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Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 1G GDDR3 memory 1G GDDR5 memory 512MB GDDR3 memory 512MB GDDR5 memory (optionally supported) 2 NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 3 PCI Express Interface 4 Fan Connector 5 HDMI Connector 6 D-Sub Port 7 DVI-I Port - HDMI supported - HDCP supported - Dual-link DVI output supported 2 The VGA card shown here is for reference, and may vary from the actual card. For further information, please visit msi website at www.msi.com 2 Getting Started Unpacking Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product: VGA card Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged. System Requirements To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements: Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP class processor or higher. R R PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 - compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot. 200MB of available hard disk space. 1GB system memory (2GB recommended) Minimum 450W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 38A) is recommended. CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation. Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Operation System (32 or 64 bit) Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support. Card Features For reference only R R NVIDIA GeForce Drivers Unlock the full power and capability of your NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor. NVIDIA Gforce Drivers deliver continuous performance optimizations for the life of your GeForce GPU. R Microsoft DirectX 11 Support DirectX 11 GPU with ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation. R NVIDIA CUDATM Technology CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 7x performance over traditional CPUs. R NVIDIA 3D VisionTM Support Expand your games in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision. NVIDIA 3D Vision automatically transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D. PCI Express 2.0 Support Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support. Getting Started 3 Getting Started Hardware Decode Acceleration Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU. TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming Support Full Support for TrueHD and DTS-HD advanced lossless multi-channel HD audio codecs brings the rich sound of the master recording to your living room. Microsoft Windows 7 Support Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want. R OpenGL 4.0 Optimization and Support Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. 32x Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges. Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience. Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity. Dual-link DVI Support Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI 1.4a Support Support for HDMI 1.4a including GPU accelerated Blu-ray 3D support.xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround sound. R R NVIDIA PhysX - Technology Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology technology,enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce. R 4 Quick Installation HarHdawradrwe are Follow the steps below to install the VGA card: 1. Remove the computer case. 2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard. Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information). 3. Put the card directly over the expansion slot and press one end of the card into the slot first. Gently but firmly press the other end until the card is fully seated in the slot. 4. Secure the card with a bracket screw. 5. Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case. 6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer. R Software To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below: In1.sTtuarnlloinntgheMSI computTeMr. Live Update 3TM 2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup program, and show the setup screen as left. 3. Click VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed. Tip : If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please 1) enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or 2) find and run the setup.exe file manually from the CD. Enabling HDMI Output Follow the steps below to enable HDMI Output function: 1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the package, if provided. Consult your dealer to purchase the adapter if it is not provided. 2. Attach the DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector. 3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed.