Asus A2Dc User Manual

Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-scribed, stored

9Drivers & UtilitiesOther Support CD items[Read Me] Text FileGives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC.[Browse this CD] LinkSh

99BIOS SetupGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Helpscreen. This screen can be ca

100BIOS SetupSystem OverviewAMIBIOSVersion : [XXXX] (display field)This displays the current BIOS version in the Notebook PC’s flash EEPROM.ProcessorT

101BIOS SetupSystem Time [00:00:00] (display field)Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minut

102BIOS SetupAdvancedSelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.Advanced Settings>IDE Configuration (see next page

103BIOS SetupAdvanced (sub-menu)Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.IDE ConfigurationOnboard PCI IDE Controlle

104BIOS SetupNOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the con-figuration information supplied by the manufacturer of

105BIOS SetupIDE setting detailsType [Auto]Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-inIDE dri

106BIOS SetupConfigure Super IO ChipsetIR Port [Enabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the Notebook PC’s infrared port. The configuration

107BIOS SetupDisplaySelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.Configure advanced settings for displayBoot Type: [CRT

108BIOS SetupSecurity SettingsThe BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu. The passwords controlaccess to the BIOS and

10Drivers & UtilitiesDevice Manager“Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes.4. Click

109BIOS SetupSecurity (Cont’)Security SettingsSupervisor Password: Not Installed/InstalledDisplay fields show you the status of the security settings.

110BIOS SetupSecurity (Cont’)Hard Disk SecurityPrimary Master HDD User PasswordA hard disk password places a protection on the hard disk drive so that

111BIOS SetupPowerSelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.LCD Power Saving [Enabled]This allows you to set the per

112BIOS SetupBootSelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.Boot Settings> Boot Settings Configuration> Boot De

113BIOS SetupBoot (sub-menu) Boot Settings ConfigurationSelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.Boot Settings Conf

114BIOS SetupBoot (sub-menu) Boot Device PrioritySelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.Boot Device Priority1st /

115BIOS SetupBoot (sub-menu) Hard Disk / Removable / CDROM DrivesSelecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below.These pag

116BIOS SetupExitOnce you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you shouldsave your changes and exit Setup. Se

117BIOS SetupLoad Failsafe DefaultsThis option allows you to load the “Safest” values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Thisoption is for

118BIOS Setup

11Drivers & UtilitiesDevice Manager(Before installing drivers)Device Manager(After installing drivers)Note: Devices varies from model to model and

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13Drivers & UtilitiesVGA Driver(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in orderto see other setup screens in their proper sizes.)Topics C

14Drivers & UtilitiesVGA Driver SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard. See next page for VGA settings.On the “License Agreement” s

15Drivers & UtilitiesDisplay Settings for Windows XPDisplay PropertiesSet screen resolution and color quality to the maximumfor best results. If y

16Drivers & UtilitiesColorThis page allows you to adjust and save profilesfor colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast.Direct3DThis page allows you

17Drivers & UtilitiesOptionsThis page allows you to enable or disable ATiquick access desktop and taskbar menus.OverlayThis page allows you to adj

18Drivers & UtilitiesATi Taskbar IconBring up ATi quick-access menus by right clicking on the task bar. You can quickly launch display-related p

Notebook PCDrivers and UtilitiesUser’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1 E1516 Release Date: January 2004

19Drivers & UtilitiesASUS Wireless LAN(Required Driver)Topics Covered:ASUS Wireless LAN Driver SetupASUS WLAN Utility SetupASUS WLAN Utility Quick

20Drivers & UtilitiesASUS WLAN Utility SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:When setup is complete, click Finish.Select to use “.

21Drivers & UtilitiesRight-click the ASUS WLAN icon and select“Wireless Settings”Set the Network Name (SSID) to the same nameas the SSID set in yo

22Drivers & UtilitiesASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.)You can also see the connection quality on the“Connection” page. Click OK to exit the ut

23Drivers & UtilitiesATKACPI(Required Driver)Topics Covered:ATKACPI Driver SetupScreens will vary depending on your operating system but the conte

24Drivers & UtilitiesATKACPI Driver SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:When setup is complete, click OK to exit thewizard.

