R ATI VGA Series Audio/Video Cards USER'S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers
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CONTENTS I. Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 II. Hardware Installation ................................................................................ 3 Installation Procedures: ............................................................................... 3 III. Microsoft Windows 95 .............................................................................. 5 Video Driver Installation .....................................
CONTENTS IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ ASUS PCI-V264CT & ASUS PCI-AV264CT-N ...................................... ASUS PCI-AV264CT-N ............................................................................ Video Features (PCI-V264CT and PCI-AV264CT-N) ........................ 2D Accelerator .................................................................................... Video Accelerator .........................................................
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) The ASUS 264 series of audio/video cards provides the best way to play games, watch videos, and work in Windows 95. Just look at some of these video features: Powerful 3D Graphics Enter a new age of computing with enriched 3D graphics. ATI video chipset supercharges 3D applications, games, Internet, illustrations, and animation with rich 65,000 graphics, hardware acceleration and higher frame rates. It’s like doubling the power of your processor.
I. Introduction I. Introduction (Features) Enhanced Windows 95 Support ASUS 264 series of audio/video cards will add snap and vibrance to all your business and home computing tasks under Windows 95. Blazing speed, intense full color graphics, plus enhanced graphics utilities. To give you the highest possible confidence your software will run reliably, ATI has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure the most stable Windows 95 drivers in the industry.
II. Hardware Installation This section tells you how to install the ASUS PCI Video Card or ASUS Audio+Video MediaBus Card in your PC computer. The steps provided below demonstrate how to install the cards in a typical system. Your system may be slightly different. II. H/W Installation (Warning/Procedures) WARNING: Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
II. Hardware Installation 9. Position the card directly over the PCI slot and insert one end of the board in the slot first. Carefully press the bus connector on the bottom of the card down into the slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter are securely seated in the slot. II. H/W Installation (Procedures) 10. Anchor the board's mounting bracket to the computer chassis using the screw from the slot cover you set aside previously. 11.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Introduction After installing the ASUS Video or Audio/Video card, software drivers and utilities must be installed. The following are various driver installation procedures for Windows 95 under specific situations. ASUS ATI VGA User’s Manual III.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video card for the first time, a “New Hardware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows 95: Select which driver you want to install for your new hardware: Windows default driver Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt you again) Select from a list of alternate drivers III.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows 95 (Prompted by Windows 95) If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video card (or ATI compatible) was installed unsuccessfully or modified at one time a a “Display” message will appear upon entering Windows 95: III. Windows 95 (Driver Installation) There is a problem with your display settings. The adapter type is incorrect, or the current settings do not work with your hardware. 1.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Driver Installation Updating installation in Windows 95: (Using Autorun Screen) If for some reason you need to reinstall the ATI video drivers or if you skipped the previous procedures, you may use the following steps: 1. Insert the ASUS installation CD (or double click on the CD drive in “My Computer” if CD already inserted)- ASUS Windows 95 Install Shell appears. III. Windows 95 (Driver Installation) 2.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Software MPEG & Video Player Software MPEG allows the viewing of the following video files identified by their extensions: • MPEG Format: (*.MPG, *.DAT, *.MPV) Extensions • AVI Files (*.AVI) Extensions For Software MPEG support in Windows 95, you must first install DirectVideo Upgrade For Microsoft Windows, then install ATI Video Player. III. Windows 95 (MPEG/Video Player) Installing Microsoft DirectVideo in Windows 95: 1.
III. Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 95 Display Settings Changing display settings: To enter the “Display Properties” at any time, right click your mouse on the desktop and select “Properties” or double click the “Display” icon in the “Control Panel.” Click the appropriate Tab as follows: Adjustment Adjustment: Click on the Position or Size arrows to make your screen appear as centered and large as possible. III.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Video Driver Installation For your convenience, the ATI video drivers for Windows 3.x can be installed in Windows 3.x or in DOS. The autorun ASUS Windows 3.1 Install Shell cannot be automatically run by Window 3.x, so manual execution is necessary. IV. Windows 3.x (Driver Installation) Installing ATI video drivers in Windows 3.x: 1. Start Windows 3.x 2. Run File Manager 3. Insert the ASUS installation CD. 4. Change to your CD drive. 5. Double click setup.exe - ASUS Windows 3.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Video Driver Installation Installing ATI video drivers in DOS: 1. Enter DOS mode (Exit Windows, do not use Windows DOS prompt) 2. Change to your CD-ROM drive 3. Type: W31INST IV. Windows 3.x (Driver Installation) 4. Press Enter to confirm path of Windows 3.x or change if necessary. 5. “ASUS driver is successfully installed !!” - press any key. 6. “Do you want to launch Windows 3.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Software MPEG & Video Player Software MPEG allows the viewing of the following video files identified by their extensions: • MPEG Format: (*.MPG, *.DAT, *.MPV) Extensions • AVI Files (*.AVI) Extensions For Software MPEG support in Windows 3.x, you must first install Microsoft’s Video for Windows, then install ATI Video Player. Installing Microsoft Video for Windows in Windows 3.x: 1. Click on Install Video for Windows - Video for Windows 1.1 Runtime appears 2.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x NOTE: This section shows screens for Windows 3.1x although feature descriptions may be used for both Windows 3.1x and Windows 95. ATI Desktop Control Panel An ATI DeskTop is installed automatically when you install the enhanced driver for Windows. Double click on the icon to display the ATI Desktop Control Panel. IV. Windows 3.x (ATI Desktop) The ATI DeskTop provides a consistent and integrated control.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x FlexDesk+ FlexDesk+ Basic Settings FlexDesk+ is for configuring the operating modes and parameters of the ASUS 264 Series Card. The availability of options in FlexDesk+ is dependent on the card and its hardware configuration. This control panel allows you to configure Colors (color depth), Screen Size (resolution), Desktop Size (virtual desktop size), Advanced settings and Default parameters (factory settings).
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Buttons Test: Automatically switches on monitor to display the selected mode without exiting this control panel, for 10 seconds or until the user clicks the End Test, OK, or Cancel button. All other buttons and sliders are inactive at this time. To show dynamic color depth changes in this test, the WinSwitch feature must by enabled before starting the current session of Windows. Defaults: Returns Screen Size, Colors, and Desktop Size sliders to the default positions.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x FlexDesk+ Advanced Settings Environment This parameter specifies logical dots per inch (LDPI). Being logical, i.e., not physical dots, the effect will differ depending on screen size. Automatic Mode chooses the optimal environment setting for the selected screen size. The Small, Large and DTP settings are 96, 120, and 128 LDPI respectively. IV. Windows 3.x (FlexDesk+ Adv.) 256 Color Palette This selection is only available in 256 color mode.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x DPMS (for Windows) Win3.1 Limitation: In some newer BIOS, DPMS fucntion doesn't work normally. VESA DPMS-compliant monitors conserve electrical energy by powering down after a period of inactivity. You can use the DPMS panel (in Windows) to configure the auto-shutdown timing sequence for your DPMS-compliant monitor. (The DOS version of DPMS is described in another section.) WARNING: Monitors that do not support VESA DPMS can be damaged by activation of the DPMS feature.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x DeskScape NOTE: Press Default to fill in the fields with default keys first. DeskScape allows more control over your Virtual Desktop using keyboard keys. For a description of Screen and Desktop, Refer to the Using FlexDesk+ section. IV. Windows 3.x (DPMS) The displayed image on the screen is a "window" showing only a portion of the entire virtual desktop. The non-displayed portion can be brought into view by panning.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Buttons Defaults: Assigns default keys to DeskScan. Help: Displays Help information on DeskScan. OK: Accepts key assignments as shown and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. WinSwitch NOTE: Press Default to fill in the fields with default keys first. By pressing a user-defined set of keyboard keys WinSwitch can dynamically change screen attributes (i.e., Colors, Screen Size and Desktop Size) without exiting Windows. IV. Windows 3.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x Buttons Key 1: First of four radio buttons labeled key1, key 2, key 3, and key 4. The slider settings shown are associated with the selected radio button. Defaults: Restores key combination and slider settings to defaults. Help: Displays Help information on WinSwitch. OK: Accepts current settings and exits. Cancel: Discards all changes and exits. WinSwitch: Switching function is enabled when the box is Checked; disabled when the box is empty.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x If your monitor came with a VDIF file then you may insert it into your floppy drive and press the "Load VDIF" button. The "Custom" button allows you to select the resolution and refresh rates. You may try out different settings that will optimize your display preferences but too high of a refresh rate will push your monitor past its specifications. Use the Preview/Adjust to see the results and allow digital adjustments to the screen.
