MSI NX8600GTS Diamond Plus Instruction manual

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April 2007
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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 "electricaland 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.
WARNING!!
DO NOT touchthe
cooling system since
it may produce a
certain heat while
processing tasks.
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CAUTION!!
Do not force theGPU
cooler against the
fragile GPU toavoid
damage to theGPU.
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Using 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 left
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.
This service enablesyou to updatethe latest VGABIOS for yourVGA card.
1. Toupdate your VGABIOS, click Live VGA BIOS item on theleft column ofthe 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 payattention to themessage
shown on thescreen telling youthat in what circumstance flashing BIOSmay fail toreboot.
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 thebottom to connect the MSI Live Update 3 Server.
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7. The MSI Live VGABIOS 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-screeninstructions to completethe updating procedure.
Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
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MSI Features
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.
Installing from the Disk
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.
Installing from the MSI Web Site
3. Click Start to Check to download
the Live Update application.
4. Click Install the continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
6. Launch MSI Live Update and to
enter the main page of this utility
as shown here.
1. Link to MSI's website at
http://www.msi.com.tw
2. Find and click Live Update Online
on the left side of the web page to
enter MSI Download Center.
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Quick Installation
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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
To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer,
CD
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:
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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Overview
Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actualcard.
For further information, please visit MSIwebsite at www.msi.com.tw
PCI Express Interface
Dual DVI-I Port(yellow)
Dual Dual-Link DVIoutput
supported
512MB DDR3 memoryor
256MB DDR3 memoryor
128MB DDR3 memory
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MSI Vivid Video Technology Support
MSI Vivid is an easy tool to 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.(Dynamic Overclocking Technology) is MSI's important and outstanding
breakthrough in mainboard and add-on cards technologies. Briefly, D.O.T. is an auto-
overclocking function, primarily focusing on detecting the loading of the GPU, and on
adjusting the frequency according to the loading.
MSI Corecell-3D Technology Support
MSI Corecell-3D is a new technology for graphic cards. There are two key parts of
Corecell-3D: Corecell-3D Chip in graphic card & Corecell-3D UI. Corecell-3D Chip key
functions: GPU frequency adjustment/ monitor; Memory frequency adjustment/ monitor;
Fan speed adjustment/ monitor; Electric current control/ monitor. Three key parts in
Corecell-3D UI : Corecell-3D Center; Vx Tune; D.O.T. Express.
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 fo prior
generation GPUs.
DirectX 10 Support
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of
graphics realism and film-quality effects.
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SLI Technology
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU 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.
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16x Anti-aliasing
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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OpenGL
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh
rates -- up to 2048x1536@85Hz.
Build for Microsoft
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Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
Hardware Decode Acceleration
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 HD and SD movies.
HDCP Capable
Designed to meeet 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 purchase purcconnected to HDCP-compliant displays.
High-Quality Scaling
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos th HDTV resolutions, up to 1080i, while
maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-
definition, while preserving image detail.
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NVIDIA CineFX 5.0
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High-Speed GDDR3 with 128-bit memory intergrated.
Dual Dual-link DVI Support
Technology
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
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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 while freeing the CPU to
run the game engine and AI.
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
GeForce GPUs.
2.0 Optimization and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
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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.
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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.
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.
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PureVideo Technology
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64-Bit Texture Filtering and Blending
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Intellisample 4.0 Technology
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UltraShadow II Technology
Able to drive the industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to
2560x1600
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System Requirements
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.
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
128MB of system memory
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
Operation System Support: visit MSI website for further information
Power supply of 400 (and up) watt is highlyrecommended for system stability
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Fan Connector
TV_Out Connector (S)
HDTV-Output integrated
SLI Interface
Power Connector