Jaton Video-PX8000 series User manual

Video-PX8000/PX558/558PCI series
NVIDIA GeForce™8000 series
User’s Manual
Version 11.00
Copyright © 2009 Jaton Corporation, USA

Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 4
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 5
VIDEO- PX8000/PX558/558PCI SERIES ................................... 5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 9
CHECK LIST............................................................................. 10
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................... 11
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT .................................................. 16
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................. 23
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................ 23
STEPS:........................................................................................ 23
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................... 25
áWINDOWS®7AND VISTA DRIVER INSTALLATION.................... 25
áWINDOWS®XP DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................. 28
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE...................................................... 32
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................... 33
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE .......................................... 34
LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................. 36
OTHER LIMITS.............................................................................. 37
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION ............................................................... 38
OTHER STATEMENTS.................................................................... 38

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS.............................................................. 38
SERVICES AGREEMENT:................................................................ 39
ENTIRE OBLIGATION..................................................................... 39
REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS..................... 40

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”
that comes to mind is “unbelievable”!
Based on the revolutionary new NVIDIA® GeForce® 8 graphics
architecture, the GeForce® 8000 series GPUs are the industry’s
first DirectX® 10 compatible GPUs and are the reference GPUs
for the DirectX® 10 development and certification.
A fully unified shader core that dynamically allocates processing
power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations
and unified stream processors that efficiently process geometry
shader programs, while reducing dependence on the CPU for
geometry processing, the GeForce® 8000 series feature
NVIDIA® GigaThread™ technology that supports thousands of
independent simultaneous threads for maximum GPU utilization.
Shader Model(SM) 4.0 enables more complex operations on the
GPU and reduces the load and CPU cycles.
Stream Out enables programmers to add more detail without
having to re-render the entire pipeline and Geometry Shaders
permit geometry creation and tessellation for smooth curved
surfaces and more lifelike character animation, including more
realistic facial expressions and hair.

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 shading operations,
delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation
GPUs.
GigaThread™ Technology:
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of
independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme
processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader
programs.
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support:
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support
delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality
effects.
NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology1:
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphics card
configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two
graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for
performance PCI Express® graphics, SLI dramatically scales
performance on today's hottest games.
NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine:
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with
ultra-fast frame rates:
16X Anti-aliasing Technology:
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x
sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
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.

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NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology:
Advanced shader processors architected for physics
computation enable a new level of physics effects to be
simulated and rendered on the GPU-all the while freeing the
CPU to run the game engine and AI.
NVIDIA® ForceWare® Unified Driver Architecture (UDA):
Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability
with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare
provides the best out-of-box experience for every user and
delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the
life of NVIDIA GeForce® GPUs.
OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support:
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL
applications.
NVIDIA® nView® Multi-Display Technology:
Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility
and control for multiple monitors.
PCI Express Support:
Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture,
which doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4
GB/sec. in both upstream and downstream data transfers.
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs:
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-
high, ergonomic refresh rates-up to 2048x1536@85Hz.
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 architecture built for Windows
Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows
Aero 3D graphical user interface, included in the upcoming
operating system (OS) from Microsoft.

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NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology2:
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration
and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity,
smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for
movies and video.
Discrete, Programmable Video Processor:
NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable
processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb
picture quality and ultra-smooth movies with low CPU
utilization and power.
Hardware Decode Acceleration:
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV
and MPEG-2 HD and SD movies.
Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing:
Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content
on progressive displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture
that rivals high-end home-theater systems.
High-Quality Scaling:
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV
resolutions, up to 1080i, while maintaining a clear, clean
image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including
high-definition, while preserving image detail.
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 Correction:
When videos are edited after they have been converted
from 24 to 25 or 30 frames, the edits can disrupt the
normal 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown cadence. PureVideo uses
advanced processing techniques to detect poor edits,
recover the original content, and display perfect picture
detail frame after frame for smooth, natural looking video.

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Noise Reduction:
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted
artifacts.
Edge Enhancement:
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast
around lines and objects.
Operating Systems
•Built for Microsoft Windows 7, Vista
•Windows XP
Compatibility
•NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
•Fully compliant with OpenGL including OpenGL 2.0
•Microsoft DirectX 9, 10
•WHQL-certified for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
•Video-PX558 series video cards are PCI-E 2.0 compatible

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
•MS Windows® Vista/XP operating system
•Video-558PCI-Quad requires at least 400Watt power
supply with one 6-pin power connector
•Video-558PCI-QLP and Video-558PCI-QDLP requires at
least 400Watt power supply with one 4-pin power
connector
•Minimum 400 Watt power supply (Minimum
recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating
of 20 Amp Amps.)
Minimum 500 Watt for SLI mode system
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt
current rating of 28 Amp Amps.)

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Check List
•Video-PX8400-series, Video-PX558-series, Video-
558PCI-series Multimedia Accelerator
•TV/HDTV out MD 9 pin converter cable for Composite,
S-Video or Component - Video-PX8400GS-EX, Video-
PX558-LP, Video-PX558-DLP, Video-558PCI-DLP
•Converter cable – converts MD-9pin to DB-15 VGA –
Video-PX558-Twin, Video-558PCI-Twin
•LFH 59 pin to Dual DVI adapter cable (part# CB59DVI-
I2C00) – Video-PX558-DLP, Video-558PCI-DLP, Video-
558PCI-Quad
•LFH 59 pin to Quad VGA adapter cable (part#
CB59D0003) –Video-558PCI-QLP
•LFH 59 pin to Quad DVI adapter cable (part#
CB59D0004) –Video-558PCI-QDLP
•LFH 59 pin to Dual VGA adapter cable (part#
CB59D0001C00) – Video-PX558-LP
•DVI to RGB converter - Video-PX8400GS-EX
•Software & Documents CD
•Quick Start Guide (Printed)

Hardware Description
Video-PX8400GS-EX
Video-PX558-TWIN

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Video-PX558-DT
Video-PX558-DVI

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Video-PX558-LP
Video-PX558-DLP
Video-558PCI-DLP

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Video-558PCI-Twin
Video-558PCI-Quad

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Video-558PCI-QLP / Video-558PCI-QDLP
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-PX558-TWIN 82558E NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.78” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-PX558-DT 82558E NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.78” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-PX558-LP 82558F NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-PX558-DLP 82558F NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-PX558-DVI 82558G NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=5.7” X H=4” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-558PCI-TWIN 82558M NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.78” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-558PCI-DLP 82558Q NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=6.600” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB
Video-558PCI-QUAD 82558S NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=9.000” X H=4.375” 64M X 16 DDR2 1GB *
Video-558PCI-QLP 82558T NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=7.500” X H=2.72” 64M X 16 DDR2 1GB *
Video-558PCI-QDLP 82558U NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W=7.500” X H=2.72” 64M X 16 DDR2 1GB *
* 1GB is the total amount of memory onboard. The actual memory for each Graphics Processor Unit is
512MB.
Accessories for VGA cards are sold separately. Please go to
http://Store.anvshopper.net for details

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 CRT monitor.

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Video-PX558-TWIN / Video-558PCI-Twin
1. VGA out - connects to CRT monitor.
2. MD-9 Pin converts to DB-15 VGA to CRT monitor.
Video-PX558-DT
DIM-9Pin
DB 15 VGA
Converter Cable
DB 15 VGA Connector
CR
Monitor
CR
Monitor

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Video-PX558-DVI
Video-PX558-LP

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Video-PX558-DLP / Video-558PCI-DLP

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Video-558PCI-Quad