
MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
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.
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MICRO-ST AR
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standard
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MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
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MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
Graphics Accelerator
1. Overview ............................................................... 1-1
2. Features................................................................ 1-1
Chip List...........................................................................1-1
General Features..............................................................1-1
Graphics Device Integration.......................................... 1- 2
Video Processor ........................................................... 1-2
Digital TV Output........................................................... 1-2
Full Software Support ................................................... 1-3
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-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Installation of nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
VGA Driver
1. Driver .....................................................................................2 - 1
1.1 Install Enhance Drivers for Windows® 95/98 ........................2 - 1
1.2 Install Enhance Drivers for Windows® NT ............................2 - 5

MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2
TM
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Chapter 1
MS-8802 nVIDIA RIV A TNT2TM Graphics Accelerator
1. Overview
The MS-8802 nVIDIA RIVA TNT2TM Graphics Accelerator is a
128-bit 3D Processor that processes 2 pixels-per-clock cycle
enabling single-pass multi-texturing. RIVA TNT2’s 32-bit
color pipeline, 24-bit Z-buffering, 8-bit stencil buffer and perpixel mip-mapping precision delivers unsurpassed quality and
performance allowing developers to write standards based
applications with stunning visual effects and realism.
2. Features
Chip List:
r nVIDIA RIV A TNT2TM : 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 300MHz Palette-DAC (RAMDAC)
l Digital Flat Panel interface with scaling and filtering for
flat panels up to 1280x1024
l NTSC and PAL digital output port supporting external
digital TV encoders
l AGP 4x/2x interface with full sideband support