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
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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
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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
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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 .
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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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A ward-Winning 3D/2D performance
l 128-bit T win-T exel architecture
l High-performance 128-bit 2D/GUI/DirectDraw acceleration
l Fast 32-bit VGA/SVGA support
l Optimized for new processor
l High performance implementation of Direct3D and OpenGL
standards
High quality video playback
l Full-Screen, full-frame DVD playback
l V ideo acceleration for DirectShow , MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and
Indeo
Robust system interface
l AGP 4x/2x interface (AGP 2.0 and AGP 1.0)
Digital TV Output
l Dual independent TV and 16bpp monitor display using the
encoder’s programmable timing generators in master mode
l Full screen pass-through mode
l Transfers 24-bit RGB pixel data using 12-bit words in
multiplexed form
l Supports 640x480, 640x400, 720x400, 800x600, and 512x384
resolutions
Full Software Support
l Windows® 95 and 98 Display Drivers
l Windows® 2000, Windows® NT 4.0 Display Drivers
l OpenGL ICD for W indows® NT 4.0, and Windows® 95 an 98
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Supports super high resolution graphics modes
l 640x480 8/16/32 bit colors with 240Hz
l 800x600 8/16/32 bit colors with 240Hz
l 1024x768 8/16/32 bit colors with 200Hz
l 1152x864 8/16/32 bit colors with 150Hz
l 1280x1024 8/16/32 bit colors with 120Hz
l 1600x1200 8/16/32 bit colors with 85Hz
l 1920x1200 8/16/32 bit colors with 75Hz
l 2048x1536 8/16 bit colors with 60Hz
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4. Package Contents
Before installing the MS-8808 VGA card, please check
to make sure that your package is complete:
l VGA card
l CD
- drivers and applications on CD
- documentation on CD
l User’s Guide on CD
3. System Requirements
T o install MS-8808 VGA card, your computer system
needs to meet the following requirements:
Computer Intel Pentium® processor, Intel
Pentium® II/III processor or compatible system
Expansion Slot AGP slot
Monitor VGA Support, minimum 640x480
resolution
Operating system W indows® 95/98, Windows® NT
4.0.
CD-ROM Double Speed or Higher
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5. Card Layout
1-5
* Optional Components
J2
J1
JP2
Y2
U1
U12/U7
U13/U6
U4
U3
Q1
Y1
Q2
U11/U8
U10/U9
U 1 nVIDIA V ANT A/TNT2 M64 AGP Graphics
Processor
U3 * Brooktree BT868/869 TV-Out
U 4 VGA BIOS PLCC
U6/U7/U8/U9 SDRAM 1M*16 8MB
U10/U1 1/U12/U13 SDRAM 4M*16 32MB
Y1* Crystal 13.5MHz TV-Out
Y2 Crystal 14.31818MHz
J1 * S-Video Connector TV-Out
J 2 VGA Connector
JP2* TV-Out NTSC/PAL Jumper
Q1 MOSFET-N
Q2 TL431 SMD
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6. DB 15 Pin Connector
Analog Video Display Connector(DB15-S)
Pin Signal Description
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Not used
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Not used
10 Ground
11 Not used
1 2 SDA
1 3 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL
1
5
6
10
11
15
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Resolution Color Vertical Refresh (Hz)
640x480 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75,85,100,120,140,160,200,240
800x600 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75,85,100,120,140,160,200,240
1024x768 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75,85,100,120,140,160,200
1280x1024 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75,85,100,120
1600x1200 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75,85
1920x1200 8bit, 16bit, 32bit 60,75
2048x1536 8bit, 16bit 60
7. V ertical Refresh Rate
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1. Driver
1.1 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows® 95/98
After installing the MS-8808 VGA card into the mainboard, Windows® 95/98 will auto-detect changes in your hardware configuration; this will install the Standard VGA Driver . T o get the maximum
performance, you need to install the MS-8808 driver .
Before installing MS-8808 driver , you need to install theW indows
®
95 OSR2 USB supplement to support the AGP function. Windows
®
98 need not install this.
2-1
T o install MS-8808 enhanced driver , follow the steps below:
Step 1: Insert the CD_Title provided into your CD-ROM drive.
After inserting the CD_Title, this will autorun showing this window .
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Step 2: Click on Install VGA Drivers button.
Step 3: Click on the OK button. This will copy the necessary files
into the hard drive.
Step 4: Choose OK, to restart the computer now .
New Display Properties:
This function is used for setting Color
palette, and Desktop Area.
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This function is used for setting which
output device to use, whether TVOut(optional) or Monitor.
This shows Hardware Information/BIOS
version/Memory Size.
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This item is for 3D setting and OpenGL
setting.
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1.2 Install Enhanced Drivers For Windows® NT
You need to install the Windows® NT 4.0 “Service Pack 3”, before
installing the driver .
After installing MS-8808 Card, Windows® NT will default to Standard
VGA mode 640x480x16 colors.
T o install MS-8808 enhanced driver , follow the steps below:
Step 1: Insert the CD_Title provided into your CD-ROM drive.
After inserting the CD_Title, this will autorun showing this window .
Step 2: Click on Install VGA Drivers button.
Step 3: Click on the Next button. This will copy the necessary
files into the hard drive.
Step 4: Click on the Finish button.
Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now .
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Using Display Properties new function:
This function is used to show the Display
Driver version, chip version and memory
size.
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This function is used for setting Color palette,
Desktop Area and Refresh rate.
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