Nvidia 3DForce4 MX440-8X Series User manual

3DForce4 MX440-8X Series
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
User’s Manual
Version 1.00
Copyright © 2003 Jaton Corporation, USA

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Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................4
FEATURES ................................................................5
AGP BUS INTERFACE.....................................................5
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR UNIT (GPU) ..................................5
PERFORMANCE...............................................................5
COMPATIBILITY ..............................................................6
HDTV/DVD PLAYBACK .................................................6
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................7
CHECK LIST...............................................................7
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................8
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT ......................................9
Device Output Connection (TVout).............................9
Device Output Connection (Dual RGB out)................10
3DForce4 MX440-8X-64TV’s Device Output Connection10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................11
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...........................................11
STEPS:......................................................................11
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................12
ÿÿ WINDOWS98 DRIVER INSTALLATION......................13

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ÿÿ WINDOWSME DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................17
ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWSNT™4.0...........................21
ÿÿ WINDOWS2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION...................25
ÿÿ WINDOWSXP DRIVER INSTALLATION......................29
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........................................32
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ...........................32
PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES..........................35
ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)......................35
CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS................................35
9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE....................................36
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................36
LIMITED WARRANTY................................................39
OTHER LIMITS..............................................................39
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION................................................40
OTHER STATEMENTS.....................................................40
TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................40
SERVICES AGREEMENT: .................................................41
ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................41
REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS............42

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IntroductionIntroduction
The 3DForce4 MX440-8X Series video accelerators are
excellent 2D/3D multimedia video adapters for AGP 8X local
bus desktop PCs’. Based on nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440-8X
core technology, built-in with 64MB or 128MB DDR SDRAM
memory module, these video cards will provide multiple
display outputs onboard for TVout (Analog and Digital) or
Dual RGBout (Twin) all together in optional.
As the previously core technology from nVIDIA, the
GeForce4MX440-8X Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
shakes up the gaming industry with its extremely
performance, unusual visual effects, and speedy frame
rates-injecting life into the artificial world of computer-
generated graphics.
The significant enhancement is the new high quality image
control. The nVIDIA GeForce4™MX GPU has added two more
rendering pipelines and the DirectX 8-compliant T&L unit into
its graphic engine, which enables the maximum flexibility and
high quality 4Xs mode control capabilities; gathered with the
data bus Double Data RateRAM (DDR) circuit, the PC users
can ultimately enjoy the virtual environment of 3D scenes,
and ambiance textures appear photo-realistic and custom
lighting heightens at a highest resolution with astonishingly
fast frame refresh rate.
Another feature of the 3DForce4 MX440-8X Series is the video
accelerator, which integrates the HDVP (High Definition Video
Processor) and DVD (Digital Versa Display) for video
playback with higher definitions at greatly increased frame
rates.
A leverage of the combination of hardware and software
technology, nVIDIA GeForce4™ MX GPU will provide many of
the new features and benefits you look for in your desktop
computing as well as the best performance, combining usual
quality and exceeding crisp resolution. With all of this, the
3DForce4 MX440-8X Series video cards bring a new level of

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graphics accomplishment and flexibility to the mainstream
desktop PC market!
Features
AGP Bus Interface
• AGP 8x/4x/2x compatible
• AGP 3.0 supported
Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)
• 256-bit graphics engine
• 64MB/128MB DDR SDRAM memory access bus.
• Integrated dual 270 MHz RAMDACs drives CRT
display
• 2 dual 128bit pixel pipelines rendering
• Surface engine for high-order surfaces and patches
• Programmable Vertex Shader
• Programmable Pixel Shader
• HRAA - high - resolution anti-aliasing
• Integrated hardware transform engine
• Integrated hardware lighting engine
• DirectXand S3TCtexture compression
• Dual cube environment mapping capability
• Hardware accelerated real-time shadows
performance
• Up to 1.1billion AA samples per second fill rate

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• Up to 8.0 GB/sec memory bandwidth
• Up to 34 Million triangles/sec.
• True, reflective bump mapping
• High-performance 2D rendering engine
• API support - DirectX8.1 and lower
Compatibility
• nVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture
• Industry’s first fully compliant professional OpenGL
1.3 support for Windows® operating systems
• Windows® 98, WindowsMe, Windows®NT™4.0,
Windows® 2000, and WindowsXP
HDTV/DVD Playback
• High-Definition Video Processor (HDVP) for full-
screen, full-frame video playback of HDTV and DVD
resolutions
• Independent hardware color controls for video overlay
• Hardware color space conversion (YUV 4:2:2 and
4:2:0)
• Motion compensation
• 5-tap horizontal by 3-tap vertical filtering
• Per-pixel color keying
• Multiple video windows with hardware Color Space
Conversion and filtering

