Jaton NVIDIA GeForce 558PCI Series User Manual

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Summary of NVIDIA GeForce 558PCI Series

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 1 nvidia geforce ™ 8000 series user’s manual version 13.00

  • Page 2: Contents

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 2 contents introduction ......................................................................... 5 features and specifications ......................................... 6 nvidia® unified architectur...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 3 o perating s ystems .................................................................... 9 c ompatibility .............................................................................. 9 system req...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 4 á w indows ® 7 and v ista d river i nstallation ....................... 25 á w indows ® xp d river i nstallation ..................................... 28 technical assistance..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 5 introduction the geforce® 8000 series graphics processing units (gpus). Offering unprecedented processing power and unparalleled levels of graphics realism and special effects, the only other “un” ...

  • Page 6: Features and Specifications

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 6 features and specifications video- px8000/px558/558pci series nvidia® unified architecture: fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel s...

  • Page 7: Lighting:

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 7 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (hdr) lighting: twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects-now with support for anti-aliasing. Nvidia® quantum effe...

  • Page 8: Dual-Link Dvi Support:

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 8 dual-link dvi support: able to drive the industry's largest and highest resolution flat- panel displays up to 2560x1600. Built for microsoft® windows vista™: nvidia's fourth-generation gpu architec...

  • Page 9: Bad Edit Correction:

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 9 inverse telecine (3:2 & 2:2 pulldown correction): recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video, providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality. Bad edit correcti...

  • Page 10: System Requirement

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 10 system requirement • intel pentium® p4 or compatible system with pci express bus (x16) extension slot / pci slot • cd-rom drive, quad speed or faster • hard drive with at least 200mb free space • ...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 11 • quick start guide (printed).

  • Page 12: Hardware Description

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series hardware description video-px8400gs-ex video-px558-twin / video-px628-twin c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 12.

  • Page 13: Video-Px558-Dlp

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-px558-dt / video-px628-dt video-px558-dlp c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 13.

  • Page 14: Video-Px8400Gs-Ehx

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-px8400gs-ehx video-558pci-dlp c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 14.

  • Page 15: Video-558Pci-Quad

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-558pci-quad video-558pci-qlp / video-558pci-qdlp c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 15.

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 16 product name / pcb version core chipset pcb size memory size video-px8400gs-ex 82558a nvidia geforce 8400gs w=6.600” x h=2.713” 64m x 16 ddr2 512mb video-px8400gs-ehx 82668b nvidia geforce 8400gs ...

  • Page 17: Display Devices Output

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series display devices output video-px8400gs-lx / video-px8400gs-ex 1. Dvi out - dvi connects to lcd display panel. 2. Dvi converts to rgb with dvi-rgb converter for vga out. 3. Tv-out – md-9 pin connector for component, s-video or composite out. 4. Vga out - connects to cr...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-px558-twin / video-px628-twin dim-9pin db 15 vga converter cable db 15 vga connector cr monitor cr monitor 1. Vga out - connects to crt monitor. 2. Md-9 pin converts to db-15 vga to crt monitor. Video-px558-dt / video-px628-dt c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t ...

  • Page 19: Video-Px8400Gs-Ehx

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-px8400gs-ehx c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 19.

  • Page 20: Video-558Pci-Quad

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-px558-dlp / video-558pci-dlp video-558pci-quad c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 20

  • Page 21: Video-558Pci-Qlp

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-558pci-qlp c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 21.

  • Page 22: Video-558Pci-Qdlp

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series video-558pci-qdlp c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 22.

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series 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 ...

  • Page 24: Upgrade Steps:

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 24 upgrade steps: add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you may precede a few steps before you install the new hardware and software (video display driver). The followings are some ...

  • Page 25: Software Installation

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series software installation á windows ® 7 and vista driver installation installshield ® program: microsoft windows® 7 and vista detects this new hardware and places appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t matter if you have added a new ...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series 2. Click on “next” to continue the process. 3. Click on “yes” to agree to license agreement and continue. C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 26.

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series 4. Click on “finish” to complete the installation. C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 27.

  • Page 28: Á Windows

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series á windows ® xp driver installation installshield ® program: microsoft windows® xp detects this new hardware and places appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t matter if you have added a new driver or changed the existing one. To m...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series 2. Click on “next” to continue the process. 3. Click on “yes” to agree to license agreement and continue. C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 29.

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series 4. The windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk; please wait until the process has completed. 5. Click on “finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after windows boots-up. Notice: we believe ...

  • Page 31: Technical Assistance

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 31 technical assistance q: why is the display shifted or changed sizes when i switch display modes? Explain and suggestion: some monitors lack auto-sizing features or just do not synchronize properly...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 32 q: multiple images or unreadable screen after loading video driver. Explain and suggestion: there are a variety of reasons why the display might be distorted. One common reason is a monitor mis-ma...

  • Page 33: Technical Support

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 33 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 follo...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 34 in taiwan contact: jaton technology co., ltd. 10f, no.194, sec.3, ta tung rd., his-chih, taipei, taiwan r.O.C. Tel : 886-2-8647-1899 fax : 886-2-8647-2679 in australia contact: jaton technology pt...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 35 the information in this document is subject to change without notice. Fcc shielded cable warning: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, p...

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 36 limited warranty manufacturer warrants that all pc products sold in united states are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from manufacturing date or from date of...

  • Page 37: Trademark and Copyright:

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 37 jaton corp. Does not offer refund on products not purchased directly from jaton corp. Refund claims would need to be processed through the vendor that sold the product, congruent to their return p...

  • Page 38: Other Limits

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 38 other limits the forgoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Man...

  • Page 39: Terms and Conditions

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 39 terms and conditions direct jaton customer: this warranty applies only for a period of two (2) years from purchase date of jaton original invoice. Reseller/ vendor: this warranty applies only for ...

  • Page 40: Entire Obligation

    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 40 entire obligation this limited warranty states the entire obligation of manufacturer with respect to the products. If any part of this limited warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the rem...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series c o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 0 j a t o n c o r p o r a t i o n , u s a 41 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 ...

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    Video-px8000/px558/558pci series warranty service use only xxxx xx xxxxxx 00.0 xxxx/xxxx xxxxx-xxx-xx s/n: a008000015 product label and manufactured date code serial number - ten or eleven digit code, the serial number consists of the following parts: packaging type manufactured date code production...