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Jaton 3DForce2MX User Manual

Manual is about: Jaton 3DForce2MX Graphic Cards: Users Manual

Summary of 3DForce2MX

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    3dforce2 mx series nvidia geforce2 mx400™ user’s manual version 10.00 c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 0 5 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents introduction............................................................. 4 key features............................................................. 4 s econd g eneration gpu .............................................. 4 performance .........................................................

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    O ther s tatements . ...................................................... 38 t erms and c onditions . ................................................ 38 s ervices agreement : ................................................... 39 e ntire o bligation . ................................................

  • Page 4: Second Generation Gpu

    Introduction 3dforce2 mx series are the faster 3d graphics and multimedia accelerators made by jaton corporation. These accelerators based on geforce2 mx400™ core technology with single chipset solution which is provided from nvidia ®. By incorporating geforce2 mx’s break-through 3d architecture, in...

  • Page 5: Performance

    • nvidia shading rasterizer (nsr) • high-definition video processor (hdvp) • agp 4x with fast writes • 32/64 mb sdr/ddr memory onboard • 32-bit color, 32-bit z/stencil buffer • 4 texels per clock • 256-bit graphics architecture • cube environment mapping • directx and s3 texture compression performa...

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    • hard drive with at least 50mb free space • ms windows® 98/me, windows 2000/xp, and windows nt™4.0 operating systems check list • 3dforce2 mx series multimedia accelerator • software & documents cd • quick start guide (printed) 6.

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    Hardware description tvout optional dim-4pin (tv out) (tv out) db 15 vga (rgb out) mx400 nvidia display memory rca composite w = 6.25" x h = 2.5" 8m*16 x 4 ddr tssop nvidia geforce2 mx400 memory size 3dforce2 mx-64l 82118h w = 6.25" x h = 2.5" 8m*16 x 4 ddr tssop nvidia geforce2 mx400 nvidia geforce...

  • Page 8: Installation Procedures

    Display devices connection: ( tvout) plate tv set pc computer db 15 vga connector s_video connector rca composite connector hardware installation installation procedures !! Warning !! Discharge static electricity by touching the ground such as metal part of your case connected with good power ground...

  • Page 9: Steps:

    The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a qualified computer technician. Steps: 1. Turn off all powers t...

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    2. Check [search for the best driver for your device] then select [next] 3. Insert the software’s cd. 4. Check [specify a location:] ,under that enter d:\mx\win9x, then select [next]. 5. Select [next] to install 3dforce2 mx 200/400 series driver. 6. Select [finish] to restart the computer. To a new ...

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    10. Click the next button. 11. Click the finish button. 12. Click the close button. 13. Click close at the display properties screen. 14. Click the yes button next to restart computer. Installshield ® program: since the microsoft installshield ® program has been added into our software’s cd, the dis...

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    1. Autorun feature brings-up the “welcome screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. 2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has started loading its setup process, please wait until it has finished. 12.

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    3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. 13.

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    á windows ® me drive installation upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (windows has been pre-loaded) 1. Check [specify the location of the driver[advanced] ]then select [next]. 2. Insert the software’s cd. 3. Check [specify a location:] ,under that enter d:\mx\win9x, then select [next]. (whe...

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    Is the letter of your cd rom drive, typically, d or e drives, etc.) 8. Click next to install “3dforce2 mx series, nvidia geforce2 mx 200/400” driver. 9. Click the finish button. 10. Click the yes button next to restart computer. Installshield ® program: since the microsoft installshield ® program ha...

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    1. Autorun feature brings-up the “welcome screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. 2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has started loading its setup process, please wait until it has finished. 16.

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    3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. 17.

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    á windows ® 2000 driver installation upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (windows has been pre-loaded) 1. Select [next] at found new hardware wizard. 2. Check [search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) ]then select [next]. 3. Insert the software’s cd. 4. Check [specify a loca...

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    1. Autorun feature brings-up the “welcome screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. 2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has started loading its setup process; please wait until it has finished. 19.

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    3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Click on “yes” to continue the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process by click on “no”. 20

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    5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. á windows ®xp driver installation upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (windows has been pre-loaded) 1. Select [next] at found new hardware wizard. 2. Check [search for a suitable d...

