Nvidia 9600GSO - PV-T96O-SDFH-OC GeForce - SLI READY User Manual
Nvidia 9600GSO - PV-T96O-SDFH-OC GeForce - SLI READY User Manual

Nvidia 9600GSO - PV-T96O-SDFH-OC GeForce - SLI READY User Manual

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3DForce2 MX
3DForce2 MX - LCD
nVIDIA TNT2 GeForce2 MX™/MX400™
User's Manual
Version 3.00
C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 0 J a t o n C o r p o r a t i o n , U S A

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  • Page 1 3DForce2 MX 3DForce2 MX - LCD nVIDIA TNT2 GeForce2 MX™/MX400™ User’s Manual Version 3.00 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 0 J a t o n C o r p o r a t i o n , U S A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ............4 KEY FEATURES............5 GPU ..........5 ECOND ENERATION ............... 5 PERFORMANCE ................ 6 UALITY HDTV/DVD P ........... 6 LAYBACK SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ........... 7 CHECK LIST..............7 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION........9 ..........9 NSTALLATION ROCEDURES :................
  • Page 3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........15 (FAQ)......17 REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES......19 (DB 15) ....19 NALOG OLOR ISPLAY INOUTS ......20 ONVERSION ABLE DAPTERS -15 P ........20 ONVERSION ABLE ............ 21 ECHNICAL UPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY..........23 .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    / 3DForce2 MX-LCD(GeForce2 MX400™) delivers the industry’s fastest Direct3D® and OpenGL® acceleration in its class. GeForce2 MX ™ continues nVIDIA’s tradition of bringing leading edge technology to the mainstream with its cost- effective, integrated VGA, 2D, 3D, and video in a single-chip solution.
  • Page 5: Key Features

    Twin View Architecture Digital Vibrancy Control Second 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...
  • Page 6: Quality

    Complete DirectX® 7, DirectX® 6 and DirectX® 5 support Quality nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture Industry’s first fully compliant professional OpenGL 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...
  • Page 7: System Requirement

    System Requirement ± Intel Pentium® II or III, or compatible system with AGP Bus Extension Slot ± CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster ± Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space ± MS Windows® 9x / Me/NT™4.0/2000 operating system USB supplemental driver for mainboard’s ±...
  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    MX400 MX400 DB 15 VGA AGP BUS Product PCB Reversion Chipset Memory Model Size 3DForce2 MX 82118A nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 2M*32 SDRAMx4 32 MB 3DForce2 MX 82118D nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400 2M*32 SDRAMx4 32 MB 3DForce2 MX-LCD 82118A nVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX400...
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    LCD Display Panel Connection 3DForce2 MX-LCD DVI Out Digital Video Interface 32MB Frame Buffer AGP 4x 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.
  • Page 10: Steps

    The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a qualified computer technician. Steps: Turn OFF all powers to your system, including any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.).
  • Page 11: Software Installation

    Browse to “X:\MX\Win9x\Jatonagp.INF” (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; typically, D: or E:, etc.), and click OK. The display device selected “3DForce2 MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX”, then press on OK button. Close and apply to finish AGP’s display driver installation.
  • Page 12: Windows®Me Display Driver

    ÿ ÿ Windows®Me Display Driver: As with previous versions of Windows® 9x, the Windows®Me it also performs PnP when you added a new hardware, the <Add New Hardware Wizard> will pop-up for driver installation process. Click [Cancel] allow the system start with SVGA (Default from Microsoft Windows®) display driver.
  • Page 13: Windows® 2000 Display Driver

    from Windows®9x/Windows®Me system before you remove the existing hardware. 2. To added a new adapter, make sure the mainboard that has available IRQ for new devices, and there is no conflict between the others. 3. If you try add this video adapter to ALL-IN-ONE mainboards (which video port built-in already), then you have to disable that port first.
  • Page 14 ENTER the path “X:\MX\Winnt4\” where X: is the CD ROM drive where the Software & Documents CD has been inserted. If the driver “3DForce2 MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX” is listed under the Display list, SELECT the “OK” button to continue.
  • Page 15: Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance Q: Why is the display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display modes? Explain and Suggestion: Some monitors lack auto-sizing features or just do not synchronize properly to the video board output. In some cases, horizontal and vertical display adjustments may be necessary.
  • Page 16 DOS prompt. Why? Explain and Suggestion: Windows® 95 Inadvertently, certain configuration files (e.g., msdos.sys, and command.com) have been changed in the system. Proceed to correct that, is re-boot the system with a system (Windows® 95) formatted floppy diskette. There are many reasons to causing the system booting-up with un- appropriated steps.
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    being used. Try re-configuring your application software to use a compatible video mode. If problem persist in windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. The generic VGA driver should function properly with virtually every video board and VGA (or SVGA) monitor available. If that is an unsatisfactory solution, you may have to upgrade to a monitor that supports the desired video mode.
  • Page 18 Q3 What does the set-up engine do in a graphics controller? Answer A set-up engine allows drivers to pass triangles in the form of raw vertex information; whereas, most common designs force triangles to be pre- processed for the rendering engine in terms of delta values for edges, color, and texture.
  • Page 19: Pinout And Sync Frequencies

    Software 3D is generally used to mean using non-specific (2D) hardware in conjunction with the CPU to render for 3D applications. Some of these techniques allow usable 3D applications when high-powered and/or MMX™-equipped CPU's are employed along with special-case software optimization techniques.
  • Page 20: Conversion Table: Pin Adapters

    Ground Red Return (ground) Green Return (ground) Blue Return (ground) Vcc (+5v DDC Power) Sync Return (ground) Monitor ID (not used) SDA (DDC support) Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync SCL (DDC support) Note: Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video.
  • Page 21: Technical Support

    Red Ground Return Red Green Ground Return Green Blue Ground Return Blue Sync Ground Digital Ground Ground Analog Video Signals Black Level = 0 V Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V Technical Support In the event you have a technical problem with this product, please read the README files in the software CD_ROM.
  • Page 22 part of the company. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or the inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty. Manufacturer warrants that the products sold hereunder are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from manufacturing date. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of Jaton Product and is not transferable. This limited warranty does not apply if failure to the Product Registration, or over thirty (30) days from purchase (original invoice date).
  • Page 24: Exclusive Obligation

    Exclusive Obligation. This warranty is exclusive. The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall repair or replace the defective products in the manner and for the period provided above. Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, and strict liability or otherwise.
  • Page 25: Services Agreement

    Others: If the products do not conform to this Limited Warranty (as herein above described), Manufacturer should charge services such as repair, replacement whether based on its costs. Shipping and installation of the replacement Products or replacement parts shall be at User’s expanse.
  • Page 26: Reducing Warranty Claim Rejections

    states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or exclusive or limitation on product incidental or consequential damages, so above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
  • Page 27 We believe it is important for you to know and understand what your warranty coverage provides and what it does not. We also want you to be aware that most hardware warranties only relate to the function of the hardware. In most cases, no assurances are given by the manufacturer that the hardware item will work in conjunction with any other hardware item.

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