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3DForce2 MX 3DForce2 MX - LCD nVIDIA TNT2 GeForce2 MX™/MX400™ User's Manual Version 3.00 Copyright © 2000 Jaton Corporation, USA
3DForce2 MX 3DForce2 MX - LCD nVIDIA TNT2 GeForce2 MX™/MX400™ User's Manual Version 3.00 Copyright © 2000 Jaton Corporation, USA
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..., high-resolution 2D/3D graphics on multiple displays to 3D games, to provide maximum performance in its costeffective, integrated VGA, 2D, 3D, and video in a 2-pipe form, GeForce2 MX delivers the full GeForce2 GTS 3D feature set at the specified frame rates. Introduction 3DForce2 MX / 3DForce2 MX-LCD(nVIDIA GeForce2 MX400™) is the most complete Microsoft® DirectX® 7 hardware implementation and meets all the requirements specified by...
..., high-resolution 2D/3D graphics on multiple displays to 3D games, to provide maximum performance in its costeffective, integrated VGA, 2D, 3D, and video in a 2-pipe form, GeForce2 MX delivers the full GeForce2 GTS 3D feature set at the specified frame rates. Introduction 3DForce2 MX / 3DForce2 MX-LCD(nVIDIA GeForce2 MX400™) is the most complete Microsoft® DirectX® 7 hardware implementation and meets all the requirements specified by...
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... generation transform and lighting (T&L) engine • Integrated Dual-Link TMDS transmitters • nVIDIA Shading Rasterizer (NSR) • High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) • AGP 4x with fast writes • Double Data Rate (DDR) memory • 32-bit color, 32-bit Z/stencil buffer • 4 texels per clock • 256-bit graphics architecture • Cube environment mapping • DirectX and S3 texture compression performance • 700...
... generation transform and lighting (T&L) engine • Integrated Dual-Link TMDS transmitters • nVIDIA Shading Rasterizer (NSR) • High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) • AGP 4x with fast writes • Double Data Rate (DDR) memory • 32-bit color, 32-bit Z/stencil buffer • 4 texels per clock • 256-bit graphics architecture • Cube environment mapping • DirectX and S3 texture compression performance • 700...
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... 1.2 support for all Linux™ and Windows® operating systems • WHQL-certified Windows 2000, Windows NT®4.0, Windows 98 and Windows NT®3.5 • Complete Linux drivers, including full OpenGL HDTV/DVD Playback • Optimized for multiple color depths including 32-bit: − High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) for full-screen, full-frame video playback of 720p HDTV and DVD resolutions − Independent hardware color controls for video overlay...
... 1.2 support for all Linux™ and Windows® operating systems • WHQL-certified Windows 2000, Windows NT®4.0, Windows 98 and Windows NT®3.5 • Complete Linux drivers, including full OpenGL HDTV/DVD Playback • Optimized for multiple color depths including 32-bit: − High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) for full-screen, full-frame video playback of 720p HDTV and DVD resolutions − Independent hardware color controls for video overlay...
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Hardware Description Plate PCB Layout & Specification 3DForce2 MX-LCD ONLY DVI Out nVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 Display Memory Y1 DB 15 VGA AGP BUS Product / PCB Reversion 3DForce2 MX 82118A 3DForce2 MX 82118D 3DForce2 MX-LCD 82118A Chipset nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 Memory Model / 2M*32 SDRAMx4 2M*32 SDRAMx4 2M*32 SDRAMx4 Size 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB RGB Monitor Connection 3DForce2 MX 15Pin RGB connector RGB Monitor RGB Out 32MB SDRAM/SGRAM AGP 4x 8
Hardware Description Plate PCB Layout & Specification 3DForce2 MX-LCD ONLY DVI Out nVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 Display Memory Y1 DB 15 VGA AGP BUS Product / PCB Reversion 3DForce2 MX 82118A 3DForce2 MX 82118D 3DForce2 MX-LCD 82118A Chipset nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 Memory Model / 2M*32 SDRAMx4 2M*32 SDRAMx4 2M*32 SDRAMx4 Size 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB RGB Monitor Connection 3DForce2 MX 15Pin RGB connector RGB Monitor RGB Out 32MB SDRAM/SGRAM AGP 4x 8
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WARNING !! Discharge static electricity by touching the GROUND such as metal part of your case connected with good power ground before you handle the electronic circuit boards. 9 LCD Display Panel Connection 3DForce2 MX-LCD DVI Out Digital Video Interface AGP 4x 32MB Frame Buffer Hardware Installation Installation Procedures !!
WARNING !! Discharge static electricity by touching the GROUND such as metal part of your case connected with good power ground before you handle the electronic circuit boards. 9 LCD Display Panel Connection 3DForce2 MX-LCD DVI Out Digital Video Interface AGP 4x 32MB Frame Buffer Hardware Installation Installation Procedures !!
