Albatron GeForce 8800 Series GPU User Manual

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  • Page 1: Fcc Information

    GeForce Series ™ User Manual Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of their respective companies.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION System Requirements ................. 1 Supports High Resolution Graphics Modes ........2 GeForce 8800 Series GPU Features ............3 GeForce 8600/ 8500 Series GPU Features ..........4 GeForce 7900 Series GPU Features ............5 GeForce 7600 Series GPU Features ............6 GeForce 7800 Series GPU Features ............7 GeForce 7300 Series GPU Features ............8...
  • Page 3 A. Install NVIDIA Driver ...............20 B. DirectX Installation ................26 C. Configuring the display..............29 D. nView Desktop Manager..............64 E. NVIDIA nView Setup.................66 3. T ........... 68 HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction ® Congratulations on choosing NVIDIA GeForce series graphics accelerators! The GeForce series graphics accelerators include the GPUs of GeForce 8 series, GeForce 7 series, GeForce 6 series, GeForce FX series, and GeForce4 MX series. These GPUs come fully featured with an impressive ®...
  • Page 5: Supports High Resolution Graphics Modes

    Introduction Supports High Resolution Graphics Modes For the GeForce Series Integrated NTSC/PAL TV encoder supporting resolutions up to 1024x768 DVD and HDTV-ready MPEG-2 decoding up to 1920x1080i resolutions Dual, integrated 350 MHz RAMDACs for display resolutions up to and including 2048x1536 @ 85Hz Dual internal TMDS encoders (one single and one Dual link) able to drive nextgeneration flat panel displays (QUXGA) with resolutions up to 2560x1600.
  • Page 6: Geforce 8800 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 8800 Series GPU GeForce 8800 Series GPU Features • Supports Streaming Proccessors Unit ® ® • Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 ® • Supports NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Shader Architecture • Supports Multiuse Input Output (MIO) ® •...
  • Page 7: Geforce 8600/ 8500 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 8600/ 8500 Series GPU GeForce 8600/ 8500 Series GPU Features ® • Supports NVIDIA unified architecture up to 2X performance ® ® • Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 • Supports Dual-Link DVI output up to 2560* 1600 ®...
  • Page 8: Geforce 7900 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 7900 Series GPU GeForce 7900 Series GPU Features • 90nm Superscalar 24-Pipe GPU Architecture (7900 GTX 512 only) • Supports High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface (256-Bit) ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ®...
  • Page 9: Geforce 7600 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 7600 Series GPU GeForce 7600 Series GPU Features • 90 nm Superscalar 12-Pipe GPU Architecture • Supports High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface (7600GT only) ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ®...
  • Page 10: Geforce 7800 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 7800 Series GPU GeForce 7800 Series GPU Features • Superscalar 24-Pipe GPU Architecture (7800GTX only) • Supports High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ®...
  • Page 11: Geforce 7300 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 7300 Series GPU GeForce 7300 Series GPU Features • Supports High-Speed DDR1/DDR2/DDR3 Memory Interface ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ® • Supports NVIDIA CineFX 4.0 Shading Architecture Engine ®...
  • Page 12: Geforce 6800 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 6800 Series GPU GeForce 6800 Series GPU Features • Superscalar 16-Pipe GPU Architecture (6800U/6800GT only) • Supports High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ®...
  • Page 13: Geforce 6600/ 6200 Series Gpu Features

    GeForce 6600/ 6200 Series GPU GeForce 6600/ 6200 Series GPU Features • Supports High-Speed GDDR3 Memory Interface (6600GT only) ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ® • Supports NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Shading Architecture Engine ®...
  • Page 14: Geforce 6500/ 6200 Series Gpu With Turbocache Features

    GeForce 6500/ 6200 Series GPU with TurboCache GeForce 6500/ 6200 Series GPU with TurboCache Features ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA Pure Video , integrated graphics feature ® • Supports NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Shading Architecture Engine ®...
  • Page 15: Geforce Fx5500 Series Gpu

