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Gigabyte GV-NX65128D User Manual

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GV-NX65128D
Oct. 18, 2005

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX65128D Oct. 18, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX65128D Oct. 18, 2005...
  • Page 3 VGA Card GV-NX65128DE Jan. 27, 2006...
  • Page 4 VGA Card GV-NX65128DE Jan. 27, 2006...
  • Page 5 * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................28 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ................. 28 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode ................28 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ....... 29 ® GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-NX65128D TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 2) GV-NX65128DE VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-out DVI-I Connector GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 9 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 10: 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-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 11 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 12: 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-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 13: 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 performence. ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must install ® ®...

  • Page 14: Driver Installation

    Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 15 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. Step 2.

  • Page 16: Utilities On Driver Cd

    • Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
  • Page 17 V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core Adjust memory speed speed The tunning CLK will only be applied when running 3D mode.

  • Page 18: 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 19 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. - 15 - Software Installation...
  • Page 20 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. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...

  • Page 21: Display Properties

    3.1.6. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate.
  • Page 22 • Global driver settings: Select the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings value: allows to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 23 Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to compensate for variations in luminance between a source image and its output on a display device. Adjust the color correction settings to provide more accurate color reproduction of images (such as photographs) on your display device.
  • Page 24 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). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...

  • Page 25: Nview Properties

    Menu Editing properties The Menu Editing Properties can remove 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, select the Enable menu editing check box. To return to normal navigation mode, do not select the check box.
  • Page 26 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. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 27 nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties 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. - 23 - Software Installation...
  • Page 28 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. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 29 nView Hot Keys properties 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.

  • Page 30: Windows ® 2000 Driver Installation

    7. Click Yes to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Please make sure the Windows 2000 have installed Windows 2000 Service ® ® Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. Complete the update procedure following the on-screen instructions. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 33: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 6500 Single Display Standard 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 60~75 320 x 240 60~75 400 x 300 60~75...
  • Page 34 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. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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