Nvidia GeForce MX Series User manual

User’s Manual
For
GeForce4 MX Series
DOC NO: 54-ONV17-01 Rev.A
02/01/16

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FCC Requirement
This device has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. See instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
WARNING: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio or
television reception.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B compliant device in accordance with the specifications
in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference-will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
˙Reorient the receiving antenna
˙Relocate the computer away from the receiver
˙Move the computer away from the receiver
˙Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch
circuits
˙Ensure that the card's mounting screws, attachment connector screws, and ground wires are tightly
secured
˙Ensure that slot covers are installed in all unused slots
If necessary, consult your dealer, service representative, or an experienced radio/television Technician for additional
suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
NOTE: You must use shielded interface cables with a ferrite bead in order to maintain compliance
with the limits for a Class B device.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................................................6
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................6
1.2 System Requirements............................................................................................7
2. Hardware Installation .......................................................................7
2.1 Adapter Configuration...........................................................................................7
2.2 Installing your VGA adapter ...............................................................................10
3. Software Installation........................................................................ 11
3.1 Installing driver on Windows 98SE/ME..............................................................11
3.2 Installing DirectX on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ...........................................11
3.3 View User's manual.............................................................................................12
3.4 Installing driver on Windows 2000/XP ...............................................................12
3.5 TV-OUT Function Instructions ...........................................................................13
3.6 nView Function instructions................................................................................17
4. Video Mirror Function ....................................................................18
5. Color Correction Panel ...................................................................19
6. How to Overclock.............................................................................20
7. Display Information.........................................................................21
7.1 Resolutions Supported.........................................................................................21
8. FAQ ...................................................................................................22

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1. Introduction
The nVIDIA GeForce4 MX series graphic is the 3D graphics processors and
multimedia controller. Its innovative architectures combine, transform, and light
technology with a rendering engine that delivers 4 pixels per clock. The nVIDIA
GeForce4 MX series graphic not only speed up graphics processing for richer 3D
graphics, it also frees up CPU bandwidth, to the computer systems use, by
incorporating GeForce4 MX break-through 3D architecture.
nVIDIA GeForce4 MX series graphics controller delivers stunning visual quality and
performance, with its 256 bit true-color engine and 32 bit Z/Stencil buffer.
GeForce4 MX series is the only graphics processor able to drive dual digital displays
independently delivering the dual-head graphics in a single Board. It’s full support 2
analog DVI or DVI and CRT.
1.1 Features
□Integrated second-generation transform and lighting engine.
□ 64/128MB memory DDR or SDRAM on board.
□Integrated true-color 350MHz RAMDAC interface.
□Supports high screen resolutions up to 2048x1536@60Hz.
□ Enables two Digital Flat Panel Display to 1280x1024.
□256-bit 2D and 3D graphics architecture.
□AGP2X/4X/8X withAGP Texturing and Fast Writes. (For AGP series product)
□32-bit color ARGB with destination alpha.
□Cube environment mapping.
□Separate hue, saturation, and brightness controls for the video overlay.
□Video DMA for efficient VIP Host operations.
□DVD and HDTV- ready motion compensation for MPEG-2 decoding.
□OpenGL ICD for full OpenGL support.
□Alternate OS support for OS/2, Linux, and BeOS.
□ Drivers for Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98SE.
□8.8 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX460 series product)
□6.4 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX440 series product)
□ 2.7 GB/second memory bandwidth.(For MX420 series product)
□31Mtriangles/sec or higher through T&L and setup.
□nVIDIA shading rasterizer (NSR) Featuring.
□ Fully support PCI Interface. (For PCI series product)
□ Low Profile SPEC. (For Low Profile series product)

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1.2 System Requirements
□Any motherboard with AGP bus. (For AGP series product)
□Any motherboard with PCI bus. (For PCI series product)
□Microsoft Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP.
□DirectX 8 series and OpenGL Features.
2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Adapter Configuration
VGA with TV-Out

S Video In
Video Out
S Video Out
8

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Low-Profile VGA with TV-Out
Low-Profile VGA with TV-Out

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2.2 Installing your VGA adapter
1. Power off your computer, remove its outside cover, and then assert yourself by
touching the power supply of your computer.
Note: Before installing your new VGA card, you must first set the VGA
option to either Standard VGA or Standard Display VGA.
2. Remove your old graphics card, and install your new VGA card into the AGP slot.
3. Align and secure the mounting bracket of your new VGA card to your computer
and replace your computer cover.
4. Connect your monitor cable to the DB-15 connector at your new VGA card.
5. Power on your computer.
AGP series product
AGP Slot
PCI slot
AGP mainboard
PCI series product
PCIslot
AGP mainboard
!!! Caution !!!
Before you turn on your system,
you have to sure that VGA card
setup already and all cables are
connected.
DO NOT connect / disconnect
TV-out cable when your TV or
PC is Power On.
Turn Of
f
Graphics Card
Turn Off

