MSI N440GT series User manual

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January 2011
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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and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes
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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
TM.
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 selection of
2. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 will automatically detect and download the latest BIOS, if available.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions 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.
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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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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.
To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the followingrequirements:
PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0
Intel Pentium 4, AMDAthlon XP class processor or higher.
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200MB of available hard disk space.
1GB system memory (2GB recommended)
Minimum 450W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 38A) is
recommended.
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation.
Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Operation System (32 or 64 bit)
Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support.
compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics
slot.
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NVIDIA GeForce Drivers
Unlock the full power and capability of your NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor. NVIDIA
Gforce Drivers deliver continuous performance optimizations for the life of your GeForce
GPU.
Microsoft DirectX 11 Support
DirectX 11 GPU with ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the new
API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.
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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.
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NVIDIA 3D Vision Support
Expand your games in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the game" experience
with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision. NVIDIA 3D Vision automatically transforms hundreds of
PC games into full stereoscopic 3D.
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.
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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.
TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming Support
Full Support for TrueHD and DTS-HD advanced lossless multi-channel HD audio codecs brings
the rich sound of the master recording to your living room.
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.
OpenGL 4.0 Optimization and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
32x Anti-aliasing Technology
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
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.
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 1.4a Support
Support for HDMI 1.4a including GPU accelerated Blu-ray 3D support.xvYCC, Deep color and
7.1 digital surround sound.
NVIDIA PhysX - Technology
Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology technology,enabling a totally new class of physical
gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
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1G GDDR3 memory
512MB GDDR3 memory
512MB GDDR5 memory
(optionally supported)
NVIDIA
GeForce GT 440
PCI Express Interface
Fan Connector
HDMI Connector
D-Sub Port
DVI-I Port
- HDMI supported
- HDCP supported
- Dual-link DVI output
supported
1G GDDR5 memory
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