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Gigabyte GV-NX66T256DE User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX66T256DE Sep. 6, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX66T256DE Sep. 6, 2005...
  • Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X66T2DE-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 ................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-NX66T256DE 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-NX66T256DE) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -...

  • 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-NX66T256DE 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-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 Warning! When installing the graphics card, do not push down the heat pipe. This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the GPU and thermal pad as well as affect the heat dissipation. To avoid system instability, do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig .
  • Page 10 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-NX66T256DE, driver version must be at least 77.72) (Note) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the "Next" button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX66T256DE 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 "Next"...
  • Page 14 Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core Adjust memory 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-NX66T256DE 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-NX66T256DE 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

    NVIDIA GeForce 6600 dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 If TV is chosen as the display, you will need to select the proper TV format. To do this, click "Device Settings" followed by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "OK". Display Model GV-NX66T256DE Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture.
  • Page 22 Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate the screen. If your monitor is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) •...

  • 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: Double-click Desktop Management to see more Click the item to start nView Properties. nView properties. GV-NX66T256DE 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 depending on different applications. 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-NX66T256DE 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-NX66T256DE 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

    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 31: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3.

  • Page 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1152 x 864 60~170 1280 x 720 60~150 1280 x 768 60~150 1280 x 960 60~150 1280 x 1024 60~150 1360 x 768 60~150 1600 x 900 60~120 140~150 1600 x 1024 60~100 To be continued... GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • Page 33 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp (65K color) 32bpp (16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 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.
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