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Video-PX8000/PX558/558PCI series 

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NVIDIA GeForce

 8000 series 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User’s Manual

 

 

Version 13.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NVIDIA GeForce PX8000

Page 1: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 1 NVIDIA GeForce 8000 series User s Manual Version 13 00 ...

Page 2: ...GHTING 7 NVIDIA QUANTUM EFFECTS TECHNOLOGY 7 NVIDIA FORCEWARE UNIFIED DRIVER ARCHITECTURE UDA 7 OPENGL 2 0 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT 7 NVIDIA NVIEW MULTI DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY 7 PCI EXPRESS SUPPORT 7 DUAL 400MHZ RAMDACS 7 DUAL LINK DVI SUPPORT 8 BUILT FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA 8 NVIDIA PUREVIDEO HD TECHNOLOGY2 8 DISCRETE PROGRAMMABLE VIDEO PROCESSOR 8 HARDWARE DECODE ACCELERATION 8 SPATIAL TEMPORAL...

Page 3: ...558 DLP 13 VIDEO PX8400GS EHX 14 VIDEO 558PCI DLP 14 VIDEO 558PCI QUAD 15 VIDEO 558PCI QLP VIDEO 558PCI QDLP 15 DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT 17 VIDEO PX8400GS LX VIDEO PX8400GS EX 17 VIDEO PX558 TWIN VIDEO PX628 TWIN 18 VIDEO PX558 DT VIDEO PX628 DT 18 VIDEO PX8400GS EHX 19 VIDEO PX558 DLP VIDEO 558PCI DLP 20 VIDEO 558PCI QUAD 20 VIDEO 558PCI QLP 21 VIDEO 558PCI QDLP 22 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 23 INSTALLA...

Page 4: ...NDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION 28 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 31 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 33 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 33 LIMITED WARRANTY 36 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT 37 OTHER LIMITS 38 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION 38 OTHER STATEMENTS 38 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 39 SERVICES AGREEMENT 39 ENTIRE OBLIGATION 40 REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS 41 ...

Page 5: ...ynamically allocates processing power to geometry vertex physics or pixel shading operations and unified stream processors that efficiently process geometry shader programs while reducing dependence on the CPU for geometry processing the GeForce 8000 series feature NVIDIA GigaThread technology that supports thousands of independent simultaneous threads for maximum GPU utilization Shader Model SM 4...

Page 6: ...ration shader programs Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support World s first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4 0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film quality effects NVIDIA SLI Technology1 Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphics card configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel The must have feature for...

Page 7: ...d stability with the widest range of games and applications ForceWare provides the best out of box experience for every user and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs OpenGL 2 0 Optimizations and Support Ensures top notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications NVIDIA nView Multi Display Technology Advanced technology provides the ul...

Page 8: ...smooth video accurate color and precise image scaling for movies and video Discrete Programmable Video Processor NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra smooth movies with low CPU utilization and power Hardware Decode Acceleration Provides ultra smooth playback of H 264 VC 1 WMV and MPEG 2 HD and SD movies Spatial Te...

Page 9: ...ed processing techniques to detect poor edits recover the original content and display perfect picture detail frame after frame for smooth natural looking video Noise Reduction Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts Edge Enhancement Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects Operating Systems Built for Microsoft Windows 7 Vista Windows XP Compa...

Page 10: ... Watt for SLI mode system Minimum recommended power supply with 12 Volt current rating of 28 Amp Amps Check List Video PX8400 series Video PX558 series Video 558PCI series Multimedia Accelerator TV HDTV out MD 9 pin converter cable for Composite S Video or Component Video PX8400GS EX Video PX558 LP Video PX558 DLP Video 558PCI DLP Converter cable converts MD 9pin to DB 15 VGA Video PX558 Twin Vide...

Page 11: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 11 Quick Start Guide Printed ...

Page 12: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Hardware Description Video PX8400GS EX Video PX558 TWIN Video PX628 Twin Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 12 ...

Page 13: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video PX558 DT Video PX628 DT Video PX558 DLP Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 13 ...

Page 14: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video PX8400GS EHX Video 558PCI DLP Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 14 ...

Page 15: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video 558PCI Quad Video 558PCI QLP Video 558PCI QDLP Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 15 ...

Page 16: ...X H 2 78 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB Video PX558 DT 82558E NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W 6 600 X H 2 78 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB Video PX558 DLP 82558F NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W 6 600 X H 2 713 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB Video 558PCI DLP 82558Q NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W 6 600 X H 2 713 64M X 16 DDR2 512MB Video 558PCI QUAD 82558S NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS W 9 000 X H 4 375 64M X 16 DDR2 1GB Video 558PCI QLP 82558T NVIDIA GeForce 8...

