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GV-NX66L128DP / GV-NX66L256DP GeForce™ 6600 LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-X66L1DP-102R * The WEEE Union's member states. 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 2
23 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 28 4. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Appendix 30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 3
installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of the same model and from the same vendor. To support SLI technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-NX66L128DP - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 4
English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-NX66L128DP TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 2) GV-NX66L256DP TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 4 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 5
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 Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 6
to install your 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. GV-NX66L128DP/GV - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 7
English To install your new graphics card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove Flat Panel Display To TV / VCR You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 8
NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on an SLI motherboard (Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP, driver version must be at least 77.74)(Note - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 9
manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. 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"). Then you can follow the guides - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 10
Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 11
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 12
button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 13
, 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. Step 2. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 14
show up, click the Utilities item. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the utilities installation is completed. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 15
core speed The tunning CLK will only be applied when running 3D mode. Opens Help page Adjust memory speed Select choice of skin - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 16
installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | 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-NX66L128DP | 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-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 19
Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - Software - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 20
Apply after installation of two GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 21
is only available on the Primary display. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Full Screen Video properties „ The Full Screen Video - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 22
Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 23
and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE> Desktop Management Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 24
. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties „ This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 25
you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. - 25 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 26
applications. nView Zoom properties „ This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 27
can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties „ This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 27 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 28
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. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 29
Safe Mode and press Enter. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 30
card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). b. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. Complete the update procedure following the on-screen instructions. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 31
English 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 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 600 848 x 480 - Gigabyte GV-NX66L128DP | Manual - Page 32
(bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
("GBT").
No part of this manual may
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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-NX66L128DP /
GV-NX66L256DP
GeForce
™
6600 LE Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MD-X66L1DP-102R
*
The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
*
The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.