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Microsoft DirectX optimizations and support Full OpenGL 1.4 and lower support Complete support DirectX 9.0 and lower WHQL-certified Windows 2000 / XP (for Windows 9x / ME versions please visit NVIDIA’s website for the latest update on drivers) User’s Guide Chapter 1 Chapter 1...
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Installing the Hardware Turn off the computer's power and make sure the system is properly grounded (leave the power cord connected). Then disconnect the monitor signal cable. Remove the computer chassis cover. Be sure to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal area of the computer each time before touching both the old and new VGA cards.
Installation du matériel Eteignez votre ordinateur et déconnecté votre écran. Enlevez le couvercle ou les panneaux de côté de votre ordinateur (consultez le manuel d’instructions de votre ordinateur pour les instructions de montage et de démontage). Enlevez la carte graphique AGP présente -o u – enlevez la languette de métal qui recouvre l’emplacement du connecteur AGP.
Installation der Hardware Schalten Sie den Computer aus, und stellen Sie sicher, dass das Gerät richtig geerdet ist (lassen Sie das Netzkabel sowohl am PC als auch an der Netzsteckdose angeschlossen). Trennen Sie jetzt das Signalkabel des Monitors vom VGA-Anschluß. Entfernen Sie die Abdeckung des PC-Gehäuses.
Please click [Next >] to continue. Please click [Finish] to complete the setup process. User’s Guide Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Display Drivers Setup or Driver setup in Win98se/ME/2000/XP mode, please follow the steps below. Insert VGA Driver Package CD into CD-ROM driver. Click on [Display Drivers] to begin driver installations.
Please select [Yes] to restart computer now or [No] for restart later, then click [Finish] to complete the installation. User’s Guide Chapter 3 Chapter 4 In order to open Display Properties window, select from [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel] ->[Display Properties]. Otherwise, you may simply right-click the blank Windows®...
Modes Single display Selects the standard, single display mode. Use this mode if you have only one display device attached to your NVIDIA graphics adapter. Clone This mode outputs an exact copy of the primary display on the secondary device.
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Detect Displays Click to detect all displays connected to this video adapter. Use this feature if you have plugged in any displays after the control panel was opened. Device Setting >> Click this button to set up or change settings related to the output device used for the current display.
3D applications that support antialiasing. Anisotropic Filtering Availability of options described below may depend on the NVIDIA GPU you are using.Use this slider by dragging it to set the degree of anisotropic filtering for improved image quality. Enabling this option improves image quality at the cost of performance.
Direct 3D Settings This tab allows you to adjust the values of Performance and Compatibility, Mipmapping and PCI Texture Memory Size for 3D games. Performance and Compatibility Options This option contains items that allow you to set up the options influencing the performance and compatibility in 3D games.
TroubleShooting Display the Media Center icon in the taskbar: Adds the NVIDIA Media icon to the Windows taskbar by checking the appropriate box on the screen. The icon allows you to apply any of the custom Direct3D, OpenGL or color settings on the fly from a convenient pop-up menu.
NVRotate The NVRotate feature lets you view your Windows desktop in Landscape or Portrait mode. You can rotate desktop by 90, 180 or 270 degrees. Landscape (0 degree rotation) This is the default setting that will leave the screen in its original state.
Desktop Management Enables the NVIDIA Desktop Manager: The NVIDIA Desktop Manager enables additional functions such as hot keys for window management, re-centering of dialog boxes, and zooming in when nView’s multi-monitor configurations are in use. The Desktop Manager also adds support for multiple desktops to help you better organize your application workspace.
Appendix WinCinema 1. Enter personal information on boxes below to register the product. 2. Choose [Select All] to select all the products, in this case WINDVD, WinDVDCreator and WINRIP, and [Clear All] to deselect them. Click [Next >] to proceed. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix...
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1. Please click [Next >] to begin the setup process. 2. After reading the license agreement, please click [Yes] to continue. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 3. Please select a folder where the program will be installed and click [Next >] to proceed.
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5. Please select the default player by checking the specific boxes and click [Next>] to proceed. 6. Click on [Finish] to complete the installation process. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix WinDVD Creator Setup WinDVD Creator's storyboard interface makes the entire DVD-making process as easy as moving pictures around on your screen.
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2. After reading the license agreement, please click [Yes] to continue. 3. Please select a folder where the program will be installed and click [Next >] to proceed. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 4. Please select one folder name from existing list of folders and click [Next >] to proceed.
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6. Click on [Finish] to complete the installation process. WinRip 2.1 Setup WinRip lets you record, store, organize, and enjoy you music collection - on your PC, CD player, and portable player. WinRip's IDI technology adds synchronized lyrics to your songs, then use the Karaoke and other DSP effects for a great party. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix...
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3. Please select a folder where the program will be installed and click [Next >] to proceed. 4. Please select one folder name from existing list of folders and click [Next >] to proceed. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 5. Click on [Start >] to begin WinRip Configuration Wizard. 6.
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7. Click on [Next >] to continue. 8. Select the type of recording format and click [Next >] to continue. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 9. Click on [Finish] to complete the configuration process. 10. Click on [Finish] to complete the setup. User’s Guide...
3Deep E-color (Optional) 3Deep ensures that your monitor displays 3D games with accurate lighting and shading exactly the way the creator intended. 3Deep delivers the precise imagery that the developer spent months working to achieve. Please click [Next >] to continue. After reading the license agreement, please click [Yes] to continue.
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Please follow the setup procedure below to tune up your Display. Please click [Next >] to continue installing 3Deep E-color. Please check the box for the required files and then click [Next >] to end the installation process. We recommend that you Tune-Up your monitor every three to six months. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix...
WinProducer3 (Optional) Please click [Next >] to continue installing WinProducer3. Please click [Yes] to continue installing WinProducer3. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 3. Enter personal information on spaces below to register the product. 4. Please select a folder where the program will be installed and click on [Next >] to proceed.
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5. Please select one folder from existing list of folders and click on [Next >] to proceed. 6. Please click [Next >] to continue installing WinProducer 3. User’s Guide Appendix Appendix 7. Please click [Finish] to complete the WinProducer 3 installation program. WinProducer 3 CD, or WinProducer 3 DVD These InterVideo applications let you combine your personal video, digital images, and audio into exciting, professional-quality movies.
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with its comprehensive editing capabilities will meet your needs today and tomorrow. With your WinProducer application, you can: • Record and capture video, image, and audio content for your movie. • Import video, image, and audio files in a wide variety of popular formats including: MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI, BMP, GIF, JPEG, MP3, and WAV.
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