IV. Microsoft Windows 3.x The ASUS 264 Series Card supports a VESA power management control specification called DPMS-Display Power Management Signaling. Monitors that comply with DPMS can provide energy savings up to 80% compared to non DPMS compliant monitors. This also translates into extended monitor life. DPMS control functions are provided for DOS and Windows operations. This chapter describes the DOS version, a Terminate-and-Stay-Resident program. TSR means it runs in the background once activated.
V. Windows Video Player ATI Player and control panel (Win3.1x and Win95) If MPEG drivers are installed, for playing video clips, the ATI Player icon will appear in the DeskTop. Double click on this icon to bring up the Video Screen as shown here: (Detailed button definitions are shown when holding the cursor over the individual buttons for a few seconds.
V. Windows Video Player Still Capture Schedule Select Files To Play (Windows 3.1x and Windows 95) For MPEG CD's, select the proper drive of the CD ROM and click on the 'Play CD" button. For MPEG files, select the files and click the "Add" button to add to the play list then click on the "Play" button. NOTE: The above data is only an example and is not included in the software bundle. Video Acceleration Performance V. Video Player (Screen Adjustment) Video is very data-intensive.
VI. Microsoft Windows NT VI. Windows NT (Driver Installation) Video Driver Installation Windows Plug and Play in Windows NT 4.0: (Auto installing drivers) IMPORTANT: If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video card (or ATI compatible) was installed at one time, Windows NT 4.0 Plug and Play may install ATI’s original driver upon entering Windows NT 4.0 . The old driver may cause your system to hang. If this happens, follow these steps to reset your display driver to its basic defaults: 1. Ener Windows NT 4.
VI. Microsoft Windows NT VI. Windows NT (Driver Installation) Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows NT 4.0: (New Hardware Found) If installing an ASUS Video or Audio/Video card for the first time, a “New Hardware Found” window will appear upon entering Windows NT 4.
VI. Microsoft Windows NT VI. Windows NT (Driver Installation) Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Video drivers in Windows NT 4.0 (Prompted by Windows NT) If an ASUS Video or Audio/Video card (or compatible) was installed at one time a “Display” message will appear upon entering Windows NT 4.0 : There is a problem with your display settings. The adapter type is incorrect, or the current settings do not work with your hardware. 1.
VI. Microsoft Windows NT VI. Windows NT (Driver Installation) Video Driver Installation The mach64 driver for Windows NT is shipped with Windows NT. Before installing the mach64 driver, you must have installed Windows NT and selected VGA display. Installing ATI video drivers in Windows NT 3.5, 3.51: 1. Boot Windows NT 2. Double-click the Main icon. 3. Double-click the Control Panel icon. 4. Double-click the Display icon. 5. Click Change Display Type button. 6. Click Change button. 7.
VII. IBM OS/2 & OS/2 Warp Video Driver Installation The ATI OS/2 video driver is to be used for the English version of OS/2 only. VII. OS/2, OS/2 Warp (Driver Installation) Installing ATI video drivers in English OS/2 or OS/2 Warp: 1. Start OS/2 2. Check that OS/2 is using standard VGA driver and other applications are closed. 3. Double-click the OS/2 System folder. 4. Double-click the Command Prompts folder. 5. Double-click the OS/2 Full Screen object. 6.
VIII. Other Video Drivers AutoCAD Video Driver Installation Installing ATI AutoCAD Video Drivers: 1. Enter DOS mode (Exit Windows, do not use Windows DOS prompt) 2. Insert the installation CD (assuming your CD-ROM drive is letter D) VIII. Other Drivers (AutoCAD) 3. Type D: , CD DOS\ENGLISH (DOS\JAPANESE) , INSTALL 4. Select Drivers Installation and press 5. Select the Application name AutoCAD 6. Follow the instructions to complete the installation of the drivers. 7.
