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Contents INTRODUCTION 4 KEY FEATURES 5 SECOND GENERATION GPU 5 PERFORMANCE 5 QUALITY 6 HDTV/DVD PLAYBACK 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT 7 CHECK LIST 7 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 9 STEPS 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 11 ÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS®9X 11 ÿ WINDOWS®ME DISPLAY DRIVER 12 ÿ WINDOWS® 2000 DISPLAY DRIVER 13 ÿ MICROSOFT NT™4.0 14 2
Contents INTRODUCTION 4 KEY FEATURES 5 SECOND GENERATION GPU 5 PERFORMANCE 5 QUALITY 6 HDTV/DVD PLAYBACK 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT 7 CHECK LIST 7 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION 8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 9 STEPS 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 11 ÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS®9X 11 ÿ WINDOWS®ME DISPLAY DRIVER 12 ÿ WINDOWS® 2000 DISPLAY DRIVER 13 ÿ MICROSOFT NT™4.0 14 2
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...• nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture • Industry's first fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.2 support for all Linux™ and Windows® operating systems • WHQL-certified Windows 2000, Windows NT®4.0, Windows 98 and Windows NT®3.5 • Complete Linux drivers, including full... OpenGL HDTV/DVD Playback • Optimized for multiple color depths including 32-bit: − High-Definition Video...
...• nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture • Industry's first fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.2 support for all Linux™ and Windows® operating systems • WHQL-certified Windows 2000, Windows NT®4.0, Windows 98 and Windows NT®3.5 • Complete Linux drivers, including full... OpenGL HDTV/DVD Playback • Optimized for multiple color depths including 32-bit: − High-Definition Video...
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System Requirement ± Intel Pentium® II or III, or compatible system with AGP Bus Extension Slot ± CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster ± Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space ± MS Windows® 9x / Me/NT™4.0/2000 operating system ± USB supplemental driver for mainboard's core-logic chipset (Only for MS Windows® 95 OS) Check List R 3DForce2 MX, or 3DForce2 MX-LCD Multimedia Accelerator R Software & Documents CD R Quick Start Guide (Printed) 7
System Requirement ± Intel Pentium® II or III, or compatible system with AGP Bus Extension Slot ± CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster ± Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space ± MS Windows® 9x / Me/NT™4.0/2000 operating system ± USB supplemental driver for mainboard's core-logic chipset (Only for MS Windows® 95 OS) Check List R 3DForce2 MX, or 3DForce2 MX-LCD Multimedia Accelerator R Software & Documents CD R Quick Start Guide (Printed) 7
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... and the monitor cable from the back of any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.). 2. Replace the computer cover. Otherwise, video driver installation won't go through properly. If you will need it to secure the adapter). 5. Then press the adapter into place, completely. ...AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system. < Very Important Note: For Windows®95 users, before you install the video display driver,...
... and the monitor cable from the back of any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.). 2. Replace the computer cover. Otherwise, video driver installation won't go through properly. If you will need it to secure the adapter). 5. Then press the adapter into place, completely. ...AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system. < Very Important Note: For Windows®95 users, before you install the video display driver,...
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...complete installation. 11 Do Not placed the 3DForce2 MX'CD into your CD-ROM drive; Autorun file pops up "Welcome" screen from software' CD. 3. typically, D: or E:, etc.), and click OK. 8. Restart Windows to finish AGP's display driver installation. 10. Insert the software' CD ...or SVGA driver. Click on " Advance" button. 5. Software Installation ÿ Microsoft Windows®9x New system installation: When the Microsoft Windows® PnP(Plug-and-Play) detected on the new hardware, click on OK button. 9. The display device selected "3DForce2 MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX", then...
...complete installation. 11 Do Not placed the 3DForce2 MX'CD into your CD-ROM drive; Autorun file pops up "Welcome" screen from software' CD. 3. typically, D: or E:, etc.), and click OK. 8. Restart Windows to finish AGP's display driver installation. 10. Insert the software' CD ...or SVGA driver. Click on " Advance" button. 5. Software Installation ÿ Microsoft Windows®9x New system installation: When the Microsoft Windows® PnP(Plug-and-Play) detected on the new hardware, click on OK button. 9. The display device selected "3DForce2 MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX", then...
