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Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E2312 / Oct 2005 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 2
(2200BG 35 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction 35 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction 36 ASUS Wireless LAN ...36 ASUS WLAN Driver Setup 38 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup 39 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start 40 LAN ...43 LAN Driver Setup ...44 Configuring your LAN ...45 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 3
Support CD Modem ...49 Modem Driver Setup ...50 Modem Configuration 50 RICOH ...52 Ricoh Driver Setup ...54 ChkMail ...56 ChkMail Setup ...66 LAN Mode ...67 Displaying GameFace in Games 68 WAN Mode ...68 ASUS OSD ...69 Frequently Asked Questions 70 LiveUpdate ...72 LiveUpdate Setup ...74 Using - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 4
Support CD Power4 Gear ...87 Renaming Settings ...87 Power4 Gear Configuration 87 Power Saving Details 88 NB Probe ...88 NB Probe Setup ...90 Using NB Probe ... - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 5
, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in "My Computer" (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard Notebook PC, there will be many hardware devices without drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem. Drivers for Microsoft Windows Next page gives descriptions of each support - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 6
"Display adapters." ATK0100 "ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY" Utility This utility is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions. This device is shown - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 7
talk to and see your friend on the remote computer (video conferencing) even when you are playing a full-screen game. Requires "GameFace Enhanced Display Driver." LiveUpdate Utility This utility helps you easily upgrade your Notebook PC's BIOS through an Internet connection. Norton Internet Secruity - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 8
Shown under Windows "Mice and other pointing devices." Installs "Synaptics® TouchPad" utility. The Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the TouchPad to increase the - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 9
Provided in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under "Tools." 1394 (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. This device - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 10
Click "My Computer" icon. 3. Click "View system information" link. Hardware Devices After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under "Other devices" representing hardware devices that Windows cannot recognize. After installing the drivers from the provided support CD - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 11
Software Drivers - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 12
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first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu Software Drivers Before After Model 1: Model 2: Model 3: Model 4: (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 13 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 14
Setup (Model 1 - Intel) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics functions are limited. 14 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 15
Setup (Model 2 - ATI) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. 1. On the "Welcome" screen a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. 15 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 16
Setup (Model 3 - SiS) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. 16 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 17
NVIDIA) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. Software Drivers 1. On the " click Continue Anyway because the manufacturer has already tested this driver for this Notebook PC. 3. When setup is complete, select "Yes..." and - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 18
installation (Model 1 - Intel) After VGA driver installation (Model 2 - ATI) Software Drivers Make screen resolution settings in "Display Properties". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications. Make screen - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 19
Settings (Cont.) After VGA driver installation (Model 3 - SiS) After VGA driver installation (Model 4 - NVIDIA) Software Drivers Make screen resolution settings in "Display Properties". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 20
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ATK0100 Driver (ACPI) (Required driver) Topics Covered: ATK0100 Driver Setup Software Drivers Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 21 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 22
ATK0100 Driver Setup This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. 1. Double click Unknown device. 2. Click Reinstall Driver. Software Drivers 3. Select "No..." and click Next. 4. Select "Install from..." and click Next. 5. Browse to - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 23
Audio (Required driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Software Drivers The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone, however, external audio accessories may be used. External audio connections will disable the notebook PC's relevant built-in audio device (mic and/or speakers). Before After - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 24
Software Drivers Audio Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next to begin setup. 2. When setup is complete, select No... and click Finish in order to install other items. 24 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 25
on selected models) Topics Covered: Camera Driver Setup Using the Camera Software Drivers After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (No previous category in Device Manager) After Screens will vary depending on your operating - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 26
click OK. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin installing the driver. 3. On the "Windows Logo warning" screen, click Continue Anyway because this driver has been fully tested by the manufacturer for this Notebook PC. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, select "No..." and click Finish in - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 27
Using the Camera Microsoft Windows Software Drivers In "My Computer", you will see BisonCam. Double click on it to begin using it with Windows native camera software. With Windows native camera software, you can see - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 28
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on selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Driver Setup Software Drivers After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (No previous category in Device Manager) After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 30
Setup (selected models) Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup.. 2. Click Install to begin copying files. 3. After the files are - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 31
