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GV-N57U128D
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GeForce
FX 5700 Ultra Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N57U128D-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.
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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 motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-N57U128D-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

    3.3. BIOS flash utility ..................29 4. Troubleshooting Tips ................. 30 5. Appendix ...................31 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS ................31 ® 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ....... 32 GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector • Supports Direct X 9.0 Spec 1.2.

  • 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 1) GV-N57U128D 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 NTSC / PAL TV S-VideoOutput VGA Monitor Connector Projector...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    For more i n f o r m a t i o n , s e e y o u c o m p u t e r documentation. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 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 8: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N57U128D 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-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • 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 (Core Clock and Memory Clock). 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-N57U128D 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-N57U128D 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

    Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 n Click the icons on the desktop image to adjust Screen Adjustment properties the screen to the desired position. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for your display. •...
  • Page 20 • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. • Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration • Default Color Depth (for textures) • Buffer-Flipping Mode • Vertical Sync • Custom OpenGL settings GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 n The Overlay Controls Properties is used to Overlay Controls properties adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation settings. Overlay properties allows for the viewing of full-motion video on your PC. However, there is only one video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display.
  • Page 22 Direct3D applications. n The Change Resolutions Properties allows Change Resolutions properties you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 n The "Media Center" taskbar utility lets you Desktop Utilities properties conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the Media Center icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-display functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops.

  • Page 24: Nview Properties

    Access nView properties page: Click nView Properties item. nView Desktop Management properties n This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. You can either select a profile from the list below or create your own custom profile. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 26 This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 nView Zoom properties n 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 n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
  • Page 28 Tools properties n This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: 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 31.

  • Page 30: 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-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use GV-N57U128D 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 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    ® 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows GV-N57U128D 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...
  • 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 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 1024 x 768 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 1088 x 612 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 To be continued... GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...
  • Page 35 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 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 To be continued... - 35 - Appendix...
  • Page 36 Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 To be continued... GV-N57U128D Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...
  • Page 37 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 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. - 37 - Appendix...
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