VIII. Other Video Drivers Microstation Video Driver Installation Installing ATI Microstation Video Drivers: 1. Enter DOS mode (Exit Windows, do not use Windows DOS prompt) 2. Insert the CD (assuming your CD-ROM drive is letter D) 3. Type D: , CD DOS\ENGLISH (DOS\JAPANESE) , INSTALL VIII. Other Drivers (Microstation) 4. Select Drivers Installation and press 5. Select the Application name Microstation 6.
VIII. Other Video Drivers Select System Information (optional) The program will check the system for possible conflicts with the card, and display both the card and system configurations in the INFO BOX. In case of a conflict, it will issue a warning and suggest possible corrective actions.
VIII. Other Video Drivers VDIF Files (optional) VDIF files are VESA Display Information Format files. They contain all the necessary configuration parameters for getting optimal resolution and refresh rate operation from the specified monitor. Consult your monitor manufacturer for availability of VDIF files. If you have a VDIF file for your monitor, select it. The INSTALL program will read the VDIF file and automatically configure the card to properly work with your monitor. VIII.
VIII. Other Video Drivers Advanced Setup (optional) If you wish to fine tune its settings for your monitor and system type, select Advanced Setup from the Main Menu. On-screen context sensitive help is displayed as you highlight each Advanced Menu item. WARNING: The Advanced Configuration option allows you to use certain features that may add additional performance to your card. However these options may not be compatible with your system.
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A. Troubleshooting Diagnostics All installed graphics modes in the mach64 accelerator can be viewed and tested, by running the INSTALL program from the DOS prompt, or by running a diagnostics program called M64DIAG.EXE. Do not run it in a windowed or full-screen DOS box. In the INSTALL program, select Test Graphics Adapter from the Diagnostics... option of the Main Menu. The Test Graphics Adapter menu has the following options: • VGA Tests ... • Accelerator Tests ... A.
A. Troubleshooting Test Patterns OK; Applications Do Not Sync The wrong monitor type has been selected. Change the settings in the INSTALL program. Windows Driver Not Installing Properly Windows must be running in 386 Enhanced Mode. Incompatible memory managers may prevent Windows from starting in enhanced mode. If this occurs, remove the offending driver or memory manager. Windows NT 4.0 driver cannot pass "Test VGA." Please bypass "Test VGA" then load ATI drivers after completing installation.
A. Troubleshooting Any FIFO test error The effects of a bad command FIFO should be visible. (e.g., the screen does not come up, or it displays garbage.) Quick memory test error Run Detailed RAM Test to confirm the error and identify the address of the error. Detailed memory test error. Run Detailed RAM Test several times to confirm the error and take notes of any messages and error codes. DAC LUT test failure. An error has occurred while testing the DAC LookUp Table.
A. Troubleshooting Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver The Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver is capable of using monitor timing data contained within Windows 95. This data is selected by configuring a monitor type at Windows 95 installation time or via the "Settings" page of the display properties sheet. The Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver may incorrectly interpret Windows 95 monitor timing data for some older monitors which require interlaced modes.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ASUS PCI-V264CT & ASUS PCI-AV264CT-N In the VGA subsystem, the PCI-V264CT and PCI-AV264CT-N is designed to provide high performance, low cost PCI graphics adapter, which uses ATI advanced 264CT 64-bit graphics engine with 135MHz 24-bit true color RAMDAC and a dual clock frequency synthesizer. The PCI-V264CT and PCI-AV264CT-N accelerates 256 colors at 1280 x 1024, 65,000 colors at 1024 x 768, 16.
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IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Audio Features (PCI-AV264CT-N) • • • • • Creative Labs ViBRA 16C PnP Audio Chip Full Duplex Support 16-bit or 8-bit PCM 5KHz to 44.1KHz Wave Table Upgradeable Software: Windows 95, Windows 3.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Layout (PCI-V264CT) 1MB (2x512KB) DRAM upgrade sockets Feature Connector Monitor Output 1MB Memory (2x512KB DRAM) Layout (PCI-AV264CT-N) PC Speaker Output 1MB (2x512KB) DRAM Upgrade Sockets Mitsumi CD Audio Input Panasonic CD Audio Input Sony CD Audio Input PC Speaker Input Game Port IX.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ASUS PCI-V264VT & ASUS PCI-AV264VT In the VGA subsystem, the ASUS PCI-V264VT and PCI-AV264VT is designed to provide high performance, low cost PCI graphics adapter, which uses ATI advanced 264VT 64-bit graphics engine with 135MHz 24-bit true color RAMDAC and a dual clock frequency synthesizer. The ASUS PCI-V264VT and PCI-AV264VT accelerates 256 colors at 1280 x 1024, 65,000 colors at 1024 x 768, 16.
