R V8200 Series Programmable nFiniteFX™ Graphics Card USER’S MANUAL Hardware & Video Drivers V8200 / Deluxe V8200 / Pure
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CONTENTS I. Introduction .......................................................................... 7 Highlights .............................................................................................. Available Models .................................................................................. ASUS V8200 Deluxe ...................................................................... ASUS V8200 .................................................................................. Features ............
CONTENTS Install ASUS Live Utility .................................................................... 28 Utilities ........................................................................................... 29 Install ASUS Tweak Utility ................................................................ 29 Install SmartDoctor ............................................................................. 30 Install VideoSecurity ...........................................................................
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 1. Introudction Highlights/Models Thank you for purchasing an ASUS V8200 GeForce3™ Graphics Card. With this purchase, you join an ever-increasing elite squadron of graphics enthusiasts.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Features Features • The first programmable nFinite-FX™ Engine: Ability to create an infinite number of special effects that bring realistic 3D characters and environments to life • 3.
ASUS V8200 Series User’s Manual Projector ASUS TV Box S-Video to Composite Cable Stereo Glasses Output composite/TV output (RCA) SVHS/TV output (7pin) VGA Monitor output (15pin) (standard) CCD/camcorder input/Tuner/ TV Box Input (7pin) VR Glasses Output J1 JP1 JP1 PAL 1 2 3 NTSC 1 2 3 Digital PC to TV Encoder Fan Power TM TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA nFiniteFX GeForce3 GPU Frame Buffer (DDR) DDR: Double Data Rate Use the same TV standard for all devices.
ASUS V8200 Series User’s Manual ASUS AGP-V8200 Graphics Card ASUS V8200 Series Driver & Utility CD Disc Item Checklist Projector VGA Output VGA Monitor Output (15pin) (standard) FAN_PWR VGA BIOS DDR Frame Buffer DDR: Double Data Rate TM TM Chip with Fan (Graphics Processing Unit) TM NVIDIA nFiniteFX GeForce3 GPU Frame Buffer (DDR) ® 2. H/W Setup Pure ASUS V8200 / Pure (This page was intentionally left blank.
NOTE: This graphics card series can only be installed in motherboards with an AGP slot. 2. H/W Setup Installation 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.
2. Hardware Setup Operating System Requirements NOTE: This graphics card requires a motherboard with an AGP slot. Windows 98 2. H/W Setup Requirements Windows 98 includes VGARTD for the major chipsets but it is recommended that you install VGARTD from the support CD to make sure that you have the latest version of VGARTD (see III. Software Setup | Install GART Driver). NOTES • VGARTD stands for Virtual Graphics Address Remapping Table Driver, which is necessary to use the DIME feature of AGP.
3. 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 3.
3. 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. 3. S/W Setup Display Drivers 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...
3. Software Setup Method 3: Plug and Play NOTE: Before proceeding with these steps, replace first your old VGA card with an ASUS AGP-V7100 series graphics card. 1. Start Windows. 2. When Windows detects your ASUS AGP-V7100 series graphics card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. 3. Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer. 3. S/W Setup Display Drivers 4.
3. 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. 3. 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.
3. 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. 3. 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.
3. 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.
3. 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 3. S/W Setup Drivers 1.
3. 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. 3. S/W Setup Drivers 2. The Drivers box appears.
3. Software Setup Install GART Driver Windows 98/Windows 2000 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.
3. 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. 3. S/W Setup Drivers 6. Once the driver installation is finished, click Finish.
3. Software Setup Install ASUS TWAIN Driver Only with Deluxe /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 (Deluxe Combo/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. 3.
3. 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 Method1: 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. 3.
3. 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. 3. 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.
3. Software Setup Install WDM Capture Driver Windows 98/Windows 2000 The WDM Capture Driver must be installed to use some of the latest VCR applications. The driver conforms to the Microsoft Windows Driver Model (WDM) 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. Click Drivers. 3. S/W Setup WDM Capture Driver 2. The Drivers box appears.
