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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 any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card. Due to rapid change - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 2
dual GeForce 6600 GT GPUs 13 3.1.5. Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.6. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.7. Display properties pages 19 3.1.8. nView properties pages 24 3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 29 4. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. Appendix 31 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 31 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 3
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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 4
2.1. Board layout TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-3D1 Graphics - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 5
damages on the card before proceeding. 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 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 6
computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see you computer documentation. 4. On your GIGABYTE K8 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 7
to the motherboard user's manual). Locate the PCIE_16_1 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI 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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 8
later version to your system. • 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 9
English 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. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When the autorun - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 10
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 11
English 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. - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 12
show up, click 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 13
English 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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 14
V-Tuner 2: Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 5. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 15
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 Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 16
drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click this icon to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 17
English 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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 18
English 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 19
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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 20
displays to single graphics card. • nView modes GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator „ Click to select your display's timing mode: Auto-Detect is the default setting; it allows Windows to receive the proper timing information directly from the display itselt. Note: Some older monitors may not support - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 21
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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 22
any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut Troubleshooting This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV set which does not report its presence to the graphics card ) GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 23
English Temperature Settings properties „ The Temperature Properties can auto detected the GPU Core temperature andAmbient temperature. You can select the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties „ TheScreen Resolutions & Refresh - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 24
on 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 25
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. - 25 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 26
„ 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 27
English 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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 28
English nView 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 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 29
Click "Next". 7. Click "Yes" to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 29 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 30
, 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 - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 31
file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx66t128d.f2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to select the @VGA utility - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 32
Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 3 This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-3D1 Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-3D1 | Manual - Page 33
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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.
GV-3D1
User's Manual
Dual GeForce
™
6600 GT Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 101
12MD-3D1-101