Jaton 3DFORCEFX5700ULTRA, 3DFORCEFX5700LE, 3DFORCEFX5700LE-256, 3DFORCEFX5700-256DE User Manual
3DForceFX 5700
3DForceFX5700LE
3DForceFX 5700-256
3DForceFX5700LE-256
nVIDIA GeForceFX™ 5700/5700LE
User’s Manual
Version 4.00
Copyright © 2005 Jaton Corporation, USA
Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 5
FEATURES ................................................................................. 6
ULTRASHADOW TECHNOLOGY........................................................6
CINEFX ENGINE............................................................................. 6
HIGH-PRECISION GRAPHICS........................................................... 6
INTELLISAMPLE TECHNOLOGY.........................................................6
UNIFIED DRIVER ARCHITECTURE (UDA).......................................... 6
NVIEW MULTI-DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY.............................................. 7
DIGITAL VIBRANCE CONTROL (DVC)............................................... 7
AGP 8X........................................................................................ 7
ADVANCED PIXEL SHADERS............................................................ 7
MICROSOFT® DIRECTX® 9.0 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT ........... 7
OPENGL® 1.5 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT................................. 8
400MHZ RAMDACS..................................................................... 8
DVI SUPPORT................................................................................ 8
INTEGRATED TV ENCODER............................................................. 8
INTEGRATED FULL HARDWARE MPEG-2 DECODER.........................8
NEW 64-PHASE VIDEO SCALAR....................................................... 8
0.13 MICRON PROCESS TECHNOLOGY............................................ 8
ARCHITECTED FOR CG ................................................................... 8
OVERALL PERFORMANCE................................................................ 9
COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................. 9
OPERATING SYSTEMS .................................................................... 9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 9
CHECK LIST............................................................................... 9
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................... 10
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT .................................................. 11
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................. 12
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES......................................................... 12
STEPS:........................................................................................ 12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................... 13
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WINDOWS® 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION................................... 13
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WINDOWS® ME DRIVE INSTALLATION.................................... 17
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS® NT™4.0........................................ 21
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WINDOWS® 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION .............................. 25
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WINDOWS® XP DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................. 29
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...................................................... 33
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)....................................... 35
PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES...................................... 37
ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)..................................37
CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS............................................. 38
9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE ................................................. 38
DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR.............................39
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................... 40
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE .......................................... 40
LIMITED WARRANTY. ............................................................. 43
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OTHER LIMITS.............................................................................. 43
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION............................................................... 43
OTHER STATEMENTS.................................................................... 44
TERMS AND CONDITIONS..............................................................44
SERVICES AGREEMENT:................................................................ 45
ENTIRE OBLIGATION..................................................................... 45
REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS..................... 45
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Introduction
3DForceFX 5700 series video accelerators are nVIDIA GeForceFX™
5700/5700LE core technology based 128MB/256MB DDR memory
modules built-in onboard totally. These AGP 8x-bus video accelerators
are capable of driving very complex geometry and character animation
images on your PC desktop incomparably, with truly genuine filling
experience you may anticipate like never before. The particular
emphasis of this AGP’s ability that is very ease of play all fancy PC
games with preferred resolution, unique visual effects, life-like, and
these much of realistic graphical improvements must be performed on
high-end computers.
The nVIDIA® GeForceFX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is 0.13μ
Micron Process Technology, which delivers high performance through
faster clock rates. CineFX engine produces gaming effects on par with
the hottest motion pictures. Combined with 128-bit studio quality color
processing technology, 3D worlds and characters are more real than
anything is that’s come before. Powered by the CineFX engine, the
GeForce FX shifts the focus from simple pixel fill rate to sophisticated
pixel shading. To maximized programming choice, the nVIDIA CineFX
engine includes the most complete hardware feature implementation for
both OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® environments, including total
support for the DirectX 9.0-vertex and pixel shader specification.
Well-developed CineFX engine features include the support of 1024
instructions in a single rendering pass, allowing for complex effects that
aren’t practical in any other architecture. Complex lighting can
dramatically improve the realism of images, but traditionally adds the
rendering time. With GeForce FX all of those gorgeous enhancements
are possible without sacrificing performance.
