MSI FX5200-T128 Manuale utente

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USER’S GUIDE

Version 9.0

May 2004

G52-V1NFX11

FX Series

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 equipment

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 resi-

dential 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

MS-8904

MICRO-STAR

MS-8907

MICRO-STAR

MS-8911

MICRO-STAR

MS-8912

MICRO-STAR

MS-8917

MICRO-STAR

MS-8919

MICRO-STAR

MS-8923

MICRO-STAR

MS-8930

MICRO-STAR

MS-8931

MICRO-STAR

MS-8938

MICRO-STAR

MS-8943

MICRO-STAR

MS-8948

MICRO-STAR

MS-8949

MICRO-STAR

MS-8958

MICRO-STAR

MS-8959

MICRO-STAR

MS-8936

MICRO-STAR

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The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but

no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are

under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes

without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

hIntel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

hPS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation.

hWindows®95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

hOpen GL® / DirectX® / DirectDraw®/ Direct3D®/ DirectVideo®/

DirectActiveX® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

hNetware®is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

hAward®is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

hAMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

hnVIDIA® / nfiniteFXTM is a registered trademark of nVIDIA Corporation.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights

owned by Macrovision Corporation and other right owners. Use of this copy-

right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,

and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless other-

wise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-

sembly is prohibited.

MSI Patent Notice

MSI has been working on graphics products for years and has achieved a

superior accomplishment in various graphics series. MSI is not only devoted

to delivering the best product quality, but also to bringing up the most novel

solutions. Here MSI presents the patents that MSI obtained for users

reference.

Taiwan Patent number: 446864

Patent number: 192403

United State Patent number: 6629259B2

Mainland China Patent number: 605251

Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling

any piece of electronic component.

1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

3. Lay this equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up.

4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection, hence they

protect the equipment from overheating.

5. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly

110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

6. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on

it. Do not place anything on the power cord.

7. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card

or module.

8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

9. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the

equipment or cause an electrical shock.

10. If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked

by a service personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged

Liquid has penetrated into the equipment

The equipment has been exposed to moisture

The equipment has not functioned properly or in accordance

with the User’s Guide

The equipment was dropped and damaged

The equipment has obvious signs of breakage

11. DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONDITIONED

ENVIRONMENT WITH A STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 600 C

(1400F) OR ABOVE. IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Important Safety Precautions

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................... ii

Trademarks .................................................................................................. iii

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..................................................... iii

MSI Patent Notice ......................................................................................... iii

Important Safety Precautions ....................................................................... iv

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 How to Use this Guide .................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Conventions of this Guide ............................................................ 1-3

Chapter 2 Introduction

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................. 2-2

2.2 Card List ........................................................................................ 2-3

FX5750/FX5700 Series ............................................................ 2-3

FX5600/FX5600XT Series ...................................................... 2-30

FX5500 Series ........................................................................ 2-44

FX5200 Series ........................................................................ 2-52

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

3.1 Card Installation ............................................................................ 3-2

3.2 D-Sub Port (DB 15-Pin) ................................................................ 3-4

3.3 Digital Panel Connector (DVI-I) .................................................... 3-5

3.4 TV_Out Connector (C) ................................................................... 3-6

3.5 TV_Out Connector (S) ................................................................... 3-6

3.6 Video_In Connector (C) ................................................................ 3-7

3.7 Video_In Connector (S) ................................................................ 3-7

3.8 TV_Out Connector (S & C) ............................................................ 3-8

3.9 TV_Out / Video_In Connector (S & C) ........................................... 3-9

Chapter 4 Software Installation

4.1 Installing the VGA Card Drivers .................................................... 4-2

4.2 Installing nVIDIA Capture Driver ................................................... 4-4

4.3 Installing Optional Software .......................................................... 4-5

4.4 Browsing the Web ......................................................................... 4-5

4.5 More Information ........................................................................... 4-6

4.6 Display Adjustment ....................................................................... 4-7

CONTENTS

Chapter 5 MSI Live Update 3

5.1 Installing the MSI Live Update 3 with MSI Live Monitor ................ 5-2

5.2 Using the MSI Live Update 3 ........................................................ 5-3

5.3 Live VGA Driver Update ................................................................. 5-4

5.4 Live VGA BIOS Update .................................................................. 5-8

5.5 Live Utility .................................................................................... 5-14

5.6 How to Use the MSI Live Monitor ................................................ 5-15

5.7 Contact Us .................................................................................. 5-22

5.8 Twin-BIOS™(Optional) ............................................................... 5-23

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 General Help ................................................................................. 6-2

