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Gigabyte GeForceTM FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator GV-N57128DE User Manual

Gigabyte GeForceTM FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator GV-N57128DE User Manual

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User's Manual
Rev. 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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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respec tive owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on VGA c ard, 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-N57256V-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 respec tive 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. Win XP driver and utilities installation ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(For GV-N57128DE only) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(For GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V only) • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connectors •...

  • 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-N57128DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector 2) GV-N57256DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector A nalog LC D M onitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD M onitor A nalog LC D M onitor VGA Output A nalog Monitor AV Output...
  • Page 6 3) GV-N57256V VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) VIVO DVI -I Connector A nalog Monitor Analog LC D Monitor S-V ideo Input AV Input NTSC / PAL TV AV Output S-Video O utput Projector Digital LCD M onitor A nalog LC D M onitor GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI Output...

  • 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 ® M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows ME or Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. ® Click "Install DirectX 9" item. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator ME or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence.
  • 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 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver"...
  • Page 14 C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) 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". GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
  • Page 15 Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. * Please notice that the WDM driver is only for Windows XP. - 15 - Software Installation...

  • Page 16: 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-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 1.
  • Page 17 V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Display & Adjust Core Clock Display Core Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Min V-Tuner Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock Help Description Close V-Tuner To...

  • Page 18: 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"...
  • Page 19 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. - 19 - Software Installation...
  • Page 20 After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon status area. Clicking this icon open the control panel. GV-N57 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 21: 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 22 Screen Adjustment properties Display Timing properties Color Correction properties GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator 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. n Select the proper timing mode for your display.
  • Page 23 Performance and Quality Settings properties Direct3D Settings properties OpenGL Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide wheth er your a pp lica tio n sh ou ld us e qu lity or h ig h 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 24 Overlay Controls properties Trobleshooting properties NV Rotate properties GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator n The Overlay Controls Properties is used to adjust the Brightness / Contra st / Hue / Saturation settings. Overlay properties allows for the viewing of full-motion video on your PC. However, there is only one video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display.
  • Page 25 Refresh Rate Override properties Change Resolutions properties Screen Menus properties n Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in Direct3D applications. n The Change Resolutions Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates).

  • Page 26: 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 27 nView Profile properties nView Windows properties nView Applications properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. n This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis.
  • Page 28 nView Desktops properties nView User Interface properties nView Effects properties GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator n This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. n This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
  • Page 29 nView Zoom properties nView Hot Keys properties nView Mouse properties n This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
  • Page 30 nView Tools properties n This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 30 - GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 31: 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 subsection 5.1.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Appendix

    5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use GV-N4464D 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. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode. (This function only for Windows 98/98SE, If your OS is Windows 2000/ Windows ME/ Windows XP.

  • Page 34: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V Single Display Stardard Modes Display Refresh Screen 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 GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 35 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 800 x 600 848 x 480 1024 x 768 1088 x 612 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 35 - Appendix...
  • Page 36 Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) Standard mode High mode - 36 - 32bpp(16.7M) True mode To be continued...
  • Page 37 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) High mode True mode To be continued... - 37 - Appendix...
  • Page 38 Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) Standard mode...

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