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  • Gigabyte GV-NX78X256VP-B | Manual - Page 1
    VGA Card GV-NX78X256V-B Jun. 29, 2005
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    VGA Card GV-NX78X256V-B Jun. 29, 2005
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    VGA Card GV-NX78X256VP-B Jul. 28, 2005
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    VGA Card GV-NX78X256VP-B Jul. 28, 2005
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    GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX78X256VB-102 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 form without the
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    24 3.2. 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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator
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    Supports DirectX 9.0C • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (note) • Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports model name (i.e. GV-NX78X256V-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 Introduction -
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    Layout 1) GV-NX78X256V-B SLI connector VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator
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    2) GV-NX78X256VP-B English SLI connector VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor
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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. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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    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
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    in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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    English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI 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
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    : 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, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator
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    English Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the "Next" button. Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 Software Installation -
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    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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator
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    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 "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the
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    1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the utilities installation
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    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 -
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    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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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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. - 17 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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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    7800 GTX dialog box. Click the GeForce 7800 GTX tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 7800 GTX page.) „ This page shows theAdapter, System and Driver version information. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19
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    NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for significant improvements in rendering performance. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics
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    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
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    quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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    English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties „ The Screen Resolutions & Refresh 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. Menu Editing properties „ The Menu
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    Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Properties. Double-click Desktop Management to see more nView properties. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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    English nView Desktop Management properties „ ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties „ This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties „ This tab
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    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. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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    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
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    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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
  • Gigabyte GV-NX78X256VP-B | Manual - Page 33
    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-NX78X256VP-B | Manual - Page 34
    , 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-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator
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    BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE the Taskbar. Right-click to select the @VGA utility. icon in the lower-right corner of @VGA flash BIOS utility 2. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk
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    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 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X To be continued... GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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    (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 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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Jun. 29, 2005
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GV-NX78X256V-B