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Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP User Manual

Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP User Manual

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GV-NX55128DP
GeForce
5300 Ultra Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX55128DP-101
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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 contained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX55128DP-101 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

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................. 29 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................29 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows ® XP) ........30 GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 5300 Ultra (5200 Ultra+HSI) Graphics ® ™ • Processing Unit (GPU) Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports AV and S-Video •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    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-Video) S-Video Output VGA Monitor Connector Projector (15-pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor GV-NX55128DP 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 you computer documentation. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5.

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard built on SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-NX55128DP 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 DirectX first.
  • Page 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX55128DP 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 the "Next"...
  • Page 12 Install Display Driver item. Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. Step 3. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 3. Click the "Next" button.
  • Page 14 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed Core speed adjustment adjustment Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when Opens Help page Select choice of skin running 3D applications. GV-NX55128DP 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-click this icon to open 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 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. - 17 - Software Installation...

  • Page 18: Display Properties

    Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce PCX 5300 properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 If TV is chosen as the display, you will need to select the proper TV format. To do this, click "Device Setting" followed by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "OK". Display Model GV-NX55128DP Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture.
  • 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Refresh Rate Overrides properties Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in applications. 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 PCX 5300. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Click the item to start nView Properties. Double-click Desktop Management to see more nView properties. GV-NX55128DP 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-NX55128DP 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Win 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Reflash 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: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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