Nvidia 5700 - ASUS V9570 Series GeForce FX AGP 256MB S-VId DVI VGA Video... User manual

NVIDIA
GeForce FX
NVIDIA
GeForce FX
Cinematic Computing for Every User
Contents
Getting Ready
Hardware Installation
Driver Installation
Display Modes
Appendies
User's ManualUser's Manual
GeForce FX 5200/5500/5600/5700/5900 SeriesGeForce FX 5200/5500/5600/5700/5900 Series

GeForce FX Series User's Manual
Version A
May 2004 P/N: W0500895
1Getting Ready
1 Package Contents
2 Board Layout
2 Features
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Hardware Installation
Before Driver Installation
Quick Driver Installation -
Manual Driver Installation -
Manual Driver Installation -
Manual Driver Installation -
Software Settings
nView Display Mode
Direct3D Settings
OpenGL Settings
Windows XP/2000/ME/98
Windows XP/2000
Windows ME/98
Windows NT 4.0
11 Display Properties - Overview
13 Display Properties - Screen Settings
14 Display Properties - Advanced
Settings
Contents

General Guide/
Quick Installation
Guide
AV cable
(Optional for TV output)
S-video cable
( for TV output)Optional
Software
CD
Do not have the VIVO cable connected with the AV cable and S-video
cable simultaneously. Connect only the cable for currently desired input
source for the video to be displayed correctly.
NVIDIA
GeForce FX
If the TV-OUT connector on
your card looks like this: ,
the following cable is included:
VIVO cable (Optional)
S-video-AV cable
(Optional)
VIDEO
CARD
VIVO cable with HDTV
support (Optional)
Orange (AV-In)
White (S-In)
Red (Pr-Out)
Blue (Pb-Out)
Green
(Y-Out / AV-Out)
Black (S-Out)
Video In
Component
Out
Video Out
Getting Ready
GeForce FX 5200 / 5600 /
5700 / 5900 board
1
DVI to VGA
adapter
(Optional)
Package Contents

2 1
INSERTING YOUR CARD INTO
THE WRONG TYPE OF SLOT
CAN DAMAGE YOUR CARD,
YOUR COMPUTER,OR BOTH.
Note: The actual board appearance may differ from the diagrams.
Powered by the NVIDIA GeForce FX GPU Graphics Beyond Imagination
CineFX 2.0 Engine for GeForce FX 5700 and GeForce FX 5900/ CineFX Engine
for GeForce FX 5200/5500/5600 Enables stunning, cinematic-quality special
effects along with advanced programmability
Intellisample Technology Delivers higher image quality through anti-aliasing at
frame rates that rival aliased modes
nView Multi-display Technology Empower user with maximum flexibility in
display options and control
AGP 8X Utilizes the latest system interface technology with up to 2.1GB/sec
bandwidth
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 1.4 Optimizations and Support
Video-in/Video-out function support (optional)
DVI Connector (Optional)
VIVO or TV Out Connector (Optional)
VGA Connector
Bus Connector
NVIDIA
GeForce FX
Board Layout
Features
Getting Ready

3
Hardware Installation
Locate the AGP bus expansion slot on your system
mainboard and remove the cover if there is one.
If there is an existing VGA card, remove the old
card by loosening the mounting bracket and pulling
the card off the slot.
OR
Step2
Remove the
old card
System mainboard
AGP
slot
AGP slot
Position the new card over the AGP slot. Insert the bus connector in the slot and
gently press the bus connector down.
Step3
INSERTING YOUR CARD INTO
THE WRONG TYPE OF SLOT
CAN DAMAGE YOUR CARD,
YOUR COMPUTER,OR BOTH.
INSERTING YOUR CARD INTO
THE WRONG TYPE OF SLOT
CAN DAMAGE YOUR CARD,
YOUR COMPUTER,OR BOTH.
Shut down the computer; unplug all the cables and
electrical cords; and remove the cover from the
computer chassis.
Step1

