Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H Manual
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- Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 1
VGA Card GV-NX86S256H Apr. 17, 2007 - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-NX86S256H Apr. 17, 2007 - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 3
GV-NX86S256H GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 4
...14 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 5
Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 6
/ PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 7
or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 8
accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 9
installing the graphics card, do not push down the heat pipe. This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the GPU and thermal pad to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 10
Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. GIGABYTE established the use of silent pipes on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. GIGABYTE's passive thermal solution allows system to work perfectly in chassis with 40~50 degrees Celsius through the - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 11
picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 12
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-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 13
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. 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 - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 14
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-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 15
can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 16
3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon area. Click this icon to open the control panel. on the taskbar's status Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelerator from here. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 17
button. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8600 GTS tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 18
increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. • Enable NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 19
or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Performance „ Monitor Temperature Levels Use this page if you overclock your GPU and want to see how your GPU heats up over time. You can monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU and - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 20
your actual physical display. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 21
English „ Change ResolutionAttributes Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. „ Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth ( - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 22
The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 23
English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Change Display Configuration page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 24
displays. Display Model GV-NX86S256H Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 25
English Television (Note) „ Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 26
. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 27
English 3.1.6. nView Properties pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 28
nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties „ This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 29
English nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows for customization of the nView user - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 30
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-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 31
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. - 29 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 32
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. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 33
receiving power. „ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information, consult your computer's manual or Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 34
type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -s X86S2H.f1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p X86S2H.f2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-NX86S256H - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 35
English 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) GeForce 8600 GTS Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High - Gigabyte GV-NX86S256H | Manual - Page 36
(bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 3 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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