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Gigabyte GV-NX66256DP2 User Manual

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GV-NX66256DP2
Aug. 24, 2005

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX66256DP2 Aug. 24, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX66256DP2 Aug. 24, 2005...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X662DP2-101R 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 form 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 ................30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................. 30 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................30 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ........31 ® GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® ™ • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA (Scalable Link Interface) technology via the PCI ®...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Digital LCD Monitor HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-Out Adapter DVI-I to D-Sub S-Video Output Projector DVI-I Connector VGA Output VGA Monitor Connector Analog LCD Monitor (15-pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor GV-NX66256DP2 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

    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. GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 The two central heatsink fins on the back of the graphics card can be used to fasten the patented GIGABYTE 3D Plug Cooler (optional device) for heat dissipation for the VGA chipset. Slide the fan arm onto the two central heatsink fins until it fits securely into place.
  • Page 10 SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box (Figure 2) and click Apply. Figure 2 Step 3: Restart your system when prompted. (Note): Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 11: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive to be Drive D: The installation of Win 2000 / Win XP drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD ® ® into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe").

  • Page 12: Directx Installation

    "Install DirectX 9" item. Click the "Install DirectX 9" item. Step 2. Select the I accept the agreement check box and click the "Next" button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button again to begin DirectX 9 installation. GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 13 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation...

  • 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • 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. Click the "Install Display Driver"...

  • Page 16: 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 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 A d j u s t c o r e Adjust memory speed speed...

  • Page 18: Taskbar Icon

    Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graph- ics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • 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. - 17 - 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...

  • 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 Apply after installation of two GV- NX66256DP2 graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. GV-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • 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. - 25 - 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • 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: Win ® 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 31: 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. 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. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.

  • 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 6600 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-NX66256DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
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