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- Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 1
VGA Card GV-N68128DH Jul. 21, 2004 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N68128DH Jul. 21, 2004 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 3
GV-N68128DH GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N68128DH-101 Copyright © 2004 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 permission of - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 4
Win® 2000 Driver Installation 28 3.3. BIOS Flash Utility 28 4. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Appendix 30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-N68128DH Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 5
English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports AGP 8X • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 6
AV Output S-VideoOutput DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - S-Video DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | 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-N68128DH | Manual - Page 8
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 capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer documentation. GV-N68128DH Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 9
to your GV-N68128DH graphics card, or the system will not boot. Please do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig to avoid the system unstable problems. 6. Plug of the graphics card driver. For detailed instructions, select your operating system from the list below. - 7 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 10
later 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-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 11
Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. 0 Note: For software 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. - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 12
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 13
pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics accelerator, please insert it now.) Or - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 14
autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 15
English 3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install Gigabyte Utilities (V-Tuner 2 PLUS): Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click Utilities item. Click " - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 16
Tuner 2 PLUS (Overclock and Hardware Monitor Utility) V-Tuner 2 PLUS supports monitoring of the temperature, cooling fan speed and voltage of the graphics hardware status checks. (Default: 5 seconds) Displays GPU Temperature Displays Memory Temperature GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 17
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-clicking You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 18
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. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 19
English After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here. - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 20
color quality. Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6800 properties „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 21
CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-N68128DH Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings Driver Settings: Slect the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings: alows to set the degree of the Global Driver - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 22
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 Properties can adjust the display to full screen mode when video is being played. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 23
English Troubleshooting properties „ The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 24
individually, or click Restore Defaults. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. To return to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 25
enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\GeForce tab\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Access nView properties page: A: right - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 26
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. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 27
English nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 25 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | 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-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | 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. - 27 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 30
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. 3.3. BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 31
problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. „ Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. ( installed the graphics driver. „ If you have problems during bootup, , use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 32
Restart your computer when it's done. 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to the update procedure following the on-screen instructions. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 33
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 640 x 480 GV-N68128DH Single Display Stardard Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 34
Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 32bpp(16.7M) True mode - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 35
English Display Screen Resolution 1088 x 612 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 36
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X To be continued... GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 37
English Display Screen Resolution 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 1600 x 1200 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 52 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 38
3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-N68128DH Graphics Accelerator - 36 - - Gigabyte GV-N68128DH | Manual - Page 39
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Jul. 21, 2004
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GV-N68128DH