Software Drivers INF Update (Intel) (Required driver) Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 31 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 32
Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "License Agreement" screen, click Next after reading. 3. On - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 33
Calexico (Wireless LAN) (Required driver on selected models) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start Software Drivers An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Before After - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 34
depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Autorun" screen click Install Software. 2. On the "Welcome" screen click Next after reading the message. 3. On the "Agreement" screen, click Next after selecting "I - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 35
on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Autorun" screen click Install Software. 2. On the "Agreement" screen, click Next after selecting "I accept..." 3. On the "Setup Type" screen, click Next to use - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 36
Wireless LAN Utility Introduction After installing the Wireless driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start. You will need to make some wireless LAN settings - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 37
Software Drivers ASUS Wireless LAN (Required driver an selected models) Topics Covered: ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Screens will vary depending on - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 38
Software Drivers ASUS WLAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. 2. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. 3. On the " - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 39
Software Drivers ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. 1. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. 2. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. 3. On the "Choose Destination - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 40
Utilities..." for added features while using the wireless LAN device. ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 41
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers 3. Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your access point(s). 4. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point. Talk - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 42
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LAN (Required driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Software Drivers Connect the LAN port to a network to begin using the built-in LAN function. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 43 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 44
Setup You will see a "Found New Hardware Wizard" if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: 1. Run "Setup" and click Next on the Welcome screen. 2. When complete, click Finish - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 45
. (2) Click View system information. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use "Notebook PC". You can use the single word - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 46
Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') Software Drivers (4a) Domain: The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions and security verifications for your computer. Select Domain and enter an existing domain you wish to join. NOTE: After clicking "OK", you will be asked for the Domain - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 47
Software Drivers Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on "My Network Places" will display networks which you have installed protocols for. - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 48
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Modem (Required driver) Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration Software Drivers Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 49 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 50
Software Drivers Modem Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading. 2. Setup is now complete, click OK to exit - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 51
Modem Configuration (Cont') Software Drivers 3. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next. 4. Select "Connect using a dialup modem" and click Next. 5. Select your modem and click Next. 6. Enter any name to represent your ISP. 7. Enter - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 52
Software Drivers Modem Configuration (Cont') 9. Enter your ISP account name and password and click Next. 10. Select "Add a shortcut..." and click Finish. 11. When you click on the link, the connection window will show. Click Dial to connect to your ISP. 52 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 53
SD/MMC MS / MS Pro After the memory reader driver is installed, you can read or write to various memory types. See the hardware manual for information on supported memory types. Driver already provided in Windows XP (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 53 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 54
Software Drivers Ricoh Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 55
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Software Utilities ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 57 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 58
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 58 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 59
Software Utilities GameFace (Utility for selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Utility Setup After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 59 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 60
GameFace Utility GameFace lets you talk to and see your friend on the remote computer even when you are playing full-screen game. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation. Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 61
one-to-one connection, which is not enough for most network games. Gameplayers will enjoy more when using GameFace Live's multi-connection. ASUS GameFace Live supports up to 8 users to communicate video and audio with each other while playing games. Besides voice conversations in games, you can also - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 62
Software Utilities first. The video window will only be displayed when someone starts to talk or other sounds are detected. If a member starts to talk, his video window will show, and disappear when there is 3 seconds of silence. Enabling sound detection To enable sound detection, open the "Setup" - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 63
Getting started Enabling ASUS OSD 1. Open Display Properties by right-clicking your desktop or from the control panel. 2. Click the Advanced button on the Settings page. 3. Select the OSD - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 64
GameFace Setup Press the Setup button to launch the GameFace Setup dialog box. Software Utilities The first page in the dialog box is GameFace basic settings. Local Mode The second page is audio/video device settings. You can watch TV in this mode as follows: (1) Launch GameFace setup dialog box - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 65
