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GV-NX68T256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68T256DB-101 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 2
22 3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix 29 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 3
256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. with the same model name (i.e. GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 4
DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Output S-VideoOutput Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - TV-out DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | 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-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 6
from the back 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, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 7
screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the graphics the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 8
system, please refer to motherboard user manual. 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM 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 " GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 9
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 autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Click "Install DirectX 9" item. - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 10
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 11
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) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 12
"Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 13
the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install V-Tuner 2: Step 1.Click "Utilities" item. Step 2.Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Click "Next" button. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 5. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the utilities - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 14
Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 15
to change your display settings. Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 16
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. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 17
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. - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 18
the Geforce 6800 GT page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 19
by "OK". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68T256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties „ The sliders lets significant improvements in rendering performance. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 20
are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 21
English NV Rotate properties „ The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate the screen. If your monitor is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) • Inverted Landscape ( - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 22
-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 23
English Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 GT. Double-click Desktop Management - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 24
tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 25
English nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. 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. - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 26
„ 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 27
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. - 27 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 28
, 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 29
installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for you Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk (or - Gigabyte GV-NX68T256D-B | Manual - Page 30
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 True mode 3 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-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
("GBT").
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GBT
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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
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GV-NX68T256D-B
User's Manual
GeForce
™
6800 GT Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 101
12MD-NX68T256DB-101