Asus V9280 Series User Manual

® V9280 SeriesGraphics CardV9280 Video SuiteV9280S TVDV9280 TDUSER’S MANUALHardware & Video Drivers

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual102. Hardware SetupASUS V9280S/TVD Layout128MB DDR Frame BufferItem ChecklistASUS V9280S/TVD Graphics Card (PAL or NT

11ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual2. H/W Setup2. H/W SetupInstallationASUS V9280 TD Layout128MB DDR Frame BufferItem ChecklistASUS V9280 TD Graphic

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual122. H/W SetupInstallationNOTE: This graphics card series can only be installed in motherboards with anAGP slot.WARNING

13ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual2. Hardware SetupOperating System RequirementsNOTE: This graphics card requires a motherboard with an AGP slot.Wind

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual143. Software Setup3. S/W Setup3. Software SetupDisplay Driver InstallationYou can use one of the recommended methods t

15ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W Setup3. Software SetupDisplay DriversMethod 2: Display Property Page1. Start Windows.2. Right-click the Window

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual163. Software Setup3. S/W SetupMethod 3: Plug and PlayNOTE: Before proceeding with the following steps, replace your ol

17ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W Setup3. Software SetupDisplay Drivers6. Check CD-ROM drives, uncheckall other options and then click Nextto se

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual183. Software Setup3. S/W SetupDisplay Drivers7. When the wizard has finishedsearching for driver files for yourgraphic

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 193. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software SetupWindows NT 4.0Method 1: Display Property PageWARNING! Before installing the disp

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual2USER’S NOTICENo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,transmitte

20 ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software SetupDriversNOTES: 1) The screen displays in this manual may not reflect exactly the

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 213. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software Setup3. The installation program willautomatically install the DirectXruntime librari

22 ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software SetupInstall GART DriverThe AGP GART Driver is used to support AGP functionality for

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 233. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software Setup4. If you selected No..., on the previousscreen before clicking OK, you willbe p

24 ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W SetupDrivers3. Software SetupInstall WDM Capture DriverThe Windows Drive Model (WDM) Capture Driver let appli

25ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W SetupUninstall Driver3. Software SetupUninstall Display DriverIf you want to update your display drivers or if

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual263. S/W SetupUninstall Driver3. Software SetupWindows NT 4.0Method 1: Using Control Panel1. Click Start, and then poin

27ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual3. S/W SetupTweak UtilityUtilitiesInstall Smart Doctor (V9280 Video Suite only)The Smart Doctor monitor the VGA card

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29ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. S/W ReferenceRefresh RateASUS Control PanelAfter installing the display drivers, look for an ASUSicon on the taskb

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 3ASUS CONTACT INFORMATIONASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Genera

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual304. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceResolution / InfoMore ResolutionMore Resolution lets you change the screen resol

31ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceColorColorColor facilitates adjustments to the brightness, contrast and gamma va

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual324. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceColorGeneral FunctionsBrightness / Contrast / GammaThree sliders calibrate the b

33ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceDirect3DVR EffectLists all parameters to fine tune thestereoscopic effects for Direct 3D games.E

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual344. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceAdvanced D3DTips for VR!1. Make sure that the 3D screen objects do not appear ei

35ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceAdvanced D3DOn Screen DisplayEnable OSDClicking on the check box enables access

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual364. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceAdvanced D3DTypical D3D OSD Onscreen Game SettingsKnown Issues on Specific Games

37ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceAdvanced OpenGLOpenGLVR EffectLists all parameters to fine tune thestereoscopic

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual384. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceAdvanced OpenGLSchemeThis field lists the various default schemes that change t

39ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceUnreal Tournament™ is copyright © 1999 by Epic Games, Inc.Typical OpenGL OSD Onscreen Game Setti

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4CONTENTSI. Introduction... 7Highlights...