25Drivers & UtilitiesAudio(Required Driver)Topics Covered:Audio Driver SetupScreens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents

26Drivers & UtilitiesAudio Driver SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:Wait while files are being copied to your harddrive.On the

27Drivers & UtilitiesCPU Hotfix(Required Driver)Topics Covered:CPU Hotfix SetupScreens will vary depending on your operating system but the conten

28Drivers & UtilitiesCPU Hotfix Setup 1 of 2Two setups are required. There are several languages available in each folder. After setup, restart Wi

2Drivers & UtilitiesTable of ContentsSupport CD for Windows... 5New Windows Installation

29Drivers & UtilitiesLAN(Required Driver)Topics Covered:LAN Driver SetupConfiguring your LANScreens will vary depending on your operating system b

30Drivers & UtilitiesLAN Driver SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:On the “Welcome” screen, click Next to beginthe setup wizard

31Drivers & UtilitiesConfiguring your LANJoining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP)(1) Click Start and My Computer.(2) Click View system informati

32Drivers & Utilities(4a) Domain:The primary server in the domain will performrouting functions and security verifications foryour computer. Selec

33Drivers & UtilitiesViewing Your NetworkJoining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’)(5) After you restart your computer, you shouldsee some contents thr

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35Drivers & UtilitiesModem(Required Driver)Topics Covered:Modem Driver SetupModem ConfigurationScreens will vary depending on your operating syste

36Drivers & UtilitiesDouble-click New Connection Wizard inNetwork ConnectionsSelect “Connect to the Internet” and click Next.Modem ConfigurationUs

37Drivers & UtilitiesSelect “Set up my connection manually” and clickNext.Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and clickNext.Modem Configuration

38Drivers & UtilitiesModem Configuration (Cont’)Enter your ISP account name and password andclick Next.Select “Add a shortcut...” and click Finish

3Drivers & UtilitiesHotkey ...

39Drivers & UtilitiesSmart IO(Required Driver)Topics Covered:SmartIO SetupFlash Memory Card UsageScreens will vary depending on your operating sys

40Drivers & UtilitiesSmartIO SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe message.On

41Drivers & UtilitiesPowerNow(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:AMD PowerNow Utility SetupScreens will vary depending on your operating system bu

42Drivers & UtilitiesAMD PowerNow Utility SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:When setup is complete, click Finish to exit these

43Drivers & UtilitiesChkMail(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:ChkMail Utility SetupScreens will vary depending on your operating system but the

44Drivers & UtilitiesChkMail Utility SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe me

45Drivers & UtilitiesHotkey(Required Utility)Topics Covered:Hotkey Utility SetupHotkey Utility ReferenceHotkey Utility ActionsAdding a Program to

46Drivers & UtilitiesHotkey Utility SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe mes

47Drivers & UtilitiesDelete all HotkeysDeletes all Hotkeys in the current category. Thisconfirmation will be shown:Hotkey Utility ReferenceButtons

48Drivers & UtilitiesDisable all HotkeysDisables all Hotkeys by removingcheck marks from the front of theHotkeys in the current category.Enable al

4Drivers & UtilitiesTouchPad ...

49Drivers & UtilitiesActions Descriptions Examples (of action)Move Window To Below: Moves the active windowdown between 1-50 stepsExtend Window Fr

50Drivers & UtilitiesActions Descriptions Examples (of action)Minimize Window: Minimizes the active windowMaximize Window: Maximizes the active wi

51Drivers & UtilitiesAdding a Program to RunTo add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below.(4) Choose an executablefile using explorer.(5

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53Drivers & UtilitiesLiveUpdate(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:LiveUpdate SetupUsing LiveUpdateScreens will vary depending on your operating s

54Drivers & UtilitiesLiveUpdate SetupRunning setup will give you the following wizard:On the “Choose Destination Location” screen,click Next to co

55Drivers & UtilitiesClick OK to connect to the “Live Update” server.Close other software to ensure no conflicts.Newer versions will be shown. Che

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57Drivers & UtilitiesPC-cillin 2002(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:PC-cillin 2002 FeaturesAbout VirusesTechnical SupportPC-cillin 2002 Feature

58Drivers & UtilitiesWelcome to PC-cillin 2002Trend Micro PC-cillin 2002 provides next generation secure computing for today’s personal computers.

5Drivers & UtilitiesSupport CD for WindowsThe Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system.The support CD includ

59Drivers & UtilitiesPersonal FirewallPC-cillin 2002 provides secure Internet computing with its new Personal Firewall feature. Easy to operate,th

60Drivers & UtilitiesTrojan System CleanerPC-cillin automatically runs the Trojan System Cleaner (TSC) during initial installation, and every time

61Drivers & UtilitiesAbout Intelligent UpdateIntelligent Update automatically searches for and downloads the latest files for PC-cillin 2002. This

62Drivers & UtilitiesHow viruses are createdUntil a few years ago, creating a virus required knowledge of a computer programming language. Todayan

63Drivers & UtilitiesTrend Micro Technical SupportEmail: [email protected]: www.antivirus.comTo speed up your problem resolution, when you

