Nvidia LX-4000 User Manual
User’s Manual
GeForce4 MX Series
For
DOC NO: 54-ONV17-01 Rev.A
02/01/16
FCC Requirement
This device has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. See instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
WARNING:
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B compliant device in accordance with the specifications
in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference-will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
If necessary, consult your dealer, service representative, or an experienced radio/television Technician for additional
suggestions.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio or
television reception.
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Reorient the receiving antenna
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Relocate the computer away from the receiver
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Move the computer away from the receiver
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Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch
circuits
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Ensure that the card's mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and ground wires are tightly
secured
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Ensure that slot covers are installed in all unused slots
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
NOTE:
You must use shielded interface cables with a ferrite bead in order to maintain compliance
with the limits for a Class B device.
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................................................6
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................6
1.2 System Requirements............................................................................................7
2. Hardware Installation .......................................................................7
2.1 Adapter Configuration...........................................................................................7
2.2 Installing your VGA adapter ...............................................................................10
3. Software Installation........................................................................11
3.1 Installing driver on Windows 98SE/ME..............................................................11
3.2 Installing DirectX on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ...........................................11
3.3 View User's manual.............................................................................................12
3.4 Installing driver on Windows 2000/XP ...............................................................12
3.5 TV-OUT Function Instructions ...........................................................................13
3.6 nView Function instructions................................................................................17
4. Video Mirror Function ....................................................................18
5. Color Correction Panel ...................................................................19
6. How to Overclock.............................................................................20
7. Display Information.........................................................................21
7.1 Resolutions Supported.........................................................................................21
8. FAQ ...................................................................................................22
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1. Introduction
The nVIDIA GeForce4 MX series graphic is the 3D graphics processors and
multimedia controller. Its innovative architectures combine, transform, and light
technology with a rendering engine that delivers 4 pixels per clock. The nVIDIA
GeForce4 MX series graphic not only speed up graphics processing for richer 3D
graphics, it also frees up CPU bandwidth, to the computer systems use, by
incorporating GeForce4 MX break-through 3D architecture.
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX series graphics controller delivers stunning visual quality and
performance, with its 256 bit true-color engine and 32 bit Z/Stencil buffer.
GeForce4 MX series is the only graphics processor able to drive dual digital displays
independently delivering the dual-head graphics in a single Board. It’s full support 2
analog DVI or DVI and CRT.
1.1 Features
Integrated second-generation transform and lighting engine.
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64/128MB memory DDR or SDRAM on board.
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Integrated true-color 350MHz RAMDAC interface.
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Supports high screen resolutions up to 2048x1536@60Hz.
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Enables two Digital Flat Panel Display to 1280x1024.
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256-bit 2D and 3D graphics architecture.
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AGP 2X/4X/8X with AGP Texturing and Fast Writes. (For AGP series product)
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32-bit color ARGB with destination alpha.
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Cube environment mapping.
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Separate hue, saturation, and brightness controls for the video overlay.
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Video DMA for efficient VIP Host operations.
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DVD and HDTV- ready motion compensation for MPEG-2 decoding.
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OpenGL ICD for full OpenGL support.
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Alternate OS support for OS/2, Linux, and BeOS.
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Drivers for Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98SE.
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8.8 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX460 series product)
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6.4 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX440 series product)
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2.7 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX420 series product)
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31Mtriangles/sec or higher through T&L and setup.
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nVIDIA shading rasterizer (NSR) Featuring.
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Fully support PCI Interface. (For PCI series product)
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Low Profile SPEC. (For Low Profile series product)
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1.2 System Requirements
Any motherboard with AGP bus. (For AGP series product)
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Any motherboard with PCI bus. (For PCI series product)
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Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP.
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DirectX 8 series and OpenGL Features.
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Adapter Configuration
VGA with TV-Out
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S Video In
Vide o Out
S Video Out
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