The Intellisample process uses gamma-adjusted sampling, taking into
account the dramatic physical differences between how your eyes and
monitor perceive light and color, making for much smoother and more
natural edge transitions.
New nVIDIA GPUs and PC platforms will incorporate AGP 8X
capabilities and take full advantage of AGP 3.0 specification. As always,
nVIDIA solution incorporate new technology and advances without
compromising the overall stability and quality of the system, and nVIDIA
Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) makes it painless to take advantage of
new capabilities as they are introduced.
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A matchless of hardware and software technology combination, the
primary principles of 3DForce FX 5700 series video accelerators that will
contribute many of new features and more benefits to your desktop
computing as well as the best-performance integrated, unusual quality
and exceedingly resolution.
Features
UltraShadow Technology
Advanced technology designed to enhance the performance of
bleeding-edge games that use complex shadows
CineFX Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced
vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex
special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower
delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-ofthe-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the
GeForce FX GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for
the most demanding applications.
Intellisample Technology
The industry’s fastest and highest quality antialiasing delivers
ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast
speeds. The 2nd-generation Intellisample HCT, supported in
GeForce FX 5700 and 5700LE GPUs, extends performance and
quality gains to higher resolutions and antialiasing levels.
Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Part of the NVIDIA Forceware unified software environment
(USE). The NVIDIA UDA guarantees forward and backward
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compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies upgrading to a new
NVIDIA product because all NVIDIA products work with the
same driver software.
nView Multi-display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination
delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and
provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop
experience. NVIDIA GPUs are enabled to support multi-displays,
but graphics cards vary. Please verify multi-display support in
the graphics card before purchasing.
Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate
for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve
accurate, bright colors in all conditions.
AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs.
1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed
textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments.
Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and
faster, more seamless gameplay.
Advanced Pixel Shaders
New technology allows floating-point shader operation to run 2x
faster than previous-generation GPUs.
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for
all DirectX 9 applications.
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OpenGL® 1.5 Optimizations and Support
Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for
all OpenGL applications.
400MHz RAMDACs
Industry’s fastest RAMDACs support QXGA displays with ultrahigh, ergonomic refresh rates.
DVI Support
Drives the new generation of desktop digital flat panel displays
and projectors.
Integrated TV Encoder
Provides best-of-class TV-out functionality for resolutions up to
1024x768.
Integrated Full Hardware MPEG-2 Decoder
Delivers full-frame, full-screen MPEG-2 video on your desktop.
New 64-phase Video Scalar
Highest quality for scaling DVD and other video to full-screen
HDTV resolutions.
0.13 Micron Process Technology
Delivers high performance through faster clock rates.
Architected for Cg
Ensures that the newest, cutting-edge special effects in
applications will run flawlessly. Speeds up content creation so
game developers can get their new games out to PC users
faster than ever before.
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Overall performance
• 1.7 billion pixels per second fill rate
• 319 Million vertical per second fill rate
• Up to 8.8 GB per second on memory bandwidth
• 128MB/256MB DDR memory onboard supported
Compatibility
• nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
• Fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.4
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0
• WHQL-certified for windows XP, Windows Me, windows
2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98
Operating Systems
• Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows®
NT (all), Windows® XP
System Requirement
• Intel Pentium® P4, or compatible system with AGP 4x / 8x
Bus Extension Slot
• CD-ROM drive, Quad speed or faster
• Hard Drive with at least 100MB Free space
• MS Windows® 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP operating systems
Check List
• 3DForceFX 5700, 3DForceFX 5700-256, 3DForceFX
5700LE or 3DForceFX 5700LE-256 Multimedia Accelerator.
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• 3” cable convert TV-Out from MD 4pin to Composite RCA
• DVI to RGB converter for Dual RGB out
• Software & Documents CD
• Quick Start Guide (Printed)
Hardware Description
Produt Name / PCB Ver. Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Size
3DForce FX5700 82248C nVIDIA GeForce FX5700 W = 6.875" x H = 4.25" 8M*16 x 8 DDR TSSOP 128MB
3DForce FX5700LE 82248D nVIDIA GeForce FX5700LE W = 6.6" x H = 4" 16M*16 x 4 DDR TSSOP 128MB
3DForce FX5700-256 82248C nVIDIA GeForce FX5700 W = 6.875" x H = 4.25" 16M*16 x 8 DDR TSSOP 256MB
3DForce FX5700LE-256 82248D nVIDIA GeForce FX5700LE W = 6.6" x H = 4" 16M*16 x 8 DDR TSSOP 256MB