    GeForce FX5500 Series GPU GeForce FX5500 Series GPU ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Shading Architecture Engine ® • Supports NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control ® • Supports NVIDIA Accuview Antialiasting ® • Supports NVIDIA Lightspeed Memory Architecture II ®...
  • Page 16: Geforce Fx5200 Series Gpu

    GeForce FX5200 Series GPU GeForce FX5200 Series GPU ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology ® • Supports NVIDIA CineFX 2.0 Shading Architecture Engine ® • Supports NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control ® • Supports NVIDIA Accuview Antialiasting ® • Supports NVIDIA Lightspeed Memory Architecture II ®...
  • Page 17: Geforce4 Mx4000 Series Gpu

    GeForce4 MX4000 Series GPU GeForce4 MX4000 Series GPU ® ® • Supports NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology • Supports Video Processing Engine ® • Supports NVIDIA Accuview Antialiasting ® • Supports NVIDIA Lightspeed Memory Architecture II ® • Supports NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture •...
  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Hardware/ Software Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2. Hardware/ Software Installation Hardware Installation Please refer to the following steps. ☆ If your mainboard has any onboard VGA capability, disable it before installation. Shut down the computer and remove the computer case. Remove any existing graphics card on your mainboard. Press AGP interface card into the AGP slot firmly and make sure it is fully installed.
  • Page 19: Back Panel Connectors & Power Connector

    Hardware Installation Back Panel Connectors & Power Connector This section describes the connectors on your Graphics Card. Note that your card may vary slightly from the diagram below depending on the model. For more detailed specifications, please refer to the specification sticker on the color box.
  • Page 20: Video Input & Video Output (Vivo Cable)

    Hardware Installation Video Input & Video Output (VIVO Cable) You can use the S-Video connector to send and receive video signals to and from video devices that use standard AV cables such as Video Cam Recorders or DVD Players. However, you must use the VIVO cable which is supplied in the packaging when your card supports Video Input, Video Output functionality.
  • Page 21: Power Connector

    Hardware Installation HDTV Cable AV-Out/ S-Out & HDTV (Picture for reference only) AV-Out x 3 (Picture for reference only) Note: If your card supports HDTV Output functionality and you plan to use an HDTV display device, you must use the HDTV Cable. You can only connect up to one display device to the HDTV Cable at one time.
  • Page 22: Software Installation

    Software Installation Software Installation ☆ The screens and images are only for general reference. The version of the screens you receive with your software may vary slightly. Place the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The auto-run program will automatically execute and display the main screen (as shown above). Use your left mouse button to click on any of the option buttons to execute one of the functions as described below.
  • Page 23: Install Nvidia Driver

    Software Installation A. Install NVIDIA Driver The NVIDIA Driver is the official driver for use with these cards. When you click on this item, the program will automatically detect your operating system version and start the installation. This driver will optimize and enhance your graphics card.
  • Page 24 Software Installation Step 3 This screen notifies you the installation is finished. Select “No” to restart your computer later. Then press “Finish”. Step 4 Press “Next” install NVIDIA nTune. Step 5 Read the license agreement, and then press “Yes” to go to next step.
  • Page 25 Software Installation Step 6 Select the features you need. And press “Next”. Step 7 Select destination folder to install files. And press “Next”. Step 8 Check shortcuts items if you need. Press “Finish”.
  • Page 26 Software Installation Step 9 Restart your computer. Step 10 After your system reboot, move your mouse pointer to the “NVIDIA setting” in the notification area and right click on it. Select “NVIDIA Control Panel” to more advanced settings. Step 10 If you have shortcuts checked Step...
  • Page 27 Software Installation Driver Version 100↓ Step 1 Click the “NVIDIA Driver” button to go to a driver list screen, choose one to install. Read readme.txt in the CD for more information. Step 2 Click “Next” to continue with the installation. Step 3 This screen signals the completion of the installation.
  • Page 28 Software Installation Step 4 This is the driver of VIVO function. Install only for your VGA card has VIVO function. Step 5 Press the “Overclock Tool” button to continue with the configuration. Step 6 When this window displays, double click this icon.
  • Page 29: Directx Installation

