Nvidia 3DForce4-MX440 User Manual

3DForce4-MX440 Series

nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440

User’s Manual

Version 6.00

Contents

INTRODUCTION......................................................... 5

FEATURES ................................................................ 6

AGP BUS INTERFACE..................................................... 6

GRAPHICS PROCESSOR UNIT (GPU) .................................. 6

PERFORMANCE............................................................... 7

COMPATIBILITY .............................................................. 7

HDTV/DVD PLAYBACK ................................................. 7

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................ 8

CHECK LIST............................................................... 8

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................ 9

DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT ....................................10

OPERABLE TVOUT CABLES ....................................11

HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................12

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...........................................12

STEPS:......................................................................12

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................14

ÿÿ WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION......................14

ÿÿ WINDOWS ME DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................18

ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT™4.0...........................22

ÿÿ WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION...................27

ÿÿ WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION......................30

3D LC SHUTTER GLASS..........................................34

HARDWARE COMPONENTS .............................................34

3D LC SHUTTER GLASSES VGA-PT SYNCHRONIZER ...........34

HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ............................................35

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ..................................................35

HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................36

HOW TO WEAR APEC’S 3D LC SHUTTER GLASSES.............40

How to adjust the proper length of ear piece..............40

How to wear LC shutter glasses over your own regular

glasses .................................................................40

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................40

You must install the following drivers according to the

listed sequence. .....................................................41

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........................................41

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ...........................44

PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES .......................... 47

ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)......................47

CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS................................47

9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE....................................48

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................48

LIMITED WARRANTY. ............................................... 52

OTHER LIMITS. .............................................................52

EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION................................................53

OTHER STATEMENTS.....................................................53

TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................53

SERVICES AGREEMENT: .................................................54

ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................54

REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS............55

IntroductionIntroduction

3DForce4-MX440 and 3DForce4-MX440Twin, which are excellent 3D multimedia AGP video accelerators for PC computing right now. Based on nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 core technology, built-in 64MB DDR memory module onboard, display output by choice on two RGBs (Twin) or RGB+TVout (Analog and Digital) selectable purpose, these outcomes on their gaming performance will beneficial to player extremely.

The nVIDIA GeForce4 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) as previously core technology from nVIDIA, which shakes up the gaming industry with unprecedented visual effects and sizzling frame rates-injecting life into the previously artificial world of computer-generated graphics.

With GeForce4™ GPU, two more rendering pipelines and DirectX 8-compliant T&L unit are added into the nVIDIA engine, and the Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic

RAM (DDR SDRAM) improved memory clock speed up to

400MHz, users can be ultimately enable virtual environment of 3D scenes, and ambiance textures appear photo-realistic and custom lighting heightens the drama.

3DForce4-MX440 Series accelerator, which is integrate the HDVP (High Definition Video Processor) and DVD (Digital Versa Display) playback with high definition at highly frame rates.

A leverage of hardware and software technology combination, features and benefits from nVIDIA GeForce4™ MX GPU that provides cost-effective, high-performance integrated, unprecedented quality and resolution. With all of this, 3DForce4-MX440 Series video cards bring a new level of graphics accomplishment and flexibility to the mainstream desktop PC.

Features

AGP Bus Interface

• AGP 4x/2x with Fast Write

• AGP Texturing support

Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)

• 256-bit graphics engine

• 64MB DDR SDRAM with 128bit access bus.

• Integrated dual 350MHz RAMDACs drives two

independent CRT displays (Twin optional only)

• 2 dual 128bit pixel pipelines rendering

• Surface engine for high-order surfaces and patches

• Programmable Vertex Shader

• Programmable Pixel Shader

• HRAA - high - resolution anti-aliasing

• Integrated hardware transform engine

• Integrated hardware lighting engine

• DirectX and S3TC  texture compression

• Dual cube environment mapping capability

• Hardware accelerated real-time shadows

performance

• Up to 1.1billion AA samples per second fill rate

• Up to 6.4 GB/sec memory bandwidth

• Up to 400 MHz Memory clock rate

• True, reflective bump mapping

• 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

• High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) for fullscreen, full-frame video playback of HDTV and DVD resolutions

