MSI NX7600GT Diamond Plus User manual

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.
The page ofthe MSI Live Update 3
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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
NVIDIA CineFX 4.0 Engine
Delivers advanced visualeffects at unimaginablespeeds. Full support for Microsoft DirectX
9.0 Shader Model3.0 enables stunningand complex specialeffects. Next-generation shader
architecture with newtexture unit designstreamlines texture processingfor faster and
smoother gameplay.
NVIDIA SLI Technology
Delivers up to2x the performanceof a singleGPU speeds. Full support for MicrosoftR
DirectXR 9.0 ShaderModel 3.0 enablesstunning and complexspecial effects. Next-
generation shader architecturewith new textureunit design streamlinestexture processing for
faster and smoothergame play.
Adaptable Programmable Video Processor
PureVideo's programmable technologyadapts to newvideo encoding formats as they are
developed to providea future-proof videosolution.
High-Definition H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV Hardware Acceleration
Smoothly playback H.264,MPEG-2, and WMVvideoincluding WMV HDwithminimal CPU
usage so thePC is freeto do otherwork.
Video Color Correction
Corrects differences incolor characteristics ofRGB monitors and TV monitors through NVIDIA
PureVideo's ProcAmp ColorControls setting, suchas PureVideo's ProcAmp Color Controls
setting, such asensures videos arenot too dark,overly bright, or washed out regardless of the
video format ordisplay.
Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing
Smoothes video andDVD playback onprogressive displays todeliver a crisp, clear picture
that rivals high-endhome theater systems.
High-Quality Scaling
High-quality scaling technologydelivers a clear, clean imageat any windowsize, including
full-screen HDTV resolutionsup to 1080p.
Integrated HDTV Encoder
Provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) upto 1080i resolution.
NVIDIA UltraShadow II Technology
Enhances the performanceof bleeding-edge games,like id Software'sDOOM 3, that feature
complex scenes withmultiple light sourcesand objects.
128-Bit Memory Interface
Delivers more memorybandwidth and efficiencyto power the latest games and applications at
blazing speeds.
128-Bit Studio-Precision Computation
128-bit studio-precision computationthrough the entirepipeline prevents imagedefects due
to low precisionand ensures thebest image qualityfor even the most demanding applications.
Full-Speed 32-Bit Color Precision
Delivers increased imagequality with noperformance 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-boxexperience for everyuser
and delivers continuousperformance and featureupdates over thelife of NVIDIA GeForce
GPUs.
OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support
NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology and NVIDIADigital Vibrance Control 3.0 Technology
Dual 400MHz integrated RAMDACs
Dual-Link DVI Support: Drives a digital display at resolution up to 2560*1600at 60Hz
90nm Process Technology
High-Speed GDDR3 Memory
Built for Microsoft Windows Vista.
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.

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 highly recommended for system stability.
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For reference only
MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
This service enablesyou to updatethe latest VGABIOS for yourVGA card.
1. To update your VGABIOS, click Live VGA 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 supportthe Live VGA BIOS function, please pay attention to themessage
shown on thescreen telling youthat in whatcircumstance 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 graph button at thebottom to connectthe 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 completethe updating procedure.
HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface Support
HDMI is anew interface standardfor PCs, displaysand consumer electronics devices that
supports standard, enhancedand high-definition video,plus multi-channel digitalaudio on a
single cable. Itenables your PCto transmit allHDTV standards that combine HDCP-protected
video at resolutionsup to 1080pand 8-channel digitalaudio with 5 Gbps of bandwidth
provided.
MSI Vivid Video Technology Support
MSI Vivid isan easy toolto enhance "image quality." It can help usersto get betterimage
quality in viewing"Digital photos, documents& games."
MSI D.O.T Technology Support
D.O.T.(DynamicOverclocking Technology) is MSI'simportant and outstanding breakthrough
in mainboard andadd-on cards technologies.Briefly, D.O.T. is anauto-overclocking function,
primarily focusing ondetecting the loadingof the GPU,and on adjusting the frequency
according to theloading.
MSI Corecell-3D Technology Support
MSI Corecell-3D isa new technologyfor graphic cards.There are two key parts of Corecell-3D:
Corecell-3D Chip ingraphic card &Corecell-3D UI. Corecell-3DChip key functions: GPU
frequency adjustment/ monitor;Memory frequency adjustment/monitor; Fan speed
adjustment/ monitor; Electriccurrent control/ monitor. Three keyparts in Corecell-3D UI :
Corecell-3D Center; VxTune; D.O.T. Express.
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NVIDIAR PureVideo TechnologySupport
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NVIDIAR PureVideo technology is thecombination of a high-definition video processing core
and software thatdelivers unprecedented pictureclarity, smoothvideo, accurate color, and
precise image scalingfor video contentto turn yourPC into a high-end home theater.
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 Lightand Magic, NVIDIA's 64-
bit texture implementationdelivers state-of-the-art highdynamic-range (HDR) visualeffects
through floating pointcapabilities in shading,filtering, texturing, andblending.
Full Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support
The standard fortoday's Purchase andnext-generation consoles enablesstunning and
complex efects forcinematic realism. NVIDIAGPUs offer the most complete implementation
of the ShaderModel 3.0 featureset -- includingvertex texture fetch (VTF) -- to ensure top-
notch compatibility andperformance for allDirectX9 applications.
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NX7600GT Diamond Plus
nVIDIA GeForce 7600GT inside!!!
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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.
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Or, usethe supplied SPDIFExternal cable
to connect theSPDIF connector onthe
VGA card andthread the cable through
the reserve holeto plug theother end of
the cable tothe SPDIF-out connectoron
the back panelof the mainboard.
512MB DDR3 memoryor
256MB DDR3 memoryor
128MB DDR3 memory
nVIDIA GeForce 7600GT
PCI Express Interface
Fan Connector
SLI Interface
TV_Out / Video_In
Connector (S &C)
HDTV-Output integrated
PCI Express Certified
DVI-I Port (yellow)
Dual-Link DVI output
supported
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SPDIF Connector
HDMI Connector
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
Disks: Drivers, documentation and applications
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
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Reserve Hole
The VGA cardshown here may vary from the actual card. For further information, pleasevisit MSI website atwww.msi.com.tw
G52-V0692X2
August 2006
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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.