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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX84G256H Jun. 19, 2007...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX84G256H Jun. 19, 2007...
  • Page 3 * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2007 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

    2000 Driver Installation ............. 31 ® 4. Troubleshooting Tips ................ 32 5. Appendix ..................33 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ..........33 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ....... 34 ® GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 5: 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-NX84G256H requires driver version 158.27 or later. - 3 - Introduction...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    TV-Out Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I Connector S-Video Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor GV-NX84G256H 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

    2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 To install your new graphics card: 1. Locate one PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card is securely inserted.
  • 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-NX84G256H, driver version must be at least 158.27) (Note) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties.
  • Page 11 GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards AV Out HDTV Component S-Video Out (Y+Pr+Pb) Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue)

  • Page 12: 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-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 15 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 item. Step 2.

  • Page 16: 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. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 17: Display Properties

    3.1.5. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, 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. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
  • Page 18 • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 Set SLI Configuration To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI check box and click Apply after Technology installation of two GV-NX84G256H graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system ®...
  • Page 20 This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display.
  • Page 22 This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Change Display Configuration page. Select your preferred nView display modes here.
  • Page 24 3D applications are not accelerated Dualview Mode as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Model GV-NX84G256H Display CRT+TV Matrix CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: •...
  • Page 26 Next. (Note) & Television page. Step 4: Step 5: Select Component in the Connector Type Select a definition type for your HDTV screen. (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 27 Step 6: Step 7: Click the Preview button to preview the Click Finish to apply the new television selected settings. Then click Next. settings. - 25 - Software Installation...

  • Page 28: Nview Properties

    To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Click the item to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 29 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 30 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-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 31 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 32 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-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the 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 36: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1280 x 720 (16:9) 60~150 1280 x 768 60~150 1280 x 800 60~150 1280 x 960 60~150 1280 x 1024 60~150 1360 x 768 60~150 1600 x 900 (16:9) 60~120 140~150 1600 x 1024 60~100 To be continued... GV-NX84G256H Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...
  • Page 37 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 (16:9) 60~85 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600...
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