Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED Manual
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- Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 1
VGA Card GV-NX79T256DP-RH May 22, 2006 - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-NX79T256DP-RH May 22, 2006 - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 3
GV-NX79T256DP-RH GeForce™ 7900 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX79T2PR-101R * The WEEE marking Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 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-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 4
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. Connecting to a HDTV 33 5.3. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 5
supply of 450 watt or above.) (Note): 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-NX79T256DP-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 6
Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 7
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-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 8
the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card is securely inserted. GV-NX79T256DP-RH - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 9
the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX79T256DP-RH to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 10
GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable) English AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the TV-Out port on the TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 11
connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T256DP-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 9 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 12
: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. 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. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 13
English Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the "Next" button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 14
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-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 15
does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Display Driver item. Step 2. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Step 3. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 16
show up, please 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-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 17
English V-Tuner 3 V-Tuner 3 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays 2D/3D core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust 2D core clock Auto-Optimized core / memory clock Adjust 3D core clock Fixed Clock Adjust - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 18
English 3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Right- You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | 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. - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | 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-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 21
properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right- page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - Software - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 22
-GPU is enabled. Dual-Monitor Setup: You can set the display to output from two monitors on the nView Display Settings page. The GV-NX79T256DP-RH supports the following modes. (1) Clone Mode: Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. Select - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 23
English (3) Horizontal Span Mode: Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. Select Horizontal Span from the nView Display Mode list and click Apply. (4) - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 24
Global Driver Settings. SLI multi-GPU * „ To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX79T256DP-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Then restart your system when prompted. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 25
are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 26
, or click Restore Defaults. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. To return to normal navigation mode, do not select the check box. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 27
English 3.1.7. nView properties pages nView is a set of 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 applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 28
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. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 29
English nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows for customization of the nView user - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 30
video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties „ This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 31
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. - 29 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 32
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. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 33
problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. „ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 34
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-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 35
Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card. Step 2: After installation of the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. In Settings, click the Advanced button. Step - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 36
3 3 X 1280 x 1024 60~150 3 3 3 170 3 3 X 1360 x 768 60~150 3 3 3 170 3 3 X 1600 x 900 (16:9) 60~120 3 3 3 140~150 3 3 X 1600 x 1024 60~100 3 3 3 120 3 3 X To be continued... GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 37
(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. - 35 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED | Manual - Page 38
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May 22, 2006
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