3. 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. Software 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. 3.
3. Software Setup Utilities 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. 3. S/W Setup Live 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. Click Utilities.
3. 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. 3.
3. 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.
3. 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. 3.
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4. Software Reference ASUS Control Panel After installing the display drivers, look for an ASUS icon on the taskbar’s status area. Clicking this icon opens the ASUS Control Panel, a menu composed of shortcuts to the graphics board’s various enhanced functions. Alternatively: right-click the Windows desktop, then click the Windows Display Properties field and then click the Settings tab. With Windows 98/2000, next click the Advanced button on the Settings menu.
4. Software Reference More Resolution More Resolution lets you change the screen resolution of your monitor. 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. 4.
4. Software Reference Color Color facilitates adjustments to the brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of the RGB colors. These adjustments can be made for D3D/Game and OpenGL environments. D3D/Game OpenGL 4. S/W Reference Color D3D/Game lets you make your favorite OpenGL lets you make your favorite color settings for OpenGL applications. color settings for D3D games. NOTE: The color settings of D3D/Game and OpenGL are not adjustable below 8-bit color depth.
4. Software Reference General Functions Brightness / Contrast / Gamma Three sliders calibrate the brightness, contrast, and gamma output of the display card. D3D/Game / OpenGL Changes to color settings are shown immediately on your monitor. Dragging a slider to the left decreases the level and to the right increases it. The number at the right of each slider displays the brightness Value Range: -128 to +128, default: 0, Contrast -30 to 30, default: 0; and Gamma value 0.2 to 3.0, default: 1.0. 4.
4. Software Reference Advanced This menu supplies sophisticated settings for use with the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses. These settings are available only with the Deluxe/TVR models with VideoIn/TV-Out, or models with the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit. Direct3D VR Effect ASUS V8200 Series User’s Manual 4. S/W Reference Advanced D3D Lists all parameters to fine tune the stereoscopic effects for Direct 3D games.
4. Software Reference Main Program This field is used in conjunction with the Scheme function below. When selecting a D3D OSD scheme for a specific program, load the scheme default file. Mode Line Interleave Select this option for better monitor compatibility, particularly for monitors with less bandwidth or less range of horizontal/vertical frequency. Stereoscopic visual quality, however, will be poor since only half the vertical lines are generated.
4. Software Reference On Screen Display 4. S/W Reference Advanced D3D Enable OSD Clicking on the check box enables access to the advanced box. When selected, this option opens the D3D On Screen Display. Use the defined Hotkey and adjust the onscreen settings of the 3D glasses and display card while playing Direct 3D games or watching 3D movies. Advanced Click on the button to access the advanced box to access hotkey assignments. Hotkey This function assigns hot keys to enable onscreen display or OSD.
4. Software Reference Beetle Crazy Cup™ is copyright © 2000 by INFORGRAMES Original idea and development by XPIRAL™ (Efecto Caos S.L.) Typical D3D OSD Onscreen Game Settings When selected, the D3D onscreen menu helps to adjust the settings of 3D glasses and the display card while playing games or watching 3D videos. Typical D3D OSD onscreen settings include: Depth, Embossment, Direction, Background, Foreground, Blind, Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma.
4. Software Reference OpenGL VR Effect 4. S/W Reference Advanced OpenGL Lists all parameters to fine tune the stereoscopic effects for OpenGL games. Enable Stereoscopic Mode When selected, this enables the stereoscopic mode when using OpenGL 3D applications and games with the ASUS VR-100G 3D Glasses. These settings are available only with the Deluxe/ TVR models with Video-In/TV-Out, or models with the ASUS VR-100 Optional Upgrade Kit. Eyes This field records the measure of the distance between both eyes.
4. Software Reference Scheme This field lists the various default schemes that change the appearance of many screen elements simultaneously. Use existing schemes by selecting from the games listed in the drop-down menu and then go to the main program field to browse for the default settings file supplied with each game for OpenGL OSD settings. Click on Save to engage the file with the NVIDIA system. Create and save your own scheme by saving current custom settings. Unwanted schemes may be deleted.
