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GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T256D/ GV-NX66T128VP/ GV-NX66T128VP-E GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 12MD-NX66T128D-105 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 2
3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 32 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 32 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 3
by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDRIII memory(only for GV-NX66T128D/GV- NX66T128VP/GV-NX66T128VP-E) • Integrated with 256MB DDRIII memory (only for GV-NX66T256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 4
English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX66T128D SLI connector 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 Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 5
English 2. GV-NX66T256D SLI connector TV-out DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output TV-Out DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI Output DVI-I Connector - 5 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 6
LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Composite Input S-Video Input Pr Pb/AV Output Y Projector S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - VIVO DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 7
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. - 7 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 8
of your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 9
, as shown below... To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR/VIVO You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 10
in parallel in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of an SLI system, please refer to motherboard user manual. GV-NX66T Series - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 11
can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 12
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-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 13
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 13 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 14
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-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 15
does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 16
English 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 2: Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Click the "Next" - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 17
English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 18
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 about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 19
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. - 19 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 20
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-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 21
and Color depth for Windows) You may adjust the GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 GT properties page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 22
Driver Settings. „ To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GVNX66T128D/256D/VP/VP-E graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 23
optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV set which does not report its presence to the graphics card. - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 24
Rates Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 25
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 windows on one desktop. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 GT> - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 26
. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties „ This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 27
„ This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties „ - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 28
„ 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 playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 29
English nView Hot Keys properties „ This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 30
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. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 31
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 by monitor - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 32
your card from GBT 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-NX66T Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 33
Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) GeForce 6600 GT Single Display Stardard Modes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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. - 33 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D | Manual - Page 34
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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 form
without the expressed, written permission of
GBT
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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
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GV-NX66T128D/
GV-NX66T256D/
GV-NX66T128VP/
GV-NX66T128VP-E
User's Manual
GeForce
™
6600 GT Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 105
12MD-NX66T128D-105