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Gigabyte GV-NX76G256HI-RH User Manual

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX76G256HI-RH Oct. 11, 2006...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX76G256HI-RH Oct. 11, 2006...
  • Page 3 * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ................. 35 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode ................35 5.2. Connecting to a HDTV ................36 5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ....... 37 ® GV-NX76G256HI-RH 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 (e.g. GV-NX76G256HI-RH) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    NTSC / PAL TV Projector HDMI Connector HDMI TV HDMI to DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub VGA Output Connector Analog LCD Monitor GV-NX76G256HI-RH 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 your computer documentation. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 2. Replace the screws to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. The GV-NX76G256HI-RH provides one DVI-I connector and one HDMI connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor.
  • Page 10 Insert one end of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in jack on the adapter and the other end into the B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to coaxial S/PDIF out jack on your the TV-Out port on the graphics card motheboard.
  • Page 11 5. Then connect an HDMI TV or a flat panel (by using the HDMI-to-DVI-I adapter) to the card. HDMI signals that have been converted to DVI digital signals by adapter cannot Connect an HDMI TV be converted to analog RGB signals. To HDMI TV To TV/VCR To Flat Panel Display...
  • Page 12 GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards S-Video Out AV Out S/PDIF In HDTV Component Connect to the (Y+Pr+Pb) TV-Out port on the graphics card. (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color.
  • Page 13 How NVIDIA (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: ® In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.

  • Page 14: 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 15: 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 ® ®...

  • Page 16: 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...
  • Page 17 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, Step 2. When autorun window show up, click Display Driver item.

  • Page 18: Utilities On Driver Cd

    Install GIGABYTE utilities: 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 19 V-Tuner 3 V-Tuner 3 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays 2D/3D core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust 2D core clock Auto-Optimized core / memory clock Fixed Clock Adjust 3D core clock Adjust memory clock...

  • Page 20: Taskbar Icon

    After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click this icon to open the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions.
  • Page 21 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. - 19 - Software Installation...
  • Page 22 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...

  • Page 23: 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 24 • New NVIDIA Control Panel This is the default user interface, which provides control of the NVIDIA graphics driver settings and other NVIDIA utilities you might have installed on your system. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 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-NX76G256HI-RH Display CRT+TV Matrix CRT+DVI DVI+TV "*"...
  • Page 26 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Dual View Mode Select DualView from the nView Display Mode list and click Apply. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 27 To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX76G256HI-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode.
  • Page 28 Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) • Inverted landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 29 Temperature Settings properties The Temperature Properties can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. You can select the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. 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).

  • Page 30: Nview Properties

    Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7600 GS. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Click the item to start nView Properties. Double-click Desktop Management to see more nView properties. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 31 nView Desktop Management properties 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. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 32 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • Page 33 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 34 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to select the @VGA utility.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Hdtv

    Settings from the side menu and select HDTV from the Current display list. Then click Apply. Step 4: Right-click on the HDTV icon and select TV format depending on your HDTV. Then click Apply to complete the settings. GV-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...

  • Page 39: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 7600 GS 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...
  • Page 40 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-NX76G256HI-RH Graphics Accelerator - 38 -...

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