R72401GD3 - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	ASUS
Model	R72401GD3
Product Type	Graphics Card
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Graphics Processor	NVIDIA GeForce (700 series)
Video Memory	1 GB GDDR3
GPU Clock	780 MHz (base) / 900 MHz (boost)
Memory Clock	1600 MHz
Memory Bus	64-bit
Power Connectors	1 x 6-pin PCIe
Video Outputs	1 x DVI-D, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
Maximum Resolution	2560 x 1600 (via DVI/HDMI)
Cooling	Active Fan (1 x 80 mm)
Dimensions	175 x 110 x 36 mm
Weight	300 g
Required Power Supply	300 W minimum
Included Software	ASUS GPU Tweak, NVIDIA drivers
Key Features	Overclocking, streaming, multi-screen support
Maintenance	Dusting with compressed air
Safety	Disconnect power before installation
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - R72401GD3 ASUS

How to install the graphics card drivers?

Insert the provided support CD into the optical drive. If AutoRun is enabled, the main menu appears. Otherwise, run UI.exe from the root of the CD. Click Install, then select the graphics driver. Follow the instructions and restart the computer when prompted.

What to do if the screen remains black after installation?

Check that the card is properly inserted into the PCI Express slot and that the auxiliary power connector (6-pin) is connected. Ensure the monitor is connected to the card and not to the motherboard. Test with another power supply if possible. Consult the troubleshooting section of the manual.

How to uninstall the graphics drivers?

Under Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista: Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the NVIDIA (or AMD) driver and click Uninstall. Restart the computer after uninstallation.

Can I overclock my graphics card?

Yes, use the ASUS GPU Tweak utility provided on the support CD. It allows monitoring temperature, adjusting GPU and memory frequencies, and saving profiles. Caution: overclocking may cause instability or overheating. Increase frequencies gradually.

How to clean the graphics card?

Disconnect the power before any cleaning. Use compressed air to blow dust from the fan and heatsink. Avoid liquids and cloths that could leave lint. If the fan is very dirty, you can carefully disassemble it for deep cleaning.

Does the graphics card require external power?

Yes, this model has a 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector. Your power supply must provide at least 300 W and include this cable. Connect it before turning on the PC.

How to solve a poor color balance issue?

First check that the video cable is properly connected. Then adjust color settings in the NVIDIA control panel or via the ASUS GPU Tweak utility. Uninstall any old graphics driver before installing the one from the support CD.

What is the maximum supported resolution?

The card supports a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels via DVI or HDMI outputs. For 4K resolution, check if your model supports it (not guaranteed on this model).

How to use the ASUS GPU Tweak software?

Install it from the support CD (Install section). Launch it from the Start menu. The interface allows monitoring temperatures, voltages, and speeds. To overclock, use the Core Clock and Memory Clock sliders. Apply changes gradually and test stability.

Where can I download the latest drivers?

Visit the website www.asus.com and search for model R72401GD3 in the downloads section. You can also use the NVIDIA website for GeForce drivers. Make sure to download the version compatible with your operating system.

USER MANUAL R72401GD3 ASUS

Drivers and Utilities

Installation Guide

Index

English....1

繁體中文 22

簡体中文 42

Čeština....62

Nederlands 82

Français....102

Deutsch....122

Ελληνικά 142

Italiano 162

日本語 183

한국어 203

Polski 223

Português....243

Español....263

Українська....283

Hrvatski 303

E9733

Third Edition

September 2014

Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS").

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe.

Contents

Notices......4

Safety information 5

About this guide 6

1. Support CD information 7
2. VGA drivers 8

2.1 Installing the VGA driver 8 2.2 Uninstalling the VGA driver....9

1. ASUS GPU Tweak utility.... 10

3.1 Installing ASUS GPU Tweak....10 3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak 11

1. ASUS APRP 12

4.1 Installing ASUS APRP 12 4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP....13

1. ASUS Streaming.... 14

5.1 Installing ASUS Streaming....14 5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming 15

1. Other information.... 16

6.1 Browse the Support CD 16 6.2 Contact Information....16 6.3 Viewing the Read Me file 17

Appendix: Basic troubleshooting 18

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communication Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. 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 package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperature. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Useful tips and additional information for completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover of this installation guide.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

1. Support CD information

The support CD contains the drivers and utilities for your VGA card. Click the icons on the support CD's main menu to install software, obtain ASUS contact information, browse CD contents, or view the Read Me file.

• The screens in this manual are for reference only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• The device driver and utility in the support CD apply only to specific ASUS VGA card models.
• You may need administrator rights to install the drivers and utilities. See your Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista documentation for details.
• The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

Insert the CD into your computer's optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Main Menu launches automatically.

