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GV-N66128DP / GV-N66256DP GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N66128DP-101 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 from without the expressed, written - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 2
Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 29 4. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. Appendix 31 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 31 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 31 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 31 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 3
Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports AGP 8X • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-N66128DP) • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (Only for GV-N66256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 4
Output Y S-Video Output OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 4 - TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 5
English 2) GV-N66256DP TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output OR Analog LCD Monitor - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 6
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. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 7
computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable 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, if your computer has any on-board graphics - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 8
metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully installation of the graphics card driver. For detailed instructions, select your operating system from the list below. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 9
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 driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirement • When - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 10
MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Click "Install DirectX 9" item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Next" button. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 11
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 12
to 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-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 13
window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. 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-N66128DP | Manual - Page 14
the Utilities item. Click the Utilities item. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 15
English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you monitor the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Opens Help page Select choice of skin - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 16
your display settings. Right click the icon. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 17
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-N66128DP | Manual - Page 18
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 accelertaor from here. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 19
Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and GeForce 6600 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 properties page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 20
of profiles. • Global Driver Settings: Select the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings: allows to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | 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-N66128DP | 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 Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 23
crowd several open application windows on one desktop. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600> Desktop Management Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 24
nView Desktop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600. Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 25
English nView Profile properties „ This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties „ This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 26
„ This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Effects properties „ This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 27
English 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 Keys properties „ This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Mouse - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 28
English nView Tools properties „ This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 29
OK. 5. Click on Install Display Drivers to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. 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 - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | 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-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 31
the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE of the Taskbar. Right-click to select the @VGA utility. icon in the lower-right corner @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Update BIOS through the Internet a. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 32
1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 GeForce 6600 Single Display Stardard Modes Maximum Refresh Rate (Hz) 3 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 3 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-N66128DP/GV-N66256DP Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-N66128DP | Manual - Page 33
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Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
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.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make
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GV-N66128DP /
GV-N66256DP
GeForce
™
6600 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N66128DP-101