3DForce FX5200 series nVIDIA GeForceFXTM 5200 User's Manual Version 5.00 Copyright © 2005 Jaton Corporation, USA Contents INTRODUCTION.............................................................5 FEATURES .....................................................................6 CINEFX ENGINE ................................................................6 HIGH-PRECISION GRAPHICS...............................................6 NVIEW MULTI-DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY..................................6 DIGITAL VIBRANCE CONTROL (DVC) ..................................6 UNIFIED DRIVER ARCHITECTURE (UDA) .............................7 AGP 8X............................................................................7 0.15 MICRON PROCESS TECHNOLOGY .............................7 8 PIXELS/CLOCK RENDERING PIPELINE ..............................7 ARCHITECTED FOR CG.......................................................7 MICROSOFT® DIRECTX® 9.0 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT ........................................................................................8 NEW 64-PHASE VIDEO SCALER ..........................................8 OPENGL® 1.4 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT ....................8 VIDEO MIXING RENDERER (VMR) ......................................8 DVI (OPTIONAL) ................................................................8 OVERALL PERFORMANCE ...................................................8 COMPATIBILITY..................................................................9 OPERATING SYSTEMS........................................................9 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT..............................................9 CHECK LIST ...................................................................9 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .......................................10 DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT......................................10 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................12 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ............................................12 STEPS: ...........................................................................13 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ......................................14 WINDOWS® 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION ......................14 WINDOWS® ME DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................18 MICROSOFT WINDOWS® NTTM4.0............................22 WINDOWS® 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................26 WINDOWS® XP DRIVER INSTALLATION .....................30 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE..........................................34 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ..........................36 PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES..........................39 ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15) .....................39 CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS ................................39 9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE.....................................40 DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR ................40 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................41 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE..............................42 LIMITED WARRANTY. .................................................44 OTHER LIMITS. ................................................................44 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION...................................................45 OTHER STATEMENTS. ......................................................45 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ................................................45 SERVICES AGREEMENT: ...................................................46 3 ENTIRE OBLIGATION. .......................................................46 REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS. ........47 4 Introduction 3DForce FX5200 series video accelerators are NVIDIA GeForceFXTM 5200 core technology based 128MB DDR memory modules built-in onboard totally. These AGP 8x-bus video accelerators are capable of driving very complex geometry and character animation images on your PC desktop incomparably, with truly genuine filling experience you may anticipate like never before. The particular emphasis of these AGP's ability that is very ease of play all fancy PC games with preferred resolution, unique visual effects, life-like, and these much of realistic graphical improvements must be performed on high-end computers. The NVIDIA® GeForce FX5200 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is 0 .15 Micron Process Technology, which delivers high performance through faster clock rates. CineFX engine produces gaming effects on par with the hottest motion pictures. Combined with 128-bit studio quality color processing technology, 3D worlds and characters are more real than anything is that's come before. Powered by the CineFX engine, the GeForce FX shifts the focus from simple pixel fill rate to sophisticated pixel shading. To maximize programming choice, the NVIDIA CineFX engine includes the most complete hardware feature implementation for both OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® environments, including total support for the Directx 9.0-vertex and pixel shader specification. Well-developed CineFX engine features include the support of 1024 instructions in a single rendering pass, allowing for complex effects that aren't practical in any other architecture. Complex lighting can dramatically improve the realism of images, but traditionally adds the rendering time. With GeForce FX all of these gorgeous enhancements are possible without sacrificing performance. New NVIDIA GPUs and PC platforms will incorporate AGP 8X capabilities and take full advantage of AGP 3.0 specification. As always, NVIDIA solution incorporate new technology and advances without compromising the overall stability and quality of the system, and NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) makes it painless to take advantage of new capabilities as they are introduced. 