency happen in only 1/2000th of a second — so fast, they are invisible to users, even if they occur in the middle of performance- intensive applications.
  • Page 8: Atkacpi Utility Submenu

    Installs Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility is a program designed to intercept key strokes so that key assignments can be made to run a program or script. This program cannot be used to change default keys or key combi- nations used by other software, operating systems, or by the Notebook PC’s hardware.
  • Page 9: Via Inf Update

    VIA INF Update Installing the VIA INF Update for Windows ME and 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click VIA INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
  • Page 10: Atkacpi Driver

    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.
  • Page 11: Agp Driver

    AGP Driver Installing the AGP Driver for Windows 2000 Installation is not required for Windows ME. Insert the support CD and click AGP Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Installation has finished. Click OK to restart your (1) Click OK to begin installation.
  • Page 12: Vga Driver

    Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolution. Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Next after reading the installation infor- (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.
  • Page 13: Using Display Properties

    (1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and click (2) Click the Settings tab Properties. (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 14: Installing The Vga Driver For Windows 2000

    VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find Windows ME before this section. After in- stalling Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolution.
  • Page 15: Audio Driver

    Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME and 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below. (2) Read the license agreement and click OK. (1) Click Next to install the driver.
  • Page 16: Audio Controls

    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 17: Directx 8.0

    DirectX 8.0 Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME and 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.
  • Page 18: Lan Driver (Required)

    LAN Driver (Required) Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME and 2000 Installation is similar for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click LAN Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. Windows ME (2) Setup has finished. Click No so that you can (1) Click Yes to begin installing drivers.
  • Page 19: Joining A Domain (Windows Me)

    Identification is necessary to use the network browser. If you want to log into a server, you must check “Log on...” and enter your domain name. Windows Enter a workgroup as instructed by your network ad- 95/98/ME/2000 all use Windows NT domain.
  • Page 20: Joining A Domain (Windows 2000)

    (3) The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions for your computer. Select Do- main 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 21: Viewing Your Network

    Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on “entire contents” will display networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such as “MS Windows Network” will display all the servers available under that protocol.
  • Page 22: Modem Driver

    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 to install the modem driver. There is no installation wizard for this process.
  • Page 23 Modem Driver 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 24 Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (9) Click Next when the driver is located by Windows. (10) Click Finish to close the driver installation wizard. (11) Click Close to exit modem properties.
  • Page 25: Installing The Modem Driver For Windows 2000

    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 26: 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.
  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 MS Windows. You may have to answer this ques- tion a second time. (+) After you restart, you will get a “splash” screen that will give you easy access to “Synaptics TouchPad Help” by clicking on the “Tell me more...”...
  • Page 29: Fast Ir Driver

    Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Setting the IR port (Windows 2000) Insert the support CD and click Fast IR Driver on the autorun menu to make the setting as shown by the dialog box. (1) Click OK to install the driver.
  • Page 30: 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.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME (Cont’) (11) Right-click “My Network Places” on the desk- (12) Double click Fast Infrared Controller. top and select Properties. (13) Click Advanced tab and select HP HSDL-2300/ 3600 for “Infrared Transceiver A” and click OK.
  • Page 33: Speedstep

    SpeedStep Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME and 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.
  • Page 35: 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.
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 (9) Check the installation settings and click Next to continue. 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 38 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (13)You will be asked to repeat this step four times if you chose the “Complete Rescue Disk Set”. (11)Select a target floppy disk drive and click Next. (15)Click Finish when the setup is complete.
  • Page 39 (18)Be patient while your computer connects to the (17)Click Yes to update PC-cillin’s program and Internet and download necessary files. virus pattern files. (19)You can answer No and Cancel so that you can install other drivers then restart your computer later.
  • Page 40: Installing The Pc-Cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software For Windows 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.
  • Page 41 (7) Installation has finished. Select Finish to exit (+) Wait while installation takes place. the installation wizard. No restart is necessary. An icon will be placed in your taskbar to show protection status and allow quick access to the PC-cillin software settings. Right-click the icon...
  • Page 42: 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.
  • Page 43: 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.
  • Page 44: Check Mail Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Check Mail for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Check Mail Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
  • Page 45: Ideswap Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    IDESwap Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing IDE Swap for Windows ME Installation is not required for Windows 2000. Insert the support CD and click IDESwap Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.
  • Page 47: Windows Me And 2000 Software Reference

    Notebook PC Software Reference Windows ME & 2000...
  • Page 48 Synaptics TouchPad .................. 57 Overview of Synaptics® TouchPad Features ................ 58 Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons ............58 Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons ........58 Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity ................59 Customize Buttons and Taps ..................
  • Page 49 IDE Swap Utility ..................93 IDE Swap Introduction ......................94 Using the AiBox ......................94 Stopping the AiBox Before Removing (Windows ME) ............ 94 Stopping the AiBox Before Removing (Windows 2000) ..........95 APPENDIX ....................97 Modem Communication Regulations ..................97 FCC Regulations ......................
  • Page 51: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Topics Covered: Display Properties Display Settings Windows ME & 2000...
  • Page 52: Display Settings For Windows Me And 2000

    Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 Display Properties S3Display The “S3Display” settings allow you to select or dese- lect the output display devices. By default the Notebook’s own LCD is Enabled. When a CRT com- patible devices is detected on the 15pin VGA connec- tor, the CRT selection will also be checked.
  • Page 53: Display Properties

    Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) Display Properties S3Info Plus The S3Info Plus page gives information on your “Sys- tem configuration”, “S3 Driver”, and “DirectX” ver- sion. Monitor The “Monitor” page allows you to see the “Monitor Type”. By default, all detected monitors show “De- fault Monitor”.
  • Page 54: Setting First Monitor Type

    Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) Setting First Monitor Type (1) Select the first Default Monitor and click Properties. (3) Click Next to install the driver for the se- lected monitor. (2) Select your monitor’s manufacturer and model and click Next.
  • Page 55: Setting Second Monitor Type

    Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) Setting Second Monitor Type (6) Repeat this process for the second De- fault Monitor (7) Click Next to install the driver for the se- lected monitor. (7) Select your monitor’s manufacturer and model and click Next.
  • Page 57: 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 & 2000...
  • Page 58: Overview Of 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: Move The Pointer Long Distances

    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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 move- ment, you can specify a slow motion key. Then, for slow pointer movement, press and hold this key as you move the pointer.
  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 Touch-...
  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 71: Speedstep

    SpeedStep Topics Covered: Intel ® SpeedStep™ Overview How it Works IT Friendly Summary SpeedStep Properties and Settings SpeedStep Software Notes Windows ME and 2000...
  • Page 72: Intel® Speedstep™ Overview

    Users can also manually adjust the Intel SpeedStep technology mode. For example, if a user needs to con- duct a presentation away from an outlet, he or she can use the Intel SpeedStep technology applet to put the mobile PC into maximum performance mode. The applet is accessed via an icon in the Windows* Taskbar.
  • Page 73: 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 QuickStart technology to put the processor into “sleep” mode. The voltage level and processor frequency are then adjusted and the system awakened.
  • Page 74: 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- Passing the cursor over the blue flag icon will ing the properties page (double clicking with left show the performance status.
  • Page 75 AC power source is present. Remove icon from taskbar - Removes the blue flag icon from the taskbar. You will then have to enter the properties settings through the Control Panel “Power Management” icon.
  • Page 76: Speedstep Software Notes

    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 77: 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 & 2000...
  • Page 78: Welcome To Pc-Cillin

    PC-cillin to perform. You can “set and forget” as many tasks as you see fit. For each task, you can select the file types you want to scan for viruses, the action PC-cillin will take upon finding a virus (Clean the infected file, Delete it, Quar- antine it, Pass it, or Rename / Deny Access to it), and other program details.
  • Page 79: What's New In Pc-Cillin 2000

    PC-cillin while installing other Windows components. PC-cillin is Windows 2000 compliant. • Antivirus scanning of POP3 mail: If you use Microsoft Outlook Express 4.01 or above or Eudora Pro 4.0 or above as your email client, Trend PC-cillin 2000 will scan your email messages as they down- load from the POP3 server.
  • Page 80: What Is A Computer Virus

    The file is not an actual virus; it will cause no harm and it will not replicate. Rather, it is a specially created file whose “signature ” has been included in the Trend Micro virus pattern file and as such, can be detected by the virus engine.
  • Page 81: How Viruses Spread

    So whatever the reason one may have for writing a virus, the important thing is to make certain your com- pany is not victimized, that your data you are responsible for is safe, and that precious time is not wasted...
  • Page 83: Hotkey Utility

    Hotkey Utility Topics Covered: Hotkey Utility Buttons Hotkey Actions Adding a Program to Run Windows ME...
  • Page 84: Hotkey Utility

    You can assign three Hotkeys to the two preset Add a Hotkey the buttons lo- by the utility for a maximum of five. If you don’t use the two preset, you can delete them cated on the left Delete a Hotkey for your own applications.
  • Page 85: Hotkey Actions

    Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys Disables all Hotkeys by remov- ing check marks from the front of the Hotkeys in the current cat- egory. Hotkey Actions Actions...
  • Page 86 1-50 steps Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window up between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window right between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window down between 1-50 steps...
  • Page 87 (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. Shut Down: Exits from Windows and turns OFF the Notebook PC.
  • Page 88: Adding A Program To Run

    Hotkey Utility (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 button. (3) Choose Run Program in this pull down menu. (2) Type a key or key combination here.
  • Page 89: Windows Flash Utility (Winflash)

    Windows Flash Utility (WINFLASH) Topics Covered: Updating Your BIOS Resetting Your BIOS Windows ME & 2000...
  • Page 90: 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. When you enter WINFLASH, you will be immediately asked for the BIOS image file.
  • Page 91: Check Mail Utility

    Check Mail Utility Topics Covered: Check Mail Quick Setup Check Mail Startup Windows ME & 2000...
  • Page 92: Check Mail Quick Setup

    Check Mail Quick Setup The support CD provided with this Notebook PC allows you to install Check Mail Utility to monitor and notify ® you of incoming email messages waiting in your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. The Check Mail utility was designed for Microsoft Outlook products and may or may not be compatible with other email applications.
  • Page 93: Ide Swap Utility

    IDE Swap Utility Topics Covered: IDE Swap Introduction Using the AiBox Windows ME & 2000...
  • Page 94: Ide Swap Introduction

    IDE Swap Introduction IDE Swap installs a Plug & Play utility to monitor the AiBox port and automatically enable the AiBox and module device drivers. This utility is also used to disable the device drivers when you want to remove the AiBox or eject a module device.
  • Page 95: Stopping The Aibox Before Removing (Windows 2000)

    Click STOP before disconnecting the AiBox from the Notebook PC. Instead of double clicking, you can left click once and then click the device you want to stop. Click OK after the AiBox device is stopped.
  • Page 97: Appendix

    The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices connected to your telephone line that will ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas, the total REN of devices connected to a line should not exceed five (5.0).
  • Page 98: 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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