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Display Devices Output
Quad Output Optional
1. RGB out
2. TVout
3. DVI out
4. DVI convert to RGB (Dual RGB)
LCD Display Panel
TV set
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CRT Monitor
Convert Cable
Composite RCA
S_Video TVout
DVI to RGB Converter
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DVI out Connector
MD-4PIN Connector
DB 15 VGA Connector
AGP Plate
CRT Monitor
1. RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to analog monitor.
2. TV-Out - MD4 connector converts S_Video to RCA Composite Output, or
direct connects S_Video to TV set.
3. DVI out - DVI connector to LCD display panel.
4. DVI converts to RGB with DVI-RGB converter for Dual RGB out.
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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. If you do not feel comfortable performing the
installation, consult with a qualified computer technician
Steps:
1. Turn OFF all powers to your system, including any peripherals (printer,
external drives, modem, etc.).
2. Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of the
computer.
3. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and remove the
system cover. Refer to your system user manual for instructions to
determine the location of the mounting screws.
4. Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place. Slide
the slot cover out and put the screw aside (you will need it to secure
the adapter).
5. To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-
fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion
slot connector on the motherboard. Then press the adapter into place,
completely. Use the (remaining) screw you removed to secure the
adapter-retaining bracket in place.
6. 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.
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Upgrade Steps:
Add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you
may precede a few steps before you install the new hardware
and software (video display driver). The followings are some of
the considerations:
1. To change a new adapter, please remove the existing video
driver, or replace it to SVGA driver from Windows®98/Me
system before you remove the existing hardware.
2. To add a new adapter, ensure the mainboard that has
available IRQ for new devices, and there is no conflict
between the others.
3. If you try adding this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE
mainboard (which video port built-in already), then you have
to disable that port first. Otherwise, there will be a problem
for the new video adapter setup.
4. The driver installation for system upgrade is the same as
below, if error occurs when you proceed to step 1, 2 or 3,
please consult with your system dealer or the existing
hardware manufacturer support.
Software Installation
á Windows
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has
been pre-loaded)
1. Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics Adapter at
Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Check [Search for the best driver for your device] then select
[Next]
3. Insert the software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:], under that enter D:\Win9x, then
select [Next].
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98 Driver Installation
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5. Select [Next] to install “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA
GeForceFX 5700” driver.
6. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
To a new system:
1 SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then tab on
“Settings” screen.
1. Select Advanced at selection bar.
2. Click on Adapter tab screen.
3. Click the Change button.
4. Click the Next button at Update Device Driver Wizard.
5. Click the Next button.
6. Select Display a list of the drivers in a specific location...
Then click the Next.
7. Insert the Software’s CD then Click the Have Disk button.
8. Under Copy manufacturer’s file from statement you may
input D:\Win9x, click the OK button. (Where D is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive, typically, D or E Drives, etc.)
9. Select “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700” then
Click the OK button.
10. Click the Next button.
11. Click the Finish button.
12. Click the Close button.
13. Click Close at the Display Properties screen.
14. Click the Yes button next to restart computer.
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InstallShield® Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShield® program has been added into our
software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its procedures are
much easier for users to run with Windows® 98/Me operating systems.
When you power-up the computer and boots-up in Windows, the Plug-nPlay detects new hardware and pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel]
because you must place a default display setting from Microsoft
Windows for your video adapter, then restart your Windows. After the
desktop has loaded completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM
drive and proceed to the display driver installation, which is provided by
the hardware manufacturer.
1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may
point to “display driver”, then press on it.
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2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process;
please wait until it has completed.
3.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
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The Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to
4.
your local hard disk; please wait until the process has completed.
5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will
be in place after Windows boots-up.
á Windows
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Me Drive Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has
been pre-loaded)
1. Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics Adapter at Add New
Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Check [Search for the best driver for your device] then select [Next]
3. Insert the software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:], under that enter D:\Win9x, then select
[Next].
5. Select [Next] to install “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700”
or driver.
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6. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
To a new system:
1. SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then tab on
“Settings” screen.
