Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D Manual

Gigabyte GV-NX66T256D Manual

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    GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T256D/ GV-NX66T128VP/ GV-NX66T128VP-E GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 12MD-NX66T128D-105 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
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    25 3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 32 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 32 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator
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    D-Sub (The GV-NX66T256D requires adapter to support this function) and DVI-I connectors 1.2. Minimum system requirements • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB
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    English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX66T128D SLI connector TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector ( LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin)
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    English 2. GV-NX66T256D SLI connector TV-out DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output TV-Out DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI Output DVI-I Connector - 5 - Hardware Installation
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    3. GV-NX66T128VP/GV-NX66T128VP-E English SLI Connector VIVO DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - VIVO DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin)
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    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. - 7 - Hardware Installation
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    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-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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    below... To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR/VIVO You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation
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    shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of an SLI system, please refer to
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    this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive to be Drive D: The installation of Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the guides
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    hardware acceleration support 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 button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button again to begin DirectX 9 installation. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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    English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 13 - Software Installation
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    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 the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install
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    does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. Step 3. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the
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    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 V-Tuner 2: Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item. Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Click the "Next"
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    English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D
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    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- can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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    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. - 19 - Software Installation
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    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. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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    the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 GT properties page.) „ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 21 - Software Installation
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    then click "Apply" followed by "OK". Display Model GV-NX66T128D/256D GV-NX66T128VP/VP-E Matrix CRT+TV Yes Yes CRT+DVI value: allows to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings. „ To enable SLI mode, select the Enable XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI
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    are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV
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    Rates Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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    English Menu Editing properties „ The Menu Editing Properties can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. To
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    . 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. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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    English nView Windows properties „ This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create
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    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. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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    English nView Hot Keys properties „ This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. 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
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    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-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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    experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information . 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
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    website and extract it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). b. Select the From Local File 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. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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    and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) GeForce 6600 GT Single Display Stardard 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 This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 33 - Appendix
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GV-NX66T128D/
GV-NX66T256D/
GV-NX66T128VP/
GV-NX66T128VP-E
User's Manual
GeForce
6600 GT Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 105
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