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User ’s Ma n ua l

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M VGA-NVT NT2M A M VGA-NVTNT2M AL M VGA-NVT NT 2M AD

DOC NO : 54-02M64-05 Rev.E

00/09/20

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FCC Req u i r ement

This device has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of

Ensure that the card's mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and ground wires are tightly secured

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY

RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE

the FCC Rules. See instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

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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:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio or television reception.

Reorient the receiving antenna

Relocate the computer away from the receiver

Move the computer away from the receiver

Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits

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NOTE:

You must use shielded interface cables with a ferrite bead in order to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B device.

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TAB LE OF CONTENTS

1. In t roduction

2. Ha rdware Installation

3. Softwar e In sta llation

Installing drivers on Windows 95/98

Installing DirectX on Windows 95/98

Installing drivers on Windows NT 4.0

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1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 1

1.2 System Requirements........................................................................................ 2

1.3 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 2

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2.1 Adapter Configuration....................................................................................... 3

2.2 Installing the graphics adapter card................................................................... 6

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3.1 AutoRun Installation ......................................................................................... 7

3.2

3.3

3.4 TV-OUT Function Instruction........................................................................... 9

3.5

4. Display Inform ation................................................................................ 12

4.1 Resolutions Supported...................................................................................... 12

5. FAQ........................................................................................................... 14

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1. Intr odu cti on

The ‘M VGA-NVTNT2MA’,‘MVGA-NVT NT2M AL’and‘M VGA-NVTNT2MAD’ are highly integrated 3D/2D graphics card. Leveraging the RIVA TNT2 core technology,(TwiN-Texel)architecture,24bit z-buffering.8bit stencil buffer and perpixel mapping precision delivers unsurpassed quality. The graphics card delivers breakthrough 3D and 2D graphics performance. In addition to its outstanding graphics capabilities, the graphics card provides complete support for video, software DVD playback, as well as support for the latest system technology such as AGP 4X bus. The graphics card are ideal for small business users who require high-performance 2D platform and for corporate users who also have data-intensive visualization demands. The graphics card exceeds the standards of the mainstream PC graphics market and Microsoft’s PC 98,PC 99, and DirectX 6.0 initiatives.

1.1 Featu r es

High performance 2D/3D processor nVIDIA TNT2 Model 64 VGA Chipset.

SDRAM memory on board.

Integrated true-color 300MHz RAMDAC interface.

Supports high screen resolutions up to 1920x1200@75Hz.

1MB Flash-ROM on board (Optional).

128-bit TwiN-Texel architecture.

High-performance 128-bit 2D/GUI/DirectDraw acceleration.

Fast 32-bit VGA/SVGA support.

Optimized for Katmai New instructions and 3DNow!

High performance implementation of Direct3D and OpenGL standards.

Full-screen, full-frame DVD playback.

Video acceleration for DirectShow,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,and Indeo.

AGP 4X/2X interface (AGP 2.0 and AGP 1.0).

64-bit frame buffer interface.

Windows 2000,Windows NT 4.0 display drivers.

Windows 98 and Windows display driver.

OpenGL ICD for Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and Windows 95.

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1.2 System Requi r ements

Any motherboard with AGP bus.

Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2.1) / Windows 98 / Windows 2000 or Windows NT

4.0 with service pack 3.

DirectX 5.X / 6.X driver.

1.3 Pac k age Con t ent s

MVGA-NVTNT2MA and MVGA-NVTNT2MAL or MVGA-NVTNT2MAD

Adapter

AutoRun Driver CD-Title

User’s Manual

IVI’s WinDVD CD-Title (Optional)

RCA Cable 3M (For TV-OUT)

S-Video Cable 3M (Optional for TV-OUT)

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2. Hard w are In st all atio n

To monitor

nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset

BIOS

S-Video Output

To monitor

nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset

2.1 Adapter Confi gur ation

32MB SDRAM on board Composite Output

TV-OUT encoder chip

BIOS

MVGA-NVTNT2MA (w/ TV-Out)

32MB SDRAM on board

MVGA-NVTNT2MA (w/o TV-Out)

