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Gigabyte GV-N57L128D User Manual

Gigabyte GV-N57L128D User Manual

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GV-N57L Series
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GeForce
FX 5700LE Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N57L256D-101
Copyright
© 2003 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.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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 ontained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57L256D-101 Copyright © 2003 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

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................3 1.1. Features ..................... 3 1.2. Minimum system requirement ..............3 2. Hardware Installation................4 2.1. Unpacking ....................4 2.2. Board layout ....................5 2.3. Hardware installation .................. 7 3. Software Installation ................9 3.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Powered by nVidia GeForce FX 5700LE GPU • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(Only for GV-N57L128D) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(Only For GV-N57L256D) • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    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.

  • Page 5: Board Layout

    2.2. Board layout GV-N57L256D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector VGA Output AV Output TV-out (S-Video) NTSC / PAL TV VGA Monitor Connector Projector (15pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor...
  • Page 6 GV-N57L128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector VGA Output AV Output TV-out (S-Video) NTSC / PAL TV VGA Monitor Connector Projector (15pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.3. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. To install your graphics accelerator card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.
  • Page 8 4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Win ® 98/98SE / Win ® 2000 / Win ® ME / Win ® XP drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe").

  • Page 10: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows ® 98SE / Windows ® 2000 / Windows ® ME or Windows ® XP to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows ®...

  • 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 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, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver"...

  • Page 13: Utilities On Driver Cd

    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: Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tuner item.
  • Page 14 Min V-Tuner Display & Adjust Close V-Tuner Core Clock Display Core Clock Display Memory Clock Display & Adjust Memory Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Help Description Close V-Tuner To system Tray GV-N57L Series 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-N57L Series 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. You can enable the nView function. - 17 - Software Installation...

  • Page 18: Display Properties

    3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
  • Page 19 n nView allows you to connect separate displays nView Display Mode properties to single graphics card • nView modes: select nView mode • Display pair: select your display type setup • Display:select the primary display device • Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings.
  • Page 20 n The Color Correction Properties is used to Color Correction properties adjust the color settings. It also allows gamma control for video playing of the Video Overlay. The color settings affect all display devices mapped to the view. You can change red, green, and blue display colors.
  • Page 21 n The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate NV Rotate properties 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) •...

  • Page 22: Nview Properties

    n The Screen Menus Properties can remove Screen Menus properties infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box.
  • Page 23 n This tab contains information about the nView nView Desktop Management properties Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. n This tab contains a record all nView display nView Profiles properties settings for easy software setup. You can either select a profile from the list below or create your own custom profile.
  • Page 24 n This tab allows you to control nView settings nView Applications properties on a per application basis. n This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique nView Desktops properties desktops. n This tab allows customization of the nView user nView User Interface properties interface.
  • Page 25 n This tab provides special windows effects that nView Effects properties you can apply to your applications. n This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality nView Zoom properties on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. n This tab lets you perform various actions with nView Hot Keys properties shortcut keys or key combinations.
  • Page 26 n This tab can modify and extend mouse nView Mouse properties behavior with kinematic actions. n This tab can improve nView functionality for nView Tools properties mobile and desktop users. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Win 98/98Se / Win 2000 / Win Me Driver 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 page 29.

  • Page 28: 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. n Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP 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.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use GV-N4464D VGA card and NVFLASH BIOS flash utility as example. How to reflash the BIOS for your graphics card? 1. Extract the Zip file to the drive C: or A: 2.

  • Page 30: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    ® 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows N57L Series 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 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384...
  • Page 31 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 800 x 600 848 x 480 1024 x 768 1088 x 612 To be continued... - 31 - Appendix...
  • Page 32 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1088 x 612 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 To be continued... GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 To be continued... - 33 - Appendix...
  • Page 34 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 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...

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