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Jaton 3DForce4MX440-8X User Manual
Summary of 3DForce4MX440-8X
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3dforce4 mx440-8x series nvidia geforce4 ™ mx 440 with agp8x user’s manual version 9.00 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 features ..................................................................... 5 agp b us i nterface ........................................................ 5 g raphics p rocessor u nit (gpu)..........................
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á w indows ® 2000 d river i nstallation .................. 25 á w indows ® xp d river i nstallation ..................... 29 technical assistance .......................................... 32 f requently a sked q uestions (faq) .......................... 32 pinout and sync frequencies..................
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Introduction the 3dforce4 mx440-8x series video accelerators are excellent 2d/3d multimedia video adapters for agp 8x local bus desktop pcs’. Based on nvidia geforce4 mx440-8x core technology, built-in with 64mb or 128mb ddr sdram memory module, these video cards will provide multiple display output...
Page 5: Agp Bus Interface
Features agp bus interface • agp 8x/4x/2x compatible • agp 3.0 supported graphics processor unit (gpu) • 256-bit graphics engine • 64mb/128mb ddr sdram memory access bus. • integrated dual 270 mhz ramdacs drives crt display • 2 dual 128bit pixel pipelines rendering • surface engine for high-order su...
Page 6: Compatibility
• high-performance 2d rendering engine • api support - directx® 8.1 and lower compatibility • nvidia unified driver architecture • industry’s first fully compliant professional opengl 1.3 support for windows® operating systems • windows® 98, windows®me, windows®nt™4.0, windows® 2000, and windows ®xp...
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• hard drive with at least 100mb free space • ms windows® 98/me/nt 4.0/2000/xp operating systems check list • 3dforce4 mx440-8x-64tv or 3dforce4 mx440-8x- 64twin, or 3dforce4 mx440-8x-128tv, or 3dforce4 mx440-8x-128twin multimedia accelerator • software & documents cd • quick start guide (printed) •...
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Nvidia geforce4 db 15 vga (rgb out) display memory bracket width height y2 0 0 product name / pcb version 3dforce4 mx440-8x-64twin 82198e core chipset pcb size memory / size nvidia geforce4 mx440-8x w = 5.6" x h = 2.5" 8m*16 ddr sdram x 4 64mb agp bus 2x 4x 8x special bracket(s) alternative p223 db ...
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Md 4pin (tvout) nvidia geforce4 mx 440 display memory bracket db 15 vga (rgb out) width height y 200 product name / pcb version 3dforce4 mx440-8x-64tv 82198b core chipset pcb size memory / size mx440se with agp8x w = 6.6" x h = 2.587" 4m*32 ddr sdram x 4 64mb agp bus 4x 8x special bracket(s) alterna...
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Device output connection (dual rgb out) agp plate db 15 vga connector db 15 vga connector crt monitor 2 crt monitor 1 (default output connector) (additional output connector) device output connection (pcb revision - 82198b) plate tv set pc computer db 15 vga connector 1 s_video connector composite r...
Page 11: Installation Procedures
Hardware installation installation procedures !! Warning !! Discharge static electricity by touching the ground such as metal part of your case connected with good power ground before you handle the electronic circuit boards. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or i...
Page 12: Windows
You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter on your system. Upgrade steps: to add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you may proceed a few steps before you install the new hardware and software(video display driver). The following are some of the considerati...
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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:\win9x, then select [next]. 5. Select [next] to install “3dforce4 mx440-8x series, nvidia geforce4 mx 440 with agp8x” driver. 6. Select [finish] t...
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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 start loading its setup process, please wait until it is finished. 15.
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3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed. 16.
Page 17: Windows
5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. á windows ® me drive installation upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (windows has been pre-loaded) 1. Select [next] to install standard vga graphics adapter at add new hardware wi...
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6. Select [finish] to restart the computer. To a new system: 1. Select the “display” icon from control panel and then tab on “settings” screen. 2. Select advanced at selection bar. 3. Click on adapter tab. 4. Click the change button at adapter screen 5. Click [specify the location of the driver (adv...
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Software’s cd into cd rom drive and proceed to the display driver installation which provided from the hardware manufacturer. 1. Autorun feature brings-up the “welcome screen”, and you may point to “display driver” then press on it. 2. Microsoft installshield ® wizard has start loading its setup pro...
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3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed. 20
Page 21: Microsoft Windows
5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. á microsoft windows ® nt™4.0 the procedure of display driver installation requires setup with service pack 6 (microsoft® windows nt™4.0) first. After your windows desktop has fully loaded s...
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5. Windows nt 4.0 prompt you for the location where those files for video driver. Input the path or unfold with “x:\winnt4\”. (x: is the cd rom drive where the software & documents cd has been inserted.) 6. If the driver “3dforce4 mx440-8x series, nvidia geforce4 mx 440 with agp8x” is listed under t...
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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 preparing its setup, please wait until it completes. 23.
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3. Click on “next” to continue. 4. Scroll down and select on the “3dforce4 mx440-8x series, nvidia geforce4 mx440 with agp8x” , then click on “ok” for next screen. 24.
Page 25: Windows
5. Windows system will transmit all driver files from source media to your local hard disk, please wait until the process has completed. 6. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. á windows ® 2000 driver installation upgrade video a...
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3. Insert the software’s cd. 4. Check [specify a location:] 5. Under [copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter d:\win2k&xp, where d is your cd_rom drive. Then click on [ok]. 6. Select [next] to install “3dforce4 mx440-8x series, nvidia geforce4 mx 440 with agp8x” driver. 7. Select [finish] to restart ...
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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 start loading its setup process, please wait until it has completed. 3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 27.
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4. Click on “yes” to continue the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process by click on “no”. 5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. 28.
Page 29: Windows
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 driver for my device (recommended) ]then select [next]. 3. Insert the software’s cd. 4. Check [specify a locati...
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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 start loading its setup process, please wait until it has completed. 30
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3. Click on “next” to continue the process. 4. Click on “continue anyway” to complete the installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the process at this time. 31.
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5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. Technical assistance frequently asked questions (faq) q1 why do we need 3d graphics capability in our pc? Answer 3d technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not only in ga...
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“rendering engine” generically applies to the part of the graphics engine that draws 3d primitives, usually triangles. In most implementations, the rendering engine is responsible for interpolation of edges and "filling in" the triangle. Q3 what does the set-up engine do in a graphics controller? An...
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Software 3d is generally used to mean using non-specific (2d) hardware in conjunction with the cpu to render for 3d applications. Some of these techniques allow usable 3d applications when high- powered and/or mmx™-equipped cpu's are employed along with special-case software optimization techniques....
Page 35: 9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table
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) 13 horizontal sync 14 vertical sync 15 scl (ddc support) note: analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all ...
Page 36: Technical Support
Ground 5 analog video signals black level = 0 v full intensity (white) level = +0.7 v technical support in the event you have a technical problem with this product, please read the readme files in the software cd_rom. Updated drivers are available through jaton web site. Have following information h...
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Fcc shielded cable warning: 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.Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any ...
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 a service re...
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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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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 consultant that one can help you determine the possibilit...