If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file UI.exe. Double-click the UI.exe to run the support CD installation program.

2. VGA drivers

The VGA driver is the software program that makes the device work with your operating system. After physically installing your graphics card, use any of the recommended methods in this section to install, update, or remove the VGA driver.

If you are replacing an old graphics card with a new ASUS graphics card, uninstall the old display driver from your system.

2.1 Installing the VGA driver

2.1.1 Installing the VGA Drivers in Windows® Vista and Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 (32/64 bit)

To install the VGA driver in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Install.
4. Select Display Driver and click the Install button.

1. Once installation is complete, click OK to reboot the system.

2.2 Uninstalling the VGA driver

2.2.1 Uninstalling VGA drivers in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove the VGA driver in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select graphics driver. Click Uninstall.

3. ASUS GPU Tweak utility

ASUS GPU Tweak utility allows you to monitor and optimize the settings of your ASUS Graphics card.

3.1 Installing ASUS GPU Tweak

3.1.1 Installing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows® Vista and Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 (32/64 bit)

To install ASUS GPU Tweak:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.

1. From the main menu, click Install. Select ASUS GPU Tweak and click the Install button.

1. Once installation is complete, click OK.

3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Removing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select ASUS GPU Tweak. Click Uninstall.

4. ASUS APRP

4.1 Installing ASUS APRP

4.1.1 Installing ASUS APRP in Windows / 8 / 7 (32/64 bit)

Vista and Windows® 8.1

To install ASUS APRP:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.

1. From the main menu, click Install. Select ASUS GPU Tweak and click the Install button.

1. Once installation is complete, click OK.

4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Removing ASUS APRP in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS APRP in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select ASUS APRP. Click Uninstall.

5. ASUS Streaming

5.1 Installing ASUS Streaming

5.1.1 Installing ASUS Streaming in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 (32/64 bit)

® Vista and

To install ASUS Streaming:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.

1. From the main menu, click Install.

Select ASUS GPU Tweak and click the Install button.

1. Once installation is complete, click OK.

5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS Streaming in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select GPU Tweak Streaming. Click Uninstall.

6. Other information

6.1 Browse the Support CD

To browse the support CD:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.

1. From the main menu, click Browse CD to view the contents of the CD.

6.2 Contact Information

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.
3. From the main menu, click Contact Us to open the ASUS website for additional information.

6.3 Viewing the Read Me file

To view the readme file:

1. Insert the support CD into your optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run UI.exe from the root directory of your support CD.

1. From the main menu, click Read Me to display the Readme text file.

Appendix: Basic troubleshooting

If you encounter any of the following scenarios after installing your graphics card, try performing one of the possible solutions before calling for technical support.

Problem No display after the card is installed

Cause Your card might not be properly installed.

Solution Make sure that the card is not tilted or skewed on the slot.

Cause Your monitor might not be properly connected.

Solution Make sure that the signal cable is properly connected to your monitor and graphics card.

Cause Your graphics card is not supported by your motherboard.

Solution Check the technical documentation that came with your motherboard and check the required specifications for your graphics card (e.g. AGP voltage requirement).

Cause The graphics card's auxiliary power is not connected.

Solution Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected with the power supply unit.

Cause Insufficient power supply.

Solution Make sure that your power supply unit can provide the minimum power requirement to your system.

Cause Incorrect motherboard hardware system settings (e.g. system control panel connections).

Solutions • Make sure that the system control panel cables are connected properly (e.g. power switch, reset).

Problem Wrong color balance

Cause Your card might not be properly installed.

Solution Make sure that the card is not tilted or skewed on the slot.

Cause Your video controls might not be properly set.

Solution • Manually configure your video controls to your desired settings.

Cause There may be unsupported graphics card drivers installed in your system. Conflicts may occur with graphics card drivers from different vendors.

Solution • Remove any unused graphics card drivers installed on your system.

Cause The graphics card's auxiliary power is not connected.

Solution Make sure that the auxiliary power cables are properly connected to the power supply unit.

Cause If your monitor comes with BNC connectors, the port connections may be incorrect.

Solution Make sure that all BNC connectors are connected properly to its corresponding port.

Cause Your monitor software settings might be incorrect.

Solution Configure your monitor to supported display settings.

Cause Your monitor might not be properly connected.

Solution Make sure that the signal cable is properly connected to your monitor and graphics card.

Problem The screen image is garbled

Cause Your monitor cannot support the selected display setting.

Solution Make sure that your monitor can support your desired display setting. Refer to the technical documentation that came with your monitor.

Cause Your graphics card cannot support the desired system setting.

Solution Make sure that your graphics card can support your desired display setting. See the specifications table that came with this graphics card package.

