R V3000 Series AGP&PCI Graphics Cards USER’S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers AGP-V3000/TV AGP-V3000 3DP-V3000/TV 3DP-V3000 AGP-V3000ZX/TV/4M AGP-V3000ZX/4M AGP-V3000ZX/TV AGP-V3000ZX
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CONTENTS I. Introduction ..................................................................................... 7 Key Benefits .................................................................................... 7 Features ............................................................................................ 7 II. Hardware Installation ................................................................... 8 ASUS AGP-V3000 Layout (AGP Bus) ...........................................
CONTENTS Install DirectX6 .............................................................................. 26 Install VGARTD (AGP only) ........................................................ 28 Install ASUS LIVE3000 (for TV models only) ............................. 31 Using ASUS LIVE3000 (for TV models only) ........................ 31 Show/Hide Video Source Option ....................................... 32 Video Capture Driver .....................................................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
I. Introduction I. Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing an ASUS V3000 Series Graphics & Video Accelerator. With the ST/nVidia RIVA 128™/128ZX™ built-in, the ASUS V3000 Series provides you with fast acceleration in both 2D/3D graphics and high quality scalable video playback, which can fully support 3D Gaming and Multimedia Applications.
ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual ASUS AGP-V3000 This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Item Checklist Projector VGA Output VIP Connector B SGRAM VGA BIOS ST/nVidia Riva128TM 3D Chipset SGRAM SGRAM Note: AGP-V3000 does not have video-in and TV-out connectors. The corresponding video/TV utilities will also be excluded. VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) VIP Connector A SGRAM II. Installation AGP-V3000 ASUS AGP-V3000 Layout (AGP Bus) II.
ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual ASUS AGP-V3000/TV (PAL or NTSC) Video-in and TV-out cables This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Projector ASUS TV Box Item Checklist CATV ® Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input VIP Connector B SGRAM ST/nVidia Riva128TM 3D Chipset SGRAM SGRAM SGRAM II. Installation AGP-V3000/TV Notes: • Use the same standard for all devices.
ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual ASUS 3DP-V3000 This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Item Checklist VGA Output VIP Connector B SGRAM ST/nVidia Riva128TM 3D Chipset SGRAM SGRAM Note: 3DP-V3000 does not have video-in and TV-out connectors. The corresponding video/TV utilities will also be excluded. VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) VGA BIOS VIP Connector A SGRAM II. Installation 3DP-V3000 ASUS 3DP-V3000 Layout (PCI Bus) II.
ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual ® Projector ASUS TV Box ASUS 3DP-V3000/TV (PAL or NTSC) Video-in and TV-out cables This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Item Checklist CATV Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input VIP Connector B SGRAM VGA BIOS ST/nVidia Riva128TM 3D Chipset SGRAM SGRAM SGRAM II.
ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual ASUS AGP-V3000ZX or ASUS AGP-V3000ZX/4M This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Item Checklist VGA Output VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) SGRAM VGA BIOS ST/nVidia Riva128ZXTM 3D Chipset SGRAM SGRAM SGRAM Note: AGP-V3000ZX or AGP-V3000ZX/4M does not have video-in and TV-out connectors. The corresponding video/ TV utilities will also be excluded. VIP Connector B VIP Connector A II.
® Projector ASUS TV Box ASUS V3000 Series User’s Manual Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input ASUS AGP-V3000ZXTV (PAL or NTSC) or ASUS AGP-V3000ZXTV/4M (PAL or NTSC) Video-in and TV-out cables This User’s Manual Manual (Adobe® Acrobat® PDF) ASUS V3000 Series Driver & Utility CD Item Checklist CATV VIP Connector B TV-out VIP Connector A SGRAM VGA BIOS 3 2 1 NTSC JP1 JP2 3 2 1 PAL JP1 JP2 ST/nVidia Riva128ZXTM 3D
III. Windows 95/98 NOTE: The ASUS AGP-V3000, AGP-V3000/TV, AGP-V3000ZX and AGPV3000ZXTV can only be installed in motherboards with an AGP slot. The ASUS 3DP-V3000 and 3DP-V3000/TV can be installed in standard PCI motherboards. III. Windows 95/98 Procedures WARNING! Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the computer board and other components against damage from static electricity, you must follow some precautions. 1.