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System Requirement
• Intel Pentium® II, III or P4, or compatible system with
AGP 2x/4x/8x Bus Extension Slot
• CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster
• Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space
• MS Windows® 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP operating
systems
Check List
• 3DForce4 MX440-8X-64TV or 3DForce4 MX440-8X-
64Twin, or 3DForce4 MX440-8X-128TV, or 3DForce4
MX440-8X-128Twin Multimedia Accelerator
• Software & Documents CD
• Quick Start Guide (Printed)
• TVout convert cable may vary in package, which
depends the offering from manufacturer. Please, see
the PCB Layout diagrams below for details.

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Hardware Description
nVIDIA
GeForce4
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
DisplayMemory
Bracket
Width
Height
Y200
Product Name / PCB Version
3DForce4 MX440-8X-64Twin
3DForce4 MX440-8X-128Twin
82198D
82198D
Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440-8X
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440-8X
W = 6.6" x H = 2.587"
W = 6.6" x H = 2.587"
8M*16 DDR SDRAM x 4
16M*16 DDR SDRAM x 4
64MB
128MB
AGP Bus 2x 4x 8x
Special Bracket(s) Alternative
P223 DB 15 VGA + DB 15 VGA L = 3.118", W = 0.725" For low profile PC use only
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
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1
15
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CON4
The second RGBout connector is portable component with a shortly
ribbon data cable that has plugged on CON4 as default by
manufacturer. Do not unplug it if unnecessary. For some reasons, if
you try to re-plugging the cable with connector on CON4, make sure
RED line on edge of cable is align to the PIN 1 which labeled on CON4.
Otherwise, the video signal may not straight throughout approriately
or, it may damages the video components onboard.
nVIDIA
GeForce4
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
DisplayMemory
Bracket
Width
Height
Y200
Product Name / PCB Version
3DForce4 MX440-8X-64TV
3DForce4 MX440-8X-128TV
82198D
82198D
Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 - 8X
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 - 8X
W = 6.6" x H = 2.587"
W = 6.6" x H = 2.587"
8M*16 DDR SDRAM x 4
16M*16 DDR SDRAM x 4
64MB
128MB
AGP Bus 2x 4x 8x
Special Bracket(s) Alternative
P203 DB 15 VGA + MD 4Pin + RCA Composite L = 3.118", W = 0.725" For low profile PC use only
MD4pin
(TVout)
RCA
Composite
TVout ports built-in onboard that Do Not need any converter cables from manufacturer.

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Alternative brackets for low profile system are sold separately.
Please go to www.togopc.com for detail informatin.
MD 4pin
(TVout)
nVIDIA
GeForce4
MX 440 DisplayMemory
Bracket
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
Width
Height
Y200
Product Name / PCB Version
3DForce4 MX440-8X-64TV 82198B
Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size
MX440SE with AGP8X W = 6.6" x H = 2.587" 4M*32 DDR SDRAM x 4 64MB
AGP Bus 4x 8x
Special Bracket(s) Alternative
P201 DB 15 VGA + MD 4Pin L = 3.118", W = 0.725" For low profile PC use only
MD 4Pin TVout port built-in onboard which has bundled an 3” converter cable for MD 4Pin to RCA Composite from
manufacturer.
Display Devices OutputDisplay Devices Output
Device Output Connection (TVout)
Plate
TV set
DB 15 VGA
Connector
S_Video
Connector
RCAComposite
Connector
CRT Monitor

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Device Output Connection (Dual RGB out)
AGP Plate
DB 15 VGA Connector
DB 15 VGA Connector
CRT Monitor 2
CRT Monitor 1 (Default output Connector)
(Additional output Connector)
Device Output Connection (PCB revision - 82198B)
Plate
TV set
PC Computer DB 15 VGA
Connector
1
S_Video
Connector
CompositeRCA
Convert Cable
2
3
MD4Pin
Note: TVout convert cable that describes above is bundle
within the package from manufacturer.

