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Gigabyte GV-3D1-68GT User Manual

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GV-3D1-68GT
Dual GeForce
6800 GT Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-3D168GT-101R
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 form 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-3D168GT-101R 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 form 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 ................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-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    50MB of available disk space for full installation CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Minimum power supply 500W • Important The GV-3D1-68GT graphics card can only work with GIGABYTE’s K8/P4 SLI motherboards that are based on NVIDIA's chipset. - 3 - Introduction...

  • 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-3D1-68GT 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

    To install your new graphics card: 1. Remove the graphics card from its anti-static package. Set the dip switch located in the lower left corner on the back of the graphics card. OFF: Single-GPU mode ON: Dual-GPU mode GV-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. Before installing the GV-3D1-68GT on GIGABYTE's K8 or P4 motherboard based on NVIDIA's SLI chipset, read the following hardware setting directions: 1. On a K8 SLI motherboard, set the SLI switch module to Normal Mode. (Refer to motherboard user's manual.)

  • 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-3D1-68GT 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 ® ®...
  • Page 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-3D1-68GT 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-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Enabling The Dual Geforce 6800 Gt Gpus

    3.1.4. Enabling the dual GeForce 6800 GT GPUs Important After installation of the GV-3D1-68GT graphics driver, assure that the dual 6800 GT GPUs are enabled* by following the steps below. Step 1: Right-click on Desktop and select Properties. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab.

  • Page 14: 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 15 V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). 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 Opens Help page Select choice of skin...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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. - 17 - Software Installation...
  • Page 18 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-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    3.1.7. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT 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 20 Also, many 3D- accelerated games may appear too dark to play. Increasing the brightness and/or the gamma value equally across all channels makes these games appear brighter and more playable. GV-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Video Overlay Settings properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. There is only one video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments.
  • Page 22 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-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Nview Properties

    3.1.8. nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With 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 24 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. GV-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 25 - Software Installation...
  • Page 26 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-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 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 28: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    2000 have installed Windows 2000 ® ® Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi- GPU in Windows 2000. GV-3D1-68GT Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: 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 PCI Express x 16 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 30: 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 31: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 6800 GT Single Display Stardard Modes Display Maximum Color Depth (bpp) Screen Refresh Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360...
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  • Page 33 - 33 - Appendix...
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