Hardware Installation
Fasten the mounting bracket to the chassis.
Step4
WARNING:BE SURE TO CLOSE THE PLASTIC CLIPS AT THE ENDS OF THE
DIMM SLOTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE VIDEO CARD INTO THE AGP SLOT.
OTHERWISE,THE CLIPS MAY BLOCK THE PARTS AT THE BACK OF THE VIDEO
CARD,AND WILL POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CARD,AS THE PHOTO SHOWN BELOW.
WARNING:BE SURE TO CLOSE THE PLASTIC CLIPS AT THE ENDS OF THE
DIMM SLOTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE VIDEO CARD INTO THE AGP SLOT.
OTHERWISE,THE CLIPS MAY BLOCK THE PARTS AT THE BACK OF THE VIDEO
CARD,AND WILL POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CARD,AS THE PHOTO SHOWN BELOW.
Do not leave the clips open before installing
the video card
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Hardware Installation
WARNING:BE SURE TO CLOSE THE PLASTIC CLIPS AT THE ENDS OF THE
DIMM SLOTS BEFORE INSTALLING THE VIDEO CARD INTO THE AGP SLOT.
OTHERWISE,THE CLIPS MAY BLOCK THE PARTS AT THE BACK OF THE VIDEO
CARD,AND WILL POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CARD,AS THE PHOTO SHOWN BELOW.
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If the heat dissipation device provided is a fan,
it is subject to damage if not properly handled.
It is important not to put pressure on the axle.
A shifted axle may shorten the fan's lifespan.
A Note for the Fan
Do not handle the fan by the axle.
Before Installing the Driver
The product package contains the Software Pack CD. Please read the Readme.txt
file for the latest information about the software before proceeding with the driver
installation.
Put the cover back on the computer. Plug
the cord into the matched connector of the
graphic card according to what kind of
monitor you have.
Step5
Step6
Reconnect all the cables and cords.
(An example for VGA port)
To
monitor

To uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software, follow these steps:
Note: It is highly recommended that you follow the steps in this section to
completely uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software before
installing a new version of the software.
Step1From the Windows taskbar, click > > to open
the Control Panel windows.
Start Settings Control Panel
Step2Double click the item.Add/Remove Programs
Step3Click the item from the list.NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers
Step 4
Click .Change/Remove
Step5Click to continue.Yes
Before Driver Installation
Step6Restart your system.
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Step1
Step2
Step3
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98 USERS TO USE QUICK DRIVER INSTALLATION.
WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS PLEASE INSTALL THE DRIVER MANUALLY.
Step6
Step4
Step5

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Quick Driver Installation Windows XP/2000/
ME/98
Step1Step1
Step2Step2
The screen
will display on the
screen. Select
by clicking on it.
Autorun
Driver
Install
Step3Step3
A dialog box tells you
it is ready to install
the driver. Click .Next
Insert the software
pack CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98 USERS TO USE QUICK DRIVER INSTALLATION.
WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS PLEASE INSTALL THE DRIVER MANUALLY.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98 USERS TO USE QUICK DRIVER INSTALLATION.
WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS PLEASE INSTALL THE DRIVER MANUALLY.
Step6Step6
When it is finished, a
dialog box asks you if
you want to restart your
computer. Tick and
click .
Yes
Finish
Step4Step4
Windows is installing the
driver. A dialog box
appears showing the
progress.
Step5Step5
If a warning message
appears, click
.Continue Anyway

Manual Driver Installation Windows XP/2000
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Step7
As you logon to Windows, the system tells you there is a new hardware
found. Click on the balloon or wait for a few seconds.
Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The dialog box appears. Tick
Then click .
Another dialog box appears. Tick And type in
(assuming X: is your CD-ROM drive) or browse for it.
Then click .
The dialog box with a list of graphics products appears. Select the model of
your purchase.
The system will then start searching for the software you specified.
If a message warning you about the compatibility appears, click
.
If the system fails to locate certain files for the driver, the dialog
box will appear. Click and give the driver location again as previously
stated.
The installation begins and a dialog box appears showing you the progress.
When the installation is completed, a dialog box appears to tell you so. Click
.
Found New Hardware Install from a list...
Next
Include this location...
Next
Continue
Anyway
Insert Disk
OK
Finish
X:\Drivers\WinXP_2K
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