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3. Software Installation
After installing the VGA card in your computer, please turn on your PC, and your
computer will be automatically detected.
Notice :
Auto-Run CD will auto-detect your VGA and TV card devices.
Therefore, it might show more than one device in the first installing
window. Otherwise, Auto-Run CD will skip the first installing
window when it only detects one device. Please select one
installation of the devices that is proper for this product.
3.1 Installing driver on Windows 98SE/ME
Please set the VGA card as ‘Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)’. When asked
if you want to restart your PC, click ‘No’. Then you should follow the next step.
1. Insert the Auto-Run CD-ROM driver (wait few seconds). You will see ‘VGA
Installer’ window that will be shown on the screen. If it does not display, please
browse the CD and double click ‘AutoRun.exe’ icon.
2. Click-on ‘Install Driver’ to install the VGA driver.
3. After the installation is complete, the system will ask you whether you want to
restart your computer now. Click ‘Ye s’ to reboot your system and activate the
program.
3.2 Installing DirectX on Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP
When the system restart after finishing the VGA driver setup, please install better
DirectX version than that on your system.
1. Double click CD-ROM icon to let it auto-run. The ‘VGA Installer’ will
b
e shown
again.
2. Click ‘Install DirectX’ and you will see a ‘Installer’ dialog, and click ‘OK’ to
show next page.
3. Click ‘Yes ’ to continue.
4. Click-on ‘ReInstall DirectX’ to install the DirectX program.
5. When it is done, please click ‘OK’ to reboot Windows.

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3.3 View User's manual
Click ‘User’s Manual’ to view detailed information regarding the various
Drivers/Programs and FAQ located on the CD.
3.4 Installing driver on Windows 2000/XP
Please set the VGA card as ‘Video Controller (VGA Compatible)’. When asked if
you want to restart your PC, click ‘No’. Then you should follow the next step.
1. Insert the Auto-Run CD-ROM driver (wait few seconds). You will see ‘VGA
Installer’ window that will be shown on the screen. If it does not display, please
browse the CD and double click ‘AutoRun.exe’ icon.
2. Click ‘Install Driver’ to install the VGA driver.
3. A.
Windows 2000:
If you see ‘Di
g
ital Si
g
nature Not
Found’ window, please click ‘Yes’.
B.
Windows XP:
If you see ‘Hardware Installation’
window, please click ‘Continue
Anyway’.
4. When asked if you want to restart your PC, click ‘OK’ to finish the installation
and reboot your Windows.
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3.5 TV-OUT Function Instructions
NOTE:
Before you power on your system, you have to be sure the VGA
card is installed already and all the cables are connected to prevent
form the card get burnt.
3.5.1 How to enable the TV-OUT function
Warning:
The VGA card needs to see real 75 ohms AV input. Connect the
signal cable between TV-OUT of VGA and TV's Video input and
turn on the TV before launch ‘Display Properties’. Otherwise the
TV-OUT function would be gray and un-selectable.
1. Boot up the system from monitor.
2. To Connect the signal cable between TV-OUT of VGA and TV’S Video input and
turn on the TV.
3. After launch ‘Display Properties’ window then:
1. Click ‘Settings’
2. Click ‘Advanced…’
3. Click ‘nView’
4. Click ‘Device Setting’
5. Click
‘Select Output Device’
6. Click ‘Advanced’

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3.5.2 How to change TV setting?
1. You can click ‘TV’ to switch VGA output to
TV.
A. Click ‘Change Format’ to select which
standard TV you want.
When you select ‘Make this format the
power-up default’; the System will
change BIOS default to the format, when
you boot-up next time.
B. Click ‘Video output format’ to select
output from Composite or S-Video.
C. Click ‘OK’ to switch your display mode.

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3.5.3 How to adjustment screen position?
1. Please open “Output Device” page.
2. When the output of your VGA is set to
Monitor, You can click ‘Device Setting’ to
adjust the screen position
WA R N I N G :
The Monitor display may become
scrambled if you adjust the screen position
over the required range.

