Nvidia GeForce 256 User Manual

MS-8809 nVIDIA GeForce 256
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
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Nvidia GeForce 256 Specifications

General

Core Clock	120 MHz
Memory Size	32 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Clock	166 MHz
Memory Bus	128-bit
DirectX Support	7.0
Transistors	23 million
GPU	NV10
RAMDAC	350 MHz
OpenGL Support	1.2
Bus Interface	AGP 4x
Manufacturing Process	220 nm
Memory Bandwidth	2.656 GB/s
Pixel Fillrate	480 MPixel/s
Texture Fillrate	480 MTexel/s

Summary

FCC Compliance

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Details the equipment's compliance with FCC Part 15 for Class B digital devices.

Notice 1: Modifications

Warns that unapproved modifications may void user authority.

Notice 2: Cables

Specifies the use of shielded interface cables and AC power cord for compliance.

Copyright and Trademarks

Copyright Notice

States the material is intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks used in the manual and their owners.

Chapter 2 Installation of nVIDIA GeForce 256 VGA Driver

1. Driver

Details the installation process for the graphics card driver.

1.1 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows 95/98

Step-by-step guide to install drivers for Windows 95/98.

1.2 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows NT

Step-by-step guide to install drivers for Windows NT.

1.3 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows 2000

Step-by-step guide to install drivers for Windows 2000.

Chapter 1 MS-8809 nVIDIA GeForce 256 Graphics Accelerator

1. Overview

Provides a general introduction to the MS-8809 nVIDIA GeForce 256 Graphics Accelerator.

2. Features

Details the technical specifications and capabilities of the graphics accelerator.

3. System Requirements

Lists the hardware and software requirements for installing the graphics card.

4. Package Contents

Details the items included in the product package.

5. Card Layout

Provides a diagram and labels for the components on the graphics card.

6. DB 15 Pin Connector

Explains the pinout and function of the DB 15-pin analog video connector.

7. S-Video Connector

Describes the use and connection of the S-Video output for video playback.

8. Vertical Refresh Rate

Lists supported vertical refresh rates for various resolutions and color depths.