Abit GF4 MX User Manual

Siluro GF4 MX Series
Graphics Accelerator
(MX-8X, MX-8X LP, MX-SE, MX-SE T)
User’s Manual
4200-0368-11 Rev. 1.02
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Index
Schnellinstallationsanleitung................................................................... 1
Guide d’Installation Rapide .................................................................... 3
Guida all’installazione rapida ................................................................. 5
Краткое руководство по установке ..................................................... 7
快速安裝指引 ............................................................................................ 9
クイックインストールガイド.............................................................. 11
빠른 설치 설명서 .................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................1-1
1-1. FEATURES .....................................................................................1-1
1-2. SPECIFICATION.............................................................................. 1-2
Siluro GF4 MX-8X: ...............................................................1-2
Siluro GF4 MX-8X LP:.......................................................... 1-3
Siluro GF4 MX-SE/MX-SE T:...............................................1-4
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE SETUP ........................................2-1
2-1. CARD INSTALLATION.................................................................... 2-1
New Systems: ......................................................................... 2-1
Systems with Existing VGA Card:.........................................2-1
2-2. DEVICES CONNECTION ................................................................. 2-2
Siluro GF4 MX-SE:................................................................2-2
Siluro GF4 MX-8X: ...............................................................2-3
Siluro GF4 MX-8X LP:.......................................................... 2-4
Siluro GF4 MX-SE T: ............................................................ 2-5
CHAPTER 3. DRIVER INSTALLATION ...............................3-1
3-1. WINDOWS 98/ME ......................................................................... 3-1
Auto Setup:.............................................................................3-1
3-2. WINDOWS 2000 ............................................................................3-2
Plug and Play Setup:...............................................................3-2
Auto Setup:.............................................................................3-4
3-3. WINDOWS XP ............................................................................... 3-5
Plug and Play Setup:...............................................................3-5
Auto Setup:.............................................................................3-6
CHAPTER 4. DISPLAY PROPERTIES ..................................4-1
4-1. SETTINGS ......................................................................................4-1
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4-2. GENERAL ......................................................................................4-2
4-3. ADAPTER ...................................................................................... 4-3
4-4. MONITOR ......................................................................................4-3
4-5. TROUBLESHOOT............................................................................4-4
4-6. COLOR MANAGEMENT.................................................................. 4-4
4-7. GEFORCE4 MX 440 (WITH AGP 8X) ........................................... 4-5
Performance and Quality Settings:......................................... 4-5
Direct3D Settings: .................................................................. 4-7
More Direct3D: ......................................................................4-8
Refresh Rate Override:...........................................................4-8
OpenGL Settings: ...................................................................4-9
Overlay Controls: ................................................................. 4-11
NVRotate:............................................................................. 4-12
nView Display Mode:...........................................................4-12
Desktop Utilities:.................................................................. 4-15
4-8. NVIEW DESKTOP MANAGER ....................................................... 4-16
Info: ......................................................................................4-16
Profiles:.................................................................................4-17
Windows:..............................................................................4-18
Effects:..................................................................................4-19
Zoom: ...................................................................................4-20
Hot Keys:.............................................................................. 4-21
4-9. DEVICE SETTINGS ....................................................................... 4-21
Device Selection:.................................................................. 4-21
Select TV Output:.................................................................4-22
Select NTSC/PAL Format:...................................................4-23
TV Output:............................................................................4-24
Color Correction:..................................................................4-25
Screen Adjustment:...............................................................4-26
Display Timing:.................................................................... 4-26
CHAPTER 5. UTILITY SETUP................................................5-1
5-1. NVIEW DESKTOP MANAGER SETUP WIZARD ............................... 5-1
5-2. SILURODVD ................................................................................. 5-5
5-3. DIRECTX....................................................................................... 5-7
5-4. GRAPHIC MAX ..............................................................................5-9
5-5. DISPLAY TRAY ICON................................................................... 5-11
Display Modes Table............................................................5-13
5-6. BIOS FLASHING UTILITY ...........................................................5-14
APPENDIX A. HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......... A-1
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Schnellinstallationsanleitung