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... expansion slot connector on your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of your new graphics adapter on the motherboard. To install the adapter in Step 3. Replace the computer cover. Otherwise, video driver installation won't go through properly. Turn OFF all powers to secure the adapter-retaining bracket in place. Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of any components by unauthorized service personnel...
... expansion slot connector on your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of your new graphics adapter on the motherboard. To install the adapter in Step 3. Replace the computer cover. Otherwise, video driver installation won't go through properly. Turn OFF all powers to secure the adapter-retaining bracket in place. Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of any components by unauthorized service personnel...
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... desktop loaded completely, following the video driver installation procedure below. 1. Insert the software' CD into the CD ROM drive. Switch to "Settings" tab, then click on [Cancel] button to "X:\MX\Win9x\Jatonagp.INF" (X is any. 6. Click on "Adapter" screen, if there is the letter of your CD-ROM drive (e.g. D: or E:). 2. Close and apply to complete installation. 11 Restart Windows to finish AGP's display driver installation. 10. Tab on "Change...
... desktop loaded completely, following the video driver installation procedure below. 1. Insert the software' CD into the CD ROM drive. Switch to "Settings" tab, then click on [Cancel] button to "X:\MX\Win9x\Jatonagp.INF" (X is any. 6. Click on "Adapter" screen, if there is the letter of your CD-ROM drive (e.g. D: or E:). 2. Close and apply to complete installation. 11 Restart Windows to finish AGP's display driver installation. 10. Tab on "Change...
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... (Default from Microsoft Windows®) display driver. To change your operating system. 7. On "Display property", tab on "Settings" then click on . 4. Click button to SVGA driver 12 Then, press on "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)", and click button. 5. Upgrade system installation: Add or change a new adapter, please remove the existing video driver, or replace it also performs PnP when you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). Wizard prompt a confirmation for driver installation...
... (Default from Microsoft Windows®) display driver. To change your operating system. 7. On "Display property", tab on "Settings" then click on . 4. Click button to SVGA driver 12 Then, press on "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)", and click button. 5. Upgrade system installation: Add or change a new adapter, please remove the existing video driver, or replace it also performs PnP when you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). Wizard prompt a confirmation for driver installation...
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... existing hardware manufacturer support. ÿ Windows® 2000 Display Driver: Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this video adapter to ALL-IN-ONE mainboards (which video port built-in already), then you remove the existing hardware. 2. X:). 2. Click on "Change", then "Have Disk". 7. The driver installation for the new video adapter setup. 4. Browse to "Settings" tab, then click on "Adapter" screen, if there is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; from Windows®9x/Windows®...
... existing hardware manufacturer support. ÿ Windows® 2000 Display Driver: Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this video adapter to ALL-IN-ONE mainboards (which video port built-in already), then you remove the existing hardware. 2. X:). 2. Click on "Change", then "Have Disk". 7. The driver installation for the new video adapter setup. 4. Browse to "Settings" tab, then click on "Adapter" screen, if there is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; from Windows®9x/Windows®...
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... "Test" button in the settings page of service pack3 or above versions (Microsoft® Windows NT™4.0) first. 1. 8. SELECT the desired color palette (the number of colors), desktop area (resolution), and refresh frequency in the same page to continue. 7. Close and apply to finish AGP's display driver installation. ÿ Microsoft NT™4.0 To proceeding the video display driver installation, you for the changes to active the selected mode. 9. Once the driver files...
... "Test" button in the settings page of service pack3 or above versions (Microsoft® Windows NT™4.0) first. 1. 8. SELECT the desired color palette (the number of colors), desktop area (resolution), and refresh frequency in the same page to continue. 7. Close and apply to finish AGP's display driver installation. ÿ Microsoft NT™4.0 To proceeding the video display driver installation, you for the changes to active the selected mode. 9. Once the driver files...
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... display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display modes? In some cases, horizontal and vertical display adjustments may be necessary. Use the monitor control panel functions to reduce (decrease) the refresh rate with normal type (mode 3), and to adjust screen. Use the utility program, which provided by video card manufacturer or production developer. To centering the display with the monitor's specification. Q: What kind monitors can display 800x600 mode or higher resolution mode? Explain and Suggestion: To display 800x600 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, the monitor...
... display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display modes? In some cases, horizontal and vertical display adjustments may be necessary. Use the monitor control panel functions to reduce (decrease) the refresh rate with normal type (mode 3), and to adjust screen. Use the utility program, which provided by video card manufacturer or production developer. To centering the display with the monitor's specification. Q: What kind monitors can display 800x600 mode or higher resolution mode? Explain and Suggestion: To display 800x600 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, the monitor...
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... errors, virus, Fatal exceptions, etc., more details cover on their WEBsite, there are unable to switch video modes without being turned off, then turned on hardware source may require a channel to causing the system booting-up after loading video driver. Some older multifrequency monitors are many reasons to Code/Decode. Base on Microsoft support wizard on each issue are developed for 32-bit...
