R V7700 Series GigaTexel Shader Graphics Card USER’S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers V7700 / 32MB V7700 / 64MB V7700 / T / 32MB V7700 / T / 64MB V7700 Deluxe / 32MB V7700 Deluxe TV / 32MB V7700 Pro / 64MB V7700 Pro / T / 64MB V7700 Pro / Deluxe / 64MB V7700 TI / 64MB / 32MB V7700 TI / T / 64MB / 32MB V7700 TI / Deluxe / 64MB / 32MB
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CONTENTS I. Introduction .......................................................................... 7 Available Models ............................................................................. 7 Highlights ......................................................................................... 8 Features ............................................................................................ 8 II. Hardware Setup ...................................................................
CONTENTS Windows 98 .................................................................................. 34 Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen ..................................... 34 Method 2: Using Control Panel .............................................. 34 Windows NT 4.0 ........................................................................... 34 Method 1: Using Control Panel .............................................. 34 Windows 2000 ...............................................................
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 V7700 GigaTexel Shader Graphics Card. With this purchase, you haved joined an elite squadron of graphics enthusiasts. Powered by the NVIDIA™ GeForce2 GTS™ graphics processing unit (GPU) and featuring DDR (Double Data Rate) memory, the ASUS V7700 delivers cutting-edge graphics performance and superb image fidelity irrespective of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) used by the PC.
I. Introduction I. Introduction Features Highlights • Powered by the World’s First PerPixel Shading Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Built-in 32/64MB DDR video memory with up to 5.3GB/sec bandwidth • Dual-texture pixel-fill capacities with four new Hypertexel pipelines • 1.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual Projector ASUS TV Box ® Stereo Glasses Output ASUS V7700 TVR Graphics Card (PAL or NTSC) ASUS TV Box (Deluxe TV Model only) ASUS VR-100G This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input Item Checklist CATV S-Video to Composite Cable 3D Glasses (ASUS VR-100G) • • J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Powe
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output composite/TV output (RCA) SVHS/TV output (7pin) J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Power TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS GPU Use the same TV standard for all devices. For example, if your TV uses the NTSC standard, then you should set JP1 to “NTSC.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual FAN_PWR 1 ASUS V7700 Graphics Card ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (optional; see installation procedures later in this section) This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist Projector VGA Output VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) VGA BIOS 64/32MB DDR Frame Buffer DDR: Double Data Rate TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS GPU 32/64MB Frame Buffer (DDR) ® II.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual Projector ASUS TV Box ® S-Video to Composite Cable Stereo Glasses Output ASUS V7700 TVR Graphics Card (PAL or NTSC) ASUS VR-100G This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input Item Checklist CATV 3D Glasses (ASUS VR-100G) • • J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Power Chip with Fan (Graphics Proc
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual VGA Output ASUS V7700 Pro / T Graphics Card ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist Projector VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) SVHS/ TV output (7pin) FAN_PWR 64MB DDR Frame Buffer DDR: Double Data Rate Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro GPU 64MB Frame Buffer (DDR) ® II. H/W Setup V7700Pro / T ASUS V7700 Pro / T Layout II.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual FAN_PWR ASUS V7700 Pro Graphics Card ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (optional; see installation procedures later in this section) This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist Projector VGA Output VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) VGA BIOS 1 TV-Out Module Connector 14 64MB DDR Frame Buffer DDR: Double Data Rate Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro GPU 64MB Frame Buffer (DDR) ® II.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output composite/TV output (RCA) SVHS/TV output (7pin) J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Power TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 T2 GPU Use the same TV standard for all devices. For example, if your TV uses the NTSC standard, then you should set JP1 to “NTSC.
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual FAN_PWR 1 ASUS V7700 Graphics Card ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (optional; see installation procedures later in this section) This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist Projector VGA Output VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) VGA BIOS 64/32MB DDR Frame Buffer TV-Out Module Connector ® DDR: Double Data Rate TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA GeForce2 TI GPU 32/64MB Frame Buffer (DDR) ASUS V7700 TI (Pure VGA) L
ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual 17 Projector ASUS TV Box Stereo Glasses Output Composite (RCA) Output S-Video Output VGA Output Video Input (ASUS Video) 7pin S compatible) Composite (RCA) Input S-Video to Composite Cable ASUS V7700 TVR Graphics Card (PAL or NTSC) ASUS VR-100G This User’s Manual ASUS V7700 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist CATV ® 3D Glasses (ASUS VR-100G) • • J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Power TM Chip with Fan (Graphics
ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module (Optional) The ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module lets you connect S-Video or TV devices to the ASUS V7700 / ASUS V7700 Pro. See your dealer for more information on this module. ASUS TV77 TV-Out Module Layout J1 TV-Out Connector 3 S-Video/TV Output (7-pin) 1 II. H/W Setup ASUS TV77 NTSC J1 J1 3 3 1 PAL Digital Video Interface 1 Use the same TV standard for all devices. For example, if your TV uses the NTSC standard, then you should set J1 to “NTSC”.
