GT7402GD3CSM - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics Card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GT7402GD3CSM
Graphics Chipset	NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
Video Memory	2 GB GDDR3
Bus Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x16
Maximum Resolution	2560 x 1600
Display Connectors	DVI, HDMI, VGA
Required Power Supply	300 W
Power Connector	None (power via PCIe slot)
Dimensions	210 x 111 x 38 mm
Weight	400 g
Cooling	Active Fan
Supported Technologies	DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.3
Main Features	ASUS GPU Tweak II with OC, Silent, Gaming modes; Gaming Booster; Custom overclocking
System Requirements	Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series or NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or later
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regularly clean the fan with compressed air to prevent overheating
Safety	Use in a well-ventilated case; do not block ventilation openings
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact ASUS support for replacement parts
General Information	Manual available in multiple languages; standard ASUS warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - GT7402GD3CSM ASUS

How to install GPU Tweak II software?

Make sure the graphics card and its driver are installed. Locate the ASUS GPU Tweak II driver folder, double-click on setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.

What are the preset modes available in GPU Tweak II?

The available modes are: OC Mode (overclocking), Silent Mode (silent), Gaming Mode (gaming) and My Profile (custom).

How to use Gaming Booster?

In Simple Mode, Gaming Booster offers three functions: Visual Effects (disable Windows visual effects), System Services (stop unnecessary services) and System Memory Defragmentation (memory defragmentation). Activate them to improve performance.

How to overclock my graphics card with GPU Tweak II?

Switch to Professional Mode, select a profile, adjust GPU parameters (frequency, voltage) as needed, then click Apply. You can create custom profiles.

How to update the driver or VBIOS via Live Update?

Go to Settings > Live Update. Choose the check frequency and action: automatic download with manual installation, or simple notification. Make sure you are connected to the Internet.

Which operating systems are supported by GPU Tweak II?

GPU Tweak II is compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit versions. AMD Radeon HD 7000 series or NVIDIA GeForce 600 series and later are required.

How to reset to default settings?

In Professional Mode, select the Default profile or create a new profile with default values. You can also reinstall the software to restore factory settings.

Can I create custom profiles?

Yes, in Professional Mode, click Add Profile, give it a name, set the values (frequency, voltage, power limit) and save. You can then apply this profile at any time.

How to disable Windows visual effects for gaming?

Use the Visual Effects function of Gaming Booster. It automatically disables Windows animations and visual effects to free up CPU resources.

What to do if my graphics card is not recognized?

Check that the card is properly inserted in the PCIe slot and that the NVIDIA or AMD driver is installed. Restart the PC and reinstall GPU Tweak II. If the problem persists, contact ASUS support.

USER MANUAL GT7402GD3CSM ASUS

ASUS GPU Tweak II User Manual

Q10790

First Edition

August 2015

Contents

English. 3

Traditional Chinese 14

Simplified Chinese 25

French 36

Japanese 47

Italian 58

Russian 69

Czech 80

Dutch 91

Greek 102

Portuguese 113

Polish 124

Spanish 135

Ukrainian 146

German 157

Knowing GPU Tweak II

ASUS GPU Tweak II utility allows you to monitor and tweak the settings of your ASUS graphics card for optimal performance. It has two user interfaces, the Simple Mode and Professional Mode, that allow you to quickly monitor your preset and customized profiles, boost the GPU settings for your game-changing enjoyment, or do some advanced tweaking on the GPU settings for optimal performance.

ASUS GPU Tweak II includes these ASUS-exclusive preset power-saving and gaming profiles:

OC Mode

Silent Mode

Gaming Mode

My Profile

System requirements

AMD 7000 Series GPU or higher NVIDIA 600 Series GPU or higher 32-/64-bit Microsoft*Windows 10/8/8.1/7

Installing GPU Tweak II

1. Ensure that you have installed the ASUS graphics card and its driver. Refer to the ASUS graphics card user manual for details on installing its driver.
2. Locate the ASUS GPU TweakII driver folder and double-click the setup.exe file to start the installation.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

Launching GPU Tweak II

Double-click the GPU Tweak icon on the desktop. - Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > GPU Tweak II to launch the program.

