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- Page 1 3DForce4 MX440-8X Series nVIDIA GeForce4™ ™ MX 440 with AGP8X User’s Manual Version 1.00 C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 3 J a t o n C o r p o r a t i o n , U S A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION ............4 FEATURES ..............5 AGP B ............. 5 NTERFACE (GPU) ........5 RAPHICS ROCESSOR ............... 5 PERFORMANCE .............. 6 OMPATIBILITY HDTV/DVD P ..........6 LAYBACK SYSTEM REQUIREMENT..........7 CHECK LIST............... 7 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........8 DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT ........9 Device Output Connection (TVout)...... - Page 3 ÿ ÿ ® M ....... 17 INDOWS RIVE NSTALLATION ÿ ÿ ® NT™4.0 ......21 ICROSOFT INDOWS ÿ ÿ ® 2000 D ....25 INDOWS RIVER NSTALLATION ÿ ÿ ® XP D ...... 29 INDOWS RIVER NSTALLATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........32 (FAQ) ......
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Page 4: Introduction
Another feature of the 3DForce4 MX440-8X Series is the video accelerator, which integrates the HDVP (High Definition Video Processor) and DVD (Digital Versa Display) for video playback with higher definitions at greatly increased frame rates. -
Page 5: Features
graphics accomplishment and flexibility to the mainstream desktop PC market! Features AGP Bus Interface • AGP 8x/4x/2x compatible • AGP 3.0 supported Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) • 256-bit graphics engine • 64MB/128MB DDR SDRAM memory access bus. • Integrated dual 270 MHz RAMDACs drives CRT display •... -
Page 6: Compatibility
• High-performance 2D rendering engine • API support - DirectX® 8.1 and lower Compatibility • nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture • Industry’s first fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.3 support for Windows® operating systems • Windows® 98, Windows®Me, Windows®NT™4.0, Windows® 2000, and Windows®XP HDTV/DVD Playback •... -
Page 7: System Requirement
System Requirement • Intel Pentium® II, III or P4, or compatible system with AGP 2x/4x/8x Bus Extension Slot • CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster • Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space • MS Windows® 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP operating systems Check List •... -
Page 8: Hardware Description
Product Name / PCB Version Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size 3DForce4 MX440-8X-64TV 82198D nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 - 8X W = 6.6" x H = 2.587" 8M*16 DDR SDRAM x 4 64MB 3DForce4 MX440-8X-128TV 82198D nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 - 8X W = 6.6"... -
Page 9: Display Devices Output
Alternative brackets for low profile system are sold separately. Please go to www.togopc.com for detail informatin. Bracket Width nVIDIA GeForce4 Display Memory DB 15 VGA MX 440 Height (RGB out) MD 4pin (TVout) AGP Bus 4x 8x Product Name / PCB Version... -
Page 10: Device Output Connection (Dual Rgb Out)
Device Output Connection (Dual RGB out) AGP Plate (Additional output Connector) DB 15 VGA Connector CRT Monitor 2 DB 15 VGA Connector (Default output Connector) CRT Monitor 1 Device Output Connection (PCB revision - 82198B) Plate DB 15 VGA PC Computer Connector Convert Cable MD 4Pin... -
Page 11: Hardware Installation
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. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. -
Page 12: Software Installation
(remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapter- retaining bracket in place. Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the mounting screws you removed in Step 3. You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter on your system. <... -
Page 13: Windows ® 98 Driver Installation
3. Insert the software’s CD. 4. Check [Specify a location:] ,Under that enter D:\Win9x, then select [Next]. 5. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver. 6. Select [Finish] to restart the computer. To a new system: SELECT the “Display”... - Page 14 D:\Win9x ,click the OK button. (Where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive, typically, D or E Drives, etc.) 9. Select ”3DForce4 MX440-8X Series , NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X”, then Click the OK button. 10. Click the Next button.
- Page 15 Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process, please wait until it is finished.
- Page 16 Click on “Next” to continue the process. Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed.
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Page 17: Windows ® M Edrive Installation
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up. ÿ Windows® ® Me Drive Installation Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has been pre-loaded) Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics Adapter at Add New Hardware Wizard screen. - Page 18 Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver. Select [Finish] to restart the computer. To a new system: SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then tab on “Settings” screen. Select Advanced at selection bar.
