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.
3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see you computer documentation. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
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4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5.
• 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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...
3.1.2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 ® / Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence. ® M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 / Windows XP, you must install ®...
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Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
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"...
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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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
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 2: • Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tuner 2 item.
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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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...
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"...
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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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
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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...
Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce PCX 5300 properties n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
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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-NX53128D Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance and Quality Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use qulity or high performance texture.
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Primary display. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
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Troubleshooting properties n 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.
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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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
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.
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This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
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nView Applications properties n This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 25 - Software Installation...
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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 n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
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nView Mouse properties n This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties n This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 27 - Software Installation...
3.3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. MIf you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5.1.
4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. n Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. n Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
4. Back up the current BIOS by typing gvf11 -s filename at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. 5. Begin to flash BIOS by typing gvf11 -p filename (ex:n55128d.f1) at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. 6. Restart your computer when it's done. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows ® GV-NX53128D 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...
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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-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 To be continued... - 33 - Appendix...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1152 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 To be continued... GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 To be continued... - 35 - Appendix...
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Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-NX53128D Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...