XFX GeForce MX 40000

vetman6679 · 07-09-2005, 08:24 AM

What is the s-video output on my XFX GeForce MX4000 video card used for? If I replace my CRT monitor with an LCD flat panel, would the s-video connection be used on the new LCD or will I use the old video connector that is now used by my CRT? I have noticed LCD's on display in stores that appear to have a very thin, round cable running from them to some hidden output device. Could someone fill me in on how to connect my wished-for LCD?

axis198 · 07-09-2005, 09:12 AM

the s-video is used for tv-out. To connect an lcd screen you need a dvi socket on your video card

vetman6679 · 07-09-2005, 09:27 AM

Two things:
Make that three:

Thanks for the reply

I am aware that some XFX cards have tv-out, but I thought it was in the 5200 series????? I am not aware that my MX4000 card has a tv tuner....

What does a DVI connector look like???

**UncleMacro** · 07-09-2005, 04:56 PM

In this picture the white connector is the DVI connector, the black one is the S-Video output, and the blue one is the VGA connector. If you don't have a DVI connector then you can still connect an LCD panel to your video card as long as it accepts a plain old VGA input. Some LCDs can accept either VGA or DVI. Other LCDs can accept both. You just have to make sure to get one which accepts plain old VGA.

vetman6679 · 07-10-2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks very much for the info. Looks as if you have a very nice system.
Thanks again

07-09-2005, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
vetman6679 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3 OS: xp	XFX GeForce MX 40000 What is the s-video output on my XFX GeForce MX4000 video card used for? If I replace my CRT monitor with an LCD flat panel, would the s-video connection be used on the new LCD or will I use the old video connector that is now used by my CRT? I have noticed LCD's on display in stores that appear to have a very thin, round cable running from them to some hidden output device. Could someone fill me in on how to connect my wished-for LCD?

07-09-2005, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
axis198 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4 OS: win xp	the s-video is used for tv-out. To connect an lcd screen you need a dvi socket on your video card

07-09-2005, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
vetman6679 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3 OS: xp	Two things: Make that three: Thanks for the reply I am aware that some XFX cards have tv-out, but I thought it was in the 5200 series????? I am not aware that my MX4000 card has a tv tuner.... What does a DVI connector look like???

07-09-2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
UncleMacro TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,133 OS: Vista SP1 My System	In this picture the white connector is the DVI connector, the black one is the S-Video output, and the blue one is the VGA connector. If you don't have a DVI connector then you can still connect an LCD panel to your video card as long as it accepts a plain old VGA input. Some LCDs can accept either VGA or DVI. Other LCDs can accept both. You just have to make sure to get one which accepts plain old VGA.

07-10-2005, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
vetman6679 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3 OS: xp	Thanks very much for the info. Looks as if you have a very nice system. Thanks again