2. Select Advanced at selection bar.
3. Click on Adapter tab.
4. Click the Change button at Adapter Screen
5. Click [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)] then check Next.
6. Insert Software’s CD to CD-ROM.
7. Click Specify a location then under Copy manufacturer’s file from
statement you may input D:\Win9x, click the Next button. (Where D
is the letter of your CD-ROM drive, typically, D or E drives, etc.)
8. Click Next to install “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700”
driver.
9. Click the Finish button.
10. Click the Yes button next to restart computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShield® program has been added into our
software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its procedures are
much easier for users to run with Windows® 98/Me operating systems.
When you power-up the computer and boots-up in Windows, the Plug-nPlay detects new hardware and pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel]
because you must place a default display setting from Microsoft
Windows for your video adapter, then restart your Windows. After the
desktop has loaded completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM
drive and proceed to the display driver installation, which is provided by
the hardware manufacturer.
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1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may
point to “display driver”, then press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process;
please wait until it has completed.
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3.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4.
The 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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5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will
be in place after Windows boots-up.
á Microsoft Windows
The procedure of display driver installation it required setup with service
pack 6 (Microsoft® Windows NT™4.0) first. After your windows desktop
has loaded with service pack 6 completely, you may insert the software
CD into CD ROM drive and follow the installation steps below:
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NT™4.0
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has
been pre-loaded)
1. SELECT the “Display” icon in control panel and then
2. SELECT “Display Type...” button in the “Settings” page.
3. SELECT “Change...” button from the Adapter type section.
4. SELECT
SELECT the “Settings” page.
“Have Disk...” button from the Change Display
page.
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5. Windows NT 4.0 prompt you for the location where those
files for video driver. INPUT
“X:\Winnt4\”. (X: is the CD ROM drive where the Software
& Documents CD has been inserted.)
6. If the driver “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700”
is listed under the Display list, SELECT the “OK” button to
continue.
the path or unfold with
7. Once the driver files are copied,
Windows NT 4.0 for the changes to take effect.
8.
SELECT the desired color palette (the number of colors),
desktop area (resolution), and refresh frequency in the
settings page of Display Properties and then
“Test” button in the same page to determine whether your
selection works properly.
selected mode.
RESTART Microsoft
SELECT the
SELECT “Apply” to active the
InstallShield® Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShield® program has been added into our
software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its procedures are
much easier for users to run with Windows®NT™ operating system.
After the desktop has loaded with service pack 6 completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed to the display driver
installation, which is provided by the hardware manufacturer.
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1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you
may point to “display driver”, then press on it.
2.
Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process;
please wait until it has completed.
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3.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4.
Scroll down and select on the “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA
GeForceFX 5700” then click on “OK” for next screen.
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5.
The Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to
your local hard disk; please wait until the process has completed.
6.
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will
be in place after Windows boots-up.
á Windows
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has
been pre-loaded)
®
2000 Driver Installation
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1. Select [Next] at Found New Hardware Wizard.
2. Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)]
then select [Next].
3. Insert the Software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:]
5. Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter D:\WIN2K&XP, where
D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click on [OK].
6. Select [Next] to install “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700”
driver.
7. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this new hardware and places
appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t
matter if you have added a new driver or changed the existing one. To
maximize the video board acceleration and increase its performance,
you may install the manufacturers display driver as follows:
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1.
Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may
point to “display driver”, then press on it.
2.
Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process;
please wait until it has completed.
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3.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4.
Click on “Yes” to continue the installation. Otherwise, you may
terminate the process by clicking on “No”. The hardware will be
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identify automatically on this screen such as 3DforceFX 5700 either
way.
5.
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will
be in place after Windows boots-up.
á Windows
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has
been pre-loaded)
1. Select [Next] at Found New Hardware Wizard.
2. Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)]
then select [Next].
3. Insert the Software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:]
5. Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter D:\WIN2K&XP, where
D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click on [OK].
®
XP Driver Installation
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6. Select [Next] to install “3DForceFX 5700, nVIDIA GeForceFX 5700”
driver.
7. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Microsoft Windows® XP detects this new hardware and places
appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t
matter if you have added a new driver or changed the existing one. To
maximize the video board acceleration and increase its performance,
you may install the manufacturer display driver as follows:
1.
Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may
point to “display driver”, then press on it.
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2.
Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process;
please wait until it has completed.
3.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
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4. Click on “Continue Anyway” to carry through the installation.
Otherwise, you may terminate the process by clicking on
“Stop Installation”.
this screen such as 3DForceFX 5700 either way.
5.
The Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to
your local hard disk; please wait until the process has completed.
The hardware will be identify automatically on
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6.
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will
be in place after Windows boots-up.
Notice:
We believed that the all steps where mentioned above are the
clear and the correct procedures for installing display driver from
manufacturer software’s CD to your operating system. Any
procedures other than these processes have not been specified.
Technical Assistance
Q: Why is the display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display modes?
Explanation 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. Use the monitor control panel functions to adjust
screen.
In other cases, mode type and refresh rate adjustments may be necessary. Use
the utility program, which provided by video card manufacturer or production
developer. To center the display with normal type (mode 3), and to reduce
(decrease) the refresh rate with the monitor's specification.
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Q: What kind monitors can display 800x600 modes or higher resolution mode?
Explain and Suggestion:
To display 800x600 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, the monitor must be capable
of synchronizing a 31.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC 2A, 3D). At 72Hz
refresh rate, the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 48.0KHz scan rate
(e.g., Sony HG 1304, NEC 4D, 5D, Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 interlaced mode; the monitor must be capable of
synchronizing a 35.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC 3D, Seiko 1430 or
1440). To display 1024x768 non-interlaced mode at 60Hz, the monitor must be
capable of synchronizing a 48.7KHz scan rate (e.g., Sony HG 1304, NEC 4D, 5D,
Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 non-interlaced mode at 70Hz, the monitor must be capable
of synchronizing a 56.4KHz scan rate (e.g., NEC 4D).
Q: Windows screen won't come up, it kicks back to
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 in-appropriated
steps. Base on Microsoft support wizard on their WEBsite, there are many
technical articles to help users with this subject, such as troubleshooting with
VXD errors, virus, Fatal exceptions, etc., more details cover on each issue are
descriptive and familiar with, and exclusively further to our support.
Q: System hangs-up after installing video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
Today, most video drivers are developed for 32-bit processing and may require a
channel to Code/Decode. Conflict between device drivers and TSR (terminateand-stay-resident) programs will inverted the display, and are particularly
effectual at crashing computer. The most effective way to check for conflicts is to
replace with the original video driver, or delete and re-install the current video
driver to the system.
Accomplishing IRQs (Interrupt Request Query) settings or troubleshooting the
conflicts on hardware source may necessary. Most AGP video cards designed for
Plug-n-Play, that means video card IRQ's setup which controls by main board’s
(motherboard) circuitry and BIOS. Physically pulling out other devices from
system, and re-starts the computer. Confirm and modify your IRQ addresses with
qualified computer technician.
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Q: Multiple images or unreadable screen after loading video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
There are a variety of reasons why the display might be distorted. One common
reason is a monitor mis-match. Some older multi-frequency monitors are unable
to switch video modes without being turned off then turned on again.
If the problem occurring in windows, make sure that you have loaded that proper
video driver, and that the driver is compatible with the monitor being used. Try reconfiguring 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.
Some new monitors are also synchronizing this problem because built-in DDC
(Data-Digital-Channel) feature. Sometime that DDC automatically setup the
display frequency without loading video driver. Try to turn it off, or change
settings of monitor type in your system.
Q: Selection of color, resolution and refresh rate combination that always backs
to default after restart the system.
Explain and Suggestion:
Accordingly, there must be a bug (defected source-code) in video driver, or in the
system. Debug the source-code or fix the error in video driver that should be
done by the driver developer. Likewise, upgrade the video driver from the
manufacturer or from the original software developer is necessary.
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. 3D technology is used for image editing,
modeling, and an increasing number of in home and business applications. In
games, as well as other applications, 3D acceleration not only allows better visual
qualities and more realistic scenery attributes than software alone, but it also
allows a higher frame rate, which translates into a more interactive experience for
the end user.
Q2 What does “Rendering Engine” mean?
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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 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.
Q4 Why does a 3D graphics chip need to have both a rendering engine and a
setup engine?
