Nvidia MS-8808, Vanta/TNT2 M64 User Manual
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
VERSION 1.0
1999/07/13 ROC
nVIDIA Vanta
TM
/TNT2
M64
M S - 8808
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any , must be used in order
to comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INST ALLA TION A V ANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
MICRO-ST AR
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standard
MS-8808
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
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MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
1. Overview ............................................................... 1-1
2. Features................................................................ 1-1
Chip List...........................................................................1-1
General Features..............................................................1-1
Award-Winning 3D/2D performance............................. 1-2
High quality video playback ........................................... 1-2
Robust system interface............................................... 1-2
Digital TV Output........................................................... 1-2
Full Software Support ................................................... 1-2
Supports super high resolution graphics modes.......... 1-3
3. System Requirements..................................................1-4
4. Package Contents.........................................................1-4
5. Card Layout....................................................................1-5
6. DB 15 Pin Connector .....................................................1-6
7. Vertical Refresh Rate.....................................................1-7
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Installation of nVIDIA VantaTM/
TNT2 M64 VGA Driver
1. Driver .....................................................................................2 - 1
1.1 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows® 95/98 ......................2 - 1
1.2 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows® NT...........................2 - 5
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Chapter 1
MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64 Graphics
Accelerator
1. Overview
The MS-8808 nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64 Graphics Accelerator is a second-generation 128-bit T win T exel, 3D/2D graphics
processor . The MS-8808 delivers breakthrough 3D and 2D
performance. In addition to its outstanding performances, it
also provides complete support for video, software, and
hardware DVD playback. The MS-8808 is optimized for Small
business user and corporate users.
2. Features
Chip List:
r nVIDIA V antaTM/TNT2 M64 : 2D & 3D accelerator
processor .
1-1
General Features
l Optimized for Direct3D acceleration with complete
support for DirectX 5.0 and 6.0
l High performance 128-bit 2D/GUI/DirectDraw Accelera-
tion
l V ideo acceleration for DirectShowTM, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
and Indeo
®
l 250MHz Palette-DAC(300MHz Palette-DAC for TNT2
M64)
l AGP 4x/2x interface with full sideband support
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