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Chapter 5 VGA Setup (for AIMB-740-B)
5.1 Introduction
The AIMB-740-B 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-B 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
as Non-Local Video Memory (NLVM), and a highly efficient memory