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written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 3
Contents Notices iv Safety information v About this guide vi 1. ASUS GameFace Messenger 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Getting Started 1 1.3 Contacts 7 1.4 Tools 9 1.5 Settings 11 2. ASUS Splendid 16 2.1 Introduction 16 2.2 Launching ASUS Splendid 16 3. ASUS OnScreenDisplay (OSD 19 3.1 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 4
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 5
. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing devices on your motherboard, carefully read all the manuals that came with the • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Macrovision - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 6
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 7
the given steps to create one. Connect to the Internet before you register a new account. To register a new account: 1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click F i l e s > G o T o . Support Home. Software reference 1 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 8
2. Click R e g i s t e r N e w A c c o u n t from the following website. 3. Key in your personal information then click R E G I S T E R N O W when finished. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the registration process. 2 ASUS graphics card - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 9
1.2.3 Sign in to GameFace Messenger To sign in to GameFace Messenger: 1. If GameFace Messenger is not set up to automatically sign you in after you connect to the internet, click F i l e > S i g n I n - or click C l i c k h e r e t o s i g n i n in the main menu. The following window appears. 2. If - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 10
1.2.4 Sign out GameFace Messenger To sign out from GameFace Messenger: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click F i l e > S i g n O u t. 1.2.5 Invite users to GameFace Messenger conference To invite users to a GameFace Messenger conference: 1. Click the right mouse button on an online user. 2. From - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 11
3. ASUS GameFace Messenger allows up to a maximum of eight (8) users to join the conference. The following screen shows a 4-way conference. 4. Press the OnScreen Display (OSD) hotkey to display the OSD menu. Check the E n a b l e G a m e f a c e box to display GameFace Messenger while playing a - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 12
To change your display name: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > C h a n g e D i s p l a y N a m e. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 1.2.7 Changing status To change your status: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > C h a n g e M y S t a t u s then select from - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 13
create a new contact: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the C o n t a c t > A d d a C o n t a c t. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 1.3.2 Deleting a contact To delete an existing contact: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the C o n t a c t > D e l e t e a C o n t a c t. Follow - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 14
1.3.3 Changing contact view To change contact list view: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click C o n t a c t > V i e w C o n t a c t then select either to display contact B y D i s p l a y N a m e or B y E m a i l. 1.3.4 Sorting contacts To sort contact list: From the GameFace Messenger menu, - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 15
1.3.6 Deleting groups To delete a group: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click the C o n t a c t > D e l e t e a G r o u p. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. 1.4 Tools 1 .4 . 1 Sending an instant message To send an instant message: Click an online user from your list. The following window - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 16
an email To send an email: 1. Double-click an online user. 2. Click T o o l s > S e n d E m a i l. Follow succeeding screen instructions to send email. 1.4.4 View message history To view message history: 1. Double-click an online user. 2. Click T o o l s > V i e w M e s s a g e H i s t o r y. Follow - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 17
1.5 Settings 1 .5 . 1 General To display general settings: 1. From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > O p t i o n > G e n e r a l S e t t i n g. The following window appears. Click box to enable or disable an item Key in your display name Key in number of minutes before your status - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 18
1.5.2 Privacy To display privacy settings: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > O p t i o n > P r i v a c y S e t t i n g. The following window appears. Click box to enable or disable item Select an item from the list then click . 2. Click O K to apply settings - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 19
1.5.3 Proxy To display proxy settings: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > O p t i o n > P r o x y S e t t i n g. The following window appears. Set proxy server Key in proxy name and port Click box to enable or disable item Key in user name and password for authentication 2. Click O - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 20
1.5.4 Skin To display skin settings: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > O p t i o n > S k i n S e t t i n g. The following window appears. Select from the available skins Click to apply settings 2. Click O K to apply settings or C a n c e l to disregard changes and return to main - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 21
1.5.5 GameFace To display GameFace settings: From the GameFace Messenger menu, click T o o l s > O p t i o n > G a m e F a c e S e t t i n g. The following window appears. Press hotkey combination Click box to enable or disable an item Select video and input device Select audio device Drag slider to - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 22
2. ASUS Splendid 2.1 Introduction The ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology significantly improves the display quality of your system. Use this option to adjust the contrast, mode, or enhance display region. 2.2 Launching ASUS Splendid To launch ASUS Splendid: 1. Click the S t a r t button. Go - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 23