- Page 19 computer and boot-up to Windows, the Plug-and-Play detects new hardware and it pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel] because you must place a default display setting from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart the Windows. After the desktop is loaded completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed to the display driver installation which provided from the hardware manufacturer.
- Page 20 Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process, please wait until it is finished. Click on “Next” to continue the process. Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed.
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Page 21: Microsoft Windows ® Nt™4.0
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up. ÿ ® NT™4.0 Microsoft Windows® The procedure of display driver installation requires setup with service pack 6 (Microsoft® Windows NT™4.0) first. After your windows desktop has fully loaded service pack 6, you may insert the software CD into CD ROM drive and follow the install steps below:... - Page 22 ROM drive where the Software & Documents CD has been inserted.) If the driver “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” is listed under the Display list, SELECT the “OK” button to continue. Once the driver files are copied, RESTART Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 for the changes to...
- Page 23 1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has preparing its setup, please wait until it completes.
- Page 24 Click on “Next” to continue. Scroll down and Select on the “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 with AGP8X” , then click on “OK” for next screen.
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Page 25: Windows ® 2000 Driver Installation
Windows system will transmit all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up. ÿ... - Page 26 Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter D:\WIN2K&XP, where D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click on [OK]. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver. Select [Finish] to restart the computer. InstallShield® ® Program: Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this new hardware and...
- Page 27 Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process, please wait until it has completed.
- Page 28 Click on “Next” to continue the process. Click on “Yes” to continue the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process by click on “No”.
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Page 29: Windows ® Xp Driver Installation
Check [Specify a location:] Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter D:\WIN2K&XP, where D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click on [OK]. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series, NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver. Select [Finish] to restart the computer. - Page 30 InstallShield® ® Program: Microsoft Windows® XP detects this new hardware and places the appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t matter you have added a new driver or changed the existing one. To maximum the video board acceleration and increase its performance, you may install the manufacturer display driver as the follows: Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and...
- Page 31 Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process, please wait until it has completed. Click on “Next” to continue the process. 4. Click on “Continue Anyway” to complete the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process at this time.
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Page 32: Technical Assistance
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up. Technical Assistance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1 Why do we need 3D graphics capability in our PC? Answer 3D technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not only in games, but also in other applications such as VRML, which allows 3D scene descriptions in Web applications. - Page 33 Q2 What does “Rendering Engine” mean? Answer “Rendering Engine” generically applies to the part of the graphics engine that draws 3D primitives, usually triangles. In most implementations, the rendering engine is responsible for interpolation of edges and "filling in" the triangle. 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...
- Page 34 their demands. No current CPU or system can perform advanced quality-enhancements (bilinear filtering and alpha blending) in real time. Even general case texture mapping with RGB lighting is too much for the current CPU generation. Q6 What does "software 3D" mean? Answer Software 3D is generally used to mean using non-specific (2D) hardware in conjunction with the CPU to render for 3D applications.
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Page 35: Pinout And Sync Frequencies
Pinout and Sync Frequencies Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15) FUNCTION Red Video 1 Green Video 1 Blue Video 1 Not Used 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... -
Page 36: 9-To-15 Pin Conversion Table
9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table 9 PIN SIGNALS PIN NO. 15 PIN SIGNALS PIN NO. Green Green Blue Blue Horz Sync Horz Sync Vert Sync Vert Sync Red Ground Return Red Green Ground Return Green Blue Ground Return Blue Sync Ground Digital Ground Ground Analog Video Signals... - Page 37 Website: www.jaton.com NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change in order to improve reliability, design, or function without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the 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 38 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation , and is intended for home and other limited viewing used only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
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Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Services Agreement
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. Services agreement: (1) All applicants shall completed a service request form from Manufacturer. (2) All returned checks will be charged a $20.00 fee by Manufacturer. -
Page 42: Reducing Warranty Claim Rejections
This warranty applies only to this product, and is governed by the law of the State of California. Reducing Warranty Claim Rejections. To reduce the potential of incurring damages not covered by Manufacturers warranties, we strongly recommend the following: • Read your manuals before installing peripherals and/or before making changes to the machine’s configuration;... - Page 43 because it is not compatible with another product, or because it has not been properly installed and set-up, the manufacturer does not pay for the service time. To help avoid these inconveniences, contact a professional consultant that one can help you determine the possibility of incompatibility issue before you purchase add-on or accessories.
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