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Nvidia GeForce4 MX Series User Manual

Nvidia GeForce4 MX Series
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Users Manual
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GeForce4 MX Series
DOC NO : 54-0NV18-01 Rev.A
02/09/03
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Nvidia GeForce4 MX Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory Clock166-275 MHz
DirectX7.0
OpenGL1.2
Pixel Pipelines2
TMUs Per Pipeline2
ROPs2
AGP4x
Manufacturing Process150 nm
Maximum Resolution2048x1536
RAMDAC350 MHz
Max Memory64 MB
ArchitectureNV17
Memory TypeSDR, DDR
Memory Bus Width64/128-bit

Summary

FCC Requirement

Notice

Trademark Acknowledgements

Limited Warranty

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

Introduction

Feature

Lists key features including AGP support, nfiniteFX Engine, 256-bit accelerator, and hardware engines.

System Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for the system.

Package Contents

Details the items included in the product package.

Hardware Installation

Adapter Configuration

Illustrates VGA card specifications and port layouts for different monitor connections.

Installing your VGA Adapter

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the VGA adapter into the computer.

Software Installation

Installing Driver on Windows 98SE/ME

Guide for installing the graphics driver on Windows 98SE and ME operating systems.

Installing Driver on Windows 2000/XP

Guide for installing the graphics driver on Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.

Installing DirectX

Instructions for installing or updating the DirectX software.

View User's Manual

Instructions on how to access the full user manual from the installation CD.

Optional Functions

nView Function Instructions

Details on how to use the nView features for enhanced display management.

Clone Mode

Specific guide for setting up the 'Clone' display mode using nView.

TV-OUT Function Instructions

Instructions for utilizing the TV-OUT capability of the graphics card.

How to Enable TV-OUT

Step-by-step process to activate and configure the TV-OUT feature.

How to Use TV-out Cables Correctly

Guidelines for properly connecting and using TV-out cables.

How to Change TV Setting

Instructions for selecting TV formats and adjusting settings for TV output.

How to Adjust Screen Position

Procedure for fine-tuning the screen position and display alignment.

How to Change Output to Digital Flat Panel

Guide for switching the display output to a digital flat panel monitor.

Installing Capture Driver

Information on installing the optional capture driver for video input functionality.

Capture Tool

Instructions for using the AMCAP.EXE application for video capture.

Capture Setting

Configuration options for setting up video capture parameters like file name and size.

Color Correction Panel

Guide for adjusting color settings, brightness, contrast, and gamma.

Video Mirror Function

Explanation of the Video Mirror feature for mirroring playback across displays.

Video Mirror Mode

Details on the different display modes required for Video Mirror functionality.

Desktop Utilities

Overview of utilities for managing desktop features and configurations.

Desktop Utilities Control

Accessing and modifying settings like 3D Antialiasing, OpenGL, and Color Settings.

Enabling the nVIDIA QuickTweak Icon

Instructions on how to display the nVIDIA QuickTweak icon in the taskbar.

What is nView Desktop Manager?

Introduction to the nView Desktop Manager application and its benefits.

Benefits of Using Profiles

Explains how to use profiles to tailor and switch system configurations.

Summary of Windows Settings

Overview of window and dialog box placement settings within nView.

About Effects

Details on window drawing enhancements like faster maximization and transparency.

About Hot Keys

Information on using and configuring hot keys for various actions and shortcuts.

Adding a Hot Key

Procedure for adding new hot keys and assigning actions to keystroke combinations.

Removing a Hot Key

Instructions on how to remove specific hot keys from the active list.

Removing All Hot Keys

Procedure for clearing all configured hot keys from the system.

About Desktops

Guide to creating and managing up to 32 virtual desktops.

Desktops Setting

Configuration options for setting up and organizing virtual desktops.

Show Taskbar Quick Tweak Icon

Enabling the display of the nVIDIA QuickTweak icon on the Windows taskbar.

Show Desktops in Explorer Window Folder Tree

Option to view virtual desktops within the Windows Explorer file tree.

How to Overclock

Instructions for adjusting hardware clock frequencies, with warnings about system instability.

Display Information

Resolutions Supported

Table listing supported display resolutions and color depths with refresh rates.

FAQ

Vertical Sync Issue During Installation

Check monitor specs and DDC signal for proper detection.

Flickering Image and Refresh Rate Issues

Caused by failed DDC detection; check and select monitor type.

Changing Resolution, Color, and Refresh-Rate

Adjust via Display Properties, Settings, and Advanced Properties.

AGP8X Compatibility Issues

Ensure AGP 8X mode in BIOS, motherboard support, and chipset drivers.

TV-OUT Grayed Out Issue

Check TV's 75 ohms input, 'Terminate' switch, or motherboard voltage.

Card Locking Up Issue

Check overclocking, IRQ conflicts, virus checkers, AGP drivers, BIOS.

System Hangs During 3D Games (Win98SE)

Use System Info, DirectX Diag, disable Direct3D Acceleration.

Secondary PCI Card Not Detected

Check C:\CONFIG.SYS for EMM386.EXE and remove.

Game Stuttering Issue

Enable UltraDMA, disable BIOS shadowing, check IRQ sharing.

Flickering Textures in Quake 3/Win98SE

Type console commands /r_ext_compiled_vertex_array 0 and /vid_restart.

Resolution, Color, Refresh-Rate on Windows NT

Similar to Win98SE, select 'Test' then 'OK' for changes.

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