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Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H User Manual

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Apr. 17, 2007

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX85T256H Apr. 17, 2007...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX85T256H Apr. 17, 2007...
  • Page 3 VGA Card GV-NX85T512HP May 28, 2007...
  • Page 4 VGA Card GV-NX85T512HP May 28, 2007...
  • Page 5 VGA Card GV-NX85T256HP Jun. 11, 2007...
  • Page 6 VGA Card GV-NX85T256HP Jun. 11, 2007...
  • Page 7 * 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 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................3 1.1. Features ..................... 3 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ..............3 2. Hardware Installation ................4 2.1. Board Layout ....................4 2.2. Hardware Installation ................... 7 3. Software Installation ................11 3.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation ..........11 ®...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    ® ™ • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX85T256H only) • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX85T512HP only) • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX85T256HP only) • Supports DirectX 9.0c and DirectX 10 •...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX85T256H/GV-NX85T512HP SLI connector TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector TV-Out S-Video Output D-Sub Monitor Projector NTSC / PAL TV Connector (15-pin) D-Sub Output DVI-I...
  • Page 11 2. GV-NX85T256HP SLI connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector TV-Out S-Video Output DVI-I Connector Projector NTSC / PAL TV DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor...
  • Page 12 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. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    2.2. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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"...
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. The supported modes are: Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: •...
  • Page 24 Appearance 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 25 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: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard •...
  • Page 26 Change Resolution Attributes 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 images on your desktop.

  • Page 27: Multiple Displays

    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 support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections.
  • Page 28 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 29 This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated Dualview Mode as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Model GV-NX85T256H/512HP/256HP Display CRT+TV Matrix CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT Video &...
  • Page 30 Television (Note) Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the included component video adapter.
  • Page 31 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 32: Nview Properties

    3.1.6. 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 33 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 34 nView Applications properties 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-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 35 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 36 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. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 8500 GT 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...
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