MSI NX7600GS-MTD256E User manual

Video Color Correction
Corrects differences incolor characteristics ofRGB monitors and TV monitors through NVIDIA
PureVideo's ProcAmp ColorControls setting, suchas PureVideo's ProcAmpColor Controls
setting, such asensures videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out regardlessof the
video format ordisplay.
Integrated HDTV Encoder
Provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) upto 1080i resolution.
NVIDIA CineFX4.0 Engine
Delivers advanced visualeffects at unimaginablespeeds. Full supportfor Microsoft DirectX
9.0 Shader Model3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader
architecture with newtexture unit design streamlines texture processing for faster and
smoother gameplay.
NVIDIA SLI Technology
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DirectXR 9.0 ShaderModel 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-
generation shader architecturewith new texture unit design streamlines texture processing for
faster and smoothergameplay.
Adaptable Programmable VideoProcessor
PureVideo's programmable technologyadapts to newvideo encoding formats as they are
developed to providea future-proof video solution.
Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing
Smoothes video andDVD playback on progressive displays to deliver a crisp, clear picture
that rivals high-endhome theater systems.
High-Quality Scaling
High-quality scaling technologydelivers a clear, clean image at any window size, including
full-screen HDTV resolutionsup to 1080p.
128-Bit Memory Interface
Delivers more memorybandwidth and efficiencyto power the latest games and applications at
blazing speeds.
NVIDIA UltraShadowII Technology
Enhances the performanceof bleeding-edge games, like id Software's DOOM 3, that feature
complex scenes withmultiple light sources and objects.
128-Bit Studio-Precision Computation
128-bit studio-precision computationthrough the entire pipeline prevents image defects due
to low precisionand ensures the best image quality for even the most demanding applications.
Full-Speed 32-Bit ColorPrecision
Delivers increased imagequality with no performance compromise.
NVIDIA ForceWare Technology
Delivers a provenrecord of compatibility, reliability,and stability with the widest range of
games and applications. ForceWare ensures the best out-of-box experience for every user
and delivers continuousperformance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIAGeForce
GPUs.
OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support
NVIDIA nViewMulti-Display Technology
NVIDIA DigitalVibrance Control 3.0Technology
Dual 400MHz integratedRAMDACs
Dual-Link DVI Support
Drives a digitaldisplay at resolution up to 2560*1600 at 60Hz
80nm Process Technology
Built for MicrosoftWindows Vista.
High-Speed GDDR2 memory
Hardware Installation
Software Installation (for ) Windows XP/ 2000
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To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer running
CD
Windows XP or 2000, 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 follows:
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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.
3. Click nVIDIA VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.
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MSI Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
1. To update the MSI Live VGA Driver , click Live VGA Driver item on the lef column of
the main page.
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2. This utility will start checking your platform and the information on the VGA card, and
display the information in a list.
3. Click the graph button on the bottom to connect MSI Live Update Series Server. Then, it
will automatically connect the Internet and compare the version of the driver in the
database.
4. It may take several minutes to detect the required drivers. Please wait while proceeding
detection.
5. Click the InstallShield Wizard button on the right side of the table to download and
update the driver. All actions will proceed automatically.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
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MSI Live Update 3 is a useful utility for you to upgrade your MSI mainboard and VGA
card. Thanks to the powerful capacity of this utility, you can conveniently download and
automatically update the BIOS and the drivers on-line, without spending much time in
searching many Web sites to find the BIOS or drivers you want.
Installing from the CD-Title
1. Insert the CD 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 3 . Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
Installation.
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Follow the steps to install the VGA card :
1. Remove the computer case.
2. Locate the PCI Express slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong
slot (e.g. AGP slot) may damage your card
(referto 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 it
isfully 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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PCI Express
Installing from the MSI Web Site
1. Link to MSI's website at
http://www.msi.com.tw
2. Select /Download/ VGA on the upper part
of the MSI's homepage to enter
the Download page.
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3. Select Utility under the selections of VGA
on the left side of the web page.
4. Find and click MSI Live Update to
download the utility.
5. Unzip the downloaded utility first and then
install this utility by clicking on
LiveUpdate.exe.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
7. Launch MSI Live Update and to enter the
main page of this utility as shown below.

Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
Cds: Drivers, documentation and applications on CD
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
Getting Started
System Requirements
Card Features
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To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:
Intel Pentium III (and above), AMD K7 (and above), or compatible with expansionslot
Minimum 128MB ofsystem memory
Installation software requiresCD-ROM drive
Interactive Program guiderequires Internet connectionfor listing updates
Power supply of400 (and up)watt is highlyrecommended for system stability.
