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Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B User Manual

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GV-NX68T256D-B
GeForce
6800 GT Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX68T256DB-101
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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. 101 12MD-NX68T256DB-101 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Note: SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (i.e. GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-out S-VideoOutput Projector DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector 1 VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • 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

    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. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the graphics card to the power supply connector.

  • 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-NX68T256D-B 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 performance. ® 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-NX68T256D-B 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-NX68T256D-B 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 Adjust Memory Adjust Core speed speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Select choice of skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Taskbar Icon

    After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced"...
  • 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelerator from here. - 17 - Software Installation...

  • Page 18: Display Properties

    Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the Geforce 6800 GT page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX68T256D-B 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-NX68T256D-B Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture.
  • Page 20 Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate the screen. If your monitor is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) •...

  • Page 22: Nview Properties

    Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 GT. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B).
  • Page 24 Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. 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.
  • Page 26 This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. 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. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Win 2000 driver installation ® With Windows running on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your graphics card.

  • 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). b. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash.

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

    1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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