Answer
Any “3D application”, a game, VRML, or modeling package, can benefit from 3D
rendering. This is especially true of an application that uses texturing extensively,
because texturing and texture filtering are very intensive operations at the pixel
level in terms of CPU operations and demands for memory bandwidth. Without a
set-up engine in a graphics controller, the CPU has to calculate the delta values
for edges, color, and textures; the drivers need to handle ten (10) times more
extensive data. This results in slower 3D pipeline operations between the CPU
and the graphics controller.
Q5 If we use powerful CPUs, such as a Pentium™ 200, can a standard 2D
graphics card achieve 3D performance?
Answer
Yes and no. Software rendering can take advantage of "tricks" learned by force of
necessity through years of trial and error. With such stratagems, the speed of
software rendering for simple scenes can approach that of low-level hardware 3D
rendering. On the other hand, as scenes become more complex (or frame sizes
become larger), there are conflicts between using the CPU for high-level game
logic, geometry, lighting, and rendering, all of which increase 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. Some of these
techniques allow usable 3D applications when high-powered and/or MMX™-
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equipped CPU's are employed along with special-case software optimization
techniques. As stated above, SW 3D can achieve credible results with today's
(software optimized) applications, but the rising popularity of good 3D hardware
at the consumer price level is inexorably compelling the public to expect
hardware level scene enhancements and frame rates.
Q7 What is “SGRAM”?
Answer
Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory (SGRAM) is a new and
improved type of memory, custom-designed for graphics use.
Q8 What is the advantage of as compared to ordinary DRAM?
Answer
SGRAM is now capable of running at much higher speeds than Fast Page Mode
or EDO DRAM. Also, is able to execute a small number of frequently executed
operations, such as buffer clears, specific to graphics applications, independently
of the controller.
Pinout and Sync Frequencies
Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15)
P
FUNCTION
I
N
1
Red Video1
2
Green Video1
3
Blue Video1
4 Not Used
5 Ground
6 Red Return (ground)
7 Green Return (ground)
8 Blue Return (ground)
9 Vcc (+5v DDC Power)
10Sync Return (ground)
11Monitor ID (not used)
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12SDA (DDC support)
13Horizontal Sync
14Vertical Sync
15SCL (DDC support)
Note: Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video input
and ignore red and blue video.
Conversion Table: Pin Adapters
If you will be using a 9-to-15-pin adapter cable to link your 9-pin monitor
connector to the 15-pin accelerator card connector, check Table carefully before
you install the cable. The 9-to-15 pin adapter cables are available from a variety
of sources, but they need to match the specifications in Table to work properly
with your new card.
The adapter cable requires a D-shaped 9 pin female connector and a D-shaped
15 pin male connector.
9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table
9 PIN
SIGNALS
Red 1 Red 1
Green 2 Green 2
Blue 3 Blue 3
Horz Sync 4 Horz Sync 13
Vert Sync 5 Vert Sync 14
Red Ground 6 Return Red 6
Green
Ground
Blue Ground 8 Return Blue 8
Sync
Ground
Analog Video Signals
Black Level = 0 V
PIN NO. 15 PIN SIGNALS PIN NO.
7 Return Green 7
9 Digital Ground 10
Ground 5
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Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connector
1 8 C1 C2
17 24 C3 C4
24 pin DVI FEMALE connector built-in onboard.
Pin Number Signals
1 TMDS Data 2 2 TMDS Data 2 +
3 TMDS Data 2 Shield
4 No Connection
5 No Connection
6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data
8 No Connection
9 TMDS Data 1 10 TMDS Data 1 +
11 TMDS Data 1 Shield
12 No Connection
13 No Connection
14 +5 V Power
15 Ground (for +5 V)
16 Hot Plug Detect
17 TMDS Data 0 18 TMDS Data 0 +
19 TMDS Data 0 Shield
20 No Connection
21 No Connection
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22 TMDS Clock Shield
23 TMDS Clock +
24 TMDS Clock <
Technical Support
In the event you have a technical problem with this product, please
read the README files in the software CD_ROM. Updated drivers are
available through Jaton Web site. Have following information handy
when you contact technical support:
; Name of the product.
; Software Driver and Version.
; System Information, such as CPU speed, BIOS version, Monitor
Specification, etc.
; Description of the problems including any error messages.
