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... part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card...
... part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card...
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... Software Installation 11 3.1. DirectX installation ...11 3.1.3. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 32 5.1.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Operating system requirement 11 3.1.2. Driver installation ...13 3.1.4. Display properties pages 20 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board layout 4 2.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. Appendix 32 5.1. Connecting to Reflash the BIOS 32 5.1.1. Taskbar icon ...17 3.1.6. How to a HDTV 33 5.3. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on driver...
... Software Installation 11 3.1. DirectX installation ...11 3.1.3. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 32 5.1.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Operating system requirement 11 3.1.2. Driver installation ...13 3.1.4. Display properties pages 20 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board layout 4 2.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. Appendix 32 5.1. Connecting to Reflash the BIOS 32 5.1.1. Taskbar icon ...17 3.1.6. How to a HDTV 33 5.3. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on driver...
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... requireds the use of DVI-I to D-Sub adaper) and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX66T256DP-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. English 1. Introduction Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDRIII memory (only for GV-NX66T128DE) • Integrated with 256MB DDRIII memory (only for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (Note): SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard...
... requireds the use of DVI-I to D-Sub adaper) and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX66T256DP-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. English 1. Introduction Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDRIII memory (only for GV-NX66T128DE) • Integrated with 256MB DDRIII memory (only for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (Note): SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard...
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GV-NX66T256DP-RH TV-out DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV DVI-I Connector Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI Output GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2.
GV-NX66T256DP-RH TV-out DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV DVI-I Connector Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI Output GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2.
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English 2. GV-NX66T128DE TV_Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Hardware Installation
English 2. GV-NX66T128DE TV_Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Hardware Installation
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... existing graphics card from the slots; To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal covers from your computer, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. then align your new graphics card: 1. Now that the gold edge connectors of your computer's manual for...
... existing graphics card from the slots; To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal covers from your computer, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. then align your new graphics card: 1. Now that the gold edge connectors of your computer's manual for...
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... display cable into the adapter. Connect a VGA monitor To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR Connect a flat panel You are now ready to your card; GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English Warning! This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the GPU and thermal pad as well as affect the heat dissipation. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI...
... display cable into the adapter. Connect a VGA monitor To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR Connect a flat panel You are now ready to your card; GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English Warning! This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the GPU and thermal pad as well as affect the heat dissipation. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI...
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... uses the temperature difference between the inside and outside of chassis and spreads out the surplus heat efficiently, creating natural system convection. English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are powered by motherboard manufacturer) GIGABYTE Silent PipeII Features: The GV-NX66T256DP-RH and GV-NX66T128DE are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
... uses the temperature difference between the inside and outside of chassis and spreads out the surplus heat efficiently, creating natural system convection. English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are powered by motherboard manufacturer) GIGABYTE Silent PipeII Features: The GV-NX66T256DP-RH and GV-NX66T128DE are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
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DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for motherboard driver. 3.1.2. Users who run "D:\setup.exe"). When autorun window show up , click the Install DirectX 9 item. - 11 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the...
DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for motherboard driver. 3.1.2. Users who run "D:\setup.exe"). When autorun window show up , click the Install DirectX 9 item. - 11 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the...
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... the driver and install it now.) Or click the "Cancel" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. - 13 - Driver installation A.
... the driver and install it now.) Or click the "Cancel" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. - 13 - Driver installation A.
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English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Then the driver installation is completed. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Step 2. Step 3.
English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click the "Next" button. Windows installs the driver components. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Then the driver installation is completed. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Step 2. Step 3.
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... "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Software Installation English 3.1.5. Right-click this icon to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and...
... "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Software Installation English 3.1.5. Right-click this icon to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and...
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... for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. To access more advanced options, click the "Advanced" button. You can move the slider to change the color depth. English 3.1.6. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate...
... for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. To access more advanced options, click the "Advanced" button. You can move the slider to change the color depth. English 3.1.6. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate...
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.../Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Dual-Monitor Setup: You can set the display to output from the nView list and click Apply. - 21 - Clone Mode Dual View Mode Software Installation Display Model GV-NX66T256DP-RH GV-NX66T128DE Matrix CRT+TV Yes (By adapter) Yes CRT+DVI Yes (By adapter) Yes DVI+TV Yes Yes DVI+DVI Yes No "*" This feature will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as the display, you will need to...
.../Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Dual-Monitor Setup: You can set the display to output from the nView list and click Apply. - 21 - Clone Mode Dual View Mode Software Installation Display Model GV-NX66T256DP-RH GV-NX66T128DE Matrix CRT+TV Yes (By adapter) Yes CRT+DVI Yes (By adapter) Yes DVI+TV Yes Yes DVI+DVI Yes No "*" This feature will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as the display, you will need to...
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... application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of profiles. • Global driver settings: Select the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings. SLI multi-GPU * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GVNX66T128DE/GV-NX66T256DP-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard.
... application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of profiles. • Global driver settings: Select the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings. SLI multi-GPU * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GVNX66T128DE/GV-NX66T256DP-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard.
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... configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to force detection of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Software Installation The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. English Video Overlay Settings properties The Video...
... configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to force detection of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Software Installation The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. English Video Overlay Settings properties The Video...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all 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-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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... higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click "Next". 7. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. 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 - Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute...
... higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click "Next". 7. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. 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 - Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute...
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... the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting...
... the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting...
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... your card from GBT @VGA server and do the update for you need a startup disk to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. d. Appendix 5.1. Change the command prompt to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card is the latest one.) 3. Update BIOS through the Internet a. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 1. Select the BIOS file...
... your card from GBT @VGA server and do the update for you need a startup disk to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. d. Appendix 5.1. Change the command prompt to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card is the latest one.) 3. Update BIOS through the Internet a. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 1. Select the BIOS file...