... errors, virus, Fatal exceptions, etc., more details cover on their WEBsite, there are unable to switch video modes without being turned off, then turned on hardware source may require a channel to causing the system booting-up after loading video driver. Some older multifrequency monitors are many reasons to Code/Decode. Base on Microsoft support wizard on each issue are developed for 32-bit...
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... need 3D graphics capability in windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. Some new monitors are also synchronizing this problem because built-in " the triangle. 17 Sometime that always backs to use a compatible video mode. In most implementations, the rendering engine is necessary. Debug the source-code or fix the error in video driver that should function properly with virtually every video board and VGA (or SVGA) monitor available. being used...
... need 3D graphics capability in windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. Some new monitors are also synchronizing this problem because built-in " the triangle. 17 Sometime that always backs to use a compatible video mode. In most implementations, the rendering engine is necessary. Debug the source-code or fix the error in video driver that should function properly with virtually every video board and VGA (or SVGA) monitor available. being used...
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... demands for memory bandwidth. On the other hand, as a Pentium™ 200, can a standard 2D graphics card achieve 3D performance? whereas, most common designs force triangles to be preprocessed for the rendering engine in real time. Without a set -up engine do in a graphics controller? Q5 If we use powerful CPUs, such as scenes become more extensive data. Software rendering can...
... demands for memory bandwidth. On the other hand, as a Pentium™ 200, can a standard 2D graphics card achieve 3D performance? whereas, most common designs force triangles to be preprocessed for the rendering engine in real time. Without a set -up engine do in a graphics controller? Q5 If we use powerful CPUs, such as scenes become more extensive data. Software rendering can...
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.... Answer Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory (SGRAM) is a new and improved type of running at the consumer price level is inexorably compelling the public to expect hardware level scene enhancements and frame rates. Also, is able to execute a small number of frequently executed operations, such as compared to ordinary DRAM? Pinout and Sync Frequencies Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15) PIN FUNCTION...
.... Answer Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory (SGRAM) is a new and improved type of running at the consumer price level is inexorably compelling the public to expect hardware level scene enhancements and frame rates. Also, is able to execute a small number of frequently executed operations, such as compared to ordinary DRAM? Pinout and Sync Frequencies Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15) PIN FUNCTION...
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...-pin accelerator card connector, check Table carefully before you will be using a 9-to-15-pin adapter cable to link your new card. 5 Ground 6 Red Return (ground) 7 Green Return (ground) 8 Blue Return (ground) 9 Vcc (+5v DDC Power) 10 Sync Return (ground) 11 Monitor ID (not used) 12 SDA (DDC support) 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL (DDC support) Note: Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video...
...-pin accelerator card connector, check Table carefully before you will be using a 9-to-15-pin adapter cable to link your new card. 5 Ground 6 Red Return (ground) 7 Green Return (ground) 8 Blue Return (ground) 9 Vcc (+5v DDC Power) 10 Sync Return (ground) 11 Monitor ID (not used) 12 SDA (DDC support) 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL (DDC support) Note: Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video...
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... 8 Sync Ground 9 Analog Video Signals Return Red 6 Return Green 7 Return Blue 8 Digital Ground 10 Ground 5 Black Level = 0 V Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V Technical Support In the event you contact technical support: þ Name of the product. þ Software Driver and Version. þ System Information, such as CPU speed, BIOS version, Monitor Specification, etc. þ Description of the problems including any error messages. Updated drivers are available through...
... 8 Sync Ground 9 Analog Video Signals Return Red 6 Return Green 7 Return Blue 8 Digital Ground 10 Ground 5 Black Level = 0 V Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V Technical Support In the event you contact technical support: þ Name of the product. þ Software Driver and Version. þ System Information, such as CPU speed, BIOS version, Monitor Specification, etc. þ Description of the problems including any error messages. Updated drivers are available through...
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... making changes to the machine's configuration; • Ask your dealer if there are unsure about installation for a new product, contact your dealer's service department. 26 To reduce the potential of incurring damages not covered by the law of the State of implied warranties, or exclusive or limitation on products that your are purchasing; • Buy industry standard products where compatibility issue...
... making changes to the machine's configuration; • Ask your dealer if there are unsure about installation for a new product, contact your dealer's service department. 26 To reduce the potential of incurring damages not covered by the law of the State of implied warranties, or exclusive or limitation on products that your are purchasing; • Buy industry standard products where compatibility issue...
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... it is important for the service time. ten or eleven digit code, the serial number consists of incompatibility issue before you to know and understand what your warranty coverage provides and what it does not. We believe it is not compatible with another product, or because it has not been properly installed and set-up, the manufacturer does...
... it is important for the service time. ten or eleven digit code, the serial number consists of incompatibility issue before you to know and understand what your warranty coverage provides and what it does not. We believe it is not compatible with another product, or because it has not been properly installed and set-up, the manufacturer does...