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3DForce 6800 series 

nVIDIA GeForce

 6800 series 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User’s Manual

 

 

Version 1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 3DForce6800

Page 1: ...3DForce 6800 series nVIDIA GeForce 6800 series User s Manual Version 1 00 Copyright 2004 Jaton Corporation USA ...

Page 2: ...LLATION PROCEDURES STEPS 15 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 16 áWINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION 16 áWINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION 20 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 26 PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES 28 ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS DB 15 28 CONVERSION TABLE PIN ADAPTERS 28 9 TO 15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE 29 DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE DVI I CONNECTOR 29 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 30 ...

Page 3: ...he following warning information is required to publish by nVIDIA This graphics card requires 1 A minimum 350W system power supply 2 An AGP compliant motherboard Some motherboards violate the AGP specification and therefore this card may not physically fit in some systems 3 An Available hard disk drive power dongle smaller floppy disk drive connector is not sufficient 4 3DForce 6800Ultra would nee...

Page 4: ... the creation of unique 3D characters and objects allowing develops to alter a 3D models appearance on an individual vertex basis Through this technique developers can create ultra realistic models that fully interact with the unique lighting of a particular environment In addition through Shader Model 3 0 and the advanced CineFX 3 0 engine game develops can create complex lifelike effects like sk...

Page 5: ...atibility with the widest range of games and applications for the ultimate install and play experience Equip yourself with a 3DForce 6800 series GPU so you can play your games the way it s meant to be played Features and Specifications 3DFORCE 6800 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...

Page 6: ...the CineFX 3 0 engine developers can create more unique game features and effects than ever before New effects include subsurface scattering providing depth and realistic translucence to skin and other surfaces soft shadows for sophisticated lighting effects accurately represented environmental and ground shadows and global illumination for incredibly photorealistic lighting All of these effects c...

Page 7: ...UltraShadow II Technology 3DForce 6800 series of GPUs delivers the patent pending NVIDIA UltraShadow II technology which can be applied to today s games to build stunning visual effects and to create distinctive digital environments With a system powered by a 3DForce 6800 series GPU anytime a game or application calculates shadows UltraShadow II will enhance the overall performance With UltraShado...

Page 8: ...es in a broader range of real time situations The superscalar design also provides increased programming flexibility Increased performance flexibility and 32 bit native mode enable a host of complex computations and pixel operations resulting in an unprecedented level of image sophistication in the latest bleeding edge games and other real time interactive applications This technology delivers 8x ...

Page 9: ...er software 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 an...

Page 10: ...ss TV out functionality for resolutions up to 1024x768 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all DirectX 9 applications OpenGL 1 5 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all OpenGL applications AGP 8X Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X 2 1GB sec vs 1 1BG sec AGP 8X enable...

Page 11: ...res per Pixel Maximum in a single rendering pass 16 RAMDACs 400 MHz Compatibility NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture UDA Fully compliant with OpenGL 1 5 Microsoft DirectX 9 0 WHQL certified for Windows XP Windows 2000 Operating Systems Windows 2000 and Windows XP System Requirement A minimum 350W system power supply Intel Pentium P4 or compatible system with AGP 8X Bus Extension Slot An available ...

Page 12: ...Printed Hardware Description Height RGB out nVIDIA Width GdForce DVI I 24Pin Display Memory Bracket DVI out MD 4Pin DB15 VGA TV out Product name PCB version Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Size 3DForce 6800 82278 A nVIDIA GeForce 6800 W 8 5 X H 4 5 4 32M x 8 SBGA 128MB 3DForce 6800 256 82278 A nVIDIA GeForce 6800 W 8 5 X H 4 5 8 32M x 8 SBGA 256MB 3DForce 6800GT P201 nVIDIA GeForce 6800GT W 8 5 X H 4...

Page 13: ...B Size Memory Size 3DForce 6800Ultra 256 P201 nVIDIA GeForce 6800Ultra W 8 5 X H 4 25 4 32M x 16 SBGA 256MB Display Devices Output DIM 4Pin 4 Quad Output Optional DB 15 VGA Connector 3 CRT Monitor 4 TVout Converter Cable 4 LCD 2 DVI out 2 3 DVI convert to RGB Composite RCA 1 RGB out CRT Monitor DVI out Connector S Video out TV DVI to RGB Converter 1 ...

Page 14: ...ite RCA 3 DVI out 1 DIM 4Pin Quad Output Optional 4 DVI convert to RGB DVI out Connector Converter Cable 2 5 TV out 5 2 DVI convert to RGB TV 1 DVI out DVI to RGB Converter CRT Monitor DVI to RGB Converter 1 DVI out DVI connects to LCD display panel 2 DVI converts to RGB with DVI RGB converter to analog monitor 3 DVI out DVI connects to LCD display panel 4 DVI converts to RGB with DVI RGB converte...

Page 15: ...rom the back of the computer 3 Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and remove the system cover Refer to your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of the mounting screws 4 Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside you will need it to secure the adapter 5 To install the adapter in AGP expansio...