II. Hardware Setup ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit The ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit enables the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses to be used with Pure models of the V7700 Series cards. See your dealer for more information on the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit. II. H/W Setup ASUS VR-100 The monitor cable that came with your kit may be of the Y- or standard type. Connect your cable accordingly.
II. Hardware Setup NOTE: This graphics card series can only be installed in motherboards with an AGP slot. II. H/W Setup 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. Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components.
III. Software Setup Operating System Requirements NOTE: This graphics card requires a motherboard with an AGP slot. Windows 98 Windows 98 supports full Direct3D and AGP features. If you are still using the beta version of Windows 98 and you want to fully take advantage the Direct3D and AGP features, you must upgrade it to the release version before installing the AGP display driver.
III. Software Setup Display Driver Installation You can use one of the recommended methods to install the display drivers for your graphics card, depending on your operating system. NOTE: The screen displays in this manual may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Windows 98 Method 2 and Method 3 will not install the appropriate AGP GART driver if your motherboard does not use the Intel AGPset.
III. Software Setup Method 2: Display Property Page 1. Start Windows. 2. Switch display to Windows’ Standard Display Adapter (VGA) mode and then restart Windows. 3. Right-click the Windows desktop and click Properties. 4. Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced. The Standard Display Adapter (VGA) Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click Change on the Adapter tab. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next, click Display a list of all the drivers... and then click Next. III.
III. Software Setup Method 3: Plug and Play NOTE: Before proceeding with these steps, replace first your old VGA card with an ASUS V7700 series graphics card. 1. Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects your ASUS V7700 series graphics card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. 3. Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer. III. S/W Setup Display Drivers 4.
III. Software Setup Windows 2000 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 1. Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 3. Click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop. 4. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive. III. S/W Setup Display Drivers 5. The ASUS Windows 2000 Install Shell appears. Click Drivers and then click Install Display Driver on the Driver dialog box. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. 7.
III. Software Setup Method 2: Plug and Play 1. Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 3. Click Next. III. S/W Setup Display Drivers 4. When the next Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and then click Next.. 5. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive to bring up the Locate Driver Files item of the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. 6.
III. Software Setup 7. When the wizard has finished searching for driver files for your graphics card, select Install one of the other drivers and then click Next from the Driver Files Search Results item of the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. III. S/W Setup Display Drivers 8. When prompted to select the display driver to install in your system, select the one that is located in the D:\WIN2K and then click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. 10.
III. Software Setup Windows NT 4.0 Method 1: Display Property Page WARNING! Before installing the display driver in Windows NT 4.0, make sure that you have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later, to take full advantage of the AGP features of your card. (You may download service packs at http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads.) NOTE: The following steps assume your CD-ROM drive letter is D. 1.
III. Software Setup Drivers NOTES: 1) The screen displays in this manual may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your screen. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. 2) Unless otherwise indicated, the procedures under Drivers apply to all the operating systems supported, namely, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0. Install Display Driver III. S/W Setup Drivers 1.
III. Software Setup Install DirectX Windows 98 Only Microsoft DirectX allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows 98. For Software MPEG support in Windows 98, you must first install Microsoft DirectX, and then an MPEG-compliant video player. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. Click Drivers. III. S/W Setup Drivers 2.
III. Software Setup Install GART Driver Windows 98 Only The AGP GART Driver is used to support AGP functionality for the chipset on your PC’s motherboard. It is recommended to install the GART driver if it is newer than the one you have installed in your system. The GART driver is only necessary for an AGP graphics card. NOTE: Installation dialogs are slightly different for each chipset. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the GART driver installation.
III. Software Setup 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. 5. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. III. S/W Setup Drivers 6. Once the driver installation is finished, click Finish.
III. Software Setup Install ASUS TWAIN Driver Only with TVR Model/Windows 98 ASUS TWAIN Driver is a frame capture driver for Adobe Photoshop®, an image editing software. With this driver, you can capture still images through Photoshop using the video input port of your card (TVR model/Windows 98 only). 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. III.
III. Software Setup Uninstall Display Driver If you want to update your display drivers or if you no longer need the display drivers for your card, you can use one of the following procedures to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space. Windows 98 Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive.
III. Software Setup Windows 2000 Method1: Using the Autorun Screen See Windows 98 | Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen earlier in this section for the procedures. Method 2: Using Control Panel 1. Click Start, and then point to Settings. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. III. S/W Setup Uninstall Driver 4. Click the Change/Remove Programs icon. 5. Click ASUS Display Drivers from the list. 6. Click Change/Remove. 7. The system will prompt you to restart your computer.
III. Software Setup Run ASUS VGA Live Update Windows 98 Only The ASUS VGA Live Update is a utility that allows you to update your VGA card’s BIOS and drivers. The use of this utility assumes that you are properly connected to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. III.
III. Software Setup Install Video for Windows Capture Driver Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Only The Video for Windows Capture Driver must be installed to use ASUS Live Video (see IV. Softare Reference | ASUS Live Video). This driver conforms to the Microsoft Video for Windows standard. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. III.