Installation der Karte

Diese Grafikkarte kann nur auf Motherboards mit AGP-Steckplatz installiert werden. Bitte behandeln Sie diese Karte vorsichtig und vergewissern Sie sich, die Netzversorgung Ihres Systems vor der Installation abzutrennen.
Neue Systeme:
1.
Trennen Sie alle Netzkabel von Ihrem Computer.
2.
Nehmen Sie den Computergehäusedeckel ab.
3.
Finden Sie den AGP-Steckplatz auf Ihrem Motherboard.
4.
Entfernen Sie die Metallklammer des AGP-Steckplatzes. Bewahren Sie die Schraube gut auf.
5.
Richten Sie die Karte mit dem AGP-Steckplatz aus. Halten Sie ihn an seinen Rändern fest und stecken die Karte in den Steckplatz, ohne Gewalt anzuwenden oder Druck auf Komponenten der Videokarte auszuüben. Achten Sie darauf, dass der Anschluss der Karte fest und ganz im Steckplatz sitzt.
6.
Sichern Sie die Halteklammer der Karte mit der anfangs von der Metallklammer entfernten Schraube an der Rückwand des Computergehäuses.
7.
Setzen Sie den Gehäusedeckel wieder auf.
Handbuch
2 Schnellinstallationsanleitung
Systeme mit vorhandener VGA-Karte:
1.
Ändern Sie den Anzeigetreiber zu “Standard VGA”.
2.
Schalten Sie Ihren Computer aus und trennen alle Netzkabel ab.
3.
Ersetzen Sie die bestehende VGA-Karte mit dieser neuen Karte.
Die Installation Ihrer Grafikkarte ist nun vervollständigt. Verbinden Sie einen PC-Monitor oder ein anderes Anzeigegerät mit dieser Karte, bevor Sie den Computer neu starten (siehe Kapitel 2-2 “Geräteverbindung”).

Treiberinstallation

Starten Sie nach der Verbindung Ihren Computer neu und installieren dann die Treiber und Utility-Software. Klicken Sie auf “Driver”, um die Einstellung des Treibers für diese Karte zu starten. (Detaillierte Installationsvorgänge finden Sie im Kaptitel 3 “Treiberinstallation”.)
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Guide d’Installation Rapide

Installation de la Carte

Cette carte graphique ne peut être installée que sur une carte disposant d’un slot AGP. Veuillez manipuler cette carte avec précautions et assurez-vous de débrancher la source d’alimentation de votre système avant l’installation.
Nouveaux Systèmes:
1.
Débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation de votre ordinateur.
2.
Enlevez le couvercle de votre boîtier.
3.
Localisez le slot AGP de votre carte mère.
4.
Enlevez le cache en métal correspondant au slot AGP. Gardez la vis.
5.
Alignez la carte sur le slot AGP. Tenez la carte par ses extrémités et insérez la dans le slot AGP sans force excessive ou pression sur ses composants. Assurez-vous qu’elle soit fermement et complètement fixée dans le slot.
6.
Vissez ensuite la carte sur le panneau arrière du boîtier avec la vis que vous aviez auparavant mis de côté.
7.
Remettez en place le couvercle du boîtier.
Le schéma de la carte VGA peut varier
en fonction des modèles
Manuel de l’Utilisateur
4 Guide d’Installation Rapide
Systèmes avec déjà une carte VGA:
1.
Changez le pilote d’affichage en VGA Standard.
2.
Eteignez votre ordinateur et débranchez tous les câbles d’alimentation.
3.
Remplacez la carte VGA actuelle avec la nouvelle.
Votre carte graphique est maintenant installée. Avant de relancer votre ordinateur, connectez le moniteur PC ou tout autre périphérique d’affichage à cette carte (voir Chapitre 2-2 “Connexion des Périphériques”).

