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HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB)
Graphics Card
Installation Guide
HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (32 MB) Graphics Card Installation Guide
Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
graphics card. This installation guide shows you how to install your
graphics card. It includes information on how to install and the
driver software and configure the output device.
HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Features
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Dual architecture allows two simultaneous displays.
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Support for both DVI-I (digital flat panel) and VGA (standard
analog) monitors.
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32-bit color.
AGP 4x with fast writes.
256-bit 2D and 3D graphics engine.
2.8 GB/s memory bandwidth.
High performance hardware anti-aliasing for smoother edges.
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What’s in the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Kit?
What’s in the HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Kit?
The HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX kit includes the following items:
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1 HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card
1 DVI to VGA adapter
1 drivers CD-ROM
1 Installation Guide (this document).
DVI to VGA adapter
HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card
Drivers CD-ROM
Installation guide
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Known Limitations
Known Limitations
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Currently, only the primary display can function with 3D
acceleration, the secondary display can only function with 2D
acceleration. If only one display is used with the HP nVIDIA
GeForce2 MX graphics card, it can function with 3D acceleration.
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Non-DDC monitors are not supported on the secondary output.
Before You Install
CAUTION
Your computer and graphics board can be permanently damaged by
static electricity. Before handling the board, touch the unpainted
part of your computer’s metal chassis. Maintain grounding by
wearing a wrist strap attached to the chassis. Handle the board by its
backplate and top edge. Do not touch the edge connector.
Supported Platforms
To find out which computers support your HP nVIDIA GeForce2
MX graphics card, go to the following HP Web site:
Supported Operating Systems
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Windows 98
Windows NT 4.0 (Service pack 4 and above)
Windows 2000
Windows XP.
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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Overview of the Installation Procedure
Installing your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card is a three
step process. You need to:
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Remove the existing video driver software (if necessary)
Install your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card
Install the new driver software.
NOTE
It is strongly recommended that you have no video driver installed
when you begin installing your new card.
Removing the Existing Video Driver Software
This section describes how to remove the existing driver software
on a computer running Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT
4.0. If you do not have any specific driver software installed (for
example you are using the standard VGA driver) you can proceed to
“Installing your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card” on page 6.
To remove an existing video driver:
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2
3
In Windows click on Start ➪ Settings ➪ Control Panel.
Double click on Add/Remove Programs.
Click on the Install/Uninstall tab
(Windows 98 & Windows NT 4.0 only).
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In the list of software which appears, select the old driver software
and click Add/Remove (Windows 98 & Windows NT 4.0)
For Windows 2000 click on Change/Remove.
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To confirm uninstallation of the driver click OK.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When uninstallation is complete, restart your computer.
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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Installing your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX
Graphics Card
WARNING
For your safety, never remove the computer’s cover without first
removing the power cord, data cables and any connection to a
telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before
switching on again.
1
With the computer turned off, disconnect the power cord and
any connection to a telecommunications network, then remove
the cover.
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3
Disconnect the monitor cable from the old graphics card.
Depending on the computer model, you may need to remove
either the screws or the retaining bracket which secures the
graphic card in place.
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5
Slide the card out of the slot.
Slide your new HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card into the
slot and press firmly.
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7
Secure the card to the chassis by either replacing the screws or
the retaining bracket.
Replace the computer’s cover.
WARNING
Inserting your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card into the
wrong slot could damage your graphics card.
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Connect the video cable from your monitor to the video
connector on the card.
9
Reconnect the power cables and any telecommunication cables.
10 Restart your computer.
NOTE
Before you restart your computer, ensure your monitors are
switched on. Otherwise the software may not be able to properly
detect the monitors.
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Overview of the Installation Procedure
Installing the New Driver Software
NOTE
For Windows NT 4.0 users only.
Once the driver is installed you should reboot your computer.
If your computer has a Pentium III processor and Windows NT 4.0
you are using Service Pack 4 or earlier you should install the Intel
SIMD driver available on the software CD-ROM.
Ensure that the Plug-and-Play Operating System setting of the
BIOS is disabled before installation.
Windows 98
1
Start the computer. Windows 98 automatically detects the new
graphics card.
2
In the Add New Hardware Wizard window, you will be prompted to
install a driver for your graphics card, click Next.
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Click Next and insert the software CD-ROM disk in your drive.
Select Specify a Location, then click Browse.
Go to the win98 folder on the software CD-ROM and click OK.
Click OK in the Specify a Location window then click Next.
Click Next then click Finish.
Select Ye s to restart your computer.
Windows NT4.0 (SP4+)
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2
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Start the computer.
Insert the software CD-ROM disk in your drive.
In the Windows Explorer, go to the winNT folder on the software
CD-ROM.
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Select the setup.exe file and click OK.
Click Next.
Select nVIDIA GeForce2 MX and click OK.
Click Finish to restart your computer.
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Windows 2000
1
Start your computer. Windows 2000 automatically detects the
new graphics card.
2
In the Found New Hardware Wizard window, you will be prompted to
install a driver for your graphics card, click Next.
3
4
Select Search for a similar driver for my device and click Next.
Insert the software CD-ROM disk in your drive. Select Specify a
Location and click OK.
5
Go to the win2000 folder on the software CD-ROM. Select the
nvhc file and click Open.
