Gigabyte GV-N56X128D-P User Manual

Gigabyte GV-N56X128D-P User Manual

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EN 55011
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
industrial,scientific and medical (ISM
high frequency equipment
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 55013
of radio disturbance characteristics of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
EN 55014
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus
EN 55015
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
fluorescent lamps and luminaries
EN 55020
Immunity from radio interference of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
EN 55022
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
information technology equipment
DIN VDE 0855
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
part 10
for receiving and/or distribution from
part 12
sound and television signals
CE marking
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Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for
household and similar general use
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Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer
G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany
declare that the product
( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
GV-N56X128D-P
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
(full address)
VGA Card
EN 61000-3-2*
EN 60555-2
EN 61000-3-3*
EN 60555-3
EN 50081-1
EN 50082-1
EN 55081-2
EN 55082-2
ENV 55104
EN50091-2
(EC conformity marking)
Safety for information technology equipment
EN 60950
including electrical bussiness equipment
EN 50091-1
General and Safety requirements for
uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
Manufacturer/Importer
Date : Nov. 20, 2003
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment "Harmonics"
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment "Voltage fluctuations"
Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools and similar apparatus
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)
Timmy Huang
Signature:
Name:
Timmy Huang

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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) VGA Card GV-N56X128D-P is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 2 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: VGA Card Model Number: GV-N56X128D-P Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N56X128-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.3. BIOS flash utility ..................28 4. Troubleshooting Tips ................. 29 5. Appendix ...................30 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS ................30 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ....... 31 ® GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600XT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • 1.2.
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card.
  • Page 7: Board Layout

    2.2. Board layout GV-N56X128D-P DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector VGA Output AV Output TV-out NTSC / PAL TV S-VideoOutput VGA Monitor Connector Projector (15pin)
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    For more i n f o r m a t i o n , s e e y o u r c o m p u t e r documentation. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.
  • Page 10: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...
  • Page 11: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows ® 98SE / Windows 2000 / Windows ME or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence. ® ® ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 98/ 98SE/ Windows 2000 / Windows ®...
  • Page 12 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 13: Driver Installation

    3.1.3. Driver installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next"...
  • Page 14 Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 15: Utilities On Driver Cd

    3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Install V-Tuner: • Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tuner item.
  • Page 16 (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Min. V-Tuner Display & Adjust Close V-Tuner Core Clock Display Core Clock Display Memory Clock Display & Adjust Memory Clock Link to the Website of Gigabyte Help Description Close V-Tuner to System Tray GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...
  • Page 17: Taskbar Icon

    3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties"...
  • Page 18 VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here. You can enable the nView function.
  • Page 20: Display Properties

    Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce FX 5900 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 Screen Adjustment properties Click the icons on the desktop image to adjust the screen to the desired position. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. Display Timing properties Select the proper timing mode for your display. •...
  • Page 22 • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. • Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration • Default Color Depth (for textures) • Buffer-Flipping Mode • Vertical Sync • Custom OpenGL settings GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Overlay Controls properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom contorls and Overlay color controls. There is only one video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments.
  • Page 24 Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. To return to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25: Nview Properties

    3.1.7. nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. Using nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop.
  • Page 26 You can either select a profile from the list below or create your own custom profile. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 27 nView Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 25 - Software Installation...
  • Page 28 This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 29 nView Mouse properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 27 - Software Installation...
  • Page 30: Win ® 98/98Se / Win ® 2000 / Win ® Me Driver Installation

    3.3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. If you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5.1.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
  • Page 32: Appendix

    3. Change the command path to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Backup BIOS command : C:\> nvflash -b <filename> 5. Reflash BIOS command as below : C:\> nvflash -f <filename> 5. Reboot your PC when it's done. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • Page 33: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows ® GV-N56X128D-P Single Display Stardard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 320 x 240...
  • Page 34 Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 1024 x 768 To be continued... GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
  • Page 35 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1088 x 612 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 To be continued... - 33 - Appendix...
  • Page 36 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 To be continued... GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...
  • Page 37 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 To be continued... - 35 - Appendix...
  • Page 38 Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-N56X128D-P Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...
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