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Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H User Manual

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Apr. 17, 2007

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  • Page 1 VGA Card GV-NX86S256H Apr. 17, 2007...
  • Page 2 VGA Card GV-NX86S256H Apr. 17, 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 form without the expressed, written permission of GBT.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2000 Driver Installation ............. 30 ® 4. Troubleshooting Tips ................ 31 5. Appendix ..................32 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ..............32 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ....... 33 ® GV-NX86S256H 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 (i.e. GV-NX86S256H) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector TV-Out S-Video Output DVI-I Connector NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX86S256H 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

    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. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 9 When installing the graphics card, do not push down the heat pipe. This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the GPU and thermal pad as well as affect the heat dissipation. To avoid system instability, do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig .
  • Page 10 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 11 (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S- Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter.

  • 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-NX86S256H 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-NX86S256H 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 the Install Display Driver item.

  • 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-NX86S256H 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 • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. • Enable NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 19 Appearance 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 20 (buttons) on your actual physical display. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 21 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 22: Multiple Displays

    (monitors) that are connected to your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 23 Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) 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 24 Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 25 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 26 (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. Then click Next. settings. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...

  • Page 27: 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 28 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. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 29 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. - 27 - Software Installation...
  • Page 30 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-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 31 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. - 29 - Software Installation...

  • Page 32: 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-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

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

  • Page 34: Appendix

    -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -s X86S2H.f1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p X86S2H.f2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...

  • Page 35: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GeForce 8600 GTS 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 36 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...

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