Asus A7000 Mounting instructions

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Revised Edition V3

December 2003

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Contents

Notices ...........................................................................................iv

Safety information ...........................................................................v

About this guide..............................................................................vi

1. ASUS Control Panel.............................................................. 1

1.1 NVIDIA

graphics card series ................................... 1

1.2 ATI

Radeon graphics card series ............................ 8

2. ASUS VideoSecurity ........................................................... 10

2.1 Limitations............................................................... 10

2.2 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity...............................11

2.3 Features setup ........................................................ 13

3. ASUS GameFace................................................................ 21

3.1 Launching ASUS GameFace .................................. 21

3.2 Setting Local playback mode .................................. 22

3.3 Setting Network playback mode ............................. 22

3.4 Tools ....................................................................... 23

3.5 Using GameFace .................................................... 28

3.6 Using the GameFace TV Tuner .............................. 29

4. ASUS Digital VCR ............................................................... 30

4.1 Launching ASUS Digital VCR ................................. 30

4.2 Using ASUS Digital VCR ........................................ 31

5. ASUS SmartDoctor ............................................................. 36

5.1 Functions ................................................................ 36

5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor ............................... 36

5.3 Using ASUS SmartDoctor ....................................... 37

5.4 Advanced setup features ........................................ 40

6. Multi-monitor feature ........................................................... 44

6.1 ATI

Radeon graphics card series .......................... 44

6.2 NVIDIA

graphics card series ................................. 48

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communication 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 Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that

the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal

cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from

the existing system before you add a device.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly

connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any

damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away

from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized

by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the

ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover of this manual.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

About this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

task.

Typography

Bold Text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

<Key> enclosed in Indicates that you must press the enclosed

the less-than and key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must

greater-than sign press the Enter or Return key.

1. ASUS Control Panel

The ASUS Control Panel is a program that allows you to adjust certain

features on your computer environment like the desktop color, screen

resolution and refresh rates.

1.1 NVIDIA

graphics card series

After installing the display drivers, locate the ASUS Control Panel icon on

the Windows taskbar. TheASUS Control Panel contains a menu of

shortcuts for commonly used tasks and utilities.

To launch theASUS Control Panel, click the ASUS Control Panel icon on

the Windows taskbar.

ASUS Control Panel icon

Windows

Taskbar

ASUS Control Panel icon

1.1.1 Setting screen resolution

The ASUS Control panel menu includes a list of shortcuts for easy screen

resolution setting.

To change the screen resolution:

1. From the ASUS Control Panel menu, click one of the available screen

resolutions.

2. When prompted, click OK to

apply settings or Cancel to

abort.

ASUS Control Panel icon

Screen resolution

setting shortcut

The setting does not take

effect if the progress bar

elapses.

Your computer screen may flicker while adjusting to the new setting.

1.1.2 Refresh Rate

This item changes the refresh rate of the current screen resolution. A

refresh rate is the number of times a display image is repainted or redrawn

per second. The refresh rate is expressed in Hertz (Hz), for example, a

refresh rate of 75Hz means the image is refreshed 75 times per second.

Make sure your monitor supports the refresh rate you choose.

Selecting a refresh rate beyond your monitor’s specification may

damage it. Press ESC to restore your original settings.

To change the refresh rate:

1. From theASUS control panel menu, click Refresh Rate and select a

setting from the list.

2. When prompted, click OK to

apply settings or Cancel to

abort.

The setting does not take

effect if the progress bar

elapses.

1.1.3 Windows Display Properties

This item runs the Windows Display Properties dialog box that allows you

to:

• change the Windows theme

• enhance the Windows desktop

• select a screen saver

• adjust the monitor power settings

• change the Windows appearance

• adjust screen resolution

To launch the Windows Display Properties dialog box, click the Windows

Display Properties menu item from the ASUS Control Panel.

ASUS Control Panel icon

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