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... or change a new adapter, please remove the existing video driver, or replace it also performs PnP when you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). The followings are some of the driver (Advanced)", and click button. 5. To change your...Windows®) display driver. Autorun brings "Welcome Screen", and select display driver to continue. 6. Check on "Specify the location of the considers: 1. You have to specify a location such as "D:\MX\Win9x\" , or browser on the CD directories, then unfold on MX, unfold on to complete. Wizard prompt a confirmation for driver...
... or change a new adapter, please remove the existing video driver, or replace it also performs PnP when you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). The followings are some of the driver (Advanced)", and click button. 5. To change your...Windows®) display driver. Autorun brings "Welcome Screen", and select display driver to continue. 6. Check on "Specify the location of the considers: 1. You have to specify a location such as "D:\MX\Win9x\" , or browser on the CD directories, then unfold on MX, unfold on to complete. Wizard prompt a confirmation for driver...
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... please consult with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer support. ÿ Windows® 2000 Display Driver: Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this video adapter to ALL-IN-ONE mainboards (which video port built-in already), then you have add a new or change the existing ...one. typically, D: or E:, etc.), and click OK. 13 If you try add this device and placed appropriate display driver from software' CD. 3. Insert the software' CD into your CD-ROM drive; X:). 2. Browse to "X:\MX...
... please consult with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer support. ÿ Windows® 2000 Display Driver: Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this video adapter to ALL-IN-ONE mainboards (which video port built-in already), then you have add a new or change the existing ...one. typically, D: or E:, etc.), and click OK. 13 If you try add this device and placed appropriate display driver from software' CD. 3. Insert the software' CD into your CD-ROM drive; X:). 2. Browse to "X:\MX...
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...MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX", then press on OK button. 9. ENTER the path "X:\MX\Winnt4\" where X: is listed under the Display list, SELECT the "OK" button to take effect. 8. Once the driver files are located. 8. Close and apply to finish AGP's display driver installation. ÿ Microsoft NT™4.0 To proceeding the video display driver...determine whether your selection works properly. SELECT "Have Disk..." button from the Adapter type section. 4. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 will prompt you may process the setup of Display Properties and then SELECT the "Test" button ...
...MX series, nVIDIA GeForce2 MX", then press on OK button. 9. ENTER the path "X:\MX\Winnt4\" where X: is listed under the Display list, SELECT the "OK" button to take effect. 8. Once the driver files are located. 8. Close and apply to finish AGP's display driver installation. ÿ Microsoft NT™4.0 To proceeding the video display driver...determine whether your selection works properly. SELECT "Have Disk..." button from the Adapter type section. 4. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 will prompt you may process the setup of Display Properties and then SELECT the "Test" button ...
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... way to replace with a system (Windows® 95) formatted floppy diskette. Physically pulling out other devices from system, and re-starts the computer. Proceed to the system. Most AGP video cards designed for conflicts is re-boot the system with the original video driver, or delete and re-install the current video driver to correct that you have...
... way to replace with a system (Windows® 95) formatted floppy diskette. Physically pulling out other devices from system, and re-starts the computer. Proceed to the system. Most AGP video cards designed for conflicts is re-boot the system with the original video driver, or delete and re-install the current video driver to correct that you have...
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...supports the desired video mode. Try to default after restart the system. Explain and Suggestion: Accordingly, there must be done by the driver developer. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1 Why do we need 3D graphics capability in windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. Try re-... the triangle. 17 Debug the source-code or fix the error in the system. The generic VGA driver should be a bug (defected source-code) in video driver, or in video driver that draws 3D primitives, usually triangles. Answer 3D technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not ...
...supports the desired video mode. Try to default after restart the system. Explain and Suggestion: Accordingly, there must be done by the driver developer. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1 Why do we need 3D graphics capability in windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. Try re-... the triangle. 17 Debug the source-code or fix the error in the system. The generic VGA driver should be a bug (defected source-code) in video driver, or in video driver that draws 3D primitives, usually triangles. Answer 3D technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not ...