Asus S1B - Manual (Page 6)

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DirectX 8.0 (recommended-WinME) (Integrated with Windows) Driver
Installs version 8 of the DirectX utility for modern multimedia software applications. Windows uses DirectX
to enhance multimedia capabilities on your computer. DirectX provides better playback of different types of
multimedia and manages 3-D graphics better than console computers. Most graphics intensive games re-
quire DirectX and will include it on their setup CD.
LAN Driver (required)
“Realtek RTL8139(A)-based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter” Driver
Located under Windows “Network Adapters.” Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC’s
built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet controller. Fast-Ethernet supports both 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX networks at
half or full duplex.
Modem Driver (required-WinME)
“HSP56” Driver
Installs the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct files for the Notebook PC
with built-in modem and drivers for integration with the internal audio. With third-party software, fax and
speaker phone capabilities are possible using this Notebook PC.
TouchPad (recommended)
“Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Driver
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 function-
ality of the TouchPad. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. To access
help, right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help.
Fast IR Driver (required)
“VIA Fast Infrared Controller” Driver
Shown under “Network adapters”. Installs driver and configures your Infrared Transceiver A to “HP HSDL-
2300/3600” so that your Infrared port can work properly.
SpeedStep (recommended - WinME)
Utility
Installs Intel ® SpeedStep™. SpeedStep™ is a technology that provides adjustable processor speeds for
maximum performance when connected to an external power and battery optimized performance when
going mobile. The processors can dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether
the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. These changes in frequency happen in only
1/2000th of a second — so fast, they are invisible to users, even if they occur in the middle of performance-
intensive applications.
PC-cillin 2000 (optional)
Utility
Installs Trend’s PC-cillin 2000, a world-class anti-virus protection software for the new Internet era, to keep
your PC virus-free. This very powerful anti-virus software is bundled with each Notebook PC to protect your
investment. As software become more and more a part of our daily lives, measures have to be taken to
protect them. You may skip this software if you have your own anti-virus software.
ATKACPI Utility (submenu)
Link
Shows you a sub-menu with additional utilities. These utilities require that you first install the ATKACPI
driver. See next page for descriptions of the utilities.