Installation du Pilote

Après la connexion, relancez votre ordinateur et installez les drivers du logiciel ainsi que les utilitaires. Cliquez sur “Driver” pour commencer la définition du driver pour cette carte. (Pour connaître la procédure d’installation détaillée, veuillez vous référer au Chapitre 3 “Installation du pilote”.)
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Guida all’installazione rapida

Installazione della scheda

Questa scheda grafica può essere installata solamente su schede madri che abbiano uno slot AGP. Maneggiare la scheda con cura ed assicurarsi di scollegare l’alimentazione del sistema prima dell’installazione.
Sistemi nuovi:
1.
Scollegare tutti i cavi d’alimentazione del computer.
2.
Rimuovere la copertura del telaio.
3.
Localizzare lo slot AGP sulla scheda madre.
4.
Rimuovere i supporti in metallo che corrispondono allo slot AGP. Conservare le viti.
5.
Allineare la scheda nello slot AGP. Tenere la scheda per i lati ed inserirla nello slot senza utilizzare una forza eccessiva, o premendo qualsiasi componente sulla scheda. Assicurarsi che la scheda sia inserita completamente e con sicurezza nello slot.
6.
Assicurare i supporti della scheda al pannello posteriore del telaio del computer, utilizzando le viti rimosse dal supporto di metallo.
7.
Rimettere la copertura al telaio.
La disposizione della scheda VGA può
variare secondo i modelli
Manuale Utente
6 Guida all’installazione rapida
Sistemi con una scheda VGA esistente:
1.
Cambiare il driver schermo su Standard VGA.
2.
Spegnere il computer e scollegare tutti i cavi d’alimentazione.
3.
Sostituire la scheda VGA esistente con la scheda nuova.
La scheda grafica è installata. Prima di riavviare il computer, collegare il monitor PC o altri dispositivi di visualizzazione, a questa scheda (vedi capitolo 2-2, “Connessione periferiche”).

Installazione del driver

Dopo avere effettuato il collegamento, riavviare il computer ed installare i driver software e le utilità. Fare clic su “Driver” per iniziare ad impostare il driver della scheda. (Per la descrizione dettagliata della procedura di installazione, si rimanda al Capitolo 3, “Installazione del driver”.)
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Краткое руководство по установке
Установка Платы
Данную графическую плату можно установить только в систему с AGP слотом. Пожалуйста, аккуратно обращайтесь с платой и, прежде чем ее устанавливать, убедитесь в том, что питание компьютера выключено.
Новые Системы:
1.
Отсоедините все провода питания компьютера.
2.
Откройте корпус компьютера.
3.
Найдите на материнской плате AGP слот.
4.
Удалите металлическую заглушку, относящуюся к AGP слоту. Сохраните винт.
5.
Примерьте плату к слоту AGP. Держа плату за края, вставьте ее в слот, не прилагая особенных усилий и не нажимая ни на какие ее элементы. Убедитесь, что она плотно вошла в слот.
6.
Закрепите плату в задней части корпуса винтом от ранее удаленной металлической заглушки.
7.
Закройте корпус компьютера.
Схема расположения элементов на плате VGA
может изменяться в зависимости от модели
Руководство Пользователя
8 Краткое руководство по установке
Системы с установленной VGA Платой:
1.
Замените драйвер монитора на Standard VGA.
2.
Выключите компьютер и отсоедините все шнуры питания.
3.
Замените старую плату VGA на новую.
Ваш графический адаптер теперь установлен. Перед перезагрузкой компьютера не забудьте подключить монитор, или какое-либо другое устройство вывода изображения (см. Часть 2-2 “Подключение Устройств”).
Установка Драйвера
После завершения подключения перезагрузите компьютер и установите драйверы и программные утилиты. Нажмите “Driver” (“Драйвер”) для запуска настройки драйвера этой платы. (За подробную процедуру установки обращайтесь к Части 3 “Установка Драйвера”.)
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快速安裝指引 9

