MSI N220GT series User manual

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May 2010
Using MSI Live Update Online Installing MSI Live Update
MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can
significantly save your time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to
automatically analyze and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-to-
use updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and
quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the
related files for the system updating.
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Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes
effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic
equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and
manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated
to take back such products at the end of their useful life.
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CAUTION!!
Do not force the GPU cooler
against the fragile GPU to
avoid damage to the GPU.
WARNING!!
DO NOT touch the cooling
system since it may produce
a certain heat while
processing tasks.
All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners.
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Features Features
1. Insert the supplied disk into the
CD-ROM drive, and start the
Setup program.
2. Click the Utility tab on the setup
screen.
3. Click the MSI Live Update.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
4. Launch MSI Live Update utility to
proceed the updating function.
Using Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
1. Click the selection of Live VGA Driver
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2. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI
Live Update Series Server.
3. The utility will automatically detect and download the latest driver, if available.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
This service enablesyou to updatethe latest VGABIOS for your VGA card.
1. Live VGA BIOS .
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Click the selectionof
2. Follow the on-screeninstructions to continue the procedures.
3. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live
Update Series Server.
4. The utility willautomatically detect and download the latest BIOS, if available.
5. Follow the on-screeninstructions to complete the updating procedure.
Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
1. Link to MSI's website at http://www.msi.com
2. Find Live Update Online under the selection of Downloads on the web page.
3. Select CLICK HERE to continue.
4. Select Yes, I would like to try it at my own risk to continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility downloading and installing
procedures.
6. Enter the page of MSI Live
Update Online [Search
Results]
7. Select the tag of Live VGA
Driver to download and
update the latest VGA driver,
if available.
8. Select the tag of Live VGA
BIOS to download and
update the latest VGA BIOS,
if available.
N220GT series

Hardware
Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Quick Installation
Overview
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Enabling HDMI Output
Follow the steps to enable HDMI Output function:
1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the
package, if provided.
2. Attach the
3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed.
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Consult your dealer to purchase
the adapter if it is not provided.
DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector.
Card Features For reference only
Unpacking
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
System Requirements
Hardware
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Installing MSI Live Update 3
Follow the steps to install the VGA card:
1. Remove the computer case.
2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a
wrong slot may damage your card (refer to
your mainboard manual for more Information).
3. Put the card directly over the slot
and press one end of the card into the slot
first. Gently but firmly press the other end
until the card is fully seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.
5. Install all other cards and devices and
connect all the cables, and then install the
case.
6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to
install the software on your computer.
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expansion
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1G DDR3 memory
512MB DDR3 memory
NVIDIA
GeForce GT 220
PCI Express Interface
Fan Connector
D-Sub Port
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Port
- HDMI supported
- HDCP supported
- Dual -link DVI output
supported
The VGA card shown here
is for reference, and may
vary from the actual card.
For further information,
please visit msi website at
www.msi.com
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To install the driver of the VGA card to your
computer,
CD
3. Click VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
4. After finishing the installation, restart the
computer as instructed.
please follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the into the CD-ROM drive. The
Autorun program will start the Setup
program, and show the setup screen as left.
Tip : If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please
1) enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or 2) find and run
the setup.exe file manually from the CD.
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To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:
PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 -
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation
Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support
compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics
slot
Minimum 350W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 36A)
**Minimum system power requirement based on a PC configured with an Intel Core2Extreme
processor Qx9650
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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.
Microsoft Windows 7 Support
Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in
the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more
compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and
computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but
also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want.
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NVIDIA PhysX - Ready
GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology,enabling a totally new class of physical
gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 Support
DirectX 10 GPU with full ShaderModel 4.1 support.
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NVIDIA CUDA Technology
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most
demanding system tasks -such as video transcoding -delivering up to 7x performance over
traditional CPUs.
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer
speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining
backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
OpenGL 3.1 Optimization and Support
Provides top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh
ratesup to 2048x1536@85Hz.
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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 Lumenex Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates.
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NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
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.
Dual-link HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the
Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs
when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
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GigaThread Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads,
providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
Bad Edit Correction
Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content),
providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality.
Noise Reduction
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.
Edge Enhancement
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects.
Advanced 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, while maintaining a clear,
clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving
image detail.
Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and
with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
HDMI 1.3a Support
Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround
sound.
Hardware Decode Acceleration
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD
movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU.
Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration
Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie
experience.
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch
Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis
for spectacular picture clarity.
Enhanced Error Resilience
Correct errors or losses in broadcast content to ensure crisp, high quality playback.
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