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    6. Select [next] to install “3dforce2 mx series, nvidia geforce2 mx 200/400” driver. 7. Select [finish] to restart the computer. Installshield ® program: microsoft windows® xp detects this new hardware and places appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t matter you...

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    2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has started loading its setup process, please wait until it has finished. 3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 23.

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    4. Click on “continue anyway” to carry through the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process right away. 5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. 24.

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    á windows ® nt™4.0 driver installation upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (windows has been pre-loaded) to proceeding the video display driver installation, you may process the setup of service pack 6 or above versions (microsoft® windows nt 4.0) first. 1. Select the “display” icon from co...

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    1. Autorun feature brings-up the “welcome screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. 2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has started loading its setup process, please wait until it has finished. 26.

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    3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. You may select on the “3dforce2 mx series, nvidia geforce2 mx 200/400”, then click on “ok” for next screen. 27.

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    5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. Notice: we believed that the all steps where mentioned above are the clear and the correct procedures for installing display driver from manufacturer software’s cd to your operating system....

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    Normal type (mode 3), and to reduce (decrease) the refresh rate with the monitor's specification. Q: what kind monitors can display 800x600 mode or higher resolution mode? Explain and suggestion: to display 800x600 resolution at 60hz refresh rate, the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 31.5k...

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    Effective way to check for conflicts is to replace with the original video driver, or delete and re-install the current video driver to the system. Accomplishing irqs (interrupt request query) settings or troubleshooting the conflicts on hardware source may necessary. Most agp video cards designed f...

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    3d technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not only in games, but also in other applications such as vrml, which allows 3d scene descriptions in web applications. 3d technology is used for image editing, modeling, and an increasing number of in home and business applications. In g...

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    Stratagems, the speed of software rendering for simple scenes can approach that of low-level hardware 3d rendering. On the other hand, as scenes become more complex (or frame sizes become larger), there are conflicts between using the cpu for high-level game logic, geometry, lighting, and rendering,...

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    Pinout and sync frequencies analog color display pinouts (db 15) pin function 1 red video1 2 green video1 3 blue video1 4 not used 5 ground 6 red return (ground) 7 green return (ground) 8 blue return (ground) 9 vcc (+5v ddc power) 10 sync return (ground) 11 monitor id (not used) 12 sda (ddc support)...

  • Page 34: 9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table

    9-to-15 pin conversion table 9 pin signals pin no. 15 pin signals pin no. Red 1 red 1 green 2 green 2 blue 3 blue 3 horz sync 4 horz sync 13 vert sync 5 vert sync 14 red ground 6 return red 6 green ground 7 return green 7 blue ground 8 return blue 8 sync ground 9 digital ground 10 ground 5 analog vi...

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    Notice the information in this document is subject to change in order to improve reliability, design, or function without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the company. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential da...

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    And other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by macrovision corporation , and is intended for home and other limited viewing used only unless otherwise authorized by macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. All trademarks a...

  • Page 37: Other Limits.

    Limited warranty. Manufacturer warrants that the products sold hereunder are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from manufacturing date. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of jaton product and is not transferable. This limited warran...

  • Page 38: Exclusive Obligation.

    Exclusive obligation. This warranty is exclusive. The sole and exclusive obligation of manufacturer shall repair or replace the defective products in the manner and for the period provided above. Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the products or any part thereof, wheth...

  • Page 39: Services Agreement:

    Warranty (as herein above described), manufacturer should charge services such as repair, replacement whether based on its costs. Shipping and installation of the replacement products or replacement parts shall be at user’s expanse. Services agreement: (1) all applicants shall completed service requ...

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    This warranty applies only to this product, and is governed by the law of the state of california. Reducing warranty claim rejections. To reduce the potential of incurring damages not covered by manufacturers warranties, we strongly recommend the following: • read your manuals before installing peri...

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    Conjunction with any other hardware item. If a computer product is not working because it is not compatible with another product, or because it has not been properly installed and set-up, the manufacturer does not pay for the service time. To help avoid these inconveniences, contact a professional c...