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual404. Software ReferenceTaskBar UtilityThis utility gives convenient access to various features and presets that may be

41ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceDisplay PropertiesWindows Display PropertiesSelect the device/devices connected

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual424. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceDevice SelectionAnalog MonitorScreen AdjustmentsTwo submenus permit changes to t

43ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceDigital Flat PanelThe following options determines theplacement of the image on the flat paneld

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual444. Software ReferenceChange TV Format WindowSelects the TV/video output formatbased on local country standards.NOTE:

45ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceColor CorrectionThis menu enables color adjustmentslike brightness, contrast, and gammavalues fo

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual464. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceGeForce43D Antialiasing SettingsAntialiasing is a technique used tominimize the

47ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceDirect3D SettingsPerformance and CompatibilityOptionsEnable fog table emulationSome older games

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual484. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceGeForce4More Direct3DTexel AlignmentThese values define the position of texelori

49ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software ReferenceOpenGL SettingsPerformance and CompatibilityOptionsEnable buffer region extensionThis option per

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 5CONTENTS4. Software Reference ... 29ASUS Control Panel ...

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual504. Software ReferenceOverlay ControlsBrightness / Contrast / Hue /SaturationFour sliders calibrate the brightness, co

51ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceDesktop UtilitiesDesktop UtilitiesDisplay the Quick Tweak icon inthe taskbarThis

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual524. Software ReferenceSetting Up Desktop Display Manager PropertiesMake sure the applications the are going to run usi

53ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual4. Software Reference4. S/W ReferenceDesktop UtilitiesWindowsUse the Windows settings to specifyyour desired appearan

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual544. Software ReferenceDesktopsUnder one or multiple monitors, youcan create up to 32 different desktopsto distribute t

55ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualASUS SmartDoctor (V9280 Video Suite only)ASUS SmartDoctor is designed to satisfy two major goals. One is to monitor t

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual56The default setting of SmartDoctor is keep resident which means that SmartDoctorwill run every time Windows start and

57ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualClick the Monitor tab to specify thealarm settings for voltage, temperature,and fan, that fit your system.Click the O

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual58ASUS Tweak UtilityASUS Tweak is designed to adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine andvideo memory.Warnin

59ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualThe default setting of ASUS Tweak is Run and keep resident, which means thatTweak will run every time Windows start a

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual6FCC & DOC COMPLIANCEFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operat

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual605. Resolution TableResolution Vertical HorizontalFrequency Frequency640 x 480 60Hz 31.5 √√√70Hz 34.9 √√√72Hz 37.9 √√√

61ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual5. Resolution TableResolution Vertical HorizontalFrequency Frequency1280 x 1024 60Hz 64.0 √√√70Hz 74.6 √√√72Hz 76.8 √

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual626. TroubleshootingDescription Recommended ActionAfter installation andrestarting, Windows 95/98informs me that the di

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 63INDEXAActive color channel 45Additional properties button 46Adjust Z-buffer depth 47AdvancedBox 35, 38Button 41

64 ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualINDEXINDEXScreen positioning 44Device settings submenu 41Color correction 45Device selection statusAnalog monitor

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 65INDEXDisplay manager 52OpenGL settings 49Overlay controls 50Allow applications 46Manually select antialiasing 4

66 ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualINDEXINDEXChange defaults 35Enable OSD 35, 38Hotkey 35, 38OpenGL menu 31, 39, 46General functions 32VR effect

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual 67INDEXTroubleshooting 60TV 44Change format 44Device adjustmentsBrightness / flicker filter /contrast 44Tuner prob

68 ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualINDEXZoom control 50, 54INDEX

7ASUS V9280 Series User’s ManualI. Introduction1. IntroudctionHighlights/Models1. IntroudctionHighlights/ModelsThank you for purchasing an ASUS AGP-V

ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual81. Introduction1. IntroductionFeaturesFeatures• The most graphically integrated engine yet: the GeForce 4 Ti 4200-8X d

9ASUS V9280 Series User’s Manual2. Hardware SetupASUS V9280 Video Suite Layout128MB DDR Frame BufferItem ChecklistASUS V9280 Video Suite Graphics Ca