MS-8816/8817/8818 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
TM
Graphics Processing Unit
User’s Guide
Chapter 1
MS-8816/8817/8818 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
TM
GPU
1. Overview
MS-8816/8817/8818 nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
TM
GPU uses the
first shading GPU(Graphics Processing Unit) with the new
NVIDIA Shading Rasterizer and a High Definition Video
Processor (HDVP). Incorporating a radical new per-pixel
shading architecture, GeForce2 MX
TM
is the real-time, per-pixel
shading processor, raising image quality to never-before-seen
heights for interactive content.
GeForce2 MX
TM
delivers the industry fastest Direct3DTM and
OpenGL acceleration and continues NVIDIA’s tradition of
providing leadership, single-chip, integrated VGA, 2D, 3D and
high definition digital video performance, enabling a range of
applications from 3D games to HDTV, DVD, digital content
creation, internet browsing and general productivity.
2. Features
Chip List:
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nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
TM
: 2D & 3D accelerator processor.
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General Features
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Optimized for Direct3D acceleration with complete
support for Microsoft DirectX 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0
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256-bit 2D and 3D graphics accelerator
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350MHz Palette-DAC
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128-bit Memory Interface
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Digital Dual Display Architecture
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Integrated Dual 135Mhz LVDS/TMDS Transmitter
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nVIDIA Shading Rasteriser
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4 Texels per Clock
