User manual JATON VIDEO-118PCI-64DDR-TV

[. . . ] Video-118PCI Series nVIDIA GeForce2 MX400TM User's Manual Version 8. 00 Copyright © 2005 Jaton Corporation, USA Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KEY FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SECOND GENERATION GPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 QUALITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEPS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MICROSOFT WINDOWS® 98/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 WINDOWS® 2000 DISPLAY DRIVER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MICROSOFT WINDOWS® NTTM4. 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 WINDOWS® XP DISPLAY DRIVER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OTHER LIMITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OTHER STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. [. . . ] Physically pulling out other devices from system, and re-starts the computer. Confirm and modify your IRQ addresses with qualified computer technician. 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 multifrequency 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 builtin 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. 23 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. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1 Why do we need 3D graphics capability in our PC?Answer 3D technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not only in games, but also in other applications such as VRML, which allows 3D scene descriptions in Web applications. 3D technology is used for image editing, modeling, and an increasing number of in home and business applications. In games, as well as other applications, 3D acceleration not only allows better visual qualities and more realistic scenery attributes than software alone, but it also allows a higher frame rate, which translates into a more interactive experience for the end user. Q2 What does "Rendering Engine" mean?Answer "Rendering Engine" generically applies to the part of the graphics engine that draws 3D primitives, usually triangles. In most implementations, the rendering engine is responsible for interpolation of edges and "filling in" the triangle. Q3 What does the set-up engine do in a graphics controller?Answer A set-up engine allows drivers to pass triangles in the form of raw vertex information; whereas, most common designs force triangles to be pre-processed for the rendering engine in terms of delta values for edges, color, and texture. Q4 Why does a 3D graphics chip need to have both a rendering engine and a setup engine? [. . . ] This Limited Warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user's computer, hardware, software or any related system configuration in which the Jaton Products interfaces. Proof of purchase will be requiring before any consideration by Manufacturer occurs. Other Limits. The forgoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Manufacturer does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper or abnormal use of handling of the products; against defects or damages arising from improper installation (where installation is by persons other than Manufacturer), against defects in products or components not manufactured or installed by Manufacturer, or against damages result from nonmanufacturer made products or components. [. . . ]