快速安裝指引

卡片安裝

這張顯示卡只能安裝到具有 AGP 插槽設計的主機板上面,請您小心地拿取這張 顯示卡,並且在安裝顯示卡到主機板上之前,先確認電腦的電源線已經拔掉。
全新系統:
1.
拔下電腦的所有電源線。
2.
拆下電腦機蓋。
3.
找出主機板上的 AGP 插槽。
4.
移除該 AGP 插槽之對應金屬 蓋條。請保留好螺絲。
5.
將本顯示卡與 AGP 插槽對齊 好。握住卡片邊緣,將其插到 插槽中,切忌用力過度,也不 要按到卡片上的任何組件。請 確定其已牢固並完全插入插槽 當中。
6.
用原來從固定槽上取下的螺絲 將顯示卡鎖到固定槽上。
7.
蓋回電腦機蓋。
現有顯示卡之系統:
1.
將顯示驅動程式變更為「標準 VGA」。
2.
關閉電腦電源,並拔下所有電源線。
3.
用新的顯示卡換掉現有的顯示卡。
您的顯示卡現已安裝好。在重新啟動電腦前,將 PC 監視器或其他顯示裝置接回 到本卡片上。(請參考 2-2 “輸出裝置連接圖
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10 快速安裝指引

安裝驅動程式

在連接好顯示裝置後,重新啟動您的 電腦,並安裝驅動及公用程式。點選 “Driver”,即可開始顯示卡的驅動程式 安裝。(關於詳細的安裝程序,請參 考第 3 安裝驅動程式。)
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クイックインストールガイド
カードの取り付け
このグラフィックスカードは、AGP スロットを搭載するマザーボードにだけ 取り付けることができます。このカードは細心の注意を払って取り扱い、取り 付ける前にシステムの電源装置からプラブを抜いてあることを確認してくだ さい。
新しいシステム:
1.
コンピュータの電源コードをす べて抜く。
2.
コンピュータのシャーシカバー を取り外す。
3.
マザーボードに AGP スロットを 配置する。
4.
AGP スロットに対応する金属製 ブラケットを取り除く。ネジは保 管しておいてください。
5.
このカードを AGP スロットの位 置に合わせます。カードの端をつ かみ、不要な力を入れずに、また カードの他のコンポーネントを 押すことなく、スロットに差し込 む。スロットにしっかりと完全 に固定されているか、確認してください。
6.
このカードの取り付けブラケットを、金属製ブラケットから取り外した ネジで、コンピュータのシャーシの背面パネルにしっかり固定する。
7.
シャーシカバーを元に戻す。
VGA カードの配置は型式によって異なります
ユーザーマニュアル
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既存の VGA カードを搭載するシステム:
1.
ディスプレイドライバを標準の VGA に変更する。
2.
コンピュータの電源をオフにして、すべての電源コードを抜く。
3.
既存の VGA カードをこの新しいカードに取り替える。
グラフィックスカードの取り付けがこれで完了しました。コンピュータを再起 動する前に、PC モニタまたはその他の表示デバイスをこのカードに接続して ください(第 2-2 章「デバイス接続」をご覧ください)。
ドライバのインストール
接続が済んだら、コンピュータを再 起動し、ソフトウェアドライバとユ ーティリティをインストールします。 “Driver” をクリックして、このカー ド用のドライバの設定を開始します。 (詳細なインストール手順について は、第 3 章「ドライバのインストー ル」を参照してください。)
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빠른 설치 설명서
카드 설치
이 그래픽 카드는 AGP 슬롯을 가진 마더보드에만 설치가 가능합니다. 카드는 항상 주의를 기울여 취급하시고 설치 전에는 시스템 전원 코드를 뽑으십시오.
새 시스템:
1.
컴퓨터의 모든 전원 코드를 뽑습니다.
2.
컴퓨터 새시 커버를 제거합니다.
3.
AGP 슬롯을 마더보드에 위치시킵니다.
4.
AGP 슬롯에 해당하는 금속 브래킷을 제거합니다. 나사를 조입니다.
5.
이 카드를 AGP 슬롯의 중심에 맞춥니다. 카드의 가장자리를 잡고 슬롯에 삽입합니다. 무리한 힘을 가하거나 카드의 구성품을 누르면 안됩니다. 슬롯에 단단히 고정되었는지 확인합니다.
6.
금속 브래킷에서 제거한 나사를 사용하여 컴퓨터새시의 뒷면에 이 카드의 마운팅 브래킷을 고정시킵니다.
7.
새시 커버를 제자리에 다시 설치합니다.
VGA 카드 레이아웃은 모델에 따라
다릅니다.
사용 설명서
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기존 VGA 카드를 가진 시스템:
1.
디스플레이 드라이버를 표준 VGA 로 교체합니다.
2.
컴퓨터를 끄고 모든 전원 코드를 뽑습니다.
3.
기존의 VGA 카드를 새 카드로 교체합니다.
이제 그래픽 카드가 설치되었습니다. 컴퓨터를 다시 시작하기 전에, PC 모니터나 기타 디스플레이 장치를 이 카드에 연결하십시오 (2-2 장 "장치 연결"을 참조하십시오).
드라이버 설치
연결 후에는, 컴퓨터를 다시 시작하고 소프트웨어 드라이버 및 유틸리티를 설치합니다. “Driver” 를 클릭하여 이 카드의 드라이버 설치를 시작합니다. (자세한 설치 순서는 3 장 "드라이버 설치"를 참조하십시오.)
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Introduction 1-1