    Software Installation Step 7 Press “Yes” to update the registry entries. Step 8 Restart your computer. B. DirectX Installation DirectX is a set of Multimedia libraries developed by Microsoft. By using the DirectX software you can enhance your system providing advanced multimedia features.
  • Page 30 Software Installation Step 2 Click on the “Microsoft DirectX” button to choose the versions. Step 3 Click on the “Microsoft DirectX 8.1b/ 9.0b/ 9.0c” button to install the Microsoft DirectX. Step 4 Choose “I accept the agreement” to accept the installation then press “Next”.
  • Page 31 Software Installation Step 5 Press “Next” start installation. Installation is in progress. Step 6 Press “Finish” to restart your computer.
  • Page 32: Configuring The Display

    Software Installation C. Configuring the display. Driver Version 100↑ This section will describe the video card/ display configurations using, a ® GeForce 8800GTS-512 graphics card with Windows XP operating system as an example. This section only provides general information for each screen.
  • Page 33 Software Installation Select the “GeForce 8800 GTS 512” tab as below. Press “Start the NVIDIA Control Panel” button to configure more settings for your graphics card. 4. Select “Standard Settings” or “Advanced Settings” for your NVIDIA Control Panel. The example used in the following steps is “Advanced Settings.”...
  • Page 34 Software Installation 5. You will see the “Advanced Settings” main screen as below. You can select a task on the left panel for additional configurations to accelerate your graphics card. 3D Settings Adjust Image Settings with Perview: You can preview changes you make to the image and rending settings.
  • Page 35 Software Installation Manage 3D Settings: You can configure global 3D setings for graphics aplications such as games. You can also then configure overrides for those global 3D settings by game. Global Settings Program Settings...
  • Page 36 Software Installation Performance You must accept the end user license agreement before using nTune. Press “Agree”. Then you will see…...
  • Page 37 Software Installation Adjust GPU Settings: You can override the factory clock frequencies of your GPU and change GPU memory and fan speed. No overclocking Custom clock frequencies...
  • Page 38 Software Installation Tune System: You can use NVIDIA nTune to determine the most optimaized and stable operating settings for your system. (This function only works on NVIDIA nForce 2 or later mainboards.) 【IMPORTANT: Save and close all work. Close all applications and do not perform any tasks during the tuning session.
  • Page 39 Software Installation Fine tuning Tune using custom settings...
  • Page 40 Software Installation View System Information: You can review version information for system hardware and drivers. Launch NVMonitor: You can monitor performance, bus speeds, voltages, temperatures and fans on your system.
  • Page 41 Software Installation Adjust Custom Rules: You may create a rule to define when the system should use the profile created from a manual or automatic tuning session. System Stability Perform Stability Test: You can perform a stress test for a specific system component or the entire system.
  • Page 42 Software Installation Mobile Change PowerMizer Settings: You can use NVIDIA PowerMizer mobile technology to manage the power consumption for your notebook.
  • Page 43 Software Installation Video & Television Adjust Video Color Settings: You can tune color settings for video content on your display. Standard RGB Gamma...
  • Page 44 Software Installation Enhancement Run Television Setup Wizard: You can configure your television for use with your computer.
  • Page 45 Software Installation S-Video...
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  • Page 47 Software Installation Composite...
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  • Page 52 Software Installation Change the Signal or HD Format: You can change the signal format for your standard televison (TV) or high definition television (HDTV).
  • Page 53 Software Installation Display Change Resolution: You can change color setting, reduce flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on the display. Change Flat Panel Scaling: You can use NVIDIA scaling to stretch the desktop to fit the entire display screen.
  • Page 54 Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings: You can adjust color settings for your desktop. Sliders Graph...
  • Page 55 Software Installation Rotate Display: You can change the orientation of your desktop. Set Up Multiple Displays: You can use this item to configure multiple displays. Single...
  • Page 56 Software Installation Clone: Displays an exact copy of your screen in each of the two displays. Clone Horizontal span: Splits your screen horizontally, placing the left half in one display and the other half in the other. Horizontal span...
  • Page 57 Software Installation Vertical span: Splits your screen vertically, placing the top half in one display and the bottom half in the other. Vertical span Dualview: Displays an exact copy of your screen in each of the two displays. Dualview...
  • Page 58 Software Installation 6. nView Desktop Manager supports both single-display and multi-display configurations based on the NVIDIA GPU. You can configure preferences on the extended desktop for convenience. a. Go to “Start → Settings → Control Panel → NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager” and you should see the screen below. b.
  • Page 59 Software Installation Step 1 - Introduction Step 2 – Display Selection Step 3 – nView Display Mode...
  • Page 60 Software Installation Step 4 – Display Appearance Step 5 – Preview Step 6 – Finish...
  • Page 61 Software Installation Driver Version 100↓ This section will describe the video card/ display configurations using, a PC ® 6600 video card with Windows XP operating system as an example. This section only provides general information for each screen. Access the NVIDIA website for additional information and tutorials on configuring the nView system.
  • Page 62 Software Installation 3. On the next screen, press the “GeForce 6600” tab which will display the screen below. There will be a “Media Center Menu” next to it; by clicking the options in the menu you can configure many other settings. If you click the “Browse the NVIDIA Web site (www.NVIDIA.com)”...
  • Page 63 Software Installation 5. On the “nView Display Mode” screen, if you installed multiple displays, click the “Detect Displays” button to auto detect the displays you have installed. And the “Horizontal span”, “Clone”, “Vertical span” and “Dualview” radial buttons will be selectable. This step configures multiple display options.
  • Page 64 Software Installation 7. Choose the “Clone” radial button to display an exact copy of your screen in each of the two displays. 8. Click the “Horizontal span” radial button to split your screen horizontally, placing one half in one display and the other half in the other.
  • Page 65 Software Installation 9. Click the “Vertical span” radial button to split your screen vertically, placing the top half in one display and the bottom half in the other. 10. Choose the “Dualview” radial button to display an exact copy of your screen in each of the two displays.
  • Page 66 Software Installation 11. If you had configure a TV display, click the “Device settings” button (as shown below) and then select the “Select TV format…” option from the sub-menu. 12. On the next screen (shown below), you can select the appropriate “Signal format”...
  • Page 67: Nview Desktop Manager

