1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Asus Manuals
  4. Software
  5. Z92Ne
  6. User manual

Asus Z92Ne User Manual

Drivers and utilities
Hide thumbs Also See for Z92Ne:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Notebook PC
Drivers and Utilities
User's Manual
E1824 / Nov 2004

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Asus Z92Ne

Summary of Contents for Asus Z92Ne

  • Page 1 Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User’s Manual E1824 / Nov 2004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INF Update (Intel) ........................ 27 INF Update Driver Setup ....................28 INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN) ..................29 Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) ..............30 Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG) ............31 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction ................. 31 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction .................
  • Page 3 Local Playback Mode ....................58 Network Playback Mode ..................... 58 Waiting for connection: ....................58 GameFace Setting ...................... 59 Launch Game And Show GameFace ................. 59 Frequently Asked Questions .................... 61 LiveUpdate ........................... 63 LiveUpdate Setup ......................64 Using LiveUpdate ......................65 Norton Internet Security .....................
  • Page 4 TouchPad ..........................85 Touchpad Setup ....................... 86 Synaptics® TouchPad Features ..................87 Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons ............87 Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons ........ 87 Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity ................88 Customize Buttons and Taps ..................

  • 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 ATK0100 “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Utility This utility is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices.”...

  • Page 7: Software Utilities

    “AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP” 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: Winflash Utility

    Power4 Gear Utility Power4 Gear is a custom utility designed for this Notebook PC that allows you to use predefined or user defined values for multi-selectable power saving modes or “gears”. You can “shift” between the “gears” using the taskbar icon or the keys above the keyboard.
  • 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 Before After Model 1 Model 2 (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 14: Vga Driver Setup

    VGA Driver Setup Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. 2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after after reading.
  • Page 15 Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics Make screen resolution settings in “Display functions are limited. Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications. Model 2 Left click Use the taskbar icon to bring up shortcuts to...

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Audio

    The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone, however, external audio accessories may be used. External audio connections will disable the notebook PC’s relevant built-in audio device (mic and/or speakers). After Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 20: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 2. On the “Windows Logo testing” screen, click 1. Click Next to begin setup. Continue Anyway because this driver has been fully tested by the manufacturer for this Notebook PC.

  • Page 21: Cmos Camera

    After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. After (No previous category in Device Manager) or PixArt (depending on model) Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 22: Camera Driver Setup

    Camera Driver Setup If you purchased the Notebook PC with the built-in camera, you will need to install this driver and utility. Running the Bison Camera setup will give you the following wizard: NOTE: There is no setup for the PixArt Camera model, browse to the CMOS Camera PixArt folder when Windows asks for the driver location.

  • Page 23: Using The Camera

    In “My Computer”, you will see BisonCam, see yourself in real-time. Click Take a new USB2.0 (or PixArt). Double click on it to begin picture to capture your image to a file on your using it with Windows native camera software. hard drive.

  • Page 25: Gameface Enhanced Display Driver

    GameFace Driver Setup After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. After (No previous category in Device Manager) (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 26: Gameface Driver Setup (Selected Models)

    GameFace Driver Setup (selected models) Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after 2. Click Install to begin copying files. confirming this is what you want to setup.. 3. After the files are installed, click Finish.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Inf Update Driver Setup

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

  • Page 29: Intel Calexico (Wireless Lan)

    Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 39: Lan

    (Required driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Connect the LAN port to a network to begin using the built-in LAN function. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 (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 43: 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 45: Modem

    Modem (Required driver) Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 46: 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 47 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. Selection one of the security preferences and 7. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. click Next.
  • Page 48 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 49: Ricoh

    After the memory reader driver is installed, you can read or write to various memory types. See the hardware manual for information on supported memory types. Driver already provided in Windows XP (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 50: Ricoh Driver Setup

    Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after 2. On the “Ready to install” screen, click Install confirming this is what you want to setup. to begin copying files to your system.
  • Page 51 Software Utilities...
  • Page 52 Software Utilities...

  • Page 53: Chkmail

    ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 54: Chkmail 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 55: Gameface

    (Utility for selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Utility Setup After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 56: Gameface Utility

    GameFace Utility GameFace lets you talk to and see your friend on the remote computer even when you are playing full-screen game. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation. 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 57: Getting Started

    It will use the first Video/Audio WDM capture device it found when the first startup. You can change the Video and Audio input device from the Options in the Tool menu if you have more than one Video/Audio device. But the change will not take effect when you are playing video or connecting to others.

  • Page 58: Local Playback Mode

    2. GameFace will popup a dialog box to ask you if you want to accept a call from the remote computer 3. Choose the “End Call” from the File menu or press the “End the Call” button to disconnect the connection...

  • Page 59: Gameface Setting

    GameFace Setting You can change the Transparency, Position, and Hotkey settings in the GameFace page of GameFace Options Dialog from the Option in the Tool menu. Launch Game And Show GameFace Launch the game you want to play. After entering the full-screen mode, press Hotkey (default is Ctrl+Alt+V) to show the GameFace window.
  • Page 60 Enable OSD in Game Press OSD hotkey to show the OSD. Using Page-Up/Page-Down key to select the GameFace page. Using Arrow Key to select and adjust the items you want to change. (Enable GameFace, Transparency, Position X, Position Y, and Sizing).

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Currently, ASUS GameFace and OSD only support PS/2 keyboard. 3. How do I select a TV channel when using ASUS GameFace and TV Tuner input is selected? ASUS GameFace does not currently support TV channel selection. Please use the ASUS Digital VCR (Ver.

  • Page 63: Liveupdate

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

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: Power4 Gear

    Power4 Gear settings. Modes and Power Segments When you are using an AC adapter, the Power4 Gear button will allow switching between three modes as shown above. When you remove the AC adapter, the Power4 Gear button will allow switching between seven modes as shown above.

  • Page 77: Renaming Settings

    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 78: Power Saving Details

    Power Saving Details CPU Performance 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 79: Nb Probe

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

  • Page 80: Nb Probe Setup

    Running setup will give you the following wizard: NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 2. On “Choose Destination Location” , click Next 1.

  • Page 81: Using Nb Probe

    Using NB Probe NB Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer. Starting NB Probe NB Probe runs either in windows mode or taskbar mode.

  • Page 82: Using Nb Probe Monitoring

    See your CPU temperatures logged using a green line. The orange line is the default warning If the warning or fatal lines rise above the CPU threshold and the red line is the default fatal temperature line (green), then the CPU threshold.
  • Page 83 Drive System Information See your system information on this page. Shows the used and free space of each hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter.

  • Page 85: Touchpad

    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 (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98 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 99: Video Security

    Video Security (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: Video Security Setup After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 100: Video Security Setup

    Video Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after 2. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click confirming this is what you want to setup. Finish.

  • Page 101: Winflash

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

  • Page 102: Winflash Setup

    WINFLASH Setup Make sure you install ATKACPI first or else you will get this message. 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 103: 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...

Table of Contents