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GV-NX88T512HP/ GV-NX88T512H/ GV-NX88G384H/ GV-NX96G384H/ GV-NX88T256H GeForceTM 8800/9600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-NX88T5HP-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-NX88T512HP/GV-NX88T256H Nov. 26, 2007 VGA Card GV-NX88T512HP/ GV-NX88T256H Nov. 26, 2007 GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator -2- - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-NX88T512H Mar. 24, 2008 VGA Card GV-NX88T512H Mar. 24, 2008 -3- Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 4
VGA Card GV-NX88G384H/GV-NX96G384H Apr. 11, 2008 VGA Card GV-NX88G384H/ GV-NX96G384H Apr. 11, 2008 GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator -4- - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 5
DirectX Installation ...13 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. Appendix ...36 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 36 - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 6
Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800/9600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88T512HP/512H only) • Integrated with 384 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88G384H/GV-NX96G384H only) • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88T256H only - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 7
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX88T256H SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 8
2. GV-NX88T512HP/GV-NX88T512H/GV-NX88G384H/NX96G384H SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 9
APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 10
the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 11
To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 11 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 12
GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 13
How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 13 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 14
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of 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 instructions to - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 15
DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 16
instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation. GV-NX88/ - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 17
autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 18
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window for the installation and click the OK button. Step 1. When autorun window shows up, click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD item. Step 3. Click the Next button. Step 4. Click the Install button. The - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 19
The GIGABYTE Gamer voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 20
After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 21
and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8800 GT tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 8800 GT tab page to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. „ All of the NVIDIA control panels have - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 22
NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: „ 3D Settings „ Display „ Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 23
set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. „ MonitorTemperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 24
and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 25
„ Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. „ Change - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 26
„ Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 27
„ Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 28
application spans displays. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-NX88T512H(P) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX88(96)G384H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX88T256H Yes Yes Yes NO Yes Yes GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 29
• Change the position and size of the desktop video to HDTV as well as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. your display. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 30
adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card. Step 2: Go to NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Video Select Component in the Connector Type screen. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 31
Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. - 31 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 32
on one desktop. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager Pages: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. in your system tray - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 33
nView Desktop Management properties „ This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties „ This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties „ This - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 34
„ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 35
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 enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 36
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-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 37
experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting . For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do the driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 38
downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command prompt to A:\>. 4. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 39
1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 8800/9600 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) Standard mode High mode 60~75 3 3 60~75 3 3 60~75 3 3 60~75 - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 40
Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 40 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 41
" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - Gigabyte GV-NX88G384H | Manual - Page 42
disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-NX88/NX96 Series Graphics Accelerator - 42 -
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GV-NX88T512HP/
GV-NX88T512H/
GV-NX88G384H/
GV-NX96G384H/
GV-NX88T256H
GeForce
TM
8800/9600 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-NX88T5HP-103R
Copyright
© 2008 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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