5 A matchless of hardware and software technology combination, the primary principles of 3DForce FX5200 series video accelerators that will contribute many of new features and more benefits to your desktop computing as well as the bestperformance integrated, unusual quality and exceedingly resolution. Features CineFX Engine Power cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, this feature increases horsepower which will deliver faster and smoother gameplay. High-Precision Graphics By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studioprecision color, the GeForce FX brings you the industry's best image quality for the most demanding applications. nView Multi-display Technology The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience. Digital Vibrance Control (DVC) Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace and to achieve accurate and bright colors in all conditions. 6 Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies upgrading to a new NVIDIA product because all NVIDIA products work with the same driver software. AGP 8X Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X--2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay. 0.15 Micron Process Technology Delivers high performance through faster clock rates. 8 Pixels/Clock Rendering Pipeline Makes all of your favorite games run faster. Architected for Cg Ensures that the newest, cutting-edge special effects in applications will run flawlessly. Speeds up content creation so game developers can get their new games out to PC users faster than ever before. 7 Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all DirectX 9 applications. New 64-phase Video Scaler Highest quality for scaling DVD and other video to fullscreen HDTV resolutions. OpenGL® 1.4 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all OpenGL applications. Video Mixing Renderer (VMR) Harnesses the power of the 3D graphics engine to empower the user to view multiple video windows simultaneously with superior quality, and avoids the problems associated with video overlay. DVI (Optional) Able to drive large displays with up to 1600x1200 resolutions. Overall performance · · · · 1.3 billion texels per second fill rate 81 Million vertical per second fill rate Up to 10.4 GB per second on memory bandwidth 128MB DDR TSSOP onboard supported up to 128bit data bus access 8 Compatibility · · · · NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0 WHQL-certified for windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, and Windows 98 Operating Systems · Windows®95/98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000, Windows® NT (all), Windows® XP System Requirement · · · · Intel Pentium® P4, or compatible system with AGP 2x/4x/8x Bus Extension Slot CD-ROM drive, Quad speed or faster Hard Drive with at least 50MB Free space MS Windows® 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP operating systems Check List · · · · · 3DForce FX5200, 3DForce FX5200LE or 3DForce FX5200TV Multimedia Accelerator 3" cable (TV-Out) converts MD 4pin to Composite RCA (3DForce FX5200 and 3DForce FX5200LE only) DVI to RGB converter for Dual RGB out (3DForce FX5200 only) Software & Documents CD Quick Start Guide (Printed) 9 Hardware Description (I) 3DForce FX5200 / FX5200LE Bracket Width DVI-I 24Pin (DVI out) Display Memory MD-4PIN (TVout) NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Height DB 15 VGA (RGB out) Y201 AGP Bus 8x Product Name / PCB Version 3DForceFX 5200 3DForceFX 5200LE 82228A 82228A Core Chipset nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 PCB Size W = 6.6" x H = 4" W = 6.6" x H = 4" Memory / Size 8M*16 x 8 DDR TSSOP 16M*16 x 4 DDR TSSOP 128MB 128MB Note: 3DForce FX5200LE's memory data bus access limits on 64-bit only. (II) 3DFORCE FX5200TV RCA Composite (TV out) DIM-4Pin (TV out) nVIDIA FX5200 Display Memory DB 15 VGA (RGB out) Product Name / PCB version 3DForce FX5200TV 82208D Core Chipset Nvidia GeForceFX 5200 PCB Size W = 6.25" x H = 2.45" Memory / Size 16M*16 x 4 DDR 128MB Special Bracket(s) Alternative P203 DB 15 VGA + MD 4Pin + RCA Composite L = 3.118" , W = 0.725" For low profile PC use only Alternative brackets can be purchased at http://store.anvshopper.net/index.html 10 Display Devices Output (I) 3DForce FX5200 / FX5200LE Quad Output Optional 1. RGB out 2. TVout 3. DVI out 4. DVI convert to RGB (Dual RGB) 3 DVI to RGB Converter LCD Display Panel AGP Plate 4 CRT Monitor DVI out Connector Convert Cable 2 Composite RCA MD-4PIN Connector TV set 2 S_Video TVout DB 15 VGA Connector 1 CRT Monitor 1. 2. 3. 4. RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to analog monitor. TV-Out - MD4 connector converts S-Video to RCA Composite Output, or direct connects S-Video to TV set. DVI out - DVI connector to LCD display panel. DVI converts to RGB with DVI-RGB converter for Dual RGB out. Note: 3DForce FX5200LE doesn't bundle DVI-RGB converter in its original package. 11 (II) 3DFORCE FX5200TV Composite RCA TV CRT Monitor S-Video Connector DB 15 VGA 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 before you handle the electronic circuit boards. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any 12 components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a qualified computer technician. Steps: 1. 2. 3. Turn OFF all powers on your system, including any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.). Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of the computer. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and remove the system cover. Refer to your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of the mounting screws. Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place. Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside (you will need it to secure the adapter). To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard. Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the (remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapterretaining bracket in place. Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the mounting screws you removed in Step 3. 4. 5. 6. You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter on your system. Upgrade Steps: Add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you m ...