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- Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 1
Graphics Card Installation Guide - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 2
in this manual are used only for identification or explanation and to the owner's benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS and the ASUS logo are registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP are - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 3
information v About this guide vi ASUS contact information vii 1. Support CD Information 1 1.1 Running the support CD 1 2. Display Driver Installation 2 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 2 2.2 Install ASUS Enhanced Driver 4 2.2.1 Windows 98SE/ME 4 Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 4
, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 5
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. v - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 6
in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 7
Fax: +1-502-933-8713 General Email: [email protected] Web Site: usa.asus.com Technical Support Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713 General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Support Email: [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 8
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software and several utility drivers that enhance the video features. • The screen displays in this manual may not exactly match the display on your screen. • Some driver and utility items in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models. • The contents of the support CD are subject to - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 10
"2.1 Changing the Windows display driver" to change your Windows display driver. If you are installing an ASUS graphics card in a computer system without an existing graphics card, perform the steps in section "2.2 Install ASUS enhanced driver". 2.1 Changing the Windows display driver 1. Boot your - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 11
types) from the Manufacturers list box and Standard Display Adapter (VGA) from the Models list box. Click Next. 10. When prompted to update the driver, click Yes. 11. Click Next on the succeeding screens. 12. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 12
) 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 3. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to your computer. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. When Setup - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 13
, then click OK. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4. Click the ASUS Enhanced Driver Install button from the Drivers menu to copy the necessary files to your computer. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 6. When Setup has finished installing all the - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 14
Method 3: Plug and Play 1. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. 2. Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click OK. 3. When Setup prompts you for the location of the driver, type D:\WIN9xMe, assuming that your CD-ROM drive - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 15
1. Right-click on the Windows desktop and click Properties. 2. From the Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab, then click Advanced to display the Standard Display Adapter (VGA) Properties dialog box. 3. Click Change on the Adapter tab to display the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 16
Driver Warning box, click Yes to confirm the setting up of the ASUS enhanced display drivers. 9. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. The quick setup program works only when the primary display detected is an ASUS graphics card. • For optimum performance: - Make sure the DMA mode is enabled - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 17
Windows 2000/XP Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program 1. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 2. Click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop. 3. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 18
Plug and Play 1. When Windows detects your ASUS graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 2. From the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) then click Next. 3. When the Locate Driver Files dialog box - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 19
6. When prompted to select the display driver to install in your system, select the one that is located in the D:\WIN2KXP\ASUS and click Next. 7. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 8. When Setup has finished installing all the necessary files to your computer, it prompts you to restart - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 20
and click Change. 7. Click Have Disk. 8. Insert the support CD. 9. Assuming that your CD-ROM drive letter is D, type D:\NT40 or click Browse to select the path of the display driver for Windows NT then click OK. 10. Select the appropriate ASUS VGA Card model then click OK. 11. When prompted, confirm - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 21
NVIDIA WHQL driver The NVIDIA reference driver to Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) ensures that your video graphics card is compatible with the Windows operating system. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 22
CD. However, it is recommended to re-install the DirectX driver when you download a driver update from the ASUS website. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 23
is disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Drivers. 4. Click the GART Driver Install button from the Drivers dialog box to install AGP support for motherboards with Intel®, AMD®, VIA™, SiS®, NVIDIA®, ATI® or - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 24
to step 8. If you selected No, I want to select the other drivers, select a driver from the combo list box and click Install. The appropriate driver for the detected motherboard chipset appears as default. 8. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the setup. Click Cancel if you wish to abort - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 25
2.6 WDM capture driver The Windows Drive Model (WDM) capture driver allows you to capture video from the video input port. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 26
Follow these steps to update your current VGA driver with a new driver file from the ASUS website. 1. Boot your computer. 2. Click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 3. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel. Select the Device - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 27
prompts you for the location of the driver, type the path of the driver file. For example: A:\Drivers\SiS630M.inf OR Click Browse to locate the saved driver file in your hard disk, network, floppy or CD-ROM drive. 11. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 12. The application prompts you to - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 28
. 2.8.1 Windows 98SE/ME Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. From the main menu, click Drivers. 3. From the Drivers menu, click the down arrow to display the Uninstall Display Driver item. 4. Click the button and follow the succeeding instructions - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 29
2.8.2 Windows 2000 Method 1: Using the Autorun Screen 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. From the main menu, click Drivers. 3. From the Drivers menu, click the down arrow to display the Uninstall Display Driver item. 4. Click the button and follow the succeeding instructions. 5. The - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 30
Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel then select the Install/Uninstall tab. 3. Highlight ASUS Display Drivers from the list, then click on the Add/ Remove button. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 5. When the application prompts you to restart computer to complete the process, click - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 31
root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Utilities. 4. Click the ASUS SmartDoctor Install button from the Utilities menu to copy the necessary files to your computer. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 6. Click Finish, when setup - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 32
surveillance region. An optional warning message is also sent via email or phone to the user. 1. Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. If autorun is enabled, the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 33
appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Utilities. 4. Click the ASUS Digital VCR Install button from the Utilities menu to copy the necessary files to your computer - Asus A9550GE/TD Series | English edition VGA card software installation guide, v - Page 34
appears automatically. If autorun is disabled, run Setup.exe from the root directory of your support CD. 3. From the 2D/3D Graphics & Video Accelerator main menu, click Utilities. 4. Click the ASUS GameFace Install button from the Utilities menu to copy the necessary files to your computer
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