Nvidia 3DForce4-MX440 Series User manual

3DForce4-MX440 Series
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440
User’s Manual
Version 6.00

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Copyright © 2001 Jaton Corporation, USA
Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................5
FEATURES ................................................................6
AGP BUS INTERFACE.....................................................6
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR UNIT (GPU) ..................................6
PERFORMANCE...............................................................7
COMPATIBILITY ..............................................................7
HDTV/DVD PLAYBACK .................................................7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................8
CHECK LIST...............................................................8
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................9
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT ....................................10
OPERABLE TVOUT CABLES ....................................11
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................12
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...........................................12
STEPS:......................................................................12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................14
ÿÿ WINDOWS98 DRIVER INSTALLATION......................14

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ÿÿ WINDOWSME DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................18
ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWSNT™4.0...........................22
ÿÿ WINDOWS2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION...................27
ÿÿ WINDOWSXP DRIVER INSTALLATION......................30
3D LC SHUTTER GLASS..........................................34
HARDWARE COMPONENTS .............................................34
3D LC SHUTTER GLASSES VGA-PT SYNCHRONIZER ...........34
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ............................................35
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ..................................................35
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................36
HOW TO WEAR APEC’S 3D LC SHUTTER GLASSES.............40
How to adjust the proper length of ear piece..............40
How to wear LC shutter glasses over your own regular
glasses .................................................................40
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................40
You must install the following drivers according to the
listed sequence......................................................41
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ........................................41
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ...........................44
PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES..........................47
ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)......................47
CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS................................47

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9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE....................................48
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................48
LIMITED WARRANTY................................................52
OTHER LIMITS..............................................................52
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION................................................53
OTHER STATEMENTS.....................................................53
TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................53
SERVICES AGREEMENT: .................................................54
ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................54
REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS............55

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IntroductionIntroduction
3DForce4-MX440 and 3DForce4-MX440Twin, which are
excellent 3D multimedia AGP video accelerators for PC
computing right now. Based on nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440 core
technology, built-in 64MB DDR memory module onboard,
display output by choice on two RGBs (Twin) or RGB+TVout
(Analog and Digital) selectable purpose, these outcomes on
their gaming performance will beneficial to player extremely.
The nVIDIA GeForce4Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) as
previously core technology from nVIDIA, which shakes up the
gaming industry with unprecedented visual effects and
sizzling frame rates-injecting life into the previously artificial
world of computer-generated graphics.
With GeForce4™ GPU, two more rendering pipelines and
DirectX 8-compliant T&L unit are added into the nVIDIA
engine, and the Double Data RateSynchronous Dynamic
RAM (DDR SDRAM) improved memory clock speed up to
400MHz, users can be ultimately enable virtual environment
of 3D scenes, and ambiance textures appear photo-realistic
and custom lighting heightens the drama.
3DForce4-MX440 Series accelerator, which is integrate the
HDVP (High Definition Video Processor) and DVD (Digital
Versa Display) playback with high definition at highly frame
rates.
A leverage of hardware and software technology combination,
features and benefits from nVIDIA GeForce4™ MX GPU that
provides cost-effective, high-performance integrated,
unprecedented quality and resolution. With all of this,
3DForce4-MX440 Series video cards bring a new level of
graphics accomplishment and flexibility to the mainstream
desktop PC.

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Features
AGP Bus Interface
• AGP 4x/2x with Fast Write
• AGP Texturing support
Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)
• 256-bit graphics engine
• 64MB DDR SDRAM with 128bit access bus.
• Integrated dual 350MHz RAMDACs drives two
independent CRT displays (Twin optional only)
• 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

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performance
• Up to 1.1billion AA samples per second fill rate
• Up to 6.4 GB/sec memory bandwidth
• Up to 400 MHz Memory clock rate
• 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
AGP4x 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, or 3DForce4-MX440Twin
Multimedia Accelerator
• 3” cable convert TVout from MD 4pin to Composite
RCA for 3DForce4-MX440 only
• Software & Documents CD
• Quick Start Guide (Printed)