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Click OK in the Specify a Location window, then click Next.
Select Finish to restart your computer.
Windows XP
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2
Start your computer and run Windows XP.
Windows XP automatically detects the new graphics card and
installs the necessary drivers.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to solve problems which may occur with
your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card.
If the computer
fails to start or if
the screen is
blank and there
are no error
Solution
Explanation
Check that the computer and monitor are
turned on. (The power light should be
illuminated.)
messages
These are useful routine checks,
especially if you have just moved the
computer or the monitor.
Check the monitor’s contrast and brightness
settings.
Make sure the power outlet is working.
Check that the graphics card is correctly
installed.
The computer
starts normally
but the screen is
blank or the
contents are
corrupted.
Solution
Explanation
Check that your monitor supports the
This problem may occur if you have just
graphics card resolution and refresh rate. If changed your monitor.
the monitor does not support the selected
resolution, boot in Safe mode (Windows 98,
Windows 2000) or VGA mode (Windows NT
4.0).
The graphics card driver may be corrupted
or not properly installed. Reboot in Safe
mode (Windows 98, Windows 2000) or
VGA mode (Windows NT 4.0).
If the driver files are corrupted, the
computer may boot but may be unable
to switch to high-resolution mode.
Remove the graphics card and then reinstall The graphics card may not be seated
it. Ensure that the board is properly inserted correctly. This causes the screen to go
in the AGP slot.
blank at this point.
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Troubleshooting
Graphics
performance
is below
Solution
Explanation
The graphics card driver may be corrupted
or not properly installed. Reboot in Safe
mode (Windows 98 and Windows 2000) or switch to high-resolution mode.
VGA mode (Windows NT 4.0).
If the driver files are corrupted, the
computer may boot but may be unable to
expectations
Try reducing the screen resolution, for
example, from 2048 x 1536 to 1280 x
1024. Selecting a high screen resolution
may be incompatible with the accelerated
3D graphics applications.
Some 3D applications obtain higher
performance when using lower screen
resolution settings. Using lower screen
resolutions can leave more video
memory free for 3D acceleration
features such as texture mapping and z-
buffering.
Check HP Support Services (refer to page
15) for an updated driver version for your
application.
HP frequently updates the graphic
drivers to incorporate feature and
performance enhancements or to fix
problems found when running specific
applications.
Check for additional information on the
web. Refer to “HP Support Services” on
page 15.
HP provides additional documentation,
such as “Frequently Asked Question
(FAQs)” to help you solve any problems
you may have with your graphics card.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Feature/Function
Physical dimensions
Implementation
Width: 19.0 cm (7.4 inches)
Height: 35.8 cm (14.0 inches)
Depth: 38.1 cm (14.8 inches)
Power requirements
AGP support
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
5W
AGP 4X with fast writes
5 ºC to 35 ºC
15% to 80% (non-condensing)
Professional 3D rendering • Second Generation Transform and Lightning Engine
frees the computer’s main processor for other tasks and
provides faster transform and lightning processing.
nVIDIA Shading Rasterizer
features:
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provides natural visual properties such as cloud, smoke,
water, textiles, plastic to images.
32-bit Z/stencil buffer
eliminates “polygon popping” problems in high polygon
3D imaging.
Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
controls color separation and intensity, optimizing the
color saturation of an image.
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Cube environment mapping.
DirectX and S3TC texture compression.
700 Mtexel fill rate.
20 Mtriangles/second setup
RAMDAC frequency
Memory bandwidth
350 MHz (primary display
150 MHz (secondary display)
2.8 GB/s
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Technical Specifications
Physical Layout
DVI connector
DVI to VGA adapter
VGA connectors
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Technical Specifications
Your HP nVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card supports the
resolutions and refresh rates listed below:
Resolution
320 x 200
Maximum Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (bits)
120
120
120
120
100
120
240
240
120
240
200
170
170
150
120
100
85
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16, 32
8, 16
320 x 240
400 x 300
480 x 360
512 x 384
640 x 400
640 x 480
800 x 600
960 x 720
1024 x 768
1152 x 864
1280 x 960
1280 X 1024
1600 X 900
1600 X 1200
1920 X 1080
1920 X 1440
2048 x 1536
8, 16
8, 16
8, 16
8, 16
8, 16
8, 16
8, 16
75
8, 16
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HP Support Services
HP Support Services
For more information on your graphics board and other
accessories available for your computer, you can visit the
following pages on HP’s Web site:
For HP Kayak PC
For HP Vectra PCs
For HP Brio PCs
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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
FCC (for USA only)
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices
and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Notice for Canada
This Class B digital apparatus with the Canadian ICES-003 Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Hardware Warranty
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date of purchase by the original end-user. The type of service provided is return to an HP or
repair-authorized reseller service-center.
At Hewlett-Packard's discretion, a defective accessory will be repaired or replaced by a new unit,
either of the same type or of an equivalent model.
If this accessory is purchased and used together with an HP Brio or HP Vectra PC or an HP Kayak
Workstation, it will be covered by the warranty of this computer or workstation, under the same
conditions of service and duration.
Please, refer to the warranty statement provided with your HP Brio or HPVectra PC or HP Kayak PC
workstation for warranty limitations, customer responsibilities and other terms and conditions.
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