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3.5.4 How to change output to Digital Flat Panel?
1. A. You can click ‘Digital Flat Panel’to
switch VGA output to Digital Flat Panel.
B. Click ‘OK’or ‘Apply’to switch your
display device.
2. Click ‘OK’ to make sure.
3. Windows will ask you to keep this setting.
Click ‘Yes ’ to finish setting.
Note : The function is just for output device with DVI connector.

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3.6 nView Function instructions
3.6.1 Clone mode
1. A. You can click ‘Clone’ to add second
device Output of clone.
B. Click ‘OK’ or ‘Apply’ to switch your
display mode.
2. Windows 98SE will ask you to restart your
computer. Please click ‘Ye s’ to finish
switching.

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4. Video Mirror Function
4.1.1 Video Mirror mode
Video Mirror is a nView feature that allows a video or DVD application to
mirror its playback in full-screen mode on any one of the connected display
devices.
For Video Mirror functionality, set your nView panel to one of these
modes:
•Windows XP/2000 Clone or Windows XP DualView.
•Windows 9X/ME Clone or Extended Desktop.
1. Open the DVD or video application that you
want to view.
2. A. Enable Overlay Controls
B. Enable video overlay zoom: Click this
check box and click Apply to use the
Zoom control slider to zoom in (out) on a
specific area of the video output
(overlay) on your screen. Using the
diagram of the screen regions shown on
the Overlay Controls panel, you can
select the area of the video screen you
would like to zoom. Once selected, you
can zoom to that portion of the screen by
moving the Zoom Control slider between
the Out and In range.
3. Be sure to click Apply whenever you make
any changes to the control panels. If changes
do not take effect (the controls have no effect
on the video) after you click Apply, close the
video overlay and then re-open it.

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5. Color Correction Panel
5.1.1 Color Correction Settings
If you are using a GeForceX GPU-based card, another non-nView nVIDIA
GPU-based card, or have not enabled nView on your system yet, follow these
steps:
• Right click from the Windows desktop to display the context menu, click
Properties, the Settings tab, and the Advanced button.
• Click the Color Correction tab to display the nVIDIA Color Correction
panel.
If you are using a nView-based card, have nView enabled, and want to
access the Color Control Panel from the nView panel, follow these steps:
• Open the nView control panel.
• To access the context menu, right click on a monitor icon that
appears on the nView panel.
• Select Color Correction from the context menu.
1. Open Color Correction
A. Active Color Channel: Allows you to
select the color channel controlled by the
sliders. You can adjust the red, green or
b
lue channels individually or all three
channels at once.
B.
Bri
g
htness, Contrast, and Gamma
Controls: The slider controls allow you
to adjust the brightness, contrast, or
gamma values for the selected color
channel.
C. Diagonal Line/Curve: A graphical
representation of the color curve. This
curve will change in real time as you
adjust the contrast, brightness or gamma.
D. Selecting Automaticall
y
appl
y
these
settings at startup automatically
restores the color adjustments you have
made here when Windows is restarted.
2. Note: If your computer is running on a network, the color will be adjusted after
you have logged on to Windows.

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6. How to Overclock
Warning:
Increasing the hardware clock frequencies beyond the
manufacturer’s recommended setting may cause system instability
and possibly damage the hardware.
6.1.1 Setting Hardware Options Function
1. Choose ‘Hardware Options’ in ‘Additional
Geforce 4 MX Properties’ then enable
‘Allow clock frequency adjustments’.
2. Please restart computer .To click ‘Restart
Now’.
3. After restart computer, please set the clock of ‘Core clock frequency’ or
‘Memory clock frequency’ that you want in step 1.
Clicking ‘test new settings’ after finish adjust clock to check it can affordable or
not.
5. To click ‘Apply’ to finish the procedure and
you will see this message.

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7. Display Information
7.1 Resolutions Supported
Resolutions Color Depth Refresh Rate (Hz)
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
640 x 480
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
800 X 600
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200
1024 X 768
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150 170
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150 170
1152 X 864
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150 170
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150 170
1280 X 960
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 150
1280 X 1024
32bit 60 70 72 75 85 100 120
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100
1600 X 1200
32bit 60 70 72 75 85
8bit 60 70 72 75 85 100
16bit 60 70 72 75 85 100
1920 X 1080
32bit 60 70 72 75
8bit 60 70 72 75 85
16bit 60 70 72 75 85
1920 X 1200
32bit 60 70 72 75
8bit 60 70 72 75 85
16bit 60 70 72 75 85
1920 X 1440
32bit 60 70 75 85
8bit 60 70 72 75
16bit 60 70 72 75
2048 X 1536
32bit 60