Telephone:
FAX:
email:
Website:
(408) 934-9369 9-5 PST Mon. - Fri.
(408) 942-6699
vgasupport@jaton.com
www.jaton.com
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the worldwide contact:
www.jaton.com
In United States contact:
Jaton Corporation.
Service Center
556 S.Milpitas Blvd.,
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)-934-9369
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In Europe contact:
Jaton Europe B.V.
Overwegwachter 3, 3034 G,
Potterdam, Netherlands (Holland)
31-10-412-1154
In Thailand contact:
Jaton (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
93, 93/1-2 Moo 4 Thana City PC Tower 1
st
Fl. Bangna-Trad
KM.14
Bangchalong Bangplee Samutprakarn 10540
Thailand
Tel: 662-336-1212
Fax: 662-336-1213
Tech Support: 662-336-0818
In Taiwan contact:
In Australia contact:
Jaton Technology pty, Ltd.
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Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road,
Nunawading, Vic 3131 Australia
Tel: (Mel) 03 9873 3999 (Syd) 02 9476 8781
Fax 03 9873 3933
FCC SHIELDED CABLE WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation,
“SHIELD INTERFERENCE CABLE (S) MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO FCC 15.27©.”
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Manufacturer could void your
authority to operate this equipment in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT:
The Company grants the customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the
software in this package for internal use on a single computer system. No other license of
any kind is granted to any part of the product or any of the intellectual property therein.
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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
All Trademarks and Registered Trademarks belong to respective
owners.
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©2005 Jaton Corporation. All rights reserved.
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). This Limited Warranty does not cover any
incompatibilities due to the user’s computer, hardware, software
or any related system configuration in which the Jaton Products
interfaces. Proof of purchase will be requiring before any
consideration by Manufacturer occurs.
Other Limits.
The forgoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied. Including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Manufacturer does not warrant against damages or defects
arising out of improper or abnormal use of handling of the
products; against defects or damages arising from improper
installation (where installation is by persons other than
Manufacturer), against defects in products or components not
manufactured or installed by Manufacturer, or against damages
result from non-manufacturer made products or components.
This warranty does not apply if the Product has been damaged
by accident, abuse, nor misuse. This warranty also does not
apply to products upon which repairs have been affected or
attempted by persons other than pursuant to written
authorization by Manufacturer.
Exclusive Obligation.
This warranty is exclusive. The sole and exclusive obligation of
Manufacturer shall repair or replace the defective products in the
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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. Under no circumstances, whether based on this
Limited Warranty or otherwise, Manufacturer shall not be liable
for incidental, special, or consequential damage.
Other Statements.
Manufacturer’s employees or representatives’ ORAL OR
OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUE
WARRANTIES, shall not be relied upon by Buyer, and is not a
part of the contract for sale or this Limited Warranty.
Terms and Conditions.
Direct Jaton Customer: This warranty applies only for a
period of two (2) years from purchase
date of Jaton original invoice.
Reseller/ Vendor: This warranty applies only for a
period of two (2) years from
manufacturing date.
Registered User: This warranty applies only for a
period of two (2) years from purchase
date and register within 30 days of
purchase date from legal reseller.
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.
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Services agreement:
(1) All applicants shall completed service request form from
Manufacturer.
(2) All returned checks will be charged a $20.00 fee by
Manufacturer.
(3) All repair and replacement services allow 4-6 weeks from
the date of receiving by Manufacturer.
(4) All products without warranties require service processing
fee $20 (payment in advance), which is not refundable.
Entire Obligation.
This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of
Manufacturer with respect to the Products. If any part of this
Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the
remainder shall remain in force and effect. Some 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.
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;
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• Ask your dealer if there are any known problems
with the system requirements or installation
procedures for any add-on products that your are
purchasing;
• Buy industry standard products where compatibility
issue are more likely to surface;
• If you are unsure about installation for a new product,
contact your dealer’s service department.
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. If a
computer product is not working 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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Warranty Service Use Only
Serial Number - ten or eleven digit code, the serial number consists of the following parts:
Packaging Type Manufactured Date Code Production Numerical Code
A 00 8 000015
Year Month
XXXXX-XXX-XX S/N: A008000015
XXXX XX XXXXXX00.0xxxx/xxxx
Product Label and Manufactured Date Code
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