Nvidia MS-8808 Operation & User’s Manual
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MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
VERSION 1.0
1999/07/13 ROC
nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
M S - 8808
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order
to comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
MICRO-STAR
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standard
MS-8808
MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
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STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of
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contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we
reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
1. Overview ............................................................... 1-1
2. Features ................................................................ 1-1
Chip List...........................................................................1-1
General Features..............................................................1-1
Award-Winning 3D/2D performance............................. 1-2
High quality video playback ........................................... 1-2
Robust system interface............................................... 1-2
Digital TV Output........................................................... 1-2
Full Software Support ................................................... 1-2
Supports super high resolution graphics modes .......... 1-3
3. System Requirements..................................................1-4
4. Package Contents.........................................................1-4
5. Card Layout....................................................................1-5
6. DB 15 Pin Connector.....................................................1-6
7. Vertical Refresh Rate.....................................................1-7
MS-8808 nVIDIA VantaTM/TNT2 M64
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
Chapter 2 Installation of nVIDIA VantaTM/
TNT2 M64 VGA Driver
1. Driver .....................................................................................2-1
1.1 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows® 95/98 ...................... 2-1
1.2 Install Enhanced Drivers for Windows® NT...........................2-5
