3DForce6200 series nVIDIA GeForce™ 6200 series User’s Manual Version 7.
Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 4 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................... 9 CHECK LIST ............................................................................... 9 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................... 10 DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT ..................................................
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................... 32 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE .......................................... 33 LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. 35 OTHER LIMITS .............................................................................. 36 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION ............................................................... 36 OTHER STATEMENTS................................................................
Introduction 3DForce6200 series video accelerators are based on nVIDIA GeForce™ 6200 core technology. 3DForce6200 series feature NVIDIA UltraShadow II technology designed to enhance the performance of shadow-intensive games. Powered by the proven NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 engine, these advanced GPUs enable unlimited programmability and infinite program length, allowing develops to create new class of advanced visuals and effects.
Features and Specifications 3DForce6200 series CineFX 3.0 Engine The third-generation of the NVIDIA® CineFX™ engine unleashes the power of the latest NVIDIA GPUs and streamlines the creation of complex visual effects. Through the power of the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL® 1.5 APIs, programmers can now develop shader programs utilizing these technologies and techniques: Infinite length shader programs: With CineFX 3.0 there are no hardware-imposed limitations on shader programs.
NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 is poised to unleash a new level of programming creativity. With full DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 support, the newest 3DForce6200 series will soon power a new generation of games with unmatched realism, digital worlds with mind-blowing complexity, and lifelike characters that move through cinematic-quality environments. Intellisample Technology The industry’s fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds.
nView Multi-Display Technology The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience. Digital Vibrance 3.0 This feature allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate and bright colors in all conditions.
Compatibility • NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) • Fully compliant with OpenGL 1.5 • Microsoft DirectX 9.0 • WHQL-certified for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 PERFORMANCE • Up to 1.
System Requirement • • • Intel Pentium® P4 or compatible system with AGP 4X / 8X extension Slot Hard Drive with at least 100MB Free space MS Windows® 7/Vista/2000/XP operating system Check List • • • • • • 3DForce6200-256, 3Dforce6200Xe, 3Dforce6200XeTwin, 3Dforce6200Xe-Twin-LP, 3DForce6200Twin or 3DForce6200Twin-LP Multimedia Accelerator Mini-DIN 9-pin (TV-Out) converter cable for Composite RCA or S-Video Out connection - 3DForce6200-256, 3Dforce6200Xe DVI to RGB converter - 3DForce6200-256, 3Dforce6200
Hardware Description 3Dforce6200-256 / 3Dforce6200Xe Low profile configuration
3Dforce6200Twin / 3Dforce6200Xe-Twin 3Dforce6200Twin-LP / 3Dforce6200Xe-Twin-LP 11
Product name / PCB version Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Size 3DForce6200-256 82338B nVIDIA GeForce 6200 W=6.1” X H=2.5” 32M*16 x 4 DDR SDRAM 256MB 3DForce6200-Twin 82338E nVIDIA GeForce 6200 W=6.1” X H=2.7” 32M*16 x 4 DDR SDRAM 256MB 3DForce6200-Twin-LP 82338E nVIDIA GeForce 6200 W=6.1” X H=2.7” 32M*16 x 4 DDR SDRAM 256MB 3DForce6200Xe 82348B nVIDIA GeForce 6200 W=6.36” X H=2.58” 64M*16 x 4 DDR2 SDRAM 512MB 3DForce6200Xe-Twin 82348E nVIDIA GeForce 6200 W=6.36” X H=2.
Display Devices Output 3Dforce6200-256 / 3Dforce6200Xe Low profile configuration 13
1. RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to analog monitor. 2. DVI out - DVI connects to LCD display panel. 3. DVI converts to RGB with DVI-RGB converter for Dual RGB out. 4.
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.
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 are installing the video card into a system that has a previous version of Nvidia Display Driver.
Software Installation á Windows® 7 and Vista Driver Installation InstallShield® Program: Microsoft Windows® 7 and Vista 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.
2. Click on “Next” to continue the process. 3. Click on “Yes” to agree to license agreement and continue.
4. Click on “Finish” to complete the installation.
á Windows® XP Driver Installation InstallShield® Program: Microsoft Windows® 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. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may point to “Display Driver” and then press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process; please wait until it has completed. 3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4. The Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk; please wait until the process has completed. 5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
á Windows® 2000 Driver Installation InstallShield® Program: Microsoft Windows®2000 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. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you may point to “Display Driver” and then press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup process; please wait until it has completed. 3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display driver will be in place after Windows boots-up. Notice: We believe that the all the installation steps mentioned above are clear from manufacturer software’s CD to your operating system. Any procedures other than these processes have not been specified.
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.
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 multi-frequency monitors are unable to switch video modes without being turned off, then turned on again.
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.
Software 3D is generally used to mean using non-specific (2D) hardware in conjunction with the CPU to render for 3D applications. Some of these techniques allow usable 3D applications when high-powered and/or MMX™equipped CPU's are employed along with special-case software optimization techniques.
Pinout and Sync Frequencies Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15) PIN FUNCTION 1 Red Video1 2 3 Green Video1 Blue Video1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Not Used Ground Red Return (ground) Green Return (ground) Blue Return (ground) Vcc (+5v DDC Power) Sync Return (ground) Monitor ID (not used) SDA (DDC support) Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync SCL (DDC support) Note: Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video.
9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table 9 PIN SIGNALS PIN NO. Red Green Blue Horz Sync Vert Sync Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground Sync Ground 15 PIN SIGNALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PIN NO. Red Green Blue Horz Sync Vert Sync Return Red Return Green Return Blue Digital Ground Ground Analog Video Signals Black Level = 0 V Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I) Connector 1 8 17 C1 C2 24 C3 C4 24 pin DVI FEMALE connector built-in onboard.
10 TMDS Data 1 + 11 TMDS Data 1 Shield 12 No Connection 13 No Connection 14 +5 V Power 15 Ground (for +5 V) 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS Data 0 - 18 TMDS Data 0 + 19 TMDS Data 0 Shield 20 No Connection 21 No Connection 22 TMDS Clock Shield 23 TMDS Clock + 24 TMDS Clock < 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.
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FCC SHIELDED CABLE 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. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation, “SHIELD INTERFERENCE CABLE (S) MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO FCC 15.27©.
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Reducing Warranty Claim Rejections To reduce the potential of incurring damages not covered by Manufacturers warranties, we strongly recommend the following: • Read your manuals before installing peripherals and/or before making changes to the machine’s configuration; • Ask your dealer if there are any known problems with the system requirements or installation procedures for any add-on products that your are purchasing; • Buy industry standard products where compatibility issue are less likely to surf
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