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16/32MB SDRAM on board

To monitor nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset

Composite Output

S-Video Output

16/32MB SDRAM on board

To monitor nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset

TV-OUT encoder chip

BIOS

MVGA-NVTNT2MAL (w/ TV-Out)

MVGA-NVTNT2MAL (w/o TV-Out)

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8/16MB SDRAM on board

To monitor

nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset

S-Video Output (Optional)

To monitor

nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA chipset BIOS

8M/16M SDRAM on board

Composite Output TV-OUT encoder chip

BIOS

MVGA-NVTNT2MAD (w/ TV-Out)

MVGA-NVTNT2MAD (w/o TV-Out)

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2.2 Installi ng the graphics ad apter car d

Turn OFF your computer, remove the computer case, and then ground yourself by

Before installing the graphics VGA card you must first set the VGA

AGP mainboard

1. touching the power supply of the computer.

Note:

option to either standard VGA or Standard Display VGA.

2. Remove your old graphics card, and install your new graphics card into the AGP slot.

MVGA-NVTNT2MA/AL/AD

AGP slot

PCI s l o t

3. Align and secure the mounting bracket of the card to the computer and replace the computer case.

4. Connect the monitor cable to the DB-15 connector of the card.

5. Turn ON your computer.

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3. So ft w are Ins tall atio n

AutoRun CD-ROM driver (wait a few seconds). You will see the

3.1 AutoRun Installation

1. Insert the window.

2. Please click your model Number :

‘MVGA-NVTNT2MA’ or ‘MVGA-NVTNT2MAL’ or ‘MVGA-NVTNT2MAD’

you will see the window.

Click-on ‘Install Driver’ to install the VGA driver.

Click-on ‘Dir ectX’ to install Microsoft DirectX onto your Windows 95/98 system. Not necessary, if it has already been installed in your system.

Click-on ‘Readme’ , to view detailed information regarding the various Drivers / Programs and FAQ’s located on the CD.

Click-on ‘Browse CD’ to view the contents of the CD.

Click-on ‘Exit’ to exit the AutoRun tool.

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3.2 Installi n g dr iv ers on Window s 95/98

Insert the AutoRun driver into the

CD-ROM drive, and click-on

Install Dr iver’to setup the VGA driver.

After the installation is complete, the

system will ask you whether you want to

restart your computer now. Please click

to reboot your system and activate the

is already on your system. However, if you

t have it and want to install it click-on

ReInstall DirectX’ to install the DirectX

When it is done, please click

‘

Please click ‘OK’.

‘Y es’

program.

3.3 Install i n g Direct X on Wi nd ows 95/98

1. There is no need to re-install DirectX, if it

don’

‘

program.

2. reboot windows.

‘OK’

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3.4 TV-OUT Func ti o n Instr u ct i on

To Connect the signal cable between TV-OUT of VGA and T V's Video input and

When the output of your VGA is set to

Monitor, You can click

The Monitor display may become

scrambled if you adjust the screen position

3.4.1 How to enable the TV-OUT function of nVIDIA M64 series.

1. Set the correct jump of VGA card for TV formats (PAL B/G NTSC....).

2. Bootup the system from monitor.

3. turn on the TV.

4. After launch ‘display p roper t ies’ then :

A. Click ‘Settings’ B. Click ‘Advanced…’ C. Click ‘O u t p u t Device’ D. Select ‘TV’ E. Click ‘Change Format ..’

3.4.2 How to adju stm ent screen pos it io n?

‘Device Setting’

adjust the screen position

WARNING:

over the required range.

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3.4.3 How to chang e TV setting ?

You can click

to switch VGA output

Display Format’ to select

When you select ‘Make this for mat

, System will

TV resolution and color

to change resolution and color

Video output forma t’ to select

to switch your display

‘TV’

to TV

A. Click ‘

which TV standard you want.

the power -up default’

change BIOS’s default.

B. Select ‘

depth’

depth.

C. Click ‘

output port from Composite or SVideo.

D. Click ‘OK’

mode.

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3.5 Install in g dri vers on Window s NT 4.0

Start Windows NT

Browse C D’ to select the path

You will see a list of nVIDIA Series driver. Select Vanta driver and then click

then copied to the hard disk. When all files are copied, go back to the

11.