Chapter 1. Introduction

1-1. Features
Thank you for purchasing ABIT Siluro GF4 MX Series Graphics Cards, the most advanced solution for graphics enthusiasts.
®
Powered by NVIDIA most integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), and the new Video Processing Engine (VPE), integrated Dual 350MHz RAMDACs, 64MB Video Memory and TV encoder, nView
Graphics Cards deliver the most visually compelling and complete graphics experience available today.
Combined with other innovations such as SiluroDVD and Graphic Max, the Siluro GF4 MX Series Graphics Cards cater to all your graphics needs and enable a wide range of application.
In addition, AGP 8X provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X, enables more complex models and detailed textures creating richer and more lifelike environments (for Siluro GF4 MX-8X/MX-8X LP only).
With ABIT Siluro GF4 MX Series Graphics Cards, you will not just see things in the old way but also experience the dynamic and vivid modern 3D world.
GeForceTM4 MX440-SE/MX 440 GPU with AGP 8X, the
TM
and Accuview AntialiasingTM, the ABIT Siluro GF4 MX Series
User’s Manual
1-2 Chapter 1
1-2. Specification
Siluro GF4 MX-8X:
Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM4 MX 440 GPU with AGP 8X working on
275MHz with 256-bit Graphics Core
On board 64MB Video Memory Integrated dual 350MHz RAMDACs supporting twin-view at 2048 x 1536 @
75Hz
1.1 billion texels/sec fill rate NVIDIA
video and display output
NVIDIA
effect
NVIDIANVIDIA
frame rates
AGP 8X/4X/2X/1X support and AGP texturing support Complete OpenGLHigh-quality HDTV/DVD playback support TV-Out supports S-Video/RCA output up to 1024x768 DVI-I interface for LCD Monitor
®
Video Processing Engine (VPE) delivers the highest-quality DVD,
®
Shading Rasterizer technology creates real-time dramatic visual
®
nViewTM technology for using multiple displays
®
Accuview AntialiasingTM delivers unbeatable visual quality and
®
and DirectX® support
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Introduction 1-3
Siluro GF4 MX-8X LP:
Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM4 MX 440 GPU with AGP 8X working on
250MHz with 256-bit Graphics Core
On board 64MB Video Memory Integrated dual 350MHz RAMDACs supporting twin-view at 2048 x 1536 @
75Hz
1.1 billion texels/sec fill rate NVIDIA
video and display output
NVIDIA® Shading Rasterizer technology creates real-time dramatic visual
effect
NVIDIANVIDIA
frame rates
AGP 8X/4X/2X/1X support and AGP texturing support Complete OpenGLHigh-quality HDTV/DVD playback support TV-Out supports S-Video/RCA output up to 1024x768 DVI-I interface for LCD Monitor
®
Video Processing Engine (VPE) delivers the highest-quality DVD,
®
nViewTM technology for using multiple displays
®
Accuview AntialiasingTM delivers unbeatable visual quality and
®
and DirectX® support
User’s Manual
1-4 Chapter 1
Siluro GF4 MX-SE/MX-SE T:
Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM4 MX440-SE GPU working at 256-bit
Graphics Core
On-board 64MB Video Memory Integrated dual 350MHz RAMDACs supporting twin-view at 2048 x 1536 @
75Hz
1 billion pixels/sec fill rate NVIDIA
video and display output
NVIDIA® Lightspeed Memory Architecture II (LMA) Technology  NVIDIANVIDIA® Accuview AntialiasingTM delivers unbeatable visual quality and
frame rates
Integrated TV encoder provides TV-out functionality supporting 1024x768
resolution
AGP 4X/2X support and AGP texturing support Complete support for DirectXHigh-quality HDTV/DVD playback support TV-Out supports S-Video/RCA output
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Video Processing Engine (VPE) delivers the highest-quality DVD,
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nView™ technology for using multiple displays
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8.1 and OpenGL®1.3
Siluro GF4 MX Series