Page 17: ...00GS LX Video PX8400GS EX 1 DVI out DVI connects to LCD display panel 2 DVI converts to RGB with DVI RGB converter for VGA out 3 TV Out MD 9 pin connector for Component S Video or Composite Out 4 VGA out connects to CRT monitor Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 17 ...

Page 18: ...IN Video PX628 TWIN DIM 9Pin DB 15 VGA Converter Cable DB 15 VGA Connector CR Monitor CR Monitor 1 VGA out connects to CRT monitor 2 MD 9 Pin converts to DB 15 VGA to CRT monitor Video PX558 DT Video PX628 DT Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 18 ...

Page 19: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video PX8400GS EHX Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 19 ...

Page 20: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video PX558 DLP Video 558PCI DLP Video 558PCI Quad Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 20 ...

Page 21: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video 558PCI QLP Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 21 ...

Page 22: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series Video 558PCI QDLP Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 22 ...

Page 23: ...e 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 PCI E expansion sl...

Page 24: ...L IN ONE mainboard which video port built in already then you have to disable that port first 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 For Video 558PCI Quad one 6 pin power co...

Page 25: ...s 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 Click Yes to continue Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 25 ...

Page 26: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series 2 Click on Next to continue the process 3 Click on Yes to agree to license agreement and continue Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 26 ...

Page 27: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series 4 Click on Finish to complete the installation Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 27 ...

Page 28: ...s 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 Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 28 ...

Page 29: ...Video PX8000 PX558 558PCI series 2 Click on Next to continue the process 3 Click on Yes to agree to license agreement and continue Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 29 ...

Page 30: ...completed 5 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 Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 30 ...

Page 31: ...interlaced mode the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 35 5KHz horizontal scan rate e g NEC 3D Seiko 1430 or 1440 To display 1024x768 non interlaced mode at 60Hz the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 48 7KHz scan rate e g Sony HG 1304 NEC 4D 5D Seiko 1450 To display 1024x768 non interlaced mode at 70Hz the monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 56 4KHz scan rate e g NEC 4D Q S...

Page 32: ...ver should function properly with virtually every video board and VGA or SVGA monitor available If that is an unsatisfactory solution you may have to upgrade to a monitor that supports the desired video mode Some new monitors are also synchronizing this problem because built in DDC Data Digital Channel feature Sometime that DDC automatically setup the display frequency without loading video driver...

Page 33: ... technical support Name of the product Software Driver and Version System Information such as CPU speed BIOS version Monitor Specification etc Description of the problems including any error messages Telephone 510 933 8886 Mon Fri 9am 5pm PST FAX 510 933 8887 email vgasupport jaton com Website www jaton com How to Obtain Warranty Service In the worldwide contact www jaton com In United States cont...

Page 34: ...contact Jaton Technology Co Ltd 10F NO 194 SEC 3 TA TUNG RD HIS CHIH TAIPEI TAIWAN R O C Tel 886 2 8647 1899 Fax 886 2 8647 2679 In Australia contact Jaton Technology pty Ltd Unit 8 41 49 Norcal Road Nunawading Vic 3131 Australia Tel Mel 03 9873 3999 Syd 02 9476 8781 Fax 03 9873 3933 ...

Page 35: ...st 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 could void your authority to operate this equipment in accordance with FCC rules and regulations SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT The Company grants the customer a non excl...

Page 36: ...ts not registered within 60 days will ONLY receive a 1 year limited warranty from the purchase date original invoice date This Limited Warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user s computer hardware software or any related system configuration in which the Jaton Products interfaces Manufacturer does not guarantee the compatibility of the video cards with any hardware components s...

Page 37: ...t is returned and requires repair or replacement or when the customer is not entitled to any coverage under this warranty Trademark and Copyright This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited vie...

Page 38: ... has damaged the Product This warranty also does not apply to products upon which repairs have been affected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization 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 ...

Page 39: ...date of purchase then the warranty is one 1 year from the purchase date Others If the products do not conform to this Limited Warranty as herein above described Manufacturer should charge services such as repair replacement whether based on its costs Shipping and installation of the replacement Products or replacement parts shall be at User s expanse Services agreement 1 All applicants shall compl...

Page 40: ...be void or illegal the remainder shall remain in force and effect Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties or exclusive or limitation on product incidental or consequential damages so above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty applies only to this product and is gove...

Page 41: ...stallation 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 provides and what it does not We also want you to be aware that most hardware warranties only relate to the function of the hardware In most cases no assurances are given by the manufacturer that the hardware item will work in conjunction with ...

Page 42: ...x 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 Copyright 2010 Jaton Corporation USA 42 ...

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