2. Select the A S U S tab then A S U S S p l e n d i d to display the following. Click for help Click to enable or disable ASUS Splendid Click to adjust Dynamic Contrast Click to set region Click to select mode (see table below for details) Preview screen Splendid Mode Table MODE Description - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 24
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3. ASUS OnScreenDisplay (OSD) 3.1 Introduction The ASUS OnScreenDisplay feature allows you to dynamically adjust the display parameters while playing fullscreen 3D and OpenGL games. 3.2 Enabling ASUS OSD To launch ASUS OSD: 1. Click the S t a r t button. Go to C o n t r o l P a n e l and load D i s - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 26
4. ASUS GameLiveShow 4.1 Introduction ASUS GameLive Show allows users to share real-time gaming experience while playing full-screen games. Users can remotely monitor a GameLive Show broadcast using the Internet Explorer browser. You can also record and replay your games using the GameReplay feature - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 27
4.2.3 GameReplay setup The GameReplay setup menu allows you to set the resolution, frame rate, file directory, and GameReplay hotkey. Click the G A M E R E P L A Y S E T U P icon to display the following items. Click to display setup items Key in file directory or click button to search a directory - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 28
4.2.5 Enabling GameReplay in OSD To enable GameReplay in OSD: 1. In a full-screen game, launch OSD using the OSD hotkeys. 2. Select G a m e L i v e S h o w S e t t i n g s then check E n a b l e G a m e R e p l a y. 3. Press the GameReplay hotkeys (Ctrl+Alt+S) to start or stop recording. A red - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 29
4.2.6 Enabling GameLiveShow in OSD Before other clients can preview your broadcast, launch the OnScreen Display and enable GameLiveShow. To enable GameLiveShow in OSD: 1. In a full-screen game, launch OSD using the OSD hotkeys. 2. Select G a m e L i v e S h o w S e t t i n g s then check E n a b l e - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 30
4.2.7 Remote client setup Before remote clients can preview a GameLiveShow broadcast, you need to configure your Internet Explorer security options. To configure your IE browser: 1. Launch Internet Explorer. 2. Go to T o o l s > I n t e r n e t O p t i o n s. 3. From the Internet Options dialog box, - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 31
7. Click C u s t o m L e v e l to display the Security Settings window. 8. Enable all items then click O K. 9. Click O K to exit the Internet Options dialog box. Software reference 25 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 32
4.2.8 Remote client preview After you configure your IE security settings, you can start a remote preview of a GameLiveShow broadcast. To watch remote preview: 1. From the IE Address box, key in the IP address of the computer that is broadcasting a GameLiveShow. 2. Click the play button to start - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 33
down the graphic chip when its temperature is over the limit. • Automatically adjusts the fan speed according to the GPU temperature. • Allows manual adjustment of GPU core and memory clock. 5.2 Launching ASUS SmartDoctor The ASUS SmartDoctor utility is a memory resident program that is launched - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 34
your motherboard. Otherwise, your system will crash. • The FB VDDQ voltage item is grayed or disabled if your graphics card does not support voltage monitoring for this item. 6.2 Temperature status Click the T e m p e r a t u r e s t a t u s tab to display the GPU and RAM temperature status of your - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 35
speed status Click the F a n s p e e d tab to display the current fan speed of your graphics card. 6.4 Engine and memory clock settings You can manually adjust the graphics card engine (GPU) and memory clock to enhance your graphics card performance. To adjust the engine and memory clock: 1. Move - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 36
6.5 Advanced setup features To launch the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box, click SmartDoctor menu. on the 6.5.1 Settings To change the settings, click the S e t t i n g s tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. Monitor Settings To change monitor settings: 1. Click the combo list box to - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 37
6.5.2 Monitor To change voltage, temperature and fan monitor settings: 1. Click the M o n i t o r tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. Voltage Alarm Settings • Click the check box to enable or disable the alarm for AGPVDDQ (for AGP cards) or PCIE 12V (for PCIe cards), VCC, FBVDDQ or - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 38
The fan control has three features: Manual mode, SmartCooling and Auto Fan Control. M a n u a l m o d e - You can manually change the fan speed by adjusting o n t r o l tab is not displayed if your graphics card does not support the Fan Speed Control feature. 4. Click A p p l y to apply settings or - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 39
6.5.4 HyperDrive To change the ASUS HyperDrive settings: 1. Click the H y p e r D r i v e tab from the SmartDoctor Settings dialog box. ASUS HyperDrive To activate HyperDrive: 1. Click the E n a b l e H y p e r D r i v e check box to enable or disable the HyperDrive feature. 2. Click the option - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 40
3. When the HyperDrive is enabled, you can enable the M a n u a l H y p e r D r i v e C l o c k R a t e and move the slider to adjust the frequency. 4. Click D e f a u l t to load optimum settings. 5. Click A p p l y to apply settings or click O K to save settings and exit. Click C a n c e l discard - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 41
7. ASUS VideoSecurity Online 7.1 Launching ASUS VideoSecurity To launch ASUS VideoSecurity: From the Windows taskbar, click the S t a r t button then select A l l Programs -> ASUS -> ASUS Video Security -> ASUS Video S e c u r i t y to display the following menu. 35 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 42