(2) Select a preferred video size, 176 x 144 or 352 x 288. (3) Press "Play" button to watch TV. You can change channels through the number panel. Software Utilities Server Mode When starting a network connection, you can be a server or a client. If you are in server mode, the interface is as - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 66
only display one video window in game, this value will decide how long to switch to the next video. (3) Connection Type: Shows the connection service that the clients use as a reference. (4) Max Users: Sets a limit as to how many players can join this connection (8 max, 2 min) (5) Password: Assign - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 67
Software Utilities LAN Mode There are two kinds of client mode: LAN or WAN, the following describes LAN mode. Refresh Server List To start, press Refresh Server List button to find out all the available servers in the LAN area. Available servers will be displayed in the server list. Connect Click - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 68
Software Utilities WAN Mode Another client mode is WAN mode. In this mode, you have to know the server's address. All operations are similar to LAN Mode. Note: All settings (such as nickname, hotkeys, enable sound detection, and capture device, etc.) must be set before starting a connection. Once - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 69
We can change window's relative Placement, absolute position (PosX, PosY), Sizing, and Transparency in the game through ASUS OSD. If you are watching TV in game, you can also change TV channels through ASUS OSD. 1. Use OSD hotkey to display OSD window, then use PgUp/PgDown to switch to GameFace page - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 70
boost. If your sound card does not support microphone boost, one or more of the ASUS Display card and install ASUS display driver of specified version. About the specified driver version, please check the system requirement in detail in readme document. 4. How to use GameFace when the computer - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 71
still make connection through WAN mode. Since GameFace Live of version 2.50, we support subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and 255.255.254.0. 6. Using Window XP will turn on the firewall by default, and this will make your pc unable to receive outcoming packages, which means you cannot see others' video - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 72
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Software Utilities LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 73 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 74
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 74 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 75
to update or select "Check all". Click OK to download and install the update. When update is complete, click OK to exit. You may be instructed to "reset your BIOS". It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and selecting Load Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes on - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 76
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Software Utilities Norton Internet Security (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: Norton Internet Security Setup Internet Proxy Settings Internet Security Main Window Internet Security Features (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 77 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 78
Norton Internet Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Autorun" screen, click Install Norton Internet Security 2005. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading. Software Utilities 3. On the "Preinstall Scanner" screen, click Next to skip if you are - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 79
Software Utilities 5. On the "Ready to install" screen, click Next to continue or click "Back" to change settings. 6. When setup is complete, select "Restart Windows Later" and click Finish in order to install other items before restarting your system. A program icon will be placed on your - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 80
3. On the "Registration" screen, enter your information and click Next to continue. Checking "...postal mail from Symantec" is optional. 4. Your registration information will be sent to Symantec through the Internet. Software Utilities Check your Network and Internet settings if you cannot - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 81
main window from the program icon or the taskbar icon. Click LiveUpdate to update the software and virus definitions. Click Help for detailed descriptions and instructions for each function. When you open the main window, you will see status for each function. When you have time, you can review each - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 82
latest threats. Norton AntiVirus includes expanded threat detection of both known and emerging threats, such as spyware and other files that could put your computer at risk. Norton AntiVirus also scans files inside of compressed files. As always, Norton AntiVirus features continually monitor your - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 83
Software Utilities Power4 Gear (Required utility) Topics Covered: Power4 Gear Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear Interface Power4 Gear Configuration (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 83 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 84
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 84 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 85
can change or "shift" gears by using the Power4 Gear button above the keyboard or by using the task bar icon. Power4 Gear can also be automatically as labeled below. (The icon may vary depending on your Notebook PC model.) Icons Mode Names Super Performance High Performance Game Performance Power - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 86
Software Utilities Program Icons From Windows Start - Programs, you will find Power4 Gear folder containing PMode Config and Power4 Gear icons. PMode Configuration Use PMode Config to set the display output resolution to be used in conjunction with "Presentation" mode. Power4 Gear Power4 Gear - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 87
Software Utilities Power4 Gear Configuration Double click an item to bring up a menu of selections and click on a value to change. To save, select "Save Configuration" form the "File" pull-down menu. If you did not save, you will be prompted to when you exit. If you change Windows "Power Options - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 88
Power Saving Details Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. CPU Performance System Standby Timer Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer Software Utilities 88 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 89
