Gigabyte GV-NX795T512H-RH User Manual
Gigabyte GV-NX795T512H-RH User Manual

Gigabyte GV-NX795T512H-RH User Manual

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GV-NX795T512H-RH
GeForce
7950 GT Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX795THR-101R
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  • Page 1 * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Appendix ..................29 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ..........29 5.2. Connecting to a HDTV ................30 5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ....... 31 ® GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Minimum power supply 350W • (To set up an SLI system with the GV-NX795T512H-RH graphics cards, please use a power supply of 450W or above.) (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 (e.g.
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector TV-Out S-Video Output DVI-I Connector NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX795T512H-RH 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

    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 your computer documentation. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 To install your new graphics card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card is securely inserted.
  • Page 8 GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards AV Out HDTV Component S-Video Out (Y+Pr+Pb) Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue)
  • Page 9 The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (provided by motherboard manufacturer) (Example: GV-NX795T512H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 10: Software Installation

    ® DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the "Next" button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation...
  • Page 12: Driver Installation

    Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 13 B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) 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". Step 1. When autorun window show up, Step 2. When autorun window show up, click Display Driver item.
  • Page 14: Taskbar Icon

    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. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...
  • Page 15: Display Properties

    3.1.5. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate.
  • Page 16 • New NVIDIA Control Panel This is the default user interface, which provides control of the NVIDIA graphics driver settings and other NVIDIA utilities you might have installed on your system. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 TV format. To do this, click Device Settings followed by Select TV format. Select the format for your television and then click Apply followed by OK. Display Model GV-NX795T512H-RH Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV "*" Only Single display mode is DVI+DVI available when SLI mode is enabled.
  • Page 18 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Dual View Mode Select DualView from the nView Display Mode list and click Apply. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX795T512H-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode.
  • 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-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Temperature Settings properties The Temperature Settings properties can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. You can select the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates).
  • Page 22: Nview Properties

    Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7950 GT. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Double-click Desktop Management to see Click the item to start nView Properties. more nView properties. GV-NX795T512H-RH 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 Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 24 This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX795T512H-RH 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-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27: Windows ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Windows 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-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 29: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive 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: Connecting To A Hdtv

    Settings from the side menu and select HDTV from the Current display list. Then click Apply. Step 4: Right-click on the HDTV icon and select TV format depending on your HDTV. Then click Apply to complete the settings. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • Page 31: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 7950 GT Single Display Standard 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 60~75 320 x 240 60~75 400 x 300...
  • Page 32 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX795T512H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
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