Cause Some graphics driver files might be corrupt.

Solution Remove your current graphics drivers and reinstall the graphics drivers from the support CD.

Cause Poor heat dissipation inside the chassis.

Solution Make sure that the chassis fan, CPU, and heatsink with fan, and/or the graphics card GPU fan are working properly.

Cause GPU or VGA memory overclocked beyond optimal working conditions.

Solutions Restore default frequency settings of GPU and VGA memory.

Other problems that you might encounter can be related to other parts or accessories (e.g., motherboard, power supply unit, LCD/CRT) of your system.

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2.2 Removing the VGA driver

1. After installation is complete, click OK.

3.2 Removing ASUS GPU Tweak

1. After installation is complete, click OK.

4.2 Removing ASUS APRP

1. After installation is complete, click OK.

5.2 Removing ASUS Streaming

Appendix: Troubleshooting

2.2 Uninstalling the VGA driver

1. After installation is complete, click [OK].

3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows ^® 8.1/8/7/Vista Follow the steps below to uninstall ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows ^® 8.1/8/7/Vista:

1. After installation is complete, click [OK].

4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Uninstalling ASUS APRP in Windows * 8.1/8/7/Vista

Please follow the steps below to uninstall ASUS APRP in Windows* 8.1/8/7/Vista:

1. After installation is complete, click [OK].

5.2 Uninstall ASUS Streaming

Appendix: Troubleshooting

4.2 Uninstall ASUS APRP

5.2 Uninstall ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming under Windows Vista ° 8.1 / 8 / 7 /

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

2.2 Uninstall VGA driver

2.2.1 In Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista remove

3.2 Uninstall ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Uninstall ASUS GPU Tweak under Windows °8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

4.2 Uninstall ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Uninstall ASUS APRP under Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

5.2 Uninstall ASUS Streaming

Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Declaration

Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and - This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communication Statement (Original)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH (Original)

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety

4.2 Removing ASUS APRP

Procedure

Appendix: Troubleshooting

Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1. ASUS Streaming......215

5.1 Installing ASUS Streaming 215

2.2 VGA Troubleshooting

4.2 Installing and Removing ASUS APRP

4.2.1 ASUS APRP in Windows® 8.1/8/7/Vista

Appendix: Basic Troubleshooting

Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS").

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe.

Contents

Annotations 225

Safety 226

About this Informator....227

3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Removing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows *8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows °8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

2.2 Uninstalling the VGA driver

2.2.1 Removing Windows °8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

To remove the VGA driver in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Removing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select ASUS GPU Tweak. Click Uninstall.

4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Removing ASUS APRP in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS APRP in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select ASUS APRP. Click Uninstall.

5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select ASUS Streaming. Click Uninstall.

4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Removing ASUS APRP in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS APRP in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS Streaming in Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS").

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe.

Contents

Notices 4

WARNING: Information that you must follow to avoid personal injury when working.

CAUTION: Information that you must follow to avoid damage to parts when working.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

1. When the installation finishes, click OK to restart the system.

2.2 Uninstalling the VGA driver

2.2.1 Uninstalling the VGA driver in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove the VGA driver in Windows* 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select the graphics driver. Click Uninstall.

3. ASUS GPU Tweak utility

The ASUS GPU Tweak utility allows you to monitor and optimize the settings of your ASUS graphics card.

3.1 Installing ASUS GPU Tweak

3.1.1 Installing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows Vista / Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)

To install ASUS GPU Tweak:

3.2 Uninstalling ASUS GPU Tweak

3.2.1 Removing ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS GPU Tweak in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select the graphics driver. Click Uninstall.

4. ASUS APRP

4.1 Installing ASUS APRP

4.1.1 Installing ASUS APRP in Windows Vista / Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)

To install ASUS APRP:

1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu will appear automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run the Ul.exe file in the root directory of the support CD.
3. On the main menu, click Install.

Select ASUS APRP and click the Install button.

4.2 Uninstalling ASUS APRP

4.2.1 Removing ASUS APRP in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

To remove ASUS APRP in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

- Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select the graphics driver. Click Uninstall.

5. ASUS Streaming

5.1 Installing ASUS Streaming

5.1.1 Installing ASUS Streaming in Windows (32/64 bit)

Vista / Windows 7/8/8.1

Installing ASUS Streaming:

1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.
2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu will appear automatically. If Autorun is disabled, run the UI.exe file in the root directory of the support CD.
3. On the main menu, click Install.

Select ASUS Streaming and click the Install button.

5.2 Uninstalling ASUS Streaming

5.2.1 Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista

Removing ASUS Streaming in Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista:

Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, select the graphics driver. Click Uninstall.

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