6.2 Display Problem ........................................................................... 6-3

GETTING STARTED

This user’s guide is designed for a series of VGA

cards. Read this chapter first, and it will give you a

clear instruction on how to use this guide.

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Chapter 1

1-2

This user’s guide is designed for a series of VGA cards. Before you start

reading this guide, find out the product name of the VGA card you have just

purchased on the gift box, and look for the specification and function descrip-

tion in next chapter in accordance with the product name of your VGA card .

Chapter 2, INTRODUCTION, provides the brief specification and function of

each VGA card. For detailed description of all functions, you may refer to the

rest of the chapters. Note that the VGA card you purchased may not cover all

functions mentioned herein; therefore, it is recommended to read the “Refer-

ence” information first, which indexes the correspoding founction description

of each different VGA card, and then find the proper function description for

your VGA card in the other chapters.

Chapter 3, HARDWARE INSTALLATION, tells you how to install your VGA card

into your computer correctly, and the function of each connector on the VGA

card. Also note that your VGA card may not cover all functions mentioned in

this chapter. Check on Chapter 2, INTRODUCTION, for the specification of

the VGA card you purchased if you have any problem finding the proper func-

tion description for your card.

Chapter 4, SOFTWARE INSTALLATION, describes how to install MSI VGA

card software for Windows XP or 2000, including the driver and useful utilities.

Chapter 5, MSI LIVE UPDATE 3, a useful utility for you to upgrade your MSI

mainboard and VGA card. Because of this powerful capacity of this utility, you

are allowed to easily download and automatically upgrade the BIOS and the

up-to-date drivers on-line, without spending extra time on searching Web

sites to find the desired BIOS or drivers.

Chapter 6, TROUBLE SHOOTING, provides you the general methods to solve

problems that might happen to your system or VGA card.

1.1 How to Use this Guide

GettingStarted

1-3

1.2 Conventions of this Guide

Read the conventions of this guide, and it will give you an idea about how this

guide is designed and how this guide should be used.

Layout

FX5200U-

TD128

MSI reminds you...

TV_Outfunctionsonlywork through S-Videoconnection.

nVIDIAGeForceFX GPU

128MBDDR RAM

FlashBIOS

AGP Interface

Fanconnector

D-SubPort (DB 15-Pin)

DVI-I connector

TV_Out Connector (S & C)

Package Contents

Unpack the package and inspect all the items carefully. If any item

contained is damagedor missing, please contact your local dealer

as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials in

case you need to ship the unit in thefuture.

Your VGA cardpackage shouldcontain the following items:

VGA Card

Software Pack Cds

Users' Manual

Reference

2. Introduction.......................................................................2-1

3. Hardware Installation

3.1 Card Installation...........................................................3-2

3.2 VGA Connector (DB 15-Pin)............................................3-4

3.3 Digital Panel Connector (DVI-I).......................................3-5

3.5 TV_Out Connector (S).................................................... 3-6

4. Software Installation........................................................... 4-1

5. MSI Live Update 3

5.1 Installing the MSI Live Update 3 with MSI Live Monitor......... 5-2

5.2 Using the MSI Live Update 3 ........................................... 5-3

5.3 Live VGA Drive Update...................................................5-4

5.4 Live VGA BIOS Update....................................................5-8

5.5Live Utility....................................................................5-14

5.6 How to Use the MSI Live Monitor.....................................5-15

5.7Contact Us..................................................................5-22

6. Troubleshooting..................................................................6-1

The product name

of the VGA card

The layout of the

VGA card

The components

on the VGA card

Corresponding function for

each particular VGA card

The package con-

tents of this VGA

card

Important informa-

tion that should be

paid attention to

Chapter 1

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