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GV-NX88S512H-B GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX88S5B-101R Copyright © 2007 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-NX88S512H-B Dec. 3, 2007 VGA Card GV-NX88S512H-B Dec. 3, 2007 - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 3
Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. nView Properties Pages (Note 27 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Appendix ...34 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 35 Regulatory - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 4
NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) chipset driver - Two GV-NX88S512H-B - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 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 Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 or Analog LCD Monitor - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 6
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. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 7
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. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 8
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. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 9
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 HDTV Connect your HDTV - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 10
How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 11
, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 12
achieve better 3D performance. 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 to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 13
and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 14
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 driver installation is completed. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 15
3.1.4. Taskbar Icon 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 icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 16
the GeForce 8800 GTS tab page to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. „ All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 17
settings. The categories are: „ 3D Settings „ Display „ Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: „ Standard „ Advanced „ Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 18
application. „ Monitor Temperature 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. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 19
Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 20
affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 21
„ Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop . The Advanced Timing 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 DVI connections. You - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 22
„ Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make desktop. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 23
accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-NX88S512H-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode Dualview Mode - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 24
color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. GV-NX88S512H - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 25
Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the 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 & Television page. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 26
Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 27
to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows 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. Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | 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-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 29
nView Applications properties „ This 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. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | 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-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 31
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. - 31 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 32
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 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 33
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-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 34
] (example: gvf18 -s x88s5b.f1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p x88s5b.f2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 35
1088 x 612 (16:9) 1152 x 864 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 GTS 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 36
) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 36 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 37
" 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-NX88S512H-B | Manual - Page 38
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-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 38 -
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GV-NX88S512H-B
GeForce
TM
8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX88S5B-101R
Copyright
© 2007 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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
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make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
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