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Gigabyte GV-NX68G256D-B User Manual

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Dec. 1, 2005

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX68G256D-B Dec. 1, 2005...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX68G256D-B Dec. 1, 2005...
  • Page 3 * 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 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-NX68G256D-B 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 of the same model and from the same vendor. To support SLI technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-NX68G256D-B requires driver version 81.85 or later.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    NTSC / PAL TV S-Video Output Projector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector VGA Output (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV-NX68G256D-B 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, see your computer documentation. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and from the same manufacturers on an SLI motherboard. After installing the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX68G256D-B, driver version must be at least 81.85), you can follow the steps below to Figure 2 enable SLI mode.

  • 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: Directx Installation

    Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement Step 3. Click the Next button. and click the Next button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX68G256D-B 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 Step 1. When autorun window show up, 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-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: Taskbar Icon

    3.1.4. Taskbar icon 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.

  • Page 16: Display Properties

    3.1.5. 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 17 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". Model GV-NX68G256D-B Display CRT+TV Matrix CRT+DVI...
  • Page 18 The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Full Screen Video properties The Full Screen Video Properties can adjust the display to full screen mode when video is being played. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 Tools 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 20 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. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...

  • Page 21: Nview Properties

    3.1.6. nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop.
  • Page 22 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. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 nView 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 21 - Software Installation...
  • Page 24 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. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 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. - 23 - Software Installation...

  • Page 26: 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-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...

  • Page 27: 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 slot. PCI Express x 16 Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -s nx68256d.f1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx68256d.f2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

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

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 6800 GS 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 30 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-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

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