III. Windows 95/98 Operating System Requirements IMPORTANT! This card requires its own IRQ to work normally. If you have problems during installation, please check your BIOS setting or motherboard jumpers to make sure that “VGA INT/IRQ” has been enabled. Windows 95 To take advantage of all the AGP features, you must use Windows 95 OSR2.0, install the USB upgrade and then install the VGARTD driver for the corresponding chipset on your motherboard. (see III. Windows 95/98 “Install VGARTD”).
III. Windows 95/98 Install V3000 Series Driver (existing ASUS V3000) Follow the steps below if you are using a V3000 Series graphics card with AGP bus or if you want to install it in Windows 98. Note: “New hardware found” refers to the prompt for drivers when installing Windows 95/98 with the ASUS V3000 Series VGA card already installed. This Manual assumes that your CD-ROM disc drive is drive D: and that Windows 95/98 is in C:\windows. Replace either with the actual location, if necessary. 1.
III. Windows 95/98 III. Windows 95/98 Install Driver 2. Click Finish to install the VGA driver. You will then be asked for your Windows95/98 CD in order to complete the VGA driver installation. If you do not have your CD handy, direct the installation path to your \Windows\System directory. Windows will prompt you to restart your windows. Choose No. 3. Insert your CD or double click on your CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of the CD. 4.
III. Windows 95/98 5. When the Welcome window appears, click Next > to install V3000 Series display drivers on your computer. III. Windows 95/98 Install Driver The install program will detect whether you are using OSR2.0 with USB (OSR2.1). If not, a message will be given to exit the install program (Click Yes) or continue (Click No).
III. Windows 95/98 III. Windows 95/98 Install Driver 6. When the Check Setup Information window appears, click Next > to begin the file transfer. The Installing Microsoft DirectX6 dialog box will automatically appear because the V3000 Series display driver requires DirectX 6 to have access to the advanced 3D features. This box indicates that the Setup program is searching for the updated DirectX Runtime Components and updating as necessary.
III. Windows 95/98 Install V3000 Series Driver (replacing other VGA card) If you wish to replace an existing VGA card with an ASUS V3000 Series graphics card, the current display drivers must be replaced first (see II. Hardware Installation “Systems with Existing VGA Card”). Note: The following procedure works only for Windows 95. For Windows 98 users, follow the procedures for “Install V3000 Series Driver (existing ASUS 3000)”. 1.
III. Windows 95/98 4. The install program will detect whether you are using OSR2.0 with USB (OSR2.1). If not, a message will be given to exit the install program (Click Yes) or continue (Click No). III. Windows 95/98 Replacing Card The Installing Microsoft DirectX6 dialog box will automatically appear because the V3000 Series display driver requires DirectX6 to have access to the advanced 3D features. Click Next > to begin file transfer. 5.
III. Windows 95/98 Display Properties (desktop utilities) To run Desktop Utilities, click the right mouse button on the Windows 95/98 desktop, then choose Properties in the list. Advanced Menu This menu provides some advanced settings for Direct3D. You can set “Texture Heap” (available only for the 3DP-V3000TV) to maximum value for those texturegreedy applications or games. Allows customizing of texture buffer size Adjusts the size of the texture buffer in the system memory.
III. Windows 95/98 Color Correction Menu You can adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma values of the screen output from the Color Correction Menu. This function is only available in 16-bit and 32-bit color depth. Enables/Disables the color settings Individual channel adjustment III.
III. Windows 95/98 TV Out Menu (AGP-V3000ZXTV only) The TV Out tab will appear if your card came with an S-Video and/or Composite connector, a TV is connected to one of these connectors (S-Video provides better quality) and turned on, and you are in any one of these modes: 640x480@60Hz or 800x600@60Hz for NTSC, 640x480@50Hz or 800x600@50Hz for PAL. Enables/disables TV output function Adjusts the brightness Video signal selection Adjusts the sharpness III.
III. Windows 95/98 Hotkey Menu You can define hotkeys for the virtual screen operation from the Hotkey Menu. Hotkey function item III. Windows 95/98 Desktop Utilities Key combination Enables/Disables hotkey feature Monitor Menu You can adjust the screen output on the monitor from the Monitor Menu.
III. Windows 95/98 Refresh Rate Menu You can change the refresh rate setting for your monitor from this Menu. Displays the default refresh rates Fine adjustment of the refresh rate Test the refresh rate before applying III. Windows 95/98 Install DirectX6 Restores settings to its defaults Install DirectX6 Microsoft DirectX6 allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows 95/98.
