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Gigabyte GV-N59X128D User Manual

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GV-N59X128D
GeForce
FX 5900 XT Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-N59X128D-103
Copyright
© 2004 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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 ontained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-N59X128D-103 Copyright © 2004 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 ..................28 4. Troubleshooting Tips ................29 5. Appendix ....................30 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS ................ 30 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ....... 31 ® GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 XT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors 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 GV-N59X128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 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 (15-pin)

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more i n f o rm a t i on , s ee yo ur c om p ut er documentation. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 After installation, please connect the power cable to your GV-N59X128D graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your...

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-N59X128D 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 98/ 98SE/ Windows 2000 / Windows ®...
  • Page 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N59X128D 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-N59X128D 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 Website of Gigabyte Help Description Close V-Tuner to System Tray GV-N59X128D 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-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click this icon to 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.

  • Page 18: Display Properties

    Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce FX 5900XT properties n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 nView Display Mode properties n nView allows you to connect separate displays 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 The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" n Click the icons on the desktop image to adjust Full Screen Video properties the screen to the desired position. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Trobleshooting properties n The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings 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 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-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Nview Properties

    3.1.7. nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. Using 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 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. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView Applications properties n This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties n 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. - 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 n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 nView Mouse properties n This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties n This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 27 - Software Installation...

  • Page 28: 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 30.

  • 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. 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 30: Appendix

    3. Change the command path to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Backup BIOS command : C:\> nvflash -b <filename> 5. Reflash BIOS command as below : C:\> nvflash -f <filename> 5. Reboot your PC when it's done. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows ® GV-N59X128D 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 32 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... GV-N59X128D 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 1088 x 612 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 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 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 To be continued... GV-N59X128D 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 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 To be continued... - 35 - Appendix...
  • Page 36 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. GV-N59X128D Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...
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