Nvidia GeForce MX420, GeForce MX420D, GeForce MX440, GeForce MX460 User Manual

GeForce4 MX-Series Graphics Accelerator

User’s Manual

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2002/06/25

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this
device is subject to the following two 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.
(2) This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device.
These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance
with FCC Rules. It is the responsibility of the user to provide an d us e
these accessories.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

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GEF

ORCE

4 MX-S

ERIES

GPU

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1. Brief............................................................................................. 1

2. Requirements of the System.........................................................1

3. MX-Series Description.................................................. ..... ...... .. .2

3.1. MX460............................................................. .. ... ................... 2

3.2. MX440............................................................. .. ... ................... 4

3.3. MX420............................................................. .. ... ................... 6

3.4. MX420D..................................................................................8

4. Hardware Installation............................................. .. ... ............. 10

5. Software Installati on............................... ...... ..... ..... ...... .. ...... .....11

5.1. Driver Installation.................................................. ... ..... ..... ... .11

5.2. nVIEW Setup..................................................... ..... ... ..... ..... ..13

5.3. DirectX Installation............................... ...... ..... ..... ... ..... ...... ...16

5.4. OpenGL Settings....................................... ...... .. ...... ..... ..... .....18

6. Trouble Shooting....................................................................... 19

Introduction

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Introduction

GeForce4 MX-Series GPU

1. Brief

Thanks for using the MX-Series graphics accelerator. MX-Series performance is unique
to the 128-bit DDR/128-bit SDR memory; the nVIEW delivers the maximum flexibility
and control in display options MX-Series. Allows for multiple configurations of CRTs
and digital flat panels. High performance 256-bit 2D rendering engine optimized for 32-,
24-, 16-, 15-, and 8bpp modes, true color hardware cursor with alpha.This manual will
help you install this card as quickly, smoothly as possible.

2. Requirements of the System

Before installation the following conditions are required in your system.

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Computer’s processor~ Intel Pentium® processor or others compatible system

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Operating System~ Windows® 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / NT/ XP display drivers

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LCD or CRT Monitor

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AGP Slot on your mainboard

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CD-ROM drive

Supports of the high-resolution graphics modes

Resolution Colors Vertical Refresh Rate

640x480 8/16/32 bits 150 Hz

800x600 8/16/32 bits 150 Hz
1024x768 8/16/32 bits 120 Hz
1152x864 8/16/32 bits 120 Hz

1280x1024 8/16/32 bits 100 Hz
1600x1200 8/16/32 bits 85 Hz
1920x1200 8/16/32 bits 75 Hz
2048x1536 8/16/32 bits 60 Hz

MX460

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3. MX-Series Description

3.1. MX460

GeForce4 MX460 GPU VGA Connector (D-Sub 15-PIN)
64MB DDR RAM S-Video (TV-Out) Connector
Video Decoder / Encoder DVI Connector (Optional)
Fan Connector AGP Interface

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TV-OUT

LCD

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TV-OUT

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DVI Output

DVI Connector
(Optional)

S-Video Output S-Video Connector

VGA Output VGA

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DB 15-Pin) Connector

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Features

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nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 460 GPU

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Accuview Antialiasing™

• Lightspeed Memory Architecture™ II

• 1.2 billion texels Fill Rate

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64MB DDR Memory

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8.8 GB/sec Memory Bandwidth

• High-Definition Video Processor(HDTV)

• AGP 4X/2X Support

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High-quality HDTV/DVD playback

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Integrated TV Encoder Supporting 1024x768 resolution

• Microsoft® DirectX® 8.X and OpenGL® 1.3 Optimizations

Unpack Checklist

The following items should be contained in the package.

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The MX460 VGA Card

• User’s Manual

• CD Driver and Utilities

MX440

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3.2. MX440

GeForce4 MX440 GPU AGP Interface
64MB DDR RAM DVI Connector (optional)
VGA Flash BIOS S-Video (TV-Out) Connector
Fan Connector VGA Connector ( D-Sub 15-PIN)

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