Advantech AIMB-740-6CB1, User Manual

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Chapter 5 VGA Setup (for AIMB-740-
6CB1)
5.1 Introduction
The AIMB-740-6CB1 has VGA onboard, you need to install the VGA
driver to enable the function.
The Intel® 845GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub (the 845GV
GMCH) is Intel’s first memory controller hub with integrated graphics
for the Intel Pentium® 4 processor. The 845GV GMCH, with its new
architecture graphics engine, delivers not only high 2D/3D graphics per-
formance, but also provides efficient, high bandwidth communication
channels connecting the processor, the memory, the I/O subsystem, and
other components together to deliver a stable mainstream desktop plat-
form solution. The features include:
• Built-in 2D/3D VGA controller.
• Use Intel® Extreme Graphics Architecture
• Integrated 350MHz RAMDAC that can directly drive a progressive
scan analog monitor up to a resolution of 2048x1536 at 60MHz
• Up to 1600 x 1200 x 32 resolution at 85 Hz refresh.
• H/W motion compensation assistance for s/w MPEG 2 decoding.
• Software DVD at 30 fps Full Screen.
Note :
1. It is strongly suggested to install DirectX 8.1 or later version if your
operating system is Windows 98.
2. The AIMB-740-6CB1 is VGA integrated, the VGA driver will be
installed with the operating system. If you want to use an add-on VGA
card, you must remove theVGA driver first, then plug in the add-on
VGA card and install the driver for that.
5.2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology
The following is quoted from "Intel® 845GV Chipset Dynamic Video
Memory Technology" Rev. 1.2 June 2002”:
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) is an enhancement of the
UMA concept, wherein the optimum amount of memory is allocated for
balanced graphics and system performance, through Direct AGP known