GT7202GD3CSM - Graphic card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Graphics card
Brand	ASUS
Model	GT7202GD3CSM
Graphics processor	NVIDIA GeForce GT 720
Video memory	2 GB DDR3
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x16
Dimensions (L x H x D)	170 x 110 x 20 mm (approx.)
Weight	Approximately 300 g
Power supply required	300 W power supply recommended, no PCIe connector
Output connectors	1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA (depending on model)
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 via HDMI
Multi-display support	Up to 2 displays
Cooling	Active fan with aluminum heatsink
Software features	ASUS GPU Tweak II, Gaming Booster, XSplit Gamecaster
Preset profiles	OC Mode, Silent Mode, Gaming Mode, My Profile
Compatible operating system	Windows 10/8/8.1/7 (32/64-bit)
Included accessories	Driver CD, user manual
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty (3 years)
Maintenance and cleaning	Regular dusting with compressed air, avoid moisture
Safety	Install in a dust-free location, handle with anti-static precautions
Spare parts and repairability	No user-replaceable parts, contact ASUS support

Frequently Asked Questions - GT7202GD3CSM ASUS

How to install the ASUS GT7202GD3CSM graphics card?

Insert the card into a free PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, secure it with a screw, connect the power cable if necessary (not required here), then install the drivers from the included CD or the ASUS website.

Where to download drivers for the GT7202GD3CSM?

Go to the official ASUS website, Support section, enter the model GT7202GD3CSM, select your operating system and download the latest NVIDIA graphics drivers.

What profiles are available in GPU Tweak II?

GPU Tweak II offers four preset profiles: OC Mode (overclocking), Silent Mode (silent), Gaming Mode (gaming), and My Profile (custom).

Can this graphics card be overclocked?

Yes, via GPU Tweak II in professional mode you can adjust the frequencies of the GPU and memory. Increase carefully in steps and test stability.

What power supply is recommended for the GT7202GD3CSM?

This card has a low TDP (19 W) and does not require a PCIe connector. A 300 W power supply is sufficient for a standard system.

Does this card support multiple displays?

Yes, it supports up to 2 displays simultaneously via its DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs.

How to clean the graphics card?

Turn off the computer, disconnect the card, use compressed air to remove dust from the heatsink and fan. Avoid any liquid.

What to do if the screen stays black after installation?

Check that the card is properly inserted in the PCIe slot, that the video cable is connected to the card's output (not the motherboard), and that the power supply is sufficient. Reinstall the drivers in Safe Mode.

Is this graphics card compatible with Windows 10?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 10/8/8.1/7 in 32 or 64-bit versions. Download the latest NVIDIA drivers for Windows 10.

How to use Gaming Booster in GPU Tweak II?

In Simple Mode, click on Gaming Booster. It allows disabling Windows visual effects, stopping unnecessary services, and defragmenting system memory to improve gaming performance.

USER MANUAL GT7202GD3CSM 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 Tweak II 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 automatically or manually turn off Windows® services or processes.

• System Services setting: Lets you 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

You can select any application for GPU Tweak II in the Tuning Settings:

Increase the display overclocking range. Apply the settings when launching GPU Tweak.

Update

Get notifications about new BIOS and driver updates via Live Update. Copy and 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 choose whether to install them manually. Download important updates, but let me choose whether to install them: Set this option to automatically download important updates and let me choose whether to install them manually. Notify me, but do not automatically download or install updates: Set this option to receive notifications and let me choose whether to download and install updates manually.

Keyboard shortcuts

Enable/Disable keyboard shortcuts, which only show on the main screen and when entering certain corrections.