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Hardware Description
Display Memory
Plate
nVIDIA
GeForce4
MX 440
DB 15 VGA
DB 15 VGA
Width
Height
Y 2
Y 1
Product Name / PCB Version
3DForce4-MX440
3DForce4-MX440
3DForce4-MX440Twin
82158A
82158B
82158A
Core Chipset PCB Size Memory / Size
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX440
W = 6.9" x H = 3.8"
W = 6.9" x H = 3.8"
W = 6.9" x H = 3.8"
4M*32 DDR SDRAM x 4
4M*16 DDR SDRAM x 8
4M*32 DDR SDRAM x 4
64MB
64MB
64MB
MD-4PIN
Twin RGB Optional
TVout Optional
•• 3DForce4-MX440 card is built-in MD-4Pin port for TVout.
•• 3DForce4-MX440Twin card is built-in Twin RGB option
without MD-4Pin TVout.

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Display Devices OutputDisplay Devices Output
Plate
PCComputer
DB15VGA
Connector
1
TV set
S_Video
Connector
Composite RCA
ConvertCable
2
3
MD 4Pin
RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to an Analog monitor.
TV out - MD4 connector to a TV set S_Video input or a RCA Composite Video input.
AGP Plate
DB 15 VGA Connector
DB 15 VGA Connector
CRT Monitor 2
CRT Monitor 1
(Default output Connector)
(Additional output Connector)

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Operable TVout CablesOperable TVout Cables
Jaton video card has built TVout connectors onboard in a vary
alternative arrangement, and the suitable convert cables for
these connectors may also code in different to the user’s
documentation. The following description is the updated
inforamtion for users to verify the convert cable with his/her
purchase of Jaton video card.
MD 9Pin TV out Convert Cable
MD9Pin
MD 4Pin (S_Video)
RCA Composite
Cable Code
Length = 8 In CB9D0001
TVOUT
TVOUT
TVOUT
TV out From MD 9Pin connector to S_Video or RCA Composite
MD 4Pin TV out Convert Cable
MD4Pin RCA Composite
Cable Code
Length = 3 In CB4D0002
TVOUT
TVOUT
TV out From MD 4Pin connector to RCA Composite
S_Video Extended Cable
MD4Pin S_Video
Cable Code
Length = 5 Ft n/a
TVOUT
TVOUT
TV out From MD 4Pin connector to S_Video directly

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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

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above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard.
Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the
(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:
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 followings
are some of the considers:
1. To change a new adapter, please remove the existing
video driver, or replace it to SVGA driver from
Windows®98/Me system before you remove the
existing hardware.
2. To added 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 add this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE
mainboard (which video port built-in already), then you
have to disable that port first. Otherwise, that will be a
problem for the new video adapter setup.
4. The driver installation for system upgrade as same as
below, if error occur when you proceed step 1,2 or 3,
please consult with your system dealer or the existing
hardware manufacturer support.

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Software InstallationSoftware Installation
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 Series,
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440” 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.

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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.
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 Series , nVIDIA GeForce4
MX 440”, 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 Yes button next to restart computer.
InstallShield Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShieldprogram has been added
on our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users whom running with
Windows95/98/Me operating systems. When you powered
the computer and boots-up in the Windows, the Plug-n-Play
detects a new hardware and pops-up install wizard. Do Not
[Cancel] because you need place a default display setting
from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart
your Windows. After the desktop loaded completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed the display

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driver installation that provided from Video Adapter
manufacturer.
1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and
you may pointing on “display driver” then press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShieldWizard has start loading its
setup process, please wait until it finished.

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

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5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will in placed after the 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.

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4. Check [Specify a location:] ,Under that enter D:\Win9x,
then select [Next].
5. Select [Next] to install “3DForce4-MX440 Series, nVIDIA
GeForce4 MX 440” 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 Series, nVIDIA
GeForce4 MX 440”driver.
9. Click the Finishbutton.
10. Click the Yes button next to restart computer.

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InstallShield Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShieldprogram has been added
on our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users whom running with
Windows95/98/Me operating systems. When you powered
the computer and boots-up in the Windows, the Plug-n-Play
detects a new hardware and pops-up install wizard. Do Not
[Cancel] because you need place a default display setting
from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart
your Windows. After the desktop loaded completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed the display
driver installation that provided from Video Adapter
manufacturer.
1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and
you may pointing on “display driver” then press on it.