Software Utilities NB Probe (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: NB Probe Setup Using NB Probe (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 89 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 90
wizard: NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On "Choose Destination Location - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 91
some taskbar items. Click the arrow to show running services. Click for CPU Click for computer Click for Drive Click for System Click to minimize to Click to exit NB Click to visit ASUS Software Utilities Computer name Computer status Warning Alarms ON/OFF Warning Alarms Audible warning alarms - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 92
Using NB Probe Monitoring CPU Temp Temp Threshold Adjustment Software Utilities See your CPU temperatures logged using a green line. The orange line is the default warning threshold and the red line is the default fatal threshold. If the warning or fatal lines rise above the CPU temperature line - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 93
Using NB Probe Monitoring (Cont') Drive System Information See your system information on this page. Software Utilities Shows the used and free space of each hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 94
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Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 95 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 96
Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Choose Setup Language" screen, select a language and click OK to continue. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 3. On the "Information" screen, click - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 97
Software Utilities Synaptics® TouchPad Features Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to: • Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons • Drag Icons, Windows and Other - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 98
that you can assign to the buttons and tap zones. The following actions are provided as built-in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you have installed any third-party TouchPad Plug-In software. • Jump to the Start Button. This action causes - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 99
often, this unwanted pointing activity occurs when typing on the keyboard. The TouchPad can detect and prevent accidental and unwanted pointer Documents Note that zooming and panning only work in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. With Intellimouse aware applications, you can zoom - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 100
. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is properly installed, the Mouse Properties dialog will include several TouchPad tabs along the top in addition to the standard mouse tabs. Property Pages The property pages allow you to customize TouchPad settings for your Notebook PC. The following pages will - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 101
description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Virtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll zones wider. If you find that scrolling sometimes gets activated when you - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 102
actions to taps in the Touchpad's corner zone regions (or tap zone regions). The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other pointing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 103
Software Utilities More Features Properties Page The More Features properties page allows you to control the following features of you Synaptics TouchPad: Stop Pointer at Window Borders This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 104
The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. The Rocker Switch settings are available on Notebook PC's with scroll buttons between the left and right buttons. Customizing Button Assignments You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 105
Software Utilities Touch Properties Page The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap response and sensitivity of your TouchPad. Taps Check the appropriate boxes in the Taps section of the Touch Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer: • Tap to Click • Tap and Drag - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 106
description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Edge Motion feature, you might want to try making the edge zones wider. Customizing Edge Motion Speed During Edge Motion, the speed at - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 107
thumb is only "allowed" to come to rest at one or two positions along the scroll bar! In these cases, even if you were to manually drag the scroll thumb with the pointer, you would find that it would "jump" to a final location when you released it. Virtual Scrolling, unfortunately, cannot - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 108
Software Utilities Frequently Asked Questions (Cont') Q: Why doesn't Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer? A: Make sure you are using Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later, and that the Use Smooth Scrolling option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 109
Video Security (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: Video Security Setup Software Utilities After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 109 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 110
Video Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Software Utilities 110 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 111
WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 111 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 112
WINFLASH Setup Make sure you install ATKACPI first or else you will get this message. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 113
you know it will solve a specific problem. If you update your BIOS using the wrong BIOS file, your Notebook PC may not boot up. When you new BIOS to your Notebook PC. You need to restart your Notebook PC and "reset your BIOS". See instructions on the next page. You may be instructed to "reset your - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 114
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Wireless Console 2 (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Installing Wireless Console 2 Using Wireless Console 2 Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 115 - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 116
Installing Wireless Console 2 Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next. 2. On the "Ready to Install" screen, click Install. An icon will be placed on your taskbar. The red circle with a slash shows that you are not connected to a wireless LAN. 3. On the "Setup Complete" screen, - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 117
Using Wireless Console 2 F2 Use the function key to turn the built-in Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth ON or OFF. • Hold [Fn] and press [F2] repeatedly to scroll through the selections, or • Press [Fn] and [F2] once and then make a selection with the cursor. A status display will show after a selection - Asus A6G | Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 118
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