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GV-NX88S640H-RH GeForce™ 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 2
14 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. nView Properties Pages 25 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 3
GeForce™ 8800 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 640 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - driver - Two GV-NX88S640H-RH - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 4
TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | 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-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 6
's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer documentation. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 7
To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA 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. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 8
English GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. HDTV Component has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 9
are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88S640H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 10
version. • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 11
for 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. 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 12
install 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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 13
you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 14
3.1.4. Taskbar Icon 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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 15
button. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8800 GTS tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Control Panel.) Access the - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 16
shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 17
English Performance „ Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. „ Monitor Temperature Levels Use this page if you - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 18
. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 19
English „ Change ResolutionAttributes Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. „ Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth ( - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 20
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 ) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 21
English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Change Display Configuration page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 22
Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX88S640H-RH Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 23
English Television(Note) „ Run Television Setup Wizard(Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 24
Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. 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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 25
English 3.1.6. 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-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 26
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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 27
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-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 28
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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 29
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-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 30
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-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 31
experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting . For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not the driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 32
BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -s X88S640H.F1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p X88S640H.F2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-NX88S640H-RH - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 33
English 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) GeForce 8800 GTS Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High - Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH | Manual - Page 34
(bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 3 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX88S640H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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GV-NX88S640H-RH
GeForce
™
8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX88S6R-101R
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