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Gigabyte GV-NX62TC256DS User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX62TC256DS Aug. 2, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX62TC256DS Aug. 2, 2005...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX62TC6DS-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 from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system memory. See the following tables for details: System memory 256 MB 512 MB or above...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout TV-out DVI-I Connector AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-Out Projector DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 7 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 8: 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 To install your new graphics card: 1. 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.

  • Page 10: 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 11: 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 12 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust Core Adjust Memory speed speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when Opens Help page Select choice of skin running 3D applications. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 17: 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" after clicking Settings.
  • Page 18 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 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 20: Display Properties

    TurboCache(TM) tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the Geforce 6200 TurboCache(TM) properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 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-NX62TC256DS Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance & Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture.
  • Page 22 Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate 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) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) •...

  • Page 24: Nview Properties

    Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6200\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Man- ager features. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/Geforce 6200 TurboCache(TM). Double- click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Double-click Desktop Management...
  • Page 26 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. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 27 nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. 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.
  • Page 28 This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. 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. GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 29: 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 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-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on your card is the latest one.) 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).

  • Page 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1152 x 864 60~170 1280 x 720 60~150 1280 x 768 60~150 1280 x 960 60~150 1280 x 1024 60~150 1360 x 768 60~150 1600 x 900 60~120 140~150 1600 x 1024 60~100 To be continued... GV-NX62TC256DS Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • 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 1600 x 1200 60~100 1920 x 1080 30~85 1920 x 1200 60~85 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 * This table is for reference only.
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  • Page 35 GV-NX62TC256DS GeForce 6200 ™ Rev. 101 © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT")
  • Page 36 ..................15 3.1.6..................18 3.1.7. nView ..................22 3.2. 2000 ..............27 ® ................28 ....................29 5.1. BIOS .............. 29 5.1.1. BIOS ................29 5.1.2. @VGA BIOS .................. 29 5.2. Windows XP ........30 GV-NX62TC256DS - 2 -...
  • Page 37 1.1. NVIDIA Turbo Cache 256 MB 512 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache ® ™ (GPU) PCI Express x 16 DirectX 9.0c AV S-Video HDTV D-Sub( DVI-I 1.2. 100% PC Intel Pentium III 650MHz AMD Athlon 650MHz...
  • Page 38 2.1. TV-out DVI-I Connector AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-Out Projector DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output GV-NX62TC256DS - 4 -...
  • Page 39 BIOS BIOS BIOS - 5 -...
  • Page 40 2.2. GV-NX62TC256DS - 6 -...
  • Page 41 PCI Express x 16 DVI-I D-sub 15-pin D V I To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display - 7 -...
  • Page 42 CD-ROM Windows 2000 Windows ® ® AUTORUN "D:\setup.exe" AUTORUN 3.1.3. " " 3.1. ® 3.1.1. • DirectX 9C ( Intel • GV-NX62TC256DS - 8 -...
  • Page 43 3.1.2. DirectX Microsoft DirectX Windows 2000/XP ® Windows 2000 / XP DirectX MPEG ® Windows XP SP2 SP2) DirectX " DirectX 9" " DirectX 9" " " " " - 9 -...
  • Page 44 " " DirectX GV-NX62TC256DS - 10 -...
  • Page 45 3.1.3. PCI Express x 16 Windows " " (VGA " " Windows " " AUTORUN " " - 11 -...
  • Page 46 (AUTORUN AUTORUN "D:\setup.exe" " " " " " " " " GV-NX62TC256DS - 12 -...
  • Page 47 3.1.4. AUTORUN "D:\setup.exe" • V-Tuner 2 "GIGABYTE Utility" " " "Next" "Finish" GIGABYTE Utility - 13 -...
  • Page 48 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust Core Adjust Memory speed speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when Opens Help page Select choice of skin running 3D applications. GV-NX62TC256DS - 14 -...
  • Page 49 3.1.5. Windows Tuner 2 " " " " " " "VGA " "VGA Info" "Color Adjust" - 15 -...
  • Page 50 VGA Info VGA Info Color Adjust Color Adjust Gamma GV-NX62TC256DS - 16 -...
  • Page 51 NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA "nView" - 17 -...
  • Page 52 3.1.6. " " " " " " " " (color depth) " " GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) " " " NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) " "GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM)" GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) NVIDIA "NVIDIA " GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) GV-NX62TC256DS - 18 -...
  • Page 53 V i e w • nView (Dual View) • Display Model GV-NX62TC256DS Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV • • Direct3D OpenGL • gamma - 19 -...
  • Page 54 NVIDIA Windows • NVIDIA • • GV-NX62TC256DS - 20 -...
  • Page 55 NVIDIA • • • • - 21 -...
  • Page 56 3.1.7. nView nView NVIDIA nView nView nView Desktop Manager \GeForce 6200\ " " nView Desktop Manager GV-NX62TC256DS - 22 -...
  • Page 57 nView NVIDIA "nView Desktop Manager" "nView " ( " " " " Geforce 6200 TurboCache(TM)" " nView nView nView " " nView - 23 -...
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  • Page 59 nView " " - 25 -...
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  • Page 61 3.2. 2000 ® AUTORUN " " AUTORUN " " " " "D:\SETUP.exe" "OK" " " Display Properties "OK" Windows 2000 ® Windows 2000 Service Pack ( ® - 27 -...
  • Page 62 PCI Express x 16 15 pin VGA Nvidia [Windows ENTER " " " " Windows GV-NX62TC256DS - 28 -...
  • Page 63 -s BIOS ( : gvf 11 -s nx66t128d.f1) Enter BIOS A:\> BIOS -p BIOS ( : gvf11 -p nx66t128d.f2) Enter VGA BIOS 5.1.2. @VGA BIOS GIGABYTE Utility @VGA @VGA BIOS Internet BIOS Live Update Flash @VGA BIOS @VGA BIOS @VGA Internet...
  • Page 64 1088 x 612 60~200 1152 x 864 60~170 1280 x 720 60~150 1280 x 768 60~150 1280 x 960 60~150 1280 x 1024 60~150 1360 x 768 60~150 1600 x 900 60~120 140~150 1600 x 1024 60~100 GV-NX62TC256DS - 30 -...
  • Page 65 8bpp (256 16bpp (65K 32bpp (16.7M (Hz) 1600 x 1200 60~100 1920 x 1080 30~85 1920 x 1200 60~85 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 - 31 -...
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