Page 16: ...rst Otherwise that will be a problem for the new video adapter setup 3 The driver installation for system upgrade is the same as below if error occurs when you proceed to step 1 2 or 3 please consult with your system dealer or the existing hardware manufacturer support Software Installation á Windows 2000 Driver Installation Upgrade video adapter to an existing system Windows has been pre loaded 1...

Page 17: ... 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 ...

Page 18: ...18 2 Microsoft InstallShield Wizard has start loading its setup process please wait until it has completed 3 Click on Next to continue the process ...

Page 19: ...9 4 Click on Yes to continue with the installation Otherwise you may terminate the process by clicking on No The hardware will be identify automatically on the screen as 3DForce 6800 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 ...

Page 20: ... system Windows has been pre loaded 1 Select Next at Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Check Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended then select Next 3 Insert the Software s CD 4 Check Specify a location 5 Under Copy manufacturer s files from enter D WIN2K XP where D is your CD_ROM drive Then click on OK 6 Select Next to install 3DForce 6800 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 driver ...

Page 21: ...r 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 ...

Page 22: ...22 2 Microsoft InstallShield Wizard has start loading its setup process please wait until it has completed 3 Click on Next to continue the process ...

Page 23: ... terminate the process by clicking on Stop Installation The hardware will be identify automatically on the screen as 3DForce 6800 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 5 The Windows system will copy all driver files from source media to your local hard disk please wait until the process has completed ...

Page 24: ...d 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 Use the utility program which provid...

Page 25: ...s is to replace with the original video driver or delete and re install the current video driver to the system Accomplishing IRQs Interrupt Request Query settings or troubleshooting the conflicts on hardware source may necessary Most AGP video cards designed for Plug n Play that means video card IRQ s setup which controls by main board s motherboard circuitry and BIOS Physically pulling out other ...

Page 26: ...s 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 mor...

Page 27: ...plex or frame sizes become larger there are conflicts between using the CPU for high level game logic geometry lighting and rendering all of which increase their demands No current CPU or system can perform advanced quality enhancements bilinear filtering and alpha blending in real time Even general case texture mapping with RGB lighting is too much for the current CPU generation Q6 What does soft...

Page 28: ...urn ground 8 Blue Return ground 9 Vcc 5v DDC Power 10 Sync Return ground 11 Monitor ID not used 12 SDA DDC support 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL DDC support Note Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video Conversion Table Pin Adapters If you will be using a 9 to 15 pin adapter cable to link your 9 pin monitor connector to the 15 p...

Page 29: ... Vert Sync 5 Vert Sync 14 Red Ground 6 Return Red 6 Green Ground 7 Return Green 7 Blue Ground 8 Return Blue 8 Sync Ground 9 Digital Ground 10 Ground 5 Analog Video Signals Black Level 0 V Full Intensity White Level 0 7 V Digital Visual Interface DVI I Connector 1 8 C1 C2 17 24 C3 C4 24 pin DVI FEMALE connector built in onboard Pin Number Signals 1 TMDS Data 2 2 TMDS Data 2 3 TMDS Data 2 Shield 4 N...

Page 30: ... 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 Have following information handy when you contact technical support Name of the product Software Driver and Version System Information such as CPU speed BIOS version Monitor Specification etc Description of the...

Page 31: ...ation Service Center 556 S Milpitas Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 408 934 9369 In Europe contact Jaton Europe B V Overwegwachter 3 3034 G Potterdam Netherlands Holland 31 10 412 1154 In Thailand contact Jaton Thailand Co Ltd 93 93 1 2 Moo 4 Thana City PC Tower 1st Fl Bangna Trad KM 14 Bangchalong Bangplee Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand Tel 662 336 1212 Fax 662 336 1213 ...

Page 32: ... 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Manufacturer cou...

Page 33: ...y is prohibited All Trademarks and Registered Trademarks belong to respective owners Copyright 2004 Jaton Corporation All rights reserved Limited Warranty Manufacturer warrants that the products sold hereunder are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from manufacturing date This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of Jaton Product and is not...

Page 34: ...tion by Manufacturer Exclusive Obligation This warranty is exclusive The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall repair or replace the defective products in the manner and for the period provided above Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof whether based on contract tort and strict liability or otherwise Under no circumstances ...

Page 35: ...nt Products or replacement parts shall be at User s expanse Services agreement 1 All applicants shall complete service request form from Manufacturer 2 All returned checks will be charged a 20 00 fee by Manufacturer 3 All repair and replacement services allow 4 6 weeks from the date of receiving by Manufacturer 4 All products without warranties require service processing fee 20 payment in advance ...

Page 36: ...ere 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 more likely to surface If you are unsure about installation for a new product contact your dealer s service department We believe it is important for you to know and understand what your warranty coverage pr...

Page 37: ...y issue before you purchase add on or accessories Warranty Service Use Only XXXX XX XXXXXX 00 0 xxxx xxxx XXXXX XXX XX S N A008000015 Product Label and Manufactured Date Code Serial Number ten or eleven digit code the serial number consists of the following parts Packaging Type Manufactured Date Code Production Numerical Code A 00 8 000015 Year Month ...

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