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User ’s Ma n ua l
For
MVG A-NVT NT 2MP
DOC NO : 54-0T2MP-01 Rev.A
99/11/11
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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
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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:
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change in o rder to improve reliability, design, or function
In no event will we be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use or the inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
No part of this reference manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
Our company warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of o ne (1)
year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, a product determined by us to be defective in
form or function will be repaired or at our option, to be replaced at no charge. This warranty does not
apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or as a result of service or
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied. In no event shall we be held liable for
without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of this company.
damages.
the prior written permission of this co mpany.
1999
Tra d emark Acknowledgemen t s
All brand names and trademarks are the property of their owners.
Limit ed Warra nty
modification other than by us.
incidental or consequential damages, such as lost revenue or lost business opportunities arising from the
purchase of a this product.
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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
5. MVGA-NVTNT2MP FAQ
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Features ............................................................................................................ 1
System Requirements....................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ............................................................................................. 2
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Adapter Configuration...................................................................................... 3
Installing the MVGA-NVTNT2MP adapter card............................................. 4
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AutoRun Instruction......................................................................................... 5
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TV-OUT Function Instruction.......................................................................... 7
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4. Display Inform a tion............................................................................... 10
Resolutions Supported......................................................................................
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1. Intr odu cti on
The MVGA-NVTNT2MP is a highly integrated 3D/2D graphics card
Leveraging the RIVA TNT2 core technology
TwiN-Texel) architecture, 24bit
z-buffering.8bit stencil buffer and per-pixel mapping precision delivers
unsurpassed quality. MVGA-NVTNT2MP delivers breakthrough 3D and 2D
MVGA-NVTNT2MP provides complete support for video, software DVD
MVGA-NVTNT2MP graphics card is ideal for small business users who
data-intensive visualization demands. The MVGA-NVTNT2MP exceeds the
s PC 98, PC 99,
OpenGL ICD for Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and
, (
graphics performance. In addition to its outstanding graphics capabilities, the
playback .
require high-performance 2D platform and for corporate users who also have
standards of the mainstream PC graphics market and Microsoft’
and DirectX 6.0 initiatives.
Featu r es
High performance 2D/3D processor Riva TNT2 Model 64.
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SDRAM memory on board.
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Integrated true-color 300MHz RAMDAC interface.
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Supports high screen resolutions up to 1920x1200@75Hz.
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1MB Flash-ROM on board (Optional).
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128-bit TwiN-Texel architecture.
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High-performance 128-bit 2D/GUI/DirectDraw acceleration.
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Fast 32-bit VGA/SVGA support.
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Optimized for Katmai New instructions and 3DNow!
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High performance implementation of Direct3D and OpenGL standards.
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Full-screen, full-frame DVD playback.
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Video acceleration for DirectShow, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and Indeo.
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64-bit frame buffer interface.
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Windows 2000,Windows NT 4.0 display drivers.
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Windows 98 and 95 display drivers.
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Windows 95.
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System Requi r ements
Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2.1) / Windows 98 / Windows 2000 or
Any motherboard with PCI bus.
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Windows NT 4.0 with service pack 3.
DirectX 5.0 or higher.
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Pac k age Con t ent s
MVGA-NVTNT2MP adapter
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AutoRun Driver CD-Title
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User’s Manual
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IVI’s WinDVD CD-Title (Optional)
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RCA Cable (Only for MVGA-NVTNT2MP with TV-OUT)
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S-Video Cable (Optional for MVGA-NVTNT2MP with TV-OUT)
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2. Hard w are In st all atio n
Composite Output (Optional)
To monitor
nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA
chipset
S-Video Output (Optional)
To monitor
nVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 VGA
Adapter Confi gur ation
SDRAM on board
TV-OUT encoder chip (Optional)
BIOS
MVGA-NVTNT2MP(w/ TV-OUT)
SDRAM on board
BIOS
chipset
MVGA-NVTNT2MP(w/o TV-OUT)
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Install in g th e MVGA-NVTNT2MP adapter card
Turn OFF your computer, remove the computer case, and then ground
Remove your old graphics card, and install your new MVGA-NVTNT2MP
Align and secure the mounting bracket of the card to the computer and
1.
yourself by touching the power supply of the computer.
Note:
Before installing the MVGA-NVTNT2MP VGA card you m ust
first set the VGA option to either standard VGA or Standard
Display VGA.
2.
card into the PCI slot.
MVGA-NVTNT2MP
PCI s l o t
3.
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
model , which you
Install Driver’ to install the
AutoRun Instruc tion
1. Insert the
windows which shown on the screen. Please choose the
want.
2.
Click-on ‘
VGA driver.
Click-on ‘DirectX’ to install Microsoft DirectX onto your Windows 95/98
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system. Not necessary, if it has already been installed in your system.
Click-on ‘Readme’, to view detailed information regarding the various
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Drivers/Programs and FAQ’s located on the CD.
Click-on ‘Browse CD’ to view the contents of the CD.
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Click-on ‘Exit’ to exit the AutoRun tool.
