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GV-NX78X512VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX78X5P-101R * The WEEE marking 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 any - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 2
Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. nView Properties Pages 24 3.2. Windows® 2000 driver installation 29 4. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. Appendix 31 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode 31 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 3
) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (i.e. GV-NX78X512VP-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 4
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output (Note) Please refer to page 13 about Video In introduction. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - VIVO (Note) DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-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-NX78X512VP-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-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 7
to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX78X512VP-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-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 8
. 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-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 9
English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 10
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. Installing the components. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-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-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 12
Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 13
English 3.1.4. Vidio In Introduction A. Install WDM Driver Step 1. When the Autorun screen appears, click the Display Driver item. Then click the WDM Driver item. Restart your computer when the installation is completed. Step 2. After system restarts, go to Device Manager and you should see two - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 14
to Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers and you should find that nVidia WDM A/V Crossbar and nVidia WDM Video Capture (universal) are both installed. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 15
, PowerDirector enter Capture mode, in which you can capture media from a variety of device. (Figure 1) Red record button Video button Figure 1 (Note) Power Director 3.X only supported on the Windows XP operating systems. - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 16
cable of the VCR to the Video In of the video capture card. And if your VCR, V8 supports S-Video output, connect S-Video connector to the S-Video In port of the graphics card. Connect the loaded into Capture clips area automatically. (Figure 4) Figure 4 GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 17
you life with boundless possibility. (For more details about movie editing function of PowerDirector, please refer to user's guide, or visit Cyberlink website for official technical support.) D. HDTV / VIVO cable introduction COMP IN Video-in SVID IN SVID OUT HDTV Component - 17 - Software - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 18
icon to open the control panel. on the taskbar's status Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelerator from here. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 19
English 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 20
Link Interface (SLI) technology. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for significant improvements in rendering performance. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | 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-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 22
Display 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 when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 23
English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties „ The Screen Resolutions & Refresh 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. Menu Editing properties „ The Menu - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 24
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-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 25
English nView Desktop Management properties „ ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. 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. nView Windows properties „ This tab - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 26
properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | 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 playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | 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-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | 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-NX78X512VP-B | 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-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 31
English 5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 32
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 16bpp(65K color) 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 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X To be continued... GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 33
(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. - 33 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-NX78X512VP-B | Manual - Page 34
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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
("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.
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GV-NX78X512VP-B
GeForce
™
7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX78X5P-101R
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