Video-PCX5750 series nVIDIA GeForceTM PCX series User's Manual Version 1.00 Copyright © 2004 Jaton Corporation, USA Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 3 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 7 CHECK LIST ............................................................................... 7 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION...................................................... 8 DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT .................................................... 9 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................. 10 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................ 10 STEPS: ........................................................................................ 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................... 11 WINDOWS® 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION .............................. 11 WINDOWS® XP DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................. 14 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...................................................... 17 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ....................................... 19 PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES ...................................... 21 ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15) .................................. 21 CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS............................................. 21 9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE ................................................. 22 DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE (DVI-I) CONNECTOR........................... 22 TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................... 23 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE .......................................... 24 LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. 26 OTHER LIMITS.............................................................................. 26 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION ............................................................... 27 OTHER STATEMENTS.................................................................... 27 TERMS AND CONDITIONS .............................................................. 27 SERVICES AGREEMENT:................................................................ 28 ENTIRE OBLIGATION..................................................................... 28 REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS..................... 29 Introduction Video-PCX5750 series video accelerators are nVIDIA GeForceTM PCX5750 core technology based 128MB/256MB DDR memory modules built-in onboard. nVIDIA unveils the GeForce PCX family of graphics processing units (GPUs): the industry's first top-to-bottom family of PCI Express GPUs. A PCI express is a new Intel PC bus architecture that doubles the bandwidth of the AGP 8X, delivering over 4GB per second in both upstream and downstream data transfers. The Video PCX GPUs will deliver better graphics and more vibrant digital media to PC consumers through the additional bandwidth and features offered by Intel's new PCI Express bus architecture. Since the GPU has the largest bandwidth demand of all the PC subsystems. The nVIDIA® GeForcePCX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is 0.13µ Micron Process Technology, which delivers high performance through faster clock rates. CineFX 2.0 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 3 anything is that's come before. Powered by the CineFX 2.0 engine, the Video PCX5750 series shifts the focus from simple pixel fill rate to sophisticated pixel shading. To maximize programming choice, the nVIDIA CineFX 2.0 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 2.0 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. The Intellisample process uses gamma-adjusted sampling, taking into account the dramatic physical differences between how your eyes and monitor perceive light and color, making for much smoother and more natural edge transitions. 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. A matchless of hardware and software technology combination, the primary principles of Video-PCX5750 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 and Specifications Video-PCX5750 series CineFX 2.0 Engine Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower 4 delivers faster and smoother gameplay. The 2nd-generation CineFX 2.0 engine powers more advanced pixel shaders. Intellisample Technology The industry's fastest and highest quality antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds. Extends performance and quality gains to higher resolutions and antialiasing levels. UltraShadow Technology Advanced technology designed to enhance the performance of bleeding-edge games that use complex shadows. High-Precision Graphics By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-ofthe-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the Video-PCX5750 series bring you the industry's best image quality for the most demanding applications. Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Part of the NVIDIA Forceware unified software environment (USE). The NVIDIA 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. 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. Video-PCX series are enabled to support multidisplay. Digital Vibrance Control (DVC) Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions. PCI Express Support PCI Express is a new Intel bus architecture that doubles the 5 bandwidth of the AGP 8X bus, delivering over 4 GB per second in both upstream and downstream data transfers. Supported in the Video-PCX series. Advanced Pixel Shaders New technology allows floating-point shader operation to run 2x faster than previous-generation GPUs. Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all DirectX 9 applications. OpenGL® 1.5 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all OpenGL applications. 400MHz RAMDACs Industry's fastest RAMDACs support QXGA displays with ultrahigh, ergonomic refresh rates. DVI Support Drives the new generation of desktop digital flat panel displays and projectors. Integrated TV Encoder Provides best-of-class TV-out functionality for resolutions up to 1024x768. Integrated Full Hardware MPEG-2 Decoder Delivers full-frame, full-screen MPEG-2 video on your desktop. Integrated Full Hardware MPEG-2 Decoder Delivers full-frame, full-screen MPEG-2 video on your desktop. 64-phase Video Scaler Highest quality for scaling DVD and other video to full-screen HDTV resolutions. 0.13 Micron Process Technology Delivers high performance through faster clock rates. 6 Architected for Advanced Shading Languages 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. Overall Performance · up to 1.7 billion texels per second fill rate · up to 8.8 GB/sec. Memory Bandwidth · up to 319 million vertical per second fill rate · 4 Pixels/Clock Rendering Pipeline Compatibility · NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) · Fully compliant with OpenGL 1.5 · Microsoft DirectX 9.0 · WHQL-certified for Windows XP, Windows 2000 Operating System · Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP System Requirement · · · · Intel Pentium® P4 or compatible system with PCI Express 16X Slot CD-ROM drive, Quad speed or faster Hard Drive with at least 100MB Free space MS Windows® 2000/XP operating system Check List · · · · Video-PCX5750 or Video-PCX 5750-256 Multimedia Accelerator 3" cable convert TV-Out from MD 4pin to Composite RCA DVI to RGB converter Software & Documents CD 7 · Quick Start Guide (Printed) Hardware Description Bracket Width DVI-I 24Pin ( DVI out ) Display Memory MD 4Pin ( TV out ) Height nVIDIA GdForce DB15 VGA ( RGB out ) Product name / PCB version Video-PCX5750 Video-PCX 5750-256 82298A 82298A Core Chipset nVIDIA GeForce FX5750 nVIDIA GeForce FX5750 PCB Size W=6.6" X H=4.37" W=6.6" X H=4.37" Memory Size 8M*16 x 8 DDR TSOP II 16M*16 x 8 DDR TSOP II 128MB 256MB 8 Display Devices Output 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 Convert Cable 2 Composite RCA DVI out Connector 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 connects to LCD display panel. DVI converts to RGB with DVI-RGB converter for Dual RGB out. 9 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 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 to 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 goldfingered 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 adapter-retaining 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. 10 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 of the considerations: 1. To add a new adapter, ensure the mainboard has available IRQ for new devices, and there is no conflict between each other. 2. If you try adding this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE mainboard (which video port built-in already), then you have to disable that port first. Otherwise, that will be a problem for the new video adapter setup. 3. The driver installation for system upgrade is the same as below, if error occurs when you proceed to step 1, 2 or 3, please consult with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer support. Software Installation Windows® 2000 Driver Installation Upgrade video adapter to an existing system. (Windows has been pre-loaded) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select [Next] at Found New Hardware Wizard. Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] then select [Next]. Insert the Software's CD. Check [Specify a location:] Under [Copy manufacturer's files from:] enter D:\WIN2K&XP, where D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click on [OK]. Select [Next] to install "Nvidia GeForce FX 5700" driver. ...