Simple Mode

Simple Mode provides you with a quick way to monitor your GPU settings in real-time, and tweak some system settings via Gaming Booster for your game-changing enjoyment.

Enable/disable fan rotation (0dB Fan)* * Appears only on an ASUS Graphics card with 0dB Fan function.

Gaming Booster

Get that game-changing performance edge with Gaming Booster, which helps optimize your system for a seamless and faster game play in your computer games.

Gaming Booster offers you these three (3) functions:

Visual Effects: Lets you turn off the Windows® visual effects to intensify the processor performance. System Services: Lets you to automatically or manually turn off Windows® services or processes.

• System Services setting: Lets you to manually choose the services or processes that you want to stop.
• System Memory defragmentation: Lets you rearrange and clean your system memory without closing any processes.

Professional Mode

Configure the GPU settings like a pro, and get the optimal performance from your ASUS Graphics card.

Configuring a profile

1. Select the profile that you want to configure.
2. Select the GPU setting, then key in your preferred value.
3. When done, click Apply

Adding a profile

1. Click + then assign the profile name.
2. Set your preferred values.
3. When done, click save the profile.

Applying a profile

• Select the profile, then click Apply to apply the profile.

Deleting a profile

• Select the profile, then click to delete the profile.

Getting the VGA info and Live Update

The Info screen provides you with information and live updates about your ASUS VGA card.

NOTE: Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet to get the Live Update.

Launching XSplit

Install and launch XSplit Gamecaster from GPU Tweak II.

Using the Settings screen

The Settings screen allows you to configure the GPU Tweak II settings such as Main, Tuning Settings, Live Update, and Keyboard Shortcuts.

Main

From the Main settings, you can select any of these options on launching GPU Tweak II:

• Automatically launch GPU Tweak II or its Monitor panel on Windows® startup.
• Minimize GPU Tweak II or its Monitor panel once launched.
• Turn the notification window on/off.

Tuning Settings

From the Tuning Settings, you can select any of these options on applying the GPU Tweak II settings:

• Enhance the overclocking range.
• Apply the settings on GPU Tweak startup.

Live Update

Receive notifications on the latest VBIOS and driver updates from Live Update. Configure and select the following Live Update options:

• Set the update check frequency to determine when you want to receive the Live Update.
• Select any of the Live Update options:
• Download updates but let me choose whether to install them: Select this option to automatically download updates, and decide whether to manually install them.
• Download important updates but let me choose whether to install them: Select this option to automatically download critical updates, and decide whether to manually install them.
• Notify me but do not automatically download or install updates: Select this option to receive notifications only, and decide whether to manually download and install the updates.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Turn on/off the Keyboard Shortcuts to quickly show the main screen or apply some quick adjustments.

Understanding GPU Tweak II

Gaming Mode

My Profile

System requirements

• System Services: Provides the ability to select a service or process that you want to stop.

System Memory defragmentation: Provides the ability to rearrange and clean system memory without closing running processes.

Professional Mode

Configure the central processor settings to make your work easier and get optimal performance characteristics for your ASUS graphics card.

Configure profiles

1. Select the profile you want to configure.
2. Select the central processor settings and enter the desired value.
3. Click Apply.

Add a new profile

1. Click and enter a name for the profile.
2. Set the desired values.
3. Click Save profile.

Apply profile

Select a profile, then click Apply profile.

Select a profile

Select a profile, then click on Apply Profile.

In Tuning Settings, you can select any GPU Tweak II application:

Increase the display overclocking. Apply the settings during GPU Tweak startup.

Live Update

Get notifications about new VBIOS and driver updates via Live Update. Configure/select the following Live Update options:

Set the Update check frequency to the frequency at which you want to receive Live Update. Select any Live Update option, for example:

Download updates, but let me choose whether to install them: Set this option to automatically download updates and let me decide whether to install them manually. Download important updates, but let me choose whether to install them: Set this option to automatically download critical updates and allow me to decide whether to install them manually. Notify me, but do not download or install updates automatically: Set this option to receive only notifications and allow me to decide whether to download and install updates manually.

Keyboard shortcuts

Enable/Disable keyboard shortcuts, which show the main screen and make certain corrections.