64Drivers & UtilitiesPC-cillin 2002 Feature ScreensPC-cillin 2002 Real-time MonitorThe Real-time Monitor is the quickest way toaccess certain func

65Drivers & UtilitiesPower4 Gear+(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:Power4 Gear+ Utility SetupBenefits of Power4 Gear+Power4 Gear+ InterfacePower

66Drivers & UtilitiesOn the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe message.On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Nextto continue or

67Drivers & UtilitiesBenefits of Power4 Gear+Power4 Gear+ gives you control over power consumption items by allowing you to instantly “shift” from

68Drivers & UtilitiesUsing the task bar iconRight-click the icon on the taskbar for quick access to Power4 Gear+ settings.Power4 Gear+ Modes and P

6Drivers & UtilitiesRequired DriversSome drivers may already be provided in Windows. If you have any problems with these drivers, visit theMicroso

69Drivers & UtilitiesPower4 Gear+ ConfigurationDouble click an item to bring up a menu of selections and click on a value to change. To save, sele

70Drivers & UtilitiesPower Saving DetailsDouble click an item to view possible settings.Some power saving items are only availableunder certain mo

71Drivers & UtilitiesProbe2(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:Probe2 SetupProbe2 ReferenceStarting Probe2Using Probe2 MonitoringProbe2 Task Bar I

72Drivers & UtilitiesOn the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe message.On “Choose Destination Location” , click Next tocontinue or ente

73Drivers & UtilitiesProbe2 ReferenceProbe2 is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such asfan ro

74Drivers & UtilitiesMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the items being monitored.Temperature MonitorShows the PC’s temperature.SettingsLets you se

75Drivers & UtilitiesDMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC, such asCPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external fre-quencies, and memory

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77Drivers & UtilitiesScreens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.TouchPad(Recommended Utility)Topics

78Drivers & UtilitiesOn the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe message.On the “Start Copying Files” screen, click Nextafter checking th

7Drivers & UtilitiesModem “SoftK56 Data Fax SmartCP” DriverInstalls the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct fi

79Drivers & UtilitiesSynaptics® TouchPad FeaturesYour Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providi

80Drivers & UtilitiesAdjust the Overall Touch SensitivityYou can control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds by a

81Drivers & UtilitiesPrevent Accidental Pointing While TypingUnintentional pointer movement and accidental taps can be caused by accidentally brus

82Drivers & UtilitiesMove the Pointer Long DistancesSuppose you are dragging an object, scrolling at high speed (via Virtual Scrolling! ), or merr

83Drivers & UtilitiesScrolling Properties PageThe Scrolling properties page allows you to customize theVirtual Scrolling capabilities of your Touc

84Drivers & UtilitiesTap Zones Properties PagesThe Tap Zones properties pages allow you to assign customactions to taps in the Touchpad’s corner z

85Drivers & UtilitiesMore Features Properties PageThe More Features properties page allows you to control thefollowing features of you Synaptics T

86Drivers & UtilitiesButton Actions Properties PageThe Button Actions properties page allows you to customizethe physical buttons of your TouchPad

87Drivers & UtilitiesTouch Properties PageThe Touch properties page allows you to customize the tapresponse and sensitivity of your TouchPad.TapsC

88Drivers & UtilitiesEdge Motion Properties PageThe Edge Motion properties page allows you to customizethe long distance pointer motion capabiliti

8Drivers & UtilitiesProbe2 UtilityInstalls Probe2 utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an optionalsof

89Drivers & UtilitiesFrequently Asked QuestionsQ: When I use Virtual Scrolling, the pointer jumps over to the scroll bar, and then jumps back wher

90Drivers & UtilitiesFrequently Asked Questions (Cont’)Q: Why doesn’t Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer?A: Make sur

91Drivers & UtilitiesWinFlash(Recommended Utility)Topics Covered:WinFlash Utility SetupUsing WinFlashScreens will vary depending on your operating

92Drivers & UtilitiesOn the “Welcome” screen, click Next after readingthe message.On the “Choose Destination Location” screen,click Next to contin

93Drivers & UtilitiesUsing WINFLASHWINFLASH is a simple utility to update your Notebook PC’s BIOS. To run WINFLASH, access the AllPrograms shortcu

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95BIOS SetupBIOS SetupUpdating your BIOS ... 96BIOS Setup Program...

96BIOS SetupBIOS Setup ProgramThis Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up-dated using the provided fla

97BIOS SetupBIOS Menu BarThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections. Highlighting a menu item with the← or → (keypad arrow ke

98BIOS SetupBIOS Utility HelpOn the right of each page will display help information to guide you through using the BIOS setuputility. The keys in the