System Setting Change’ dialog box is displayed. Click

to restart

1. pixels), then restart your computer.

2. After your computer restarts, right-click the desktop and click ‘Pr opert ies’.

3. Click the ‘Settings’ tab.

4. Select ‘Display Type’.

5. Select ‘Adapter Typ e’ and click ‘Change’.

6. Click ‘Ha ve Disk’.

7. Insert the AutoRun driver into the CD-ROM drive.

8. Click (assuming your CD-ROM disc driver X) ‘ ‘X:\TNT2MA\NT40’ of the display driver for Windows NT.

9. ‘OK’.

10. Windows NT will once again prompt for confirmation. All appropriate files are

Pr opert ies’ box by clicking ‘Apply’ or Click ‘Close’.

The ‘ Windows.

, switch display properties to VGA mode (16 colors, 640x480

‘Display

‘Y es’

12. Windows NT will restart with the default settings. The display applet will appear to allow for mode selection.

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4. Dis pl ay In fo rm atio n

4.1 Resolu ti ons Supported

Resol utio n

640 x 480

800 X 600

1024 X 768

Vertica l

Fr equency

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

100Hz V V V 120Hz V V V 140Hz V V V 144Hz V V V 150Hz V V V 170Hz V V V 200Hz V V V 240Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

100Hz V V V 120Hz V V V 140Hz V V V 144Hz V V V 150Hz V V V 170Hz V V V 200Hz V V V 240Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

100Hz V V V 120Hz V V V 140Hz V V V 144Hz V V V 150Hz V V V 170Hz V V V 200Hz V V V

256 colors

Standard

Color Dept h

65K colors

Standard

16.7M colors Standard

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1152 X 864

1280 X 1024

1600 X 1200

1920 X 1080

1920 X 1200

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

100Hz V V V 120Hz V V V 140Hz V V V 150Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

100Hz V V V 120Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

85Hz V V V

60Hz V V V

70Hz V V V 72 Hz V V V 75 Hz V V V

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5. FAQ

While installing on a Windows 95 or 98 operating system, my

Please check your monitor

Windows 95 OSR2.1 version, you won

The image on my monitor keeps on flickering and the driver can

comp u ter los es the Vertical Sync.

signal to ground: Which causes the BIOS to not detect your monitor. Therefore, causing your MVGA-NVTNT2MA/AL/AD to not receive any data or refresh rates.

’s specifications. Some monitors connect the DDC

Q: I can’t inst all the driver on my Windows 95 sy st em.

If your operating system isn’t the

to install the driver. To fix the problem:

Please change your operating system to the OSR2.1 version. Windows 95 OSR2.1 Installation.

Install Windows 95 OSR2.1

2. Execute USBSUPP

3. Install DirectX ver 5.0 / 6.0 or higher

4. Install the VGA driver

’t be able

chang e the refresh rate.

The problem is due to a failed DDC monitor detection.

To fix the problem:

1. Go to ‘Settings’è‘Contr ol P an el’ è‘Display’

2. Select ‘Settings’ page

3. Click ‘Advanced Properties’

4. Select ‘Monitor’ page

5. Click ‘Cha nge’

6. Select ‘Show All Devices’ and choose your monitor type. If your monitor type

is not listed, Please select one that is as similar as possible.

’t

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How do I change the resolution, color, and refresh-rate on my

then select

. A new menu will appear choose

to change the

values. Choose ‘Desktop ar ea’ to change the

How do I change the resolution, color, and refresh-rate on my

and some have a switch labeled ‘Terminat e’ next to the AV inputs to turn the

problem, especially with a smaller or portable TV, then try another TV to see if

According to motherboard vendor this may also be a problem caused by

motherboards using a linear voltage regulator that does not supply enough

that can have the same IRQ is the ‘IRQ H older for PCI Steering’. If so, try

Try installing the latest AGP drivers for your motherboard chipset if you

If you have an ‘AGP Driving C ont rol’ setting in your BIOS, try switching it to

Window s 95/98 syst em?

Open the ‘My Computer’ folder and select the ‘Contr ol P anel’ icon. Double-

click on ‘Display’ Palette’ Resolution (screen image size). From the same screen click-on ‘Advanced Pr opert ies’ to access the Refresh-rate.

