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Gigabyte GV-3D1 User Manual

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GV-3D1
Dual GeForce
6600 GT Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-3D1-101
Copyright
© 2005 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.
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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-3D1-101 Copyright © 2005 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................31 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................. 31 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................31 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows XP) ........32 ® GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction The GIGABYTE's GV-3D1 is the world's first dual GPU graphics card to feature two high performance NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT graphics processors on a single PCI Express board. The 3D1 is also the world's first NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT graphics card with 256MB DDRIII memory supporting 256-bit memory bandwidth, further helping to achieve unprecedented visual gaming performance and distinguishing it above competing products.

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Digital LCD Monitor HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector S-Video Output Projector DVI-I Connector VGA Output VGA Monitor Connector Analog LCD Monitor (15-pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 5 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 6: Hardware Installation

    For more information, please see you computer documentation. 4. On your GIGABYTE K8 SLI motherboard, you can find an SLI switch module socket inserted with an SLI switch module between the first and second PCIE x 16 slots. Make sure the SLI switch module is installed in Normal Mode direction.
  • Page 7 6. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installation, you must connect the power cable to your GV-3D1 graphics card (connect the black power connector to the graphics card and both of the two white power connectors to the power supply), or system will not boot.

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard built on SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: 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 DirectX first.
  • Page 10 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 11: 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 12 Install Display Driver item. Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. Step 3. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Enabling The Dual Geforce 6600 Gt Gpus

    3.1.4. Enabling the dual GeForce 6600 GT GPUs Important After installation of the GV-3D1 graphics driver, assure that the dual 6600 GT GPUs are enabled* by following the steps below. Step 1: Right-click on Desktop and select Properties. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab.

  • Page 14: Utilities On Driver Cd

    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". • Install V-Tuner 2: Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 3. Click the "Next" button.
  • Page 15 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). V-Tuner2 allows easy tweaking and overclocking of both GPUs of the GV-3D1 graphics accelerator! Displays core clock status of the dual GPUs...

  • Page 16: Taskbar Icon

    Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graph- ics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 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. - 17 - Software Installation...
  • Page 18 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    Click the "Advanced" button for adapter and setting. To access more advanced options, click the "Advanced" button. The GV-3D1 GeForce 6600 GT properties After pressing the "Advanced" button in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 GT properties page.)
  • Page 20 • General Timing Formula (GTF) is a standard used by most new displays. • Discrete Monitor Timing (DMT) is an older standard still in use on some displays. Enable this option if your display requires DMT. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 • Coordinated Video Timing Standard (CVT) becomes the VESA standard on March 2003. CVT supports higher resolutions better than other timing standards. • Fixed aspect ratio timing forces the displayed image to retain the aspect ratio of the mode rather than aspect ratio of the display. Note: The driver may place back borders around the displayed image, as needed.
  • Page 22 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 Temperature Settings properties The Temperature Properties can auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient 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 24: Nview Properties

    Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6600 GT. 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 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 26 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 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 28 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Win 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 30: 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-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Reflash 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 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
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