III. Windows 95/98 The DirectX6 Setup Screen appears 3. Check Direct 3D Hardware Acceleration Enabled and then click the Reinstall DirectX button. III. Windows 95/98 Insatall DirectX6 4. After reinstalling DirectX6, you will be prompted to restart your machine. Click OK.
III. Windows 95/98 Install VGARTD (AGP only) 1. Insert your CD or double click on your CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of the CD. 2. From the Setup panel, click Vgartd Driver for AGP chipset support from Intel, SiS, VIA, and ALi. A message appears that only the AGP version requires this driver installation. III. Windows 95/98 Install VGARD 3. A driver detection screen appears to tell you which chipset is detected.
III. Windows 95/98 4. If you selected No..., on the previous screen before clicking OK, you will be presented with a selection of other drivers. Make your driver selection and click Install. III. Windows 95/98 Install VGARTD 5. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 6. Once the driver installation is finished, click Finish.
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III. Windows 95/98 Install ASUS LIVE3000 (for TV models only) ASUS LIVE3000 must be installed to use the video-in function on the V3000 Series accelerator cards. 1. Reinsert your CD or double click on your CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of the CD. III. Windows 95/98 ASUS LIVE3000 2. From the Setup panel, click ASUS LIVE3000 and follow the self-explanatory instructions to complete the installation.
III. Windows 95/98 Show/Hide Video Source Option When first using ASUS LIVE3000, you must setup the Video Source. By clicking the Show/Hide Video Source Option button on the panel, you can show or hide the video source setting. III. Windows 95/98 ASUS LIVE3000 You can use the Up or Down arrow buttons on the control panel to select the Video Connector or the Video Standard. The Left and Right arrow buttons are used for making selections.
III. Windows 95/98 Remove V3000 Series Driver If you want to install other graphics cards or if you no longer need the V3000 Series display drivers, you can use one of the following procedures to completely uninstall the drivers from Windows 95/98 to save disk space. Using Windows 95/98 Control Panel Click Start, and then point to Settings. Click Control Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the Install/Uninstall tab. Select ASUS VGA driver from the list. Click Add/Remove. III.
III. Windows 95/98 8. A Remove Shared File? dialog box will ask for confirmation on removing some shared files. Click Yes To All to remove the shared files. III. Windows 95/98 Remove Driver 9. You will be warned that shared files may be used by other devices. Click Yes to continue. 10. This progress screen will show the components that are being uninstalled.
IV. Microsoft Windows NT Windows NT 4.0 WARNING! Before installing the ASUS AGP-V3000 Series display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack3 (available on the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/support/ bldqpage.idc? ProductPage=q_servpk). Otherwise, the system will hang and will not be able to start up! This is not required for the ASUS 3DP-V3000/TV. NOTE: For all the AGP features to be available you must be using Windows NT 5.
V. Display Information Resolution Table 4MB Video Memory (AGP-V3000, AGP-V3000/TV, 3DP-V3000, 3DP-V3000/TV, AGP-V3000ZX/4M, AGP-V300ZXTV/4M) Resolution V. Display Info Resolution Table 36 Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Color Depth 8bpp = 256 colors Standard 16bpp = 65K colors High Color 32bpp = True Color 640 x 480 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 120Hz 31.4KHz 36.1KHz 37.6KHz 43.0KHz 50.9KHz 61.
V. Display Information Resolution Table 8MB Video Memory (AGP-V3000ZX, AGP-V300ZXTV) Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Color Depth 8bpp = 256 colors Standard 16bpp = 65K colors High Color 32bpp = True Color 640 x 480 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 120Hz 31.4KHz 36.1KHz 37.6KHz 43.0KHz 50.9KHz 61.8KHz yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 800 x 600 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 120Hz 37.9KHz 45.1KHz 47.1KHz 53.5KHz 63.6KHz 77.
VI. Troubleshooting Description Recommended Action After installation and restarting, Windows 95/98 informs me that the display setting is still incorrect. • Make sure the “Assign IRQ to VGA” option is enabled in the BIOS • Check if there is enough IRQ for VGA • Uninstall the driver, restart, and reinstall the driver VII. Troubleshooting Descriptions/Actions 38 My monitor is not capable of high resolution or refresh rate. • It depends on the display characteristics of your monitor.
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