Nvidia GeForce GT series User manual

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NVIDIA GeForce™GT
User’s Manual
Version 4.00

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Contents
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................3
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................4
CHECK LIST................................................................................................7
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION....................................................................8
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT.................................................................11
HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................13
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................15
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.....................................................................18
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................22

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Introduction
The GeForce GT is the perfect GPU for accelerating
photos and video, playing games, and enjoying the
new GPU-accelerated web.

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Features and Specifications
Microsoft® DirectX® 11 Support
DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support
designed for ultra high performance in the new API’s
key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.
Blu-Ray 3D Support
Enable a theater quality 3D in your home with
seamless support for 1080p Blu-Ray 3D discs across
any compatible 3D viewing system over HDMI 1.4,
including active-shutter glasses and passive polarized
displays.
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration¹
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.
TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming Support
Full support for TrueHD and DTS-HD advanced
lossless multi-channel HD audio codecs brings the
rich sound of the master recording to your living
room.
NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s
processor cores to accelerate the most demanding
tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation,

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ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible
performance improvements over traditional CPUs.
NVIDIA PhysX® Technology
Full support for PhysX technology, enabling a totally
new class of physical gaming interaction for a more
dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
HDMI Output
Support for HDMI 1.4 output enables sending both
high-definition video and audio signals to an HDTV via
a single cable.
Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive industry’s largest and highest resolution
flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support
for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus
architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds
for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D
applications, while maintaining backwards
compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards
for the broadest support.
Operating Systems
•Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP

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Compatibility
•NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
•Fully compliant with OpenGL including OpenGL 3.1
•Microsoft DirectX 11
•WHQL-certified for Windows 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows
XP

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System Requirement
•Intel Pentium® P4 or compatible system with PCI- Express
Bus (x16) Extension Slot or PCI slot (depend on card
purchased)
•CD-ROM drive, Quad speed or faster
•Hard Drive with at least 200MB Free space
•MS Windows® 8/7/Vista/XP operating system
•Minimum 300 Watt power supply (Minimum recommended
power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 20 Amp Amps.)
Check List
•Video-PX630GT-EX, Video-PX630GT-LX Video-PX620GT-
EX, Video-PX620GT-LX, Video-PX610GT-EX, Video-
PX520GT-LX, Video-PX430GT-LX, Video-PX658-DLP,
Video-PX658-DLP-LX , Video-PX658-DLP-EX , Video-PX678-
DLP or Video-PX678-DLP-EX Multimedia Accelerator
•DVI to VGA converter
•LFH to Dual DVI adapter cable (part# CB59DVI-I2C00) –
Video-PX658-DLP, Video-PX658-DLP-LX, Video-PX658-
DLP-EX, Video-PX678-DLP, Video-PX678-DLP-EX
•Software & Documents CD
•Quick Start Guide (Printed)

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Hardware Description
Video-PX430GT-LX / Video-PX520GT-LX / Video-
PX610GT-EX / Video-PX610GT-LX / Video-PX620GT-LX
/ Video-PX620GT-EX
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Video-PX658-DLP/Video-PX658-DLP-LX / Video-PX658-
DLP-EX / Video-PX678-DLP / Video-PX678-DLP
Video-PX630GT-LX / Video-PX630GT-EX
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Product name / PCB version Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Size
Video-PX430GT-LX 82658B NVIDIA GeForce GT430 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX620GT-LX 82658C NVIDIA GeForce GT620 W=5.94” X H=2.713” 128M X 8 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX620GT-EX 82658C NVIDIA GeForce GT620 W=5.94” X H=2.713” 256M X 8 DDR3 2GB
Video-PX658-DLP 82658F NVIDIA GeForce GT430 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX520GT-LX 82678A NVIDIA GeForce GT520 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX610GT-LX 82678A NVIDIA GeForce GT610 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX610GT-EX 82678A NVIDIA GeForce GT610 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 2GB
Video-PX678-DLP 82678F NVIDIA GeForce GT610 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX678-DLP-EX 82678F NVIDIA GeForce GT610 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 2GB
Video-PX658-DLP-LX 82658F NVIDIA GeForce GT630 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 64M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX658-DLP-EX 82658F NVIDIA GeForce GT630 W=5.7” X H=2.713” 128M X 16 DDR3 2GB
Video-PX630GT-LX 82688A NVIDIA GeForce GT630 W=6.6” X H=4.376” 64M X 16 DDR3 1GB
Video-PX630GT-EX 82688A NVIDIA GeForce GT630 W=6.6” X H=4.376” 128M X 16 DDR3 2GB
Accessories for VGA cards are sold separately. Please go to
http://www.anvshopper.net for details

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Display Devices Output
Video-PX430GT-LX / Video-PX520GT-LX / Video-
PX610GT-LX / Video-PX610GT-EX / Video-PX620GT-LX
/ Video-PX620GT-EX
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Video-PX658-DLP / Video-PX658-DLP-LX / Video-
PX658-DLP-EX / Video-PX678-DLP / Video-PX678-DLP-
EX
Video-PX630GT-LX / Video-PX630GT-EX
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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 PCI-E 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 (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.
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Upgrade Steps:
Add or change your video adapter to an existing system, you may
precede a few steps before you install the new hardware and software
(video display driver). The followings are some of the considerations:
1. To add a new adapter, ensure the mainboard has available IRQ
for new devices, and there is no conflict between each other.
2. If you try adding this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE mainboard
(with a built-in video port), then you have to disable that port first)
in the Windows Device Manager. Otherwise, there will be a
problem for the new video adapter setup.
3. The driver installation for system upgrade is the same as below, if
error occurs when you proceed to step 1, 2 or 3, please consult
with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer
support.

