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Gigabyte GV-NX66128D User Manual

Gigabyte GV-NX66128D User Manual

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GV-NX66128D(256D)
GeForce
6600 Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 201
12MD-NX66128D-201
Copyright
© 2005 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.
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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make
a commitment to update the information contained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 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 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ..................29 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ..................29 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ....... 30 ® GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128D) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-NX66128D(256D) (ver. 1.0) TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) 2) GV-NX66128D (ver. 2.0) TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV...
  • Page 5 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 6: Hardware Installation

    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-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 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 seated. 5.

  • Page 8: 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-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 11: 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 12 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-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 2.Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 1.Click "Utilities" item. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 3. Click "Next" button.
  • Page 14 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed Core speed adjustment adjust Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user Opens Help page Select choice of skin when running 3D applications. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 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 18: Display Properties

    Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6600 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 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-NX66128D(256D) 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 20 Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) • Inverted Landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Refresh Rate Overrides properties Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in applications. Change Resolutions properties The Change Resolutions Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates.

  • Page 22: Nview Properties

    Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Access nView properties page: B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management nView Properties Click the item to start nView Properties. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile 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.
  • Page 24 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. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties 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.
  • Page 26 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. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows ® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) (ex: drive C) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive C. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3.

  • Page 30: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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