III. Software Setup Utilities Install ASUS Tweak Utility The ASUS Tweak Utility lets you control the core clock speed and the memory interface speed of your graphics card. WARNING! Use this option with caution. Using this inappropriately may damage your card and cause your system to be unstable. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. III.
III. Software Setup Install SmartDoctor SmartDoctor is a utility that monitors the card’s graphic chip state, alerting users about abnormal events, such as a fan malfunction or chip overheat. Likewise, the utility “cools” down the graphic chip temperature when it is idle or returns it to its maximum capability when necessary. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.
III. Software Setup Install VideoSecurity Windows 98 Only VideoSecurity is a powerful video stream comparison and detection utility that helps in detecting potential errors or intrusions at a specific time interval by using a video capture device, such as a digital camera. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. Click Utilities. III.
III. Software Setup Install ASUS Live Utility The ASUS Live utility lets you view and capture video images from the card’s video input port. NOTE: Make sure that you have an ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN connector before attempting to install the utility. 1. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive or double click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the autorun screen or run Setup.exe in the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. III. S/W Setup VIdeoSecurity Click Utilities. 2.
III. Software Setup Install ASUS Digital VCR ASUS DigitalVCR, like the ASUS Live utility, lets you view and capture video images from the card’s video input port. Digital VCR, however, provides extra functions, such as a playback module and TimeShifting™ . NOTE: Make sure that you have an ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN connector before attempting to install the utility. 1.
IV. Software Reference ASUS Control Panel (Windows 98/Windows 2000 only) After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ASUS icon on the taskbar’s status area. Clicking or right-clicking this icon opens the ASUS Control Panel, showing a menu composed of shortcuts of the graphics board’s enhanced and other functions. NOTE: Instead of clicking the ASUS Control Panel icon, you may right-click the Windows 98/2000 desktop, click Properties, and then click Settings.
IV. Software Reference More Resolution More Resolution lets you change the screen resolution of your monitor. 1. Click/right-click the ASUS Control Panel icon, point to More Resolution, and then click the desired screen resolution. The system will automatically set the resolution selected without restarting your computer. IV.
IV. Software Reference Color Desktop D3D/Game Desktop lets you adjust the color of your Windows desktop. D3D/Game lets you make your favorite color settings for D3D games. Video OpenGL Video lets you make your favorite color settings for videos. OpenGL lets you make your favorite color settings for OpenGL applications. ASUS V7700 Series User’s Manual IV.
IV. Software Reference General Functions Brightness / Contrast / Gamma Brightness / Contrast / Gamma sliders let you calibrate the brightness, contrast, and gamma output of your display card. Desktop Changes to your color settings are shown immediately on your monitor. You may change the preview picture by clicking Load from the Desktop box. D3D/Game / OpenGL Changes to your color settings are shown immediately on your monitor.
IV. Software Reference Important Notes D3D/Game The color settings of D3D/Game take effect only when you are playing a full-screen DirectDraw/Direct3D game. IV. S/W Reference Color Video Only one overlay is allowed at a time with ASUS V7700. That is, when you click Video first and then run your favorite video player, you can only see the adjustments you made to the settings in the preview window because the video player cannot use the hardware acceleration function (overlay).
IV. Software Reference Display Display lets you make monitor adjustments, such as position, size, and refresh rate. WARNING! Adjusting position or size, especially refresh rate is a highly dangerous operation. Selecting a value that is beyond your monitor’s specification may damage it. Press ESC to restore your original settings in case of problems.
IV. Software Reference Change refresh rate Displays the Change refresh rate box to let you change the refresh rate of any screen resolution. GDI (Windows 98 only) GDI lets you change the refresh rate of the Windows desktop. To change the refresh rate 1. Click Change refresh rate. 2. In the Refresh Rate list under the GDI tab, select the refresh rate you want to use. A Test button appears to let you test the selected refresh rate and resolution combination.
IV. Software Reference TV NOTE: This tab will not be available if your card is a pure model (cards without a TV Out connector). Position Sets the screen position. Standard Sets the TV signal format, for example, PAL or NTSC. Output type Displays the connection status of composite and S-Video. Scan type Sets the scan type of the TV display. Black Level Sets the brightness of the TV display. Contrast Sets the contrast of the TV display. IV.
IV. Software Reference Advanced Advanced provides some advanced settings for the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses (setting is available only with the Deluxe/TVR models—models with Video-In/TVOut—or models with the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit) and Direct3D and OpenGL, which are software interfaces for your graphics cards. Direct3D VR VR Effect Lists all parameters to fine tune the stereoscopic effects for your Direct 3D games.
IV. Software Reference IMPORTANT: Before enabling stereoscopic mode and using your stereoscopic or 3D glasses (ASUS VR-100G), make sure that your monitor can support the selected refresh rate (interlaced mode) under the following display modes: 16 bits: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 960 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 864 32 bits: 640 x 480, 800 x 600 WARNING! To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue when using your stereoscopic or 3D glasses, DO NOT try to use your 3D glasses for an extended period of time.
