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Gigabyte GeForceTM 6600 Graphics Accelerator GV-N66128DP User Manual

Gigabyte GeForceTM 6600 Graphics Accelerator GV-N66128DP User Manual

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GV-N66128DP /
GV-N66256DP
GeForce
6600 Graphics Accelerator
™
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N66128DP-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.
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-N66128DP-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

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ... 3 1.1. Features ... 3 1.2. Minimum System Requirement ... 3 2. Hardware Installation... 4 2.1. Board Layout ... 4 2.2. Hardware Installation ... 7 3. Software Installation ... 9 3.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation ... 9 ®...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA • • Supports AGP 8X Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-N66128DP) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (Only for GV-N66256DP) • • Supports DirectX 9.0c Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-N66128DP TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV S-Video Output Projector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector VGA Output (15-pin) Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor...
  • Page 5 2) GV-N66256DP TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV S-Video Output Projector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector VGA Output (15-pin) Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor - 5 -...
  • Page 6 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-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 7: 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 install your graphics accelerator card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.
  • Page 8 4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

  • Page 9: 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 ® 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 10: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence. ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows install DirectX first. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator 2000 or Windows ® ®...
  • Page 11 Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation...

  • Page 12: 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) Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
  • Page 13 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 2. Click the Next button. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item.

  • Page 14: Utilities On Driver Cd

    Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item. Click the Utilities item. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
  • Page 15 V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you monitor the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Opens Help page Select choice of skin - 15 - Software Installation...

  • Page 16: Taskbar Icon

    3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon 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 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 status area. Click this icon to open the control panel. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator on the taskbar's Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here.

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or 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.
  • Page 20 nView Display Settings properties Display Matrix Performance and Quality Settings properties GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator nView allows you to connect separate displays to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your preferred nView display modes here. Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview •...
  • Page 21 Color Correction properties Video Overlay Settings properties Full Screen Video properties The Color Correction Properties is used to compensation for variations in luminance between a source image and its output on a display device. Adjust the color correction settings to provide more accurate color reproduction of images(such as photographs) on your display device.
  • Page 22 Tools properties NV Rotate properties Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA features.

  • Page 23: Nview Properties

    Menu Editing properties 3.1.7. nView Properties pages 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 24 Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Click the item to start nView Properties.
  • Page 25 nView Profile properties nView Windows properties nView Applications properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications.
  • Page 26 nView Desktops properties nView User Interface properties nView Effects properties GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
  • Page 27 nView Zoom properties nView Hot Keys properties nView Mouse properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
  • Page 28 nView Tools properties GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 28 -...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 AGP slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 31: Appendix

    BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on your card is the latest one.) 3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk (or floppy disk).

  • Page 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows GeForce 6600 Single Display Stardard Modes Display Maximum Screen Refresh Rate Resolution (Hz) 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600...
  • Page 33 - 33 - Appendix...
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