Color

‘Settings’

‘Color

Windows NT s yst em?

The procedure is basically the same as above, for the 95 & 98 system. Except that

you must select ‘Test’ then ‘OK’, so that the changes can take affect.

Q: TV-OUT is grayed ou t o n m y TV-OUT capabl e MX. How can I fix it ?

1. The MX needs to see real 75 ohms AV input. However, not all TVs have this,

75 ohms off to allow more than one TV to be connected. If you are having this

this is a problem, or check for a ‘Ter m inat e’ switch.

voltage to the MX, and therefore there is not enough voltage to maintain TVOUT.

Q: My MX keeps on lo ck i ng up . How can I fix it?

1. Are you over clocking either the MX or your processor? If you are, try clocking

back to normal, leaving the case lids off and under clocking and see if it fixes the problem. If it does, you need more cooling.

2. Have you assigned an IRQ to VGA in your BIOS? If not, do so.

3. Have you got an IRQ conflict with the MX and another card? The only device

moving the card to another slot (in particular avoid the first PCI slot as this frequently is forced to share an IRQ with the AGP slot) or assigning a different IRQ to that slot in the BIOS.

4. Are you running a virus checker in the background? Try disabling it.

5. haven't got an Intel motherboard.

6. ‘BA’ or another value instead of ‘Auto’.

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If you have a VIA chipset, tr y e nabling AGP4XWe have chosen to disable the

sideband transfer because there have been various system instability

When I install the 5.xx series of drives Windows 9x locks up at the

s latest (leaked) reference drivers. In particular 6.18 may help

If you get lockups, try the following tips, in the Options/Graphics/Advanced

If I set the MX as the p rimary card in the BIOS, my secondary PCI

Go into the System Control Panel, click on Device Manager, and find your

IRQs with another card - the

IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

AGP problems due to issues in the design of some motherboards.

boo tu p scr een. How can I f ix it?

Make sure your MX is not sharing an IRQ with any other devices. If you find that it

is, try either moving the device into another PCI slot, or reassigning the PCI IRQs in the BIOS. In particular, the first PCI slot is frequently forced to share an IRQ with the AGP slot.

Q: I have p r o b l ems wi t h Need fo r Speed 5. How can I f i x th em?

1. Try nVIDIA’

with speed and instability problems.

2. Make sure that the Direct3D settings in the display control panel are set to defaults.

3. Try setting your Windows colour depth to 16-bit colour instead of 32-bit.

4. Settings dialog:

Switch off lens flare

Switch headlights to vertex

video card is no t detected. How can I fix it?

Check in your C:\CONFIG.SYS file to see if you are loading EMM386.EXE. If

you are, remove the line.

Q: Games stutt er wi th my MX. How can I f i x it?

CD/DVD-ROM drive(s) and hard drive(s). Go into each one, click on Settings and tick DMA. This enables UltraDMA.

2. Make sure that Video BIOS shadowing is disabled in your BIOS.

3. Make sure that your MX card is not sharing any only device that can have the same IRQ is the ‘ If you find that the MX is sharing an IRQ, try moving the card that it is sharing the IRQ with to another slot.

’.

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Q: I get

flic k ering text ur es in Quake 3 Ar ena and Windows 9x. How can I

The sky looks blocky in Quake 3 Arena with the latest drivers

fix it?

Type the following at the console:

/r_ext_compiled_vertex_array 0

/vid_restart

Q: Quake 3 Ar ena loo ks very dark in Windo w s 2000. Ho w can I fix it?

Type the following command at the console:

• /r_ignorehwgamma 1

• /vid_restart

• And see if it helps.

You can also try the following:

• /r_ignorehwgamma 0

• /r_overbrightbits 0

• /vid_restart

inst alled. Ho w can I fi x thi s?

This is a by-product of the S3TC support in the latest drivers. You can disable

S3TC in Quake 3 Arena using the following console commands:

• /r_ext_compress_textures 0

• /vid_restart

Q: The system wi l l hang up wh en I play 3D game in win 98se system

start ⇒ programs⇒ accessories⇒ system tools⇒ system information

tools⇒ display

3. Disable ‘Direct3D Accelerat ion’ to try .