MSI Geforce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2 Graphics Card
About MSI
MSI (Micro-Star International) is a Taiwanese multinational company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of computer hardware, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, and other gaming peripherals. The company was founded in 1986 and has since become one of the world’s leading brands in the gaming industry.
MSI is renowned for its gaming laptops and components, which are often favored by gamers and enthusiasts due to their high performance and quality. The company’s gaming laptops are known for their sleek designs, powerful processors, dedicated graphics cards, and innovative features.
OVERVIEW
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:
- PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics
slot - Minimum 350W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 36A)
- Minimum system power requirement based on a PC configured with an Intel Core2Extreme processor Qx9650
- CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation
- Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support
Card Features
For reference only
- NVIDIA Unified Architecture
Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. - 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. - NVIDIA PhysX TM- Ready
GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce. - Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
DirectX 10 GPU with full ShaderModel 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects for today’s hottest games. - NVIDIA CUDA TM 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. - 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 backward compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support. - OpenGL 2.1 Optimization and Support
Provides top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. - Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates up to 2048×1536@85Hz. - 16x Anti-aliasing Technology
Lightning-fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges. - 128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects–now with support for anti-aliasing. - NVIDIA Lumenex TM Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates. - NVIDIA PureVideoTM HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. - Dual-link HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays. - Bad Edit Correction
Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality. - Noise Reduction
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts. - Edge Enhancement
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects. - Advanced Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content on progressive displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-end home-theater systems - High-Quality Scaling
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail. - Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560×1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). - HDMI 1.3a Support
Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround sound. - 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. - 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. - Enhanced Error Resilience R
Correct errors or losses in broadcast content to ensure crisp, high-quality playback. - GigaThreadTM Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next-generation shader programs.
Quick Installation
Hardware
Follow the steps to install the VGA card:
- Remove the computer case.
- Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into the wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information). - Put the card directly over the 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.
- Secure the card with a bracket screw.
- Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case.
- Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer.
Software
To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below:
- Turn on the computer.
- Insert CD the into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup program, and show the setup screen as left.
- Click VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.
Tip: If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please
- enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or
- find and run the setup.exe file manually from the CD.
Enabling HDMI Output
Follow the steps below to enable HDMI Output function:
- 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.
- Attach the DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector.
- Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed.
Features
Installing MSI Live Update
MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can significantly save you time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to automatically analyzing and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-to-use updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the related files for the system updating.
- Insert the supplied disk into the CD-ROM drive, and start the Setup program.
- Click the Utility tab on the setup screen.
- Click the MSI Live Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Launch MSI Live Update utility to proceed the updating function.
Using Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
- Click the selection of Live VGA DriverTM.
- Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live Update Series Server.
- The utility will automatically detect and download the latest driver, if available.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA BIOS for your VGA card.
- Click the selection of Live VGA BIOSTM.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the procedures.
- Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live Update Series Server.
- The utility will automatically detect and download the latest BIOS, if available.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
Using MSI Live Update Online
- Link to MSI’s website at http://www.msi.com
- Find Live Update Online under the selection of Downloads on the web page.
- Select CLICK HERE to continue.
- Select Yes, I would like to try it at my own risk to continue.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility downloading and installing procedures.
- Enter the page of MSI Live Update Online [Search Results]
- Select the tag of Live VGA Driver to download and update the latest VGA driver, if available.
- Select the tag of Live VGA BIOS to download and update the latest VGA BIOS, if available.
WARNING!!
DO NOT touch the cooling system since it may produce a certain heat while processing tasks.
CAUTION!!
Do not force the GPU cooler against the fragile GPU to avoid damage to the GPU.
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FAQS – MSI Geforce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2 Graphics Card User Manual
Q: What is the MSI GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2 Graphics Card?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 is a low-end graphics card manufactured by MSI. It features 1024 MB (1GB) of DDR3 video memory and utilizes the PCI-Express 2.0 interface.
Q: What is the purpose of the MSI GeForce 210 graphics card?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 is designed for basic tasks such as office applications, web browsing, and multimedia playback. It is not intended for gaming or demanding graphics-intensive tasks.
Q: What are the key specifications of the MSI GeForce 210 graphics card?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 has a core clock speed of 589 MHz, a memory clock speed of 1000 MHz, and 1024 MB (1GB) of DDR3 video memory. It supports a maximum resolution of 2560×1600 pixels.
Q: What kind of connectivity options does the MSI GeForce 210 offer?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 typically provides VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports for connecting to monitors or displays. It supports multiple displays simultaneously.
Q: Does the MSI GeForce 210 support DirectX or OpenGL?
A: Yes, the MSI GeForce 210 supports DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.1. However, it may not be capable of running the latest games or applications that require more advanced versions of these APIs.
Q: What are the system requirements for the MSI GeForce 210?
A: The specific system requirements may vary depending on the manufacturer, but generally, the MSI GeForce 210 requires a PCI-Express x16 slot, a power supply with sufficient wattage, and compatible drivers. It is also advisable to have a reasonably modern processor and sufficient RAM.
Q: Can the MSI GeForce 210 handle gaming?
A: While the MSI GeForce 210 can run some older or less demanding games, it is not designed for gaming. It lacks the power and features necessary for running modern, graphics-intensive games smoothly.
Q: Is the MSI GeForce 210 suitable for video editing or other professional applications?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 is not recommended for video editing or professional applications that require significant graphics processing power. It is better suited for basic tasks such as office work, web browsing, and media playback.
Q: Does the MSI GeForce 210 support hardware acceleration for video playback?
A: Yes, the MSI GeForce 210 supports hardware acceleration for video playback. It can offload video decoding tasks from the CPU, resulting in smoother playback and lower CPU usage.
Q: Is the MSI GeForce 210 a good graphics card for its price?
A: The MSI GeForce 210 is a budget-oriented graphics card that offers basic functionality at an affordable price. However, it may not provide satisfactory performance for more demanding tasks or modern applications. Consider your specific needs and budget before purchasing a graphics card.
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