MSI N460GTX User Manual

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Features

Using MSI Live Update Online

1. Link to MSI's website at http://www.msi.com

2. Find Live Update Online under the selection of Downloads on the web page.

3. Select CLICK HERE to continue.

4. Select Yes, I would like to try it at my own risk to continue.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility downloading and installing procedures.

6. Enter the page of MSI Live

Update Online [Search Results]

7. Select the tag of Live VGA Driver to download and

update the latest VGA driver, if available.

8. Select the tag of Live VGA BIOS to download and update the latest VGA BIOS, if available.

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WARNING!!

DO NOT touch the cooling system since it may produce a certain heat while processing tasks.

CAUTION!!

Do not force the GPU cooler against the fragile GPU to avoid damage to the GPU.

Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.

All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners.

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Features

Installing MSI Live Update

MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can significantly save your time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to automatically analyze and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-touse updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the related files for the system updating.

1. Insert the supplied disk into the CD-ROM drive, and start the Setup program.

2. Click the Utility tab on the setup screen.

3. Click the MSI Live Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. Launch MSI Live Update utility to proceed the updating function.

Using Live VGA Driver Update

This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.

1. Click the selection of Live VGA Driver TM.

2. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live Update Series Server.

3. The utility will automatically detect and download the latest driver, if available.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.

Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update

This service enables you to update the latest VGA BIOS for your VGA card.

1. Live VGA BIOS .

Click the selection of

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the procedures.

3. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live Update Series Server.

4. The utility will automatically detect and download the latest BIOS, if available.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.

Overview

Getting Started Getting Started

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Getting Started

Quick Installation

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Unpacking

Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:

Power Connectors**

Fan Connector

1G GDDR5 memory or 768M GDDR5 memory

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460

PCI Express Interface

SLI Interface

Mini HDMI Port

Dual DVI-I Ports

- HDMI supported

- HDCP supported

- Dual dual -link DVI output supported

** Refer to the section of Quick Installation for the instruction of Using the Extended Power Cable.

The VGA card shown here is for reference, and may vary from the actual card.

For further information, please visit msi website at www.msi.com

VGA card Disk, which may include drivers, documentation, and applications. Accessories, such as connecting cables or adapters. Consult the local dealer for the correct information, if needed.

System Requirements

To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:

PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 - slot

Minimum 450W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 38A) is

recommended. CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support

Card Features

NVIDIA GeForce Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)

Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and application. NVIDIA GeForce drivers provide the best out-of-box experience for every user and deliver continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.

Microsoft Windows 7 Support

Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want.

NVIDIA PhysX - Technology

Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology technology,enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.

Microsoft DirectX 11 Support

DirectX 11 GPU with ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

NVIDIA CUDA Technology

CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 7x performance over traditional CPUs.

NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready

Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays. NVIDIA 3D Version surround requires (1) specific drivers released by NVIDIA, (2) two or more graphic cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration, (3) 3D vision glasses, and (4) three identical displays in support of 3D version. See www.nvidia.com/surround for more information.

Noise Reduction

Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.

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compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics

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NVIDIA SLI Technology

Industry leading NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing AFR(Alternate frame Rendering) for the world's premier gaming solution under Windows 7 with solid, state-of-the-are drivers.

PCI Express 2.0 Support

Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.

OpenGL 3.2 Optimization and Support

Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

OpenCL Support

Full support for OpenCL GPU computing API.

DirectCompute Support

Full support for DirectCompute, Microsoft's GPU computing API..

32x Anti-aliasing Technology

Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.

Dual-link DVI Support

Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

HDMI 1.3a Support

Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround

sound.

NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.

Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration

Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience.

Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch

Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity.

Dual-link HDCP Capable

Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.

High-Quality Scaling

Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail.

Bad Edit Correction

Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality.

Edge Enhancement

Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects.

Enhanced Error Resilience

Correct errors or losses in broadcast content to ensure crisp, high quality playback.

Hardware Decode Acceleration

Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU.

Hardware

Follow the steps to install the VGA card:

1. Remove the computer case.

2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard. Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information).

3. Put the card directly over the slot and press one end of the card into the slot first. Gently but firmly press the other end until the card is fully seated in the slot.

4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.

5. Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case.

6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer.

Software

To install the driver of the VGA card to your

computer,

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Insert the into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup

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program, and show the setup screen as left.

3. Click VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.

Tip: If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please

1) enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or 2) find and run the setup.exe file manually from the CD.

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Using the Extended Power Cable

1. Unpack the package, and find the two extended power cables that come with the package.

2. To make the connection easier and

effortless between the VGA card and the power supply, it is recommended to attach both the to the power connector of the VGA card first.

3. And then, make the connection between the VGA card and the power supply.

extended power cables