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Software Installation
áWindows®8, 7, Vista and XP Driver Installation
InstallShield®Program:
Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista and XP detects this new hardware and places
appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically - it doesn’t
matter if you have added a new driver or changed the existing one. To
maximize the video board acceleration and increase its performance, you may
install the manufacturer’s display driver as follows:
1. Click on Display Driver to install video card driver.
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2. Click on “Agree and Continue” to continue the process.
3. Select Express or Customer and Click “NEXT” to continue.
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4. For Custom installation, Select the components to install and Click
“NEXT” to continue.
5. Once installations has finished, Click “CLOSE” to finish.
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Technical Assistance
Q: Why is the display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display modes?
Explain and Suggestion:
Some monitors lack auto-sizing features or just do not synchronize properly to the video
board output. In some cases, horizontal and vertical display adjustments may be
necessary. Use the monitor control panel functions to adjust screen.
In other cases, mode type and refresh rate adjustments may be necessary. Use the
utility program, which provided by video card manufacturer or production developer. To
center the display with normal type (mode 3), and to reduce (decrease) the refresh rate
with the monitor's specification.
Q: What kind monitors can display 800x600 modes or higher resolution mode?
Explain and Suggestion:
To display 800x600 resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, the monitor must be capable of
synchronizing a 31.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC 2A, 3D). At 72Hz refresh rate,
the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 48.0KHz scan rate (e.g., Sony HG
1304, NEC 4D, 5D, Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 interlaced mode; the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a
35.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC 3D, Seiko 1430 or 1440). To display 1024x768
non-interlaced mode at 60Hz, the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 48.7KHz
scan rate (e.g., Sony HG 1304, NEC 4D, 5D, Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 non-interlaced mode at 70Hz, the monitor must be capable of
synchronizing a 56.4KHz scan rate (e.g., NEC 4D).
Q: System hangs-up after installing video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
Today, most video drivers are developed for 32-bit processing and may require a
channel to Code/Decode. Conflict between device drivers and TSR (terminate-and-
stay-resident) programs will inverted the display, and are particularly effectual at
crashing computer. The most effective way to check for conflicts is to replace with the
original video driver, or delete and re-install the current video driver to the system.
Accomplishing IRQs (Interrupt Request Query) settings or troubleshooting the conflicts
on hardware source may necessary. Most AGP video cards designed for Plug-n-Play,
that means video card IRQ's setup which controls by main board’s (motherboard)
circuitry and BIOS. Physically pulling out other devices from system, and re-starts the
computer. Confirm and modify your IRQ addresses with qualified computer technician.

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Q: Multiple images or unreadable screen after loading video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
There are a variety of reasons why the display might be distorted. One common reason
is a monitor mis-match. Some older multi-frequency monitors are unable to switch video
modes without being turned off, then turned on again.
If the problem occurring in windows, make sure that you have loaded that proper video
driver, and that the driver is compatible with the monitor being used. Try re-configuring
your application software to use a compatible video mode. If problem persist in
windows, load the standard generic VGA driver. The generic VGA driver should function
properly with virtually every video board and VGA (or SVGA) monitor available.
If that is an unsatisfactory solution, you may have to upgrade to a monitor that supports
the desired video mode.
Some new monitors are also synchronizing this problem because built-in DDC (Data-
Digital-Channel) feature. Sometime that DDC automatically setup the display frequency
without loading video driver. Try to turn it off, or change settings of monitor type in your
system.
Q: Selection of color, resolution and refresh rate combination that always backs to
default after restart the system.
Explain and Suggestion:
Accordingly, there must be a bug (defected source-code) in video driver, or in the
system. Debug the source-code or fix the error in video driver that should be done by
the driver developer. Likewise, upgrade the video driver from the manufacturer or from
the original software developer is necessary.

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Technical Support
In the event you have a technical problem with this product, please read the
README files in the software CD_ROM. Updated drivers are available
through Jaton Web site. Have following information handy when you contact
technical support:
;Name of the product.
;Software Driver and Version.
;System Information, such as CPU speed, BIOS version, Monitor Specification, etc.
;Description of the problems including any error messages.
Telephone: [phone] (Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm PST)
FAX: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Website: www.jaton.com
How to Obtain Warranty Service
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In United States contact:
Jaton Corporation.
Service Center
47677 Lakeview Blvd.,
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: [phone]
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