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Hardware Installation
Installation Procedures
!! WARNING !!
Discharge static electricity by
touching the GROUND such as
metal part of your case
connected with good power
ground before you handle the
electronic circuit boards.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage,
caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any
components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not
feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a
qualified computer technician.
Steps:
1. Turn OFF all powers to your system, including any
peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.).
2. Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the
back of the computer.
3. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and
remove the system cover. Refer to your system user
manual for instructions to determine the location of the
mounting screws.
4. Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in
place. Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside
(you will need it to secure the adapter).
5. To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line
up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly
above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard.
Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the

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(remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapter-
retaining bracket in place.
6. Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the
mounting screws you removed in Step 3.
You have now completed the installation of your new graphics
adapter on your system.
<Upgrade Steps:
To add or change your video adapter to an existing
system, you may proceed a few steps before you install
the new hardware and software(video display driver). The
following are some of the considerations:
1. To change a new adapter, please remove the existing
video driver, or replace it with a SVGA driver from
Windows®98/Me system before you remove the
existing hardware.
2. To add a new adapter, ensure the mainboard that has
available IRQ for new devices, and there is no conflict
between the others.
3. If you try adding this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE
mainboard (which video port built-in already), then you
must disable that port first. Otherwise, that will be a
problem for the new video adapter setup.
4. The driver installation for system upgrade is as the
same as below, if an error occurs when you proceed
step 1,2 or 3, please consult with your system’s
dealer or the existing hardware manufacturers
support.
Software InstallationSoftware Installation

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ÿWindows  98 Driver Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1. Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics
Adapter at Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Check [Search for the best driver for your device] then
select [Next].
3. Insert the software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:] ,Under that enter
D:\Win9x, then select [Next].
5. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series,
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver.
6. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
To a new system:
1 SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then
tab on “Settings” screen.
1. Select Advanced at selection bar.
2. Click on Adapter tab screen.
3. Click the Change button.
4. Click the Next button at Update Device Driver Wizard.
5. Click the Next button.
6. Select Display a list of the drivers in a specific
location... Then click the Next.
7. Insert the Software’s CD then Click the Have Disk
button.

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8. Under Copy manufacturer’s file from statement
enter D:\Win9x ,click the OK button. (Where D is the
letter of your CD ROM drive, typically, D or E Drives,
etc.)
9. Select ”3DForce4 MX440-8X Series , NVIDIA
GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X”, then Click the OK
button.
10. Click the Next button.
11. Click the Finish button.
12. Click the Close button.
13. Click Close at the Display Properties screen.
14. Click the Yesbutton next to restart computer.
InstallShield Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShieldprogram has been added
into our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users to run with Windows
95/98/Me operating systems. When you power-up the
computer and boot-up to Windows, the Plug-and-Play detects
new hardware and it pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel]
because you must place a default display setting from
Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart the
Windows. After the desktop is loaded completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed to the display
driver installation which provided from the hardware
manufacturer.

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1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and
you may point to “display driver” then press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShieldWizard has start loading its
setup process, please wait until it is finished.

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3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4. Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk, please wait until the
process has completed.

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5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
ÿWindows  Me Drive Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1. Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics Adapter at
Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Check [Search for the best driver for your device] then
select [Next]
3. Insert the software’s CD.
4. Check [Specify a location:] ,Under that enter D:\Win9x,
then select [Next].

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5. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series,
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X” driver.
6. Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
To a new system:
1. SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then
tab on “Settings” screen.
2. Select Advanced at selection bar.
3. Click on Adapter tab.
4. Click the Change button at Adapter Screen
5. Click [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)] then
check Next.
6. Insert Software’s CD to CD ROM.
7. Click Specify a location then under Copy manufacturer’s
file from statement enter D:\Win9x, click the Next
button.(Where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive,
typically, D or E drives, etc.)
8. Click Next to install “3DForce4 MX440-8X Series,
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X”driver.
9. Click the Finishbutton.
10. Click the Yes button next to restart computer.
InstallShield Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShieldprogram has been added
into our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users to run with Windows
95/98/Me operating systems. When you power-up the

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computer and boot-up to Windows, the Plug-and-Play detects
new hardware and it pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel]
because you must place a default display setting from
Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart the
Windows. After the desktop is loaded completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed to the display
driver installation which provided from the hardware
manufacturer.
1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and
you may point to “display driver” then press on it.

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2. Microsoft InstallShieldWizard has start loading its
setup process, please wait until it is finished.
3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4. Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk, please wait until the
process has completed.