Asus 8400gs Geforce 8400 Gs Graphic Card 8400GSSL512MD3L User Manual

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Contents  
Notices................................................................................................. v  
Safety information .............................................................................. vi  
About this guide..................................................................................vii  
1.  
ASUS Splendid...........................................................................1  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
System Requirements.................................................1  
Introduction ................................................................1  
Launching ASUS Splendid............................................2  
Limitation....................................................................4  
2.  
ASUS GamerOSD.......................................................................5  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
System Requirements.................................................5  
Enabling ASUS GamerOSD...........................................5  
User Interface .............................................................6  
2.3.1 3D Display Setting.............................................6  
2.3.2 Video Captureing...............................................8  
2.3.3 Screeshots ........................................................9  
Using ASUS GamerOSD ............................................10  
2.4.1 Using 3D Display Setting functions.................10  
2.4.2 Using Video Capturing functions.....................11  
2.4.3 Using Screenshots functions...........................15  
2.4  
3.  
ASUS SmartDoctor .................................................................17  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
System Requirements...............................................17  
Features....................................................................17  
Launching ASUS SmartDoctor...................................18  
Voltage status..........................................................18  
Temperature status..................................................19  
Fan speed status ......................................................19  
Engine and memory clock settings...........................20  
Advanced setup features..........................................21  
3.8.1 Settings...........................................................21  
3.8.2 Monitor............................................................25  
3.8.3 Fan Control......................................................26  
3.8.4 HyperDrive.......................................................29  
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3.9  
Abnormal Events.......................................................33  
Information ...............................................................34  
Terminology..............................................................34  
3.10  
3.11  
4.  
ASUS VideoSecurity Online.....................................................37  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
System Requirements...............................................37  
What’s New...............................................................37  
Launching ASUS VideoSecurity.................................38  
Setup ........................................................................40  
4.4.1 Main.................................................................40  
4.4.2 Mode................................................................43  
4.4.3 Email setting ...................................................45  
4.4.4 Record setting.................................................49  
4.4.5 Device .............................................................50  
4.4.6 Skype Setting..................................................52  
Video Source.............................................................55  
Set Detect region .....................................................56  
Limitations................................................................59  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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About this guide  
Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the  
following symbols used throughout this manual.  
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.  
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 installation  
guide.  
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.  
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1. ASUS Splendid  
1.1 System Requirements  
For PCI-Express system with PCI-Express graphic card installed:  
Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or  
above  
For AGP system with AGP graphic card installed:  
Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz processor or equivalent AMD processor or  
above  
256MB system memory or above  
Windows 2000 Professional Edition with SP4 or Windows XP  
Professional/Home Edition with SP2  
DirectX 9.0 or above  
After ASUS NVIDIA series or ATI series latest display driver installed,  
users should install ASUS Enhanced Display Driver version 1.16 or  
above.  
An LCD or CRT monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate.  
1.2 Introduction  
The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology significantly improves  
the display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast,  
mode, or enhance display region.  
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1.3 Launching ASUS Splendid  
To launch ASUS Splendid:  
1. Click the Start > Control Panel, and then find Display option. From  
the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click  
Advanced. The following window appears (see the figure on the next  
page)  
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2. Select ASUS tab > ASUS Splendid to display the following.  
Click for help  
Click to enable  
or disable ASUS  
Splendid  
Click to adjust  
Dynamic Contrast*  
Click to set region*  
Click to select mode  
(see table below for  
details)  
Preview screen  
* Set Region  
The options of Set Region are: All, Left only and Right only  
* Dynamic Contrast  
With the Dynamic Contrast feature, ASUS Splendid is able to intelligently  
adjust the contrast according to the content on the screen. Whether it is  
the dark objects in the dark background or the light objects in the light  
background, ASUS Splendid is able to process without losing the detail.  
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Splendid Mode Table  
MODE  
Description  
Enriched  
Vivid Colors  
Recommended for home entertainment systems.  
Enhances saturation and contrast for a more  
saturated color.  
Theater  
Softer contrast for a theater-like effect.  
Detailed enhancement with a bright effect.  
Crystal Clear  
3. Click OK to effect changes.  
1.4 Limitation  
1. The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology works only when  
the video has the overlay surface feature.  
2. ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology support video of the  
following pixel formats:  
YUY2  
UYVY  
YV12  
YVU9  
NV12  
3. In PCI-E system, the maximum resolution of the video which ASUS  
Splendid Video Enhancement Technology can support is 1280x720.  
4. In AGP system, the maximum resolution of the video which ASUS  
Splendid Video Enhancement Technology can support is 720x480.  
5. The QuickTime player won’t have ASUS Splendid effect because it  
does not use the overlay surface to play video.  
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2. ASUS GamerOSD  
ASUS GamerOSD allows you to share real-time gaming experience while  
playing full-screen games. Users can remotely monitor a live broadcast  
using the Internet Explorer browser. With the GamerOSD, you can also  
adjust GPU clock and image quality without exiting games.  
2.1 System Requirements  
Intel® Pentium™ III CPU or above  
ASUS graphic card (Users who use graphic card of other brands can  
only use GamerOSD for 30 days)  
60MB avialble hard disk space or above  
256MB system memory or above  
DirectX 9.0a or above  
Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista  
2.2 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD  
After installing ASUS GamerOSD from the software CD, you must enable  
this utility for first time usage.  
To launch ASUS GamerOSD:  
1. Right click on the empty space of Windows® desktop and select  
Properties. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings  
tab then click Advanced.  
2. Select the ASUS tab then ASUS OSD to display the options (see the  
figure on the next page).  
3. Click the Enable ASUS OSD check box.  
4. Click on the Hotkey textbox then press desired keys. The Ctrl and Alt  
keys are default keys.  
5. Click OK to apply settings and exit or click Apply. Click Cancel if you  
want to discard settings and exit.  
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2.3 User Interface  
2.3.1 3D Display Setting  
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O. C. Mode  
When the current overclocking function is controlled by GamerOSD,  
the item shows Manual. If the HyperDrive feature in ASUS SmartDoctor  
is enabled, this item shows HyperDrive to suggest that the  
overclocking function is controlled by SmartDoctor.  
Show FPS  
Sets to show/hide FPS on your monitor and choose where to display.  
Configuration options: OFF, L/T (left top), R/T (right top), R/B (right  
bottom), L/B (left bottom).  
FPS Text Color  
Changes the text color of the FPS.  
Configuration options: R (red), G (green), B (blue), Y (yellow), W  
(white).  
GPU Speed  
Allows you to adjust the GPU speed.  
Enable Display Adjustment  
Press the right arrow key to enable and the left arrow key to disable  
this function. The following three items become configurable when  
you enable Display Adjustment.  
Gamma  
Adjust the current Gamma value of the game.  
Brightness  
Adjust the current brightness of the game.  
Contrast  
Adjust the current contrast of the game.  
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2.3.2  
Video Capturing  
Capture Mode  
Shows Movie if you select Movie in the GamerOSD setup menu. This  
item shows Broadcast if you previously select Broadcast.  
Start/Stop  
When the Movie mode is selected, this item shows the hotkeys for  
starting/stopping recording games. In Broadcast mode, this item  
shows N/A.  
Current Client(s)  
Shows 0 in Movie mode. In Broadcast mode, this item shows the  
number of connected viewers watching your broadcast.  
Capture Size  
Shows the resolution of the captured videos. This item is set in  
Advanced Setting in the GamerOSD setup menu.  
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