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DVI connector DVI to VGA adapter DVI end VGA connector VGA end HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Introduction Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card. This installation guide shows you how to install your graphics card. It includes information on how to install and the driver software and configure the output device. HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Features • Dual architecture allows two simultaneous displays. • Support for both DVI-I (digital flat panel) and VGA (standard analog) monitors.
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide What’s in the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Kit? What’s in the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Kit? The HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX kit includes the following items: • 1 HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card • 1 DVI to VGA adapter • 1 drivers CD-ROM • 1 Installation Guide (this document). DVI to VGA adapter HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card Drivers CD-ROM Installation guide English 3
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Known Limitations Known Limitations • Currently, only the primary display can function with 3D acceleration, the secondary display can only function with 2D acceleration. If only one display is used with the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card, it can function with 3D acceleration. • Non-DDC monitors are not supported on the secondary output. Before You Install CAUTION Your computer and graphics board can be permanently damaged by
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Overview of the Installation Procedure Installing your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card is a three step process. You need to: • Remove the existing video driver software (if necessary) • Install your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card • Install the new driver software. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you have no video driver installed when you begin installing your new card. Removing
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Installing your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card WARNING For your safety, never remove the computer’s cover without first removing the power cord, data cables and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching on again. 1 With the computer turned off, disconnect the power cord and any connection to a telecommunications network, then remove the
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure 8 Connect the video cable from your monitor to the video connector on the card. 9 Reconnect the power cables and any telecommunication cables. 10 Restart your computer. NOTE Before you restart your computer, ensure your monitors are switched on. Otherwise the software may not be able to properly detect the monitors. English 7
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Installing the New Driver Software NOTE For Windows NT 4.0 users only. Once the driver is installed you should reboot your computer. If your computer has a Pentium III processor and Windows NT 4.0 you are using Service Pack 4 or earlier you should install the Intel SIMD driver available on the software CD-ROM. Ensure that the Plug-and-Play Operating System setting of the BIOS is disabled bef
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Windows 2000 1 Start your computer. Windows 2000 automatically detects the new graphics card. 2 In the Found New Hardware Wizard window, you will be prompted to install a driver for your graphics card, click Next. 3 Select Search for a similar driver for my device and click Next. 4 Insert the software CD-ROM disk in your drive. Select Specify a Location and click OK. 5 Go to the win2000 fold
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve problems which may occur with your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card. If the computer Solution Explanation fails to start or if Check that the computer and monitor are the screen is turned on. (The power light should be blank and there illuminated.) are no error messages These are useful routine checks, Check the monitor’s contrast and brightness especial
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Troubleshooting Graphics Solution Explanation performance The graphics card driver may be corrupted If the driver files are corrupted, the is below or not properly installed. Reboot in Safe computer may boot but may be unable to expectations mode (Windows 98 and Windows 2000) or switch to high-resolution mode. VGA mode (Windows NT 4.0). Try reducing the screen resolution, for Some 3D applications obtain higher example, from 204
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Feature/Function Implementation Physical dimensions Width: 19.0 cm (7.4 inches) Height: 35.8 cm (14.0 inches) Depth: 38.1 cm (14.8 inches) Power requirements 5W AGP support AGP 4X with fast writes Operating temperature 5 ºC to 35 ºC Operating humidity 15% to 80% (non-condensing) Professional 3D rendering • Second Generation Transform and Lightning Engine frees the computer’s main proc
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Technical Specifications Physical Layout DVI connector DVI to VGA adapter VGA connectors English 13
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Technical Specifications Your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card supports the resolutions and refresh rates listed below: Resolution Maximum Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (bits) 320 x 200 120 8, 16, 32 320 x 240 120 8, 16, 32 400 x 300 120 8, 16, 32 480 x 360 120 8, 16, 32 512 x 384 100 8, 16, 32 640 x 400 120 8, 16, 32 640 x 480 240 8, 16, 32 800 x 600 240 8, 16, 32 960 x 720 120 8, 16, 32 1024 x 768 240 8, 16 1152 x 864 200 8, 16
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide HP Support Services HP Support Services For more information on your graphics board and other accessories available for your computer, you can visit the following pages on HP’s Web site: For HP Kayak PC www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport For HP Vectra PCs www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport For HP Brio PCs www.hp.com/go/briosupport English 15
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC (for USA only) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and uses
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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide HP Software Warranty HP Software Warranty THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the software will be uninterrupted o
