Aztech TNT2-AGP(B) User's Manual

TNT2-AGP

TNT2-AGP(A)

TNT2-AGP(B)

TNT2 128-bit Graphics Accelerator

Users Manual

Version 1.0

GRAPHICS CARD USER'S MANUAL

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GRAPHICS CARD USER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents

Setting up Your Graphics Card -----------------------------------

1.1 Minimum System Requirements-----------------------------------

1.2 Safety Precaution ------------------------------------------------------

1.3 Installation Notes ------------------------------------------------------

1.4 Installation Procedure ------------------------------------------------

1.5 Upgrading Windows® 95 OSR2.0 to OSR2.1 ---------------

1.6 Upgrading Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 3 ----------

1.7 Installing the Graphics Card ----------------------------------------

1.8 Connecting the Graphics Card-------------------------------------

Installing the Graphics Card Drivers ----------------------------

2.1 Installing the Drivers in Windows® 95 ---------------------------

2.2 Installing the Drivers in Windows® 98 ---------------------------

2.3 Installing DirectX 6.0 in Windows® 95/98 ------------------

2.4 Installing the Drivers in Windows NT® 4.0 --------------------

Testing the Graphics Card in Windows® 95/98 &

Adjusting the Display Properties --------------------------------

3.1 Testing the Graphics Card ------------------------------------------

3.2 Adjusting the Graphics Card's Display Properties ------------

Frequently Asked Questions --------------------------------------

Technical Specifications---------------------------------------------

Card Layout ------------------------------------------------------------

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Setting up Your Graphics Card

Congratulations on your purchase of the TNT2-AGP 128-bit Graphics

1.1 Minimum System Requirements

 PC-based computer with PentiumII® processor.

 AGP Bus slot.

 10MB hard disk space (system files and drivers only).

 CD-ROM drive.

Accelerator

 Windows® 95 OSR 2.1, Windows® 98 or Windows NT® 4.0 with Service

Pack 3.

 USB upgrade supplement if you are running Windows® 95 OSR 2.0.

 Windows NT® Service Pack 3 or later if you are running Windows NT

4.0.

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1.2 Safety Precaution

 Do not remove your graphics card from its protective bag until you are

ready to install it.

 Always try to hold your graphics card by its edges. Avoid touching any

electronic components on your graphics card.

 Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your graphics card. To

prevent such damage, you must ground yourself while installing the

card. You can do this in either of two ways :

» Use a grounding strap, which is a coiled wire with a clip at one

end and an elastic strap at the other. Wear the strap around your

wrist and attach the clip to any non-painted metal surface of the

computers chassis.

» If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted

surface of the computer's chassis before you begin installation, and

again every minute or so until the installation is completed.

1.3 Installation Notes

 Computers vary in appearance and layout. Therefore, the installation

procedures in this chapter apply generally and you should compare the

illustrations here with your computer before you start the graphics card

installation.

 A Philips-type screwdriver is required for the graphics card installation.

 Your computers documentation should come in handy during the

graphics card installation. Have it ready by your side when you start

the graphics card installation.

 If you have an existing graphics card (that is non-Plug-and-Play-based)

installed in your computer, you must first un-install its drivers before

you remove the graphics card. Refer to your existing graphics card

documentation for more details on this.

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CHAPTER 1  SETTING UP YOUR GRAPHICS CARD

1.4 Installation Procedure

To take advantage of all the features of the AGP graphics card,

please check that your system has Windows® 95 OSR2.1 or later

versions and DirectX 6.0 or later installed. If you are running

Windows NT® 4.0, make sure that it has been upgraded with

Service Pack 3.

The following Installation Procedure is recommended:

1. If you are running Windows® 95 OSR 2.0, upgrade it to Windows® 95 OSR

2.1. If you are running Windows NT® 4.0, upgrade it with Service Pack 3.

2. Install the graphics card.

3. Install the graphics card drivers from the Installation CD.

4. Install DirectX 6 or later versions (for Windows® 95/98 only).

1.5 Upgrading Windows® 95 OSR2.0 to OSR2.1

To upgrade from OSR2.0 to OSR2.1, first make sure you have OSR2.0

installed. By installing the USB upgrade, Windows® 95 OSR2.0 will be

upgraded to OSR2.1.

1.6 Upgrading Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 3

If you are using Windows NT® Service Pack 1 or 2, upgrade to Service Pack

3 before installing the card.

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1.7 Installing the Graphics Card

You need to remove any existing graphics card installed in your

computer. Note that if the graphics card is non-plug-and-play-based,

you need to un-install it's drivers before you remove it. Check your

existing graphics card documentation for details on this.

Remember to switch off your computer and any connected

devices before starting with the installation of your graphics card.

Remove your computers

chassis cover and set it aside,

somewhere out of your way.

Remove the cover

plate of the AGP

Bus slot. Keep the

mounting screw to

secure your

graphics card later.

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AGP Bus Slot

Cover Plate

Mounting Screw

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Align your graphics card with the

AGP Bus slot and firmly push it into

the slot. If the card cannot be slide

in, do not force it. Make sure the

graphics card is lined up properly

and try again.

Secure your graphics card to

the computer chassis with a

mounting screw.

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