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Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP User Manual

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GV-NX66L128DP /
GV-NX66L256DP
GeForce
6600 LE Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MD-X66L1DP-102R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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© 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.
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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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  • Page 1 * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. 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.

  • Page 2: 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of the same model and from the same vendor. To support SLI technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP requires driver version 77.74 or later. - 3 - Introduction...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-NX66L128DP TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 2) GV-NX66L256DP TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP 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.

  • 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 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. 2.
  • Page 8 After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on an SLI motherboard (Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP, driver version must be at least 77.74) (Note) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows 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 10: Directx Installation

    DirectX separately. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation...

  • Page 12: 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 13 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. Step 2.

  • Page 14: Utilities On Driver Cd

    • Step 1. When autorun window show up, 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 15 V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you monitor 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 16: 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 17 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 18 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20 SLI multi-GPU properties * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode.
  • Page 21 Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to compensation 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. Also, many 3D-accelerated games may appear too dark to play.
  • Page 22 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: 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, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. To return to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box.
  • Page 24 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. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties 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. - 25 - Software Installation...
  • Page 26 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 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 28: 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 6600 LE Single Display Stardard 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...
  • Page 32 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. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...

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