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Installi n g dr iv er on Wi nd ow s 95/98
ROM drive, and click-on
to setup the VGA driver.
After the installation is complete, the
system will ask you whether you want
to restart your computer now. Please
, to reboot your system and
There is no need to re-install DirectX,
if it is already on your system.
However, if you don’t have it and want
to install it click-on
to install the DirectX
When it is done, please click
to
1. Insert the AutoRun driver into the CD-
‘Install
Driver’
Please click ‘OK’.
2.
click ‘Yes’
activate the program.
Install i n g Direct X on Wi nd ows 95/98
1.
‘ReInstall
DirectX’
program.
2.
reboot windows.
‘OK’
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TV-OUT Func ti o n Instr u ct i on
page and click
Advan ced Pr operties’you will see
When the output of your VGA set to
Monitor, You can click
The Monitor display may become
scrambled if you adjustment screen
How to adj ust ment screen po si tio n?
Click on ‘Display’ of Control Panel.
Select ‘Settings’
‘
the windows.
A.
‘Device
Setting’ to adjustment screen position
WARNING:
position over range.
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How to change TV setti ng ?
You can click
to switch VGA
Display For mat’ to select
When you select ‘Make this format
, System will
change BIOS default to the format
TV resolution and color
to change resolution and color
Video output forma t’ to select
to switch your display
‘TV’
output to TV
A. Click ‘
which TV standard you want.
the power-up default’
when you boot-up next time.
B. Select ‘
depth’
depth.
C. Click ‘
output from Composite or S-Video.
D. Click ‘OK’
mode.
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Install i ng dri v er on Window s NT 4.0
Start Windows NT
Browse C D’ to select the
You will see a list of NVTNT2MP Series driver. Select NT4.0 driver and
are then copied to the hard disk. When all files are copied, go back to the
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System Setting Change’ dialog box is displayed. Click ‘Y es
1.
640x480 pixels), then restart your computer to make the change.
2. After your computer restarts, right-click the desktop and click ‘Proper ties’.
3. Click the ‘Sett ings’ tab.
4. Select ‘Displa y Type’.
5. Select ‘Adap t er Type’and click ‘Change’.
6. Click ‘Have Disk’.
7. Insert the AutoRun driver into the CD-ROM drive.
8. Click (assuming your CD-ROM disc driver X) ‘
path ‘X:\ NVTNT 2M P \NT40’ of the display driver for Windows NT.
9.
then click ‘OK’.
10. Windows NT will once again prompt for confirmation. All appropriate files
‘Display Propert ies’ box by clic king ‘App ly’ or Click ‘Close’.
, switch display properties to VGA mode (16 colors,
The ‘
restart Windows.
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
Fr equency
Resolu ti ons Supported
Resol utio n
640 x 480
800 X 600
1024 X 768
Vertica l
256 colors
Standard
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
240Hz
Color Depth
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
170Hz
200Hz
240Hz
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. MVGA-NVTNT2MP FAQ
While installing on a Windows 95 or 98 operating system, my
Please check your monitor
DDC signal to ground: Which causes the BIOS to not detect your monitor.
Therefore, causing your MVGA-NVTNT2MP to not receive any data or
If your operating system isn’t the OSR2.1 version, you won’t be able to
The image on my monitor keeps on flickering and the driver
and choose your mo nitor type. If your
nitor type is not listed, please select one that is as similar as
Q:
comp u ter los es the Vertical Sync.
A:
refresh rates.
’s specifications. Some monitors connect the
Q: I can’t inst all the driver on my Windows 95 sy st em.
A:
install the driver.
To fix the problem:
Please change your operating system to the OSR2.1 version.
Windows 95 OSR2.1 Installation.
1.
Install Windows 95 OSR2.1
2.
Execute USBSUPP
3.
Install DirectX 5.0 or higher
4.
Install the VGA driver
Q:
can't change the refresh-rate.
The problem is due to a failed DDC monitor detection.
A:
To fix the problem:
1.
Go to ‘Settin gs’ ⇒ ‘Control Panel’ ⇒ ‘Display’
2. Select ‘Settings’ page
3. Click ‘Advanced P roper t ies’
4. Select ‘Monitor’ page
5. Select ‘Change’
6. Select ‘Show All Devices’
mo
possible.
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Q:
How do I change the resolution, color, and refresh-rate on my
My Computer’ folder and select the ‘Control Panel’ icon.
then select
. A new menu will appear
Color P alette’ to change the
values. Choose ‘Desktop a r ea
How do I change the resolution, color, and refresh-rate on my
The procedure is basically the same as above, for the 95 & 98 system.
Except that you must select
, so that the changes can take
Window s 95/98 syst em?
Open the ‘
A:
Double-click on ‘Display’
choose ‘
to change the Resolution (screen image size). From the same screen clickon ‘Advanced Proper ties’ to access the Refresh-rate.
‘Settings’
Color
Q:
Windows NT s yst em?
A:
‘Test’ then ‘OK’
affect.
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