7.2 Setup To display the ASUS VideoSecurity setup window, click from the ASUS VideoSecurity menu. 7.2.1 Main The main settings section allows you to adjust the detecting sensibility, detecting interval and working directory. This section also contains the check boxes to enable various features - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 43
• Temperature and lighting may affect monitoring. • The quality of the video capture device is also very important in setting the sensibility. • Test different values to fine-tune this parameter for optimum performance. Setting the detecting interval parameter To set the detecting interval parameter - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 44
Setting other features To enable or disable the autorun feature, alarm, use of multi-devices and/or set the detecting delay: • Click the A u t o r u n d e t e c t w h e n p r o g r a m r u n check box to enable or disable the autorun feature of ASUS VideoSecurity. • Click the E n a b l e a l a r m - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 45
7.2.2 Mode The Mode section allows you to configure the Detecting and Tracing method. To modify the mode settings, click the M o d e item from the ASUS VideoSecurity setup dialog box. The following submenu appears: Setting the detecting mode To set the detecting mode: Click the option button of - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 46
Setting the tracing method To set the tracing method: Click to enable the S t a r t t r a c i n g w h e n e v e r a c o n d i t i o n i s d e t e c t e d check box. The following describes the availabe tracing modes when a condition is detected: • S t o p t r a c i n g w h e n u s e r ' s p r e s s - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 47
7.2.3 Email setting The Email setting section contains the email parameters necessary to send an email when the email alarm feature is enabled. To modify the email settings, click the E m a i l S e t t i n g item from the setup dialog box. The following submenu appears: Using the email warning - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 48
2. Click the E m a i l S e t t i n g item from the setup dialog box then click to enable S e n d o u t a n e m a i l a s w a r n i n g. 3. Key in the email address(es) of the recipient(s), the subject, and body content. The following describes these email parameters: • T o - refers to the electronic - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 49
4. Click S e n d i n g M a i l S e t t i n g s to configure the email parameters. The following window appears: If necessary, consult your system administrator for authorization and other server parameter settings. 4.1 Server Contains the parameters and protocols necessary to send your email. Key in - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 50
g - sets the encoding method for the character set of email sent. Click the list box to select encoding method. S e n d A l l m e s s a g e s M I M E e n c o d e d - allows support for multipurpose Internet mail extensions (MIME) character sets. Click the check box to enable or disable this feature - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 51
7.2.4 Record setting The Record setting section contains parameters that allows you to configure the recording duration whenever condition is detected. To set the recording parameters, click the R e c o r d s e t t i n g item from the setup dialog box. The following submenu appears: To set the - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 52
7.2.5 Device The Device section allows you to set the video capture devices and color settings. To select a video capture device or adjust color settings, click the D e v i c e S e t t i n g item from the ASUS VideoSecurity setup dialog box. The following sub-menu appears: Configuring capture - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 53
3. Move the slider to adjust the brightness, saturation, contrast or color hue. - OR Click D e f a u l t to load recommended values. 4. Click O K to save settings and exit. 47 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 54
7.2.6 Advanced The Advanced section contains advanced hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) settings and parameters. To configure these items, click the A d v a n c e d tab from the setup page. If necessary, call your system administrator for assistance. Setting the HTTP server To enable the HTTP - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 55
7.3 Video Source The Video Source lists available video devices installed to your system. When available, you can exchange the different video source types. 7.3.1 Video source setting To set the video source: 1. Click V i d e o S o u r c e from the VideoSecurity main menu. 2. From the pop-up menu - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 56
7.4 Set detect region The Detect Region is a user-defined area or areas that VideoSecurity will monitor for condition changes. To configure the detect region properties, click S e t d e t e c t r e g i o n from the VideoSecurity main menu. The following dialog box appears. To set detect region: 1. - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 57
2. Click S e t d e t e c t r e g i o n from the VideoSecurity main menu to display Shape Properties dialog box. 3. Click the option buttons to select the region type. 4. Click option buttons to select shape type. 5. Click option buttons to select the draw mode. 6. Click O K to apply settings. 51 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 58
7. Click and drag the mouse on an area to set detect region. Detect region You can set up to a maximum of ten (10) detect regions. 8. Click to begin surveillance. 52 - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 59
History Contains the list of recorded conditions in the detect region. The following labels the history section from the main menu. Click to select previously recorded conditions Click to delete all history files Click to view image or video Click to delete condition 1. To select other recorded - Asus EAX1600PRO TOP/HTD/128M | ASUS Graphic Card Software Reference for English - Page 60
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