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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-N68T256D Jul. 21, 2004...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-N68T256D Jul. 21, 2004...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N68T256D-101 Copyright © 2004 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

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ..................30 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ..................30 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ......31 ® GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the new AGP 8X • Integrated with 256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    NTSC / PAL TV Projector S-VideoOutput DVI Output S-Video Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output VGA Monitor Connector VGA Output (15pin) Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 7 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. - 5 -...

  • 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-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 After installation, please connect the power cable to your GV-N68T256D graphics card, or the system will not boot. 6. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your...

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 11: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 ® or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence. ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must ® ® install DirectX first.
  • Page 12 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N68T256D 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-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: 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 Gigabyte Utilities (V-Tuner 2): • Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click Utilities item.
  • Page 16 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed Core speed adjust adjustment Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user Opens Help page Select choice of skin when running 3D applications. GV-N68T256D 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-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here. - 17 - Software Installation...

  • Page 20: Display Properties

    Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6800 GT properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 If TV is chosen as the display, you will need to select the proper TV format. To do this, click "Device Setting" followed by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "OK". Display Model GV-N68T256D Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use qulity or high performance texture.
  • Page 22 The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Full Screen Video properties The Full Screen Video Properties can adjust the display to full screen mode when video is being played. GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi- display functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops.
  • 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-N68T256D 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 Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N68T256D 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-N68T256D 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 ® 2000 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

    (or floppy disk). b. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. Complete the update procedure following the on-screen instructions. GV-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 33: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GV-N68T256D 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-N68T256D 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-N68T256D 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-N68T256D Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...
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