4. Software Reference Typical OpenGL OSD Onscreen Game Settings Unreal Tournament™ is copyright © 1999 by Epic Games, Inc. 4. S/W Reference Advanced OpenGL When selected, the OpenGL onscreen menu helps to adjust the settings of 3D glasses and the display card while playing games or watching 3D videos. Typical OSD onscreen settings include:Eyes, View Angle, Embossment, Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma. In most games, use the keyboard UP or DOWN arrow keys to select a new setting.
4. Software Reference TaskBar Utility This utility gives convenient access to various features and presets that may be configured in the Display Properties Menu directly from the Windows taskbar. 4.
4. Software Reference Windows Display Properties The Windows Display Properties is a control panel that helps to make screen adjustments: to the display positions and to color correction, including: brightness, contrast, and gamma. The display properties menu is useful to enable and configure the TwinView display and to make additional property adjustments. To use Windows Display Properties, click the ASUS icon on the taskbar’s status area to open the ASUS Control Panel Menu.
4. Software Reference Analog Monitor Screen Adjustments Two submenus permit changes to the position and proper timing mode for your monitor. In Screen Adjustments, follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the position of your monitor. For fine adjustments, use the arrows. Display Timing 4. S/W Reference Device Selection Selects the proper timing mode. Auto-Detect allows Windows to receive the proper timing information directly from the monitor itself.
4. Software Reference Digital Flat Panel The following options determines the placement of the image on the flat panel display when running at resolutions lower than the maximum resolution supported. Use display adapter scaling Adapter automatically scales the appearance of the display on the monitor. (default) Centered output Centers the image on the flat panel and does not adjust the scale. 4. S/W Reference Device Selection NOTE: This funciton is only available with DVI/2V1D cards.
4. Software Reference TV Change Format Opens a window that specifies a particular TV output format. NOTE: This function is only available with T/Deluxe Combo cards. Video output format This field specifies the type of output signal sent to the TV. If the correct connector cable is connected, S-Video out will generally provide a higher quality output than Composite video out. Specify Auto-select to make the system determine the output signal. 4.
4. Software Reference Color Correction This menu enables color adjustments like brightness, contrast, and gamma values for each or all of the RGB colors on the desktop. Digital Vibrance This setting controls the color separation and intensity of the Windows desktop. NOTE: Increasing the levels may result in bold, dynamic visuals with sharp and balanced colors. 4.
4. Software Reference GeForce3 The GeForce3 tab displaysinformation about the graphics card, computer system and driver versions; it also accesses extra features and supplies an Internet link for drivers, product updates and news. Additional Properties Click on the Additional Properties button to enter five submenus to configure the various functions of this card.
4. Software Reference Direct3D Settings Performance and Compatibility Options Enable fog table emulation Some older games do not query D3D hardware capabilities correctly and so expect table fog support. Choosing this option will ensure that such games will run properly. Adjust Z-buffer depth to rendering depth if unequal This option forces the hardware to automatically adjust the depth of its Z-buffer to the precise depth that the application requests.
4. Software Reference More Direct3D Texel Alignment These values define the position of texel origin. The default values conform to the Direct3D specifications. Some software may expect texel origin to be defined elsewhere. The image quality of such applications will improve if the texel origin is redefined. Dragging the slider leftward positions the texel origin closer to its upper left corner and moving the slider rightward positions it closer to the center. Range: 0 to 7, default: 3. 4.
4. Software Reference OpenGl Settings Performance and Compatibility Options ASUS V8200 Series User’s Manual 4. S/W Reference GeForce3 Enable buffer region extension This option permits the drivers to apply the OpenGL extension: GL_KTX_buffer_region. Allow the dual planes extension to use local video memory This option permits the use of local video memory when the GL_KTX_buffer_region extension is enabled.
