R PCI-V264GT1 ASUS Video Adapter for MediaBus 2.
User's Notice No part of this product, including the product and software may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means with the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (hereinafter referred to as ASUS) except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes.
ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Marketing Info: Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC Telephone: 886-2-894-3447 Fax: 886-2-894-3449 Email: info@asustek.asus.com.tw Technical Support: Fax: 886-2-895-9254 BBS: 886-2-896-4667 Email: tsd@asustek.asus.com.tw WWW: http://www.asus.com.tw/ Gopher: gopher.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.
Contents IV 1. Introduction ..................................................................................... Video ..................................................................................... 3D Accelerator ...................................................................... 2D Accelerator ...................................................................... Video Accelerator ................................................................. 2. Features ....................................
Contents 6. Windows Driver Features ............................................................... ATI Desktop Control Panel (Windows 3.1x) ........................ ATI Desktop Features ........................................................... FlexDesk+ .................................................................................. FlexDesk+ Basic Settings ..................................................... FlexDesk+ Advanced Settings ..............................................
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.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction (Video / Audio) The ASUS PCI-V264GT1 adapter takes advantage of 32-bit PCI bus to provide high performance graphics. Video The PCI-V264GT1 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.
2. Features 3D Accelerator • • • • 2.
2. Features • Optional TV Tuner card available for video capture, video phone, TV • • overlay, or TV tuner applications. Optional MPEG-1 decoder for hardware video Support for 26-pin VESA compatible VGA Feature Connector (VFC) that supports up to 1024x768 resolution Memory 2MB EDO DRAM onboard 2.
2. Features Software • • 2.
3. Installation Unpacking and Handling Precautions The PCI-V264GT1 comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton, which includes the following items: ➃ PCI-V264GT1 Video Card ➃ This user's manual ➃ 1 CD containing video installation drivers STATIC WARNING Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect computer boards and other components against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. • • 3.
3. Installation The PCI-V264GT1 is designed to allow you to get up and running as quickly as possible. This chapter provides you with hardware installation and memory upgrade instruction. The illustration below shows the layout and connectors for the PCI-V264GT1 : PCI-V264GT1 Layout and Connectors. AMC Connector for ASUS TV-Tuner Card Monitor Connector 3.
3. Installation Jumpers For some older motherboards, using this card may not allow the system to boot without setting the card to SPARSE I/O mode. If your system does not boot-up, try setting the following jumper to Sparse I/O as illustrated, otherwise leave on default. I/O Decode Method JP1 [Open] (Default) [Short] JP1 JP1 Block I/O (Default) Sparse I/O 3. Installation (Jumper/Install) Block I/O Sparse I/O I/O Decode Method (Block or Sparse) Installing the PCI-V264GT1: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
3. Installation Configuring the Hardware All new cards are configured to basic VGA (640X480) parameters to ensure successful initial operation with most systems. The VGA Driver Installation outlines the required steps for configuring your card so that you will get the full range of resolutions and refresh rates that your monitor can support, and enhanced drivers for your applications. NOTES: • 3.
3. Installation Installation Drivers The installation disks have been bundled onto a CD for your convenience. The following are the driver names and location that you may be dealing with during the installation process. Each directory has its own README which provides additional information about the drivers. DIRECTORIES PROGRAM (ROOT) README.COM (Directory List) video drivers for various English operating systems INSTALL.
3. Installation Viewing Readme First A general README file containing installation, configuration, and support details which were not available when this User's Guide was prepared and additional product information is provided on the installation CD. Please view this file before proceeding with the installation. Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive and type: D: (for example).
4. VGA Driver Installation 1. Utilities Installation Select Utilities Installation from the Main Menu to copy mach64 utilities and INSTALL program to your hard drive. We recommend that you accept all default paths suggested during the installation. All references to running INSTALL in later section procedures will be made from C:\MACH64\INSTALL.EXE after the Utilities have been installed for the first time from D:\VIDEO\WIN31\INSTALL.EXE. NOTE: Video for Windows is now provided on this Installation CD.
4. VGA Driver Installation Utility Installation 6. From DOS prompt C:\> type: CD MACH64 INSTALL 4. VGA Driver (System Information) 7. Follow the instructions for Quick Installation as follows: 2. Select System Information 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.
4. VGA Driver Installation System Information 3. Select Quick Setup. 4. VGA Driver (Quick Setup) Select Quick Setup to configure the accelerator card to work with your monitor. As you highlight each monitor, the display specifications for that monitor type are listed in the INFO BOX. Proper monitor selection is necessary for correct resolution and refresh rate operation. You have four options to choose a correct Monitor Type. Selecting Your Monitor Type Factory Default Apple... IBM... MIT... NEC...
4. VGA Driver Installation Notes On Refresh Rates: • A higher refresh rate reduces screen flicker, and therefore reduces eye strain. Not all refresh rates are supported at all color depths. Consult Appendix C, Video Mode Table for details. • The resolution used by your software application is independent of the refresh rate. Resolution depends on the installed software driver and selected display mode. The and the color depth defined by the driver.
4. VGA Driver Installation Procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. Start the INSTALL program. Select Quick Setup and press . Select Custom... and press . Pick a resolution, then a refresh rate. You will see a box outline. WARNING: • • • An incorrect Monitor Type setting may damage your monitor. Review your monitor specifications before making a selection from the Monitor Selection Menu. Do not exceed the monitor specifications. Using a refresh rate (i.e.
4. VGA Driver Installation 4. Select Drivers Installation. The next step is to install the Video drivers for the applications you will be using by the following procedures: 1. Select Drivers Installation and press 2. Select the Application name such as Microsoft Windows 3. Insert the installation CD and enter "D" when it ask what drive you will be installing from and press . Installing Video Driver for Microsoft Windows 4. VGA Driver (Drivers Installation) 4.
4. VGA Driver Installation Video for Windows not detected. Unable to install the Software MPEG drivers, however, the Windows drivers can be installed. Do you want to continue (Y/N)? 6. If this message appears, go ahead and press "Y" to continue but you must install Video for Windows and then reinstall this Drivers section if you wish to have the ATI Player features in the ATI Desktop Control Panel. 7.
4. VGA Driver Installation 4.
5. Enhanced Drivers Latest Driver Information A README file is provided for each application driver in the mach64 installation disks. These files summarize the latest product revisions, and contain directions for installation and use of enhanced drivers. To read the latest driver information, select Drivers Installation from the Main Menu, pick the appropriate application from the list, and select Read Installation Notes.
5. Enhanced Drivers Microsoft Windows 95 Introduction The Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver is a Windows 95 mini driver. It is installed and configured using the standard Windows 95 configuration utilities. If you install the PCI-V264GT1 after Windows 95 have been installed, Windows 95 Plug and Play manager will detect that the PCI-V264GT1 is different from what was installed previously.
5. Enhanced Drivers The Windows 95 mach64 enhanced display driver may incorrectly interpret Windows 95 monitor timing data for some older monitors which require interlaced modes. This may cause some options to be disabled. A solution to this problem is to select one of the "(Standard monitor types)" available via the settings page of the display properties sheet.
