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GV-NX55128DP GeForce™ 5300 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX55128DP-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 - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 2
on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix 29 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 3
• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 5300 Ultra (5200 Ultra+HSI) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports AV and S-Video • Provides D-Sub and DVI-I connectors 1.2. Minimum system requirements • IBM® or - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 4
DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output AV Output S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 4 - DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | 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-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 6
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, . For more information, please see you computer documentation. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 7
To TV or VCR 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-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 8
3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD (if it does not show 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 motherboard driver. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 9
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. Step 1. When the autorun window showes up, click the "Install DirectX 9" item. Click the " - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 10
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 11
will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and 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 the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 12
" item. Step 2. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. Step 3. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 13
AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install V-Tuner 2: Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Step 4. Enter your name and company. Step 5. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 14
Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Core speed adjustment Select choice of skin GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 15
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-click this icon to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. You may click the "Display - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 16
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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 17
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 accelerator from here. - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 18
GeForce PCX 5300 properties page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 19
, click "Device Setting" followed by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "OK". Display Model GV-NX55128DP Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties „ The sliders lets to decide whether your - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 20
file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Troubleshooting properties „ The degree rotation) • Inverted landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 21
English Refresh Rate Overrides properties „ Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in applications. Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties „ TheScreen Resolutions & Refresh Rates Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 22
item on the pop-up menu (Method B). Method A: Method B: Click the item to start nView Properties. Double-click Desktop Management to see more nView properties. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 23
English nView Desktop Management properties „ ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties „ This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties „ This tab - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 24
„ 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 25
English 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 enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 26
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. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 27
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 installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 28
, 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-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 29
check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. Complete the update procedure following the on-screen instructions. - 29 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP | Manual - Page 30
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 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 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 3 GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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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
GBT
.
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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
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 a
commitment to update the information contained herein.
GV-NX55128DP
User's Manual
GeForce
™
5300 Ultra Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 101
12MD-NX55128DP-101