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MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
This service enablesyou to update the latest VGABIOS for yourVGA card.
1. Toupdate your VGABIOS, click LiveVGA BIOS item on the left column of the main page.
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2. If your VGA card does not support the Live VGA BIOS function, you will receive a warning
message on thescreen.
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3. If your VGAcard do support the Live VGABIOS function, please pay attention to the message
shown on thescreen telling you that in what circumstance flashing BIOS may fail to reboot.
4. Click Yes if you would like to try it at your own risk or No to return to the main page with
everything unchanged.
5. If you click Yes to continue, it will check the information and BIOS version of your VGA card,
and list themin a table.
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6. Click the graphbutton at the bottom to connect the MSI Live Update 3 Server.
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7. The MSI Live VGA BIOS will automatically connect the Internet and search the supported
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BIOS in thedatabase of MSI .
8. If it has found one (or several) supported BIOS for your VGA card, click the InstallShield
Wizard button on the right side of the table to have the new BIOS downloaded and updated
automatically.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
NX7600GS series
512MB DDR2 memoryor
256MB DDR2 memoryor
128MB DDR2 memory
TV_Out Connector (S)
HDTV integrated
nVIDIA GeForce 7600GS
PCI Express Interface
Fan Connector
HDMI - HighDefinition Multimedia Interface Support
HDMI is anew interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that
supports standard, enhancedand high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a
single cable. Itenables your PCto transmit all HDTV standards that combine HDCP-protected
video at resolutionsup to 1080p and 8-channel digital audio with 5 Gbps of bandwidth
provided.
MSI Vivid Video Technology Support
MSI Vivid isan easy toolto enhance "image quality." It can help users to get better image
quality in viewing"Digital photos, documents & games."
MSI D.O.T Technology Support
D.O.T.(DynamicOverclocking Technology) is MSI's important and outstanding breakthrough
in mainboard andadd-on cards technologies. Briefly, D.O.T. is anauto-overclocking function,
primarily focusing ondetecting the loading of the GPU, and on adjusting the frequency
according to theloading.
MSI CoreCell 3DTechnologySupport
CoreCell 3D isa Windows-based utility for end-users to customize their VGA card for different
kinds of applications. This outstanding utilitywill give users a delightful and professional
experience while performingdifferent overclocking function and any other related settings.
Main functions include:CoreCell 3D Center, CoreCell 3D D.O.T Express, CoreCell 3D VX
TUNE, and CoreCell3D Cool on Demand, and so forth.
Ture High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Rendering Support
The ultimate lightingeffects bring environmentsto life for a truly immersive, ultra-reailstic
experience. Based onthe OpenEXR technologyfrom Industrial Light and Magic, NVIDIA's 64-
bit texture implementationdelivers state-of-the-art high dynamic-range (HDR) visual effects
through floating pointcapabilities in shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.
Full Microsoft DirectX9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support
The standard fortoday's Purchase and next-generation consoles enables stunning and
complex efects forcinematic realism. NVIDIAGPUs offer the most complete implementation
of the ShaderModel 3.0 feature set -- including vertex texture fetch (VTF) -- to ensure top-
notch compatibility andperformance for all DirectX9 applications.
High-Definition H.264, MPEG-2and WMV Hardware Acceleration
Smoothly playback H.264,MPEG-2, and WMV videoincluding WMV HDwith minimal CPU
usage so thePC is free to do other work.
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VGA is atrademark 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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and other intellectualproperty rights ownedby Macrovision Corporationand other right owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology mustbe authorized byMacrovision Corporation, andis intended for home and other limited
viewing uses onlyunless otherwise authorizedby Macrovision Corporation.Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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 theend of theiruseful life.
DO NOT touchthe
cooling system since
it may produce a
certain heat while
processing tasks.
HDMI Connector
**2
Reserved Hole
**1&2
SPDIF Connector
**1
Use the supplied SPDIFInternal cable to
connect both theSPDIF connectors on
the VGA cardand your mainboard. Make
sure to plugthe orange cableto the
SPDIF-pin and theblack one tothe GND-
pin on themainboard. Wrong installation
may cause thedamage to theVGA card.
**2
Or, usethe supplied SPDIFExternal cable
to connect theSPDIF connector onthe
VGA card andthread the cable through
the reserved holeto plug theother end of
the cable tothe SPDIF-out connectoron
the back panelof the mainboard.
The VGA cardshown here may vary from the actual card. For further information, please visit MSI website atwww.msi.com.tw