Hardware Setup 2-1

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2-1. Card Installation
This graphics card can only be installed in a motherboard with AGP slot. Please handle this card with care and make sure to unplug the power supply of your system before installation.
New Systems:
1.
Unplug all power cords of your computer.
2.
Remove computer chassis cover.
3.
Locate the AGP slot on your motherboard.
4.
Remove the metal bracket corresponding to the AGP slot. Keep the screw.
5.
Align this card to the AGP slot. Hold the card’s edges and insert it into the slot without using excessive force or pressing any components on the card. Make sure it is firmly and completely fixed into the slot.
6.
Secure this card’s mounting bracket to the back panel of computer chassis with the screw removed from the metal bracket.
7.
Replace the chassis cover.
Systems with Existing VGA Card:
1.
Change the display driver to Standard VGA.
2.
Shut down your computer and unplug all power cords.
3.
Replace the existing VGA card with this new card.
Your graphics card is now installed. Before restarting your computer, connect PC monitor or other display devices to this card (see “Devices Connection”).
User’s Manual
2-2 Chapter 2
2-2. Devices Connection
This section shows you how to connect the display devices to your graphics card. The layout of the VGA card may not be exactly the same as the one you have.
Siluro GF4 MX-SE:
Package List:
Siluro GF4 MX-SE 3D Graphics Accelerator User's Manual S-Video to RCA Cable S-Video Extended Cable Installation CD:
Driver/SiluroDVD 4
Siluro GF4 MX Series
Hardware Setup 2-3
Siluro GF4 MX-8X:
Please note that DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter and TV-Out connector could not be
selected as output interface at the same time.
Package List:
Siluro GF4 MX-8X 3D Graphics Accelerator User's Manual S-Video to RCA Cable S-Video Extended Cable DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Bundled Software
Installation CD:
Driver/SiluroDVD 4
Siluro Software Album CD:
Soldier Fortune II Demo/ WindowBlinds NV Edition/ Earthviewer 3D Demo
User’s Manual
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