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IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Audio Features (PCI-AV264VT) • • • • • Creative Labs ViBRA 16C PnP Audio Chip Full Duplex Support 16-bit or 8-bit PCM 5KHz to 44.1KHz Wave Table Upgradeable Software: Windows 95, Windows 3.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Layout (ASUS PCI-V264VT) AMC Connector Monitor Output 2MB Memory (4x512KB DRAM) Layout (ASUS PCI-AV264VT) Panasonic CD Audio Input PC Speaker Output Sony CD Audio Input AMC Connector Mitsumi CD Audio Input PC Speaker Input Digital Volume Control Game Port IX.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS CD-Audio Connector Pin Definitions Panasonic Pin Definition 1 Left Signal 2 GND 3 Right Signal ---- Sony Pin Definition 1 Right Signal 2 GND 3 GND 4 Left Signal Mitsumi Pin Definition 1 GND 2 Left Signal 3 GND 4 Right Signal PC Speaker In Pin Definition 1 Mono Signal 2 GND ------- PC Speaker Out Pin Definition 1 Right Signal 2 GND 3 Left Signal 4 GND IX.
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IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ASUS PCI-V264GT and ASUS PCI-AV264GT The PCI-V264GT and PCI-AV264GT adapter takes advantage of 32-bit PCI bus to provide high performance graphics. The PCI-V264GT and PCI-AV264GT features the 3D RAGE™ and is the first graphics controller to integrate 3D, 2D, and video accelerators, palette DAC, and dual clock synthesizer into a single chip.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Video Features (PCI-V264GT and PCI-AV264GT) • • • • • • 32-bit PCI Local Bus graphics adapter ATI RAGE Graphics Accelerator, 64-bit 2MB EDO DRAM memory onboard.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Video Accelerator • Filtered horizontal & vertical scalers for TV-quality, full-screen & full-motion video • • • • • • playback Integrated video line buffers support filtered video scaling Color interpolation during scaling for improved high resolution video quality Supports AMC for additional video expansion capabilities as follows: Optional TV Tuner card available for video capture, video phone, TV overlay, or TV tuner applications.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Layout (ASUS PCI-V264GT) AMC Connector Monitor Output 2MB Memory (4x256Kx16 DRAM) Layout (ASUS PCI-AV264GT) Panasonic CD Audio Input PC Speaker Output Sony CD Audio Input AMC Connector Mitsumi CD Audio Input PC Speaker Input Digital Volume Control Game Port IX.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ASUS PCI-(A)V264GT/Plus The PCI-V264GT/Plus and PCI-AV264GT/Plus adapter takes advantage of 32-bit PCI bus to provide high performance graphics. The PCI-V264GT/Plus and PCIAV264GT/Plus features the 3D RAGE™ and is the first graphics controller to integrate 3D, 2D, and video accelerators, palette DAC, and dual clock synthesizer into a single chip.
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IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Video Accelerator • Filtered horizontal & vertical scalers for TV-quality, full-screen & full-motion video • • • • • • playback Integrated video line buffers support filtered video scaling Color interpolation during scaling for improved high resolution video quality Supports AMC for additional video expansion capabilities as follows: Optional TV Tuner card available for video capture, video phone, TV overlay, or TV tuner applications.
IX. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Layout (ASUS PCI-V264GT/Plus) AMC Connector 2MB Upgrade Board for (A)V264GT/Plus Monitor Output 2MB Memory (4x512KB SGRAM) 2MB Upgrade Connector Layout (ASUS PCI-AV264GT/Plus) Panasonic CD Audio Input PC Speaker Output AMC Connector Sony CD Audio Input Digital Volume Control Mitsumi CD Audio Input PC Speaker Input Game Port Speaker Output IX.
