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GV-N52128D / GV-N52128T-P
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GeForce
FX 5200 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N52128-101
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© 2003 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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Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N52128-101 Copyright © 2003 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. Unpacking ... 4 2.2. Board layout ... 5 2.3. Hardware installation ... 7 3. Software Installation ... 9 3.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector (For GV-N52128D only) •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    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.

  • Page 5: Board Layout

    2.2. Board layout 1) GV-N52128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output AV Output NTSC / PAL TV S-VideoOutput Projector VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor...
  • Page 6 2) GV-N52128T-P TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) AV Output TV-Out NTSC / PAL TV VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.3. 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 eated. 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 Win ® 98/98SE / Win 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 10: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 98SE / Windows ® 2000 / Windows ® ME or Windows M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows ME or Windows ® XP, you must install DirectX first. Click "Install DirectX 9"...
  • 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". Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item.

  • Page 14: Utilities On Driver Cd

    3.1.4. 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: Click "V-Tuner" item. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 1.
  • Page 15 V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Min V-Tuner Display & Adjust Core Clock Display Core Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock Display & Adjust Memory Clock Help Description Close V-Tuner To...

  • Page 16: Taskbar Icon

    3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT 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 clickng 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. Clicking this icon open the control panel. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator on the taskbar's Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here. You can enable the nView function.

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
  • Page 20 Screen Adjustment properties n Click the icons on the desktop image to adjust the screen to the desired position. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for your display. •...
  • Page 21 Performance and Quality Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use qulity or high performance texture. • Image Settings: Moving the slider to the left will maximize application performance, while moving the slider to the right will provide excellent 3D image quality.
  • Page 22 Refresh Rate Override properties n Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in Direct3D applications. OpenGL Settings properties n Performance and Compatibility options. • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. •...
  • Page 23 Desktop Utilities properties n The "Media Center" taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the Media Center icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi- display functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops.

  • Page 24: Nview 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. Using 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 25 nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. You can either select a profile from the list below or create your own custom profile. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 26 nView Zoom properties n 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 n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.

  • Page 27: Win 98/98Se / Win 2000 / Win Me Driver Installation

    3.3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. MIf you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on page 29.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. n Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. n Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use GV-N52128 Series VGA card and NVFLASH BIOS flash utility as example. How to reflash the BIOS for your graphics card? 1. Extract the Zip file to the drive C: or A: 2.

  • Page 30: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows GV-N52128 Series Single Display Stardard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 640 x 480 GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 31 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 1024 x 768 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 31 - Appendix...
  • Page 32 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 1152 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 33 - Appendix...
  • Page 34 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 34 -...
  • Page 35 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode - 35 - Appendix...
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