• Independent hardware color controls for video overlay

• Hardware color space conversion (YUV 4:2:2 and

4:2:0)

• Motion compensation

• 5-tap horizontal by 3-tap vertical filtering

• Per-pixel color keying

• Multiple video windows with hardware Color Space

Conversion and filtering

System Requirement

• Intel Pentium® II, III or P4, or compatible system with AGP4x 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

• 3DForce4-MX440, or 3DForce4-MX440Twin Multimedia Accelerator

• 3” cable convert TVout from MD 4pin to Composite RCA for 3DForce4-MX440 only

• Software & Documents CD

• Quick Start Guide (Printed)

Hardware Description

Display Memory

Plate

nVIDIA

GeForce4

MX 440

DB 15 VGA

Width

Height

Product Name / PCB Version

3DForce4-MX440 3DForce4-MX440 3DForce4-MX440Twin

82158A 82158B 82158A

Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size

nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440

W = 6.9" x H = 3.8"

4M*32 DDR SDRAM x 4 4M*16 DDR SDRAM x 8 4M*32 DDR SDRAM x 4

64MB 64MB 64MB

MD-4PIN

Twin RGB Optional

TVout Optional

• • 3DForce4-MX440 card is built-in MD-4Pin port for TVout.

• • 3DForce4-MX440Twin card is built-in Twin RGB option

without MD-4Pin TVout.

Display Devices OutputDisplay Devices Output

Plate

PC Computer

DB 15 VGA Connector

TV set

S_Video Connector

Composite RCA

Convert Cable

MD 4Pin

RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to an Analog monitor. TV out - MD4 connector to a TV set S_Video input or a RCA Composite Video input.

AGP Plate

DB 15 VGA Connector

CRT Monitor 2

CRT Monitor 1

(Default output Connector)

(Additional output Connector)

Operable TVout CablesOperable TVout Cables

Jaton video card has built TVout connectors onboard in a vary alternative arrangement, and the suitable convert cables for these connectors may also code in different to the user’s documentation. The following description is the updated inforamtion for users to verify the convert cable with his/her purchase of Jaton video card.

MD 9Pin TV out Convert Cable

MD 9Pin

MD 4Pin (S_Video)

RCA Composite

Cable Code

Length = 8 In CB9D0001

TV OUT

TV out From MD 9Pin connector to S_Video or RCA Composite

MD 4Pin TV out Convert Cable

MD 4Pin

RCA Composite

Cable Code

Length = 3 In CB4D0002

TV OUT

TV out From MD 4Pin connector to RCA Composite

S_Video Extended Cable

MD 4Pin

S_Video

Cable Code

Length = 5 Ft n/a

TV OUT

TV out From MD 4Pin connector to S_Video directly

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 adapterretaining 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.

< Upgrade Steps:

Add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you may proceed a few steps before you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). The followings are some of the considers:

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 added 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 add this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE mainboard (which video port built-in already), then you have to disable that port first. Otherwise, that will be a problem for the new video adapter setup.

4. The driver installation for system upgrade as same as below, if error occur when you proceed step 1,2 or 3, please consult with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer support.

Software InstallationSoftware Installation

ÿ Windows



98 Driver 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 “3DForce4-MX440 Series, nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440” 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 enter 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 Series , nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440”, 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.

InstallShield Program:

Since the Microsoft InstallShield program has been added on our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its procedures are much easier for users whom running with Windows 95/98/Me operating systems. When you powered the computer and boots-up in the Windows, the Plug-n-Play detects a new hardware and pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel] because you need place a default display setting from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart your Windows. After the desktop loaded completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed the display

driver installation that provided from Video Adapter manufacturer.

1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may pointing on “display driver” then press on it.

2. Microsoft InstallShield Wizard has start loading its

setup process, please wait until it finished.

3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.

4. Windows system has copying all driver files from source

media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process is over.

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