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Gigabyte GV-NX68256D User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX68256D Apr. 22, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX68256D Apr. 22, 2005...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68256D-101 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-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Note: SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (i.e. GV-NX68256D) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    NTSC / PAL TV S-Video Output Projector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector VGA Output (15-pin) Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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 DirectX first.
  • Page 12 Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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 Adjust Memory Adjust Core 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-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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 DMT. Coordinated Video Timing Standard (CVT) became the VESA standard on March 2003. CVT supports higher Display Model GV-NX68256D resolutions better than other timing standards. Matrix CRT+TV Fixed aspect ratio timing forces the displayed image to retain CRT+DVI Yes...
  • Page 22 Primary display. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. •...

  • Page 24: Nview Properties

    Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6800> Desktop Management Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. GV-NX68256D 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 6800. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Double-click Desktop Management to see...
  • 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-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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-NX68256D 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-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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