MSI NX8800GTS-T2D320E-HD 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 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.
The page ofthe MSI Live Update 3
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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.
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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.
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.
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 (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 it 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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PCI Express
Optimizations and Support
Support
OpenGL 2.0
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGl applications.
PCI Express
Designed to runperfectly with thePCI Express busarchitecture, which doubles the bandwidth
of AGP8X to deliverover 4GB/sec. In both upstream and downstream..
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs supportdual QXGAdisplays with ultra-high,ergonomic refresh rate-up
to 2048x1536@85Hz.
NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology
Advanced technology providesthe ultimate inviewing flexibility andcontrol for multiple
monitors.
Built for Microsoft Windows Vista Multi-Display Technology
NVIDIA's fourth-gereration GPUarchitecture built forWindows Vista givesusers the best
possible experience withthe WindowsAero 3D graphicaluser interface.
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology
The combination ofhigh-definition video decodeacceleration and post-processingthat
delivers unprecedented pictureclarity, smoothvideo, accurate color, and precise image
scaling for moviesand video.
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Dual-Link DVI Support
Able to drivethe industry's largestand highest reresolution flat-panel displays up to
2560*1600.
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Getting Started
System Requirements
Card Features
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
CDs
- Drivers and documentation on CD
- Applications on CD
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
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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.
NX8800GTS series
Note: The VGA card shown here
may vary from the actual card.
For further information, please
visit MSI website at
www.msi.com.tw
256MB DDR3 memoryor
512MB DDR3 memoryor
640MB DDR3 memory
nVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS
PCI Express Interface
DVI-I Port
Power Connector
unified architecture
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Technology
DirectX 10 Support
World's first DirectX10GPU with fullShader model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of
graphics realism andfilm-quality effects.
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SLI Technology
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Lumenex Engine
- 16x Anti-aliasing: Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at upto 16x samplerates
obliterates jagged edges.
- 128-bit floating point high Dynamic-Range (HDR): Twice theprecision of priorgenerations
for incredibly realisticlighting effects--now withsupport for anti-aliasing.
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Quantum Effects Technology
unified DriverArchitecture (UDA)
Giga Thread
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous
treads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader
programs.
Full Microsoft
Delivers up to2x the performanceof a singlegraphics card configuration for unequaled gaming
experiences by allowingtwo cards torun in parallel. The must-have feature for performance
PCI Express graphics, SLI technology dramatically scales performanceon today's hottest
games.
NVIDIA
Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex,
physics, or pixel shading operation, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior
generation GPUs.
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Delivers stunning imagequality and floatingpoint accuracy atultra-fast frame rates.
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Advanced shader processorsarchitected for physicscomputation enable anew level of physics
effects to besimulated and renderedon the GPU--all while freeing the CPU to runthe game
engine andAI.
NVIDIA ForceWare
Delivers a provenrecord of compatibility, reliability,and stability with the widest range of games
and applications. ForceWare provides the best out-of-box experienceand delivers continuous
performance and featureupdates over thelife of NVIDIAGeForce GPUs.
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TV_Out Connector (S)
HDTV integrated
Fan Connector
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DO NOT touchthe
cooling system since
it may produce a
certain heat while
processing tasks.
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