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Gigabyte GV-NX84S256HE User Manual

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User's Manual
Rev. 106
12MM-NX84S2HP-106R
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-NX84S2HP-106R Copyright © 2009 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 properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................ 6 1.1. Features ......................... 6 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ..................6 2. Hardware Installation ....................7 2.1. Board Layout ......................... 7 2.2. Hardware Installation ....................10 3. Software Installation ....................14 3.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation ............... 14 ®...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    GeForce 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (for GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE only) • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (for GV-NX84S512HP/GV-NX84S512H only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV output (for GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512H only) •...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S512HP SPDIF In Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector D-Sub Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDTV TV-Out Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I Connector S-Video Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector...
  • Page 8 2. GV-NX84S256HE D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector 3. GV-NX84S512H D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector D-Sub Output D-Sub monitor Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor (15-pin) AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor...
  • Page 9 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2.
  • Page 11 To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor (for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 11 -...
  • Page 12 GIGABYTE Video Adapter (for GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S512HP only) 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 13 GIGABYTE Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. GIGABYTE established the use of silent pipes on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. GIGABYTE's passive thermal solution allows system to work perfectly in chassis with 40~50 degrees Celsius through the air flow of the system.

  • Page 14: 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"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver.

  • 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. For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.

  • Page 16: Driver Installation

    3.1.3. Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step- by-step installation instructions.
  • Page 17 B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2.

  • Page 18: Utilities On Driver Cd

    "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window shows up, Step 2. Click the Next button. please click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 3. Click the Install button. Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the utilities installation is completed..
  • 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 Adjust 3D core clock Fixed Clock Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 20: Taskbar Icons

    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 21 Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. VGA Info VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. - 21 - Software Installation...
  • Page 22 After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Display Properties

    3.1.6. 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 Quality for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
  • Page 24 Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: 3D Settings Display...
  • Page 25 Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your...
  • Page 26 Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position •...
  • Page 27 Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop.
  • Page 28 Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to sup- port a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections.
  • Page 29 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. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) •...
  • Page 30 3D applications are not accelerated Dualview Mode as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Display Model GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512HP/GV-NX84S512H Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT 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...
  • Page 31 Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. HDTV Setup (for GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S512HP only) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the included component video adapter.
  • Page 32 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. Step 6: Step 7: Click the Preview button to preview the Click Finish to apply the new television selected settings.

  • Page 33: Nview Properties

    3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note) 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 34 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 of 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 35 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 for customization of the nView user interface. - 35 - Software Installation...
  • Page 36 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 enable 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 37 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. - 37 - Software Installation...

  • Page 38: 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 driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card. To install the graphics card driver for Windows 2000, please insert the driver CD-ROM.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables (In Windows Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) GeForce 8400 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 41 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 (Dual-Link)

  • Page 42: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 43 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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