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Gigabyte GV-NX66128DP User Manual

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GV-NX66128DP / GV-NX66256DP
Nov. 17, 2004

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX66128DP / GV-NX66256DP Nov. 17, 2004...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX66128DP / GV-NX66256DP Nov. 17, 2004...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX66128DP-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 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128DP) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Digital LCD Monitor HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-out S-Video Output Projector DVI-I to D-Sub DVI-I Connector Connector VGA Output VGA Monitor Connector Analog LCD Monitor (15pin) VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 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 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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 performence. ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must ® ® install DirectX first.
  • Page 12 Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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 the Next button to install the driver.
  • Page 14 Install Display Driver item. Click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: Utilities On Driver Cd

    Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item. 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 16 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed Core speed adjustment adjust Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user Opens Help page Select choice of skin when running 3D applications. GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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

    3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE 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 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-NX66128DP GV-NX66256DP Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV...
  • Page 22 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Refresh Rate Overrides properties Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in applications. Change Resolutions properties The Change Resolutions Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates.

  • Page 24: Nview Properties

    Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600. 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 26 This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 27 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 28 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 29: Windows ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Windows 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-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP 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)

    1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX66128DP/GV-NX66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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