    Software Installation D. nView Desktop Manager nView Desktop Manager supports both single-display and multi-display configurations based on the NVIDIA GPU. You can configure your preferences on the extended desktop for your convenience. Driver Version 100↑ 1. Go to “Start → Settings → Control Panel → NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager”...
  • Page 68 Software Installation Driver Version 100↓ 1. Go to “Start → Settings → Control Panel → NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager” and you should see the screen below. 2. Click the “Enable nView Desktop Manager” button and click “Apply” to enable the Desktop Manager, there will be tabs to adjust as the below screen.
  • Page 69: Nvidia Nview Setup

    Software Installation E. NVIDIA nView Setup Click the Wizard button on the nView Desktop Manager Info screen, the NVIDIA nView Wizard which will assist you in configuring nView options. NVIDIA nView can enhance your 3D graphics as well as configure multi-display environments.
  • Page 70 Software Installation Step 4 – Window Transparency setup Step 5 – Finish Note: The preceding instructions are for a standard installation. In each step of the installation process, there are other options you can select to enable or disabled specific functionality depending on your needs...
  • Page 71: Chapter 3. Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Before proceeding, we recommend you verify that your mainboard is fully installed by verifying that all of the drivers for your mainboard that came with your installation CD-ROM are loaded. If you are encountering technical difficulties, browse the list below to see if any of the suggestions are applicable.

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