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... without the expressed, written permission of this booklet. No part of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-NX68256D GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68256D-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... without the expressed, written permission of this booklet. No part of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-NX68256D GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68256D-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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...Table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Hardware installation 6 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Display Properties pages 18 3.1.7. nView Properties pages 22 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix 29 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Taskbar...
...Table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Hardware installation 6 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Display Properties pages 18 3.1.7. nView Properties pages 22 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix 29 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Taskbar...
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...GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports DVI-I / D-Sub connector 1.2. GV-NX68256D) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction English 1. Minimum...
...GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports DVI-I / D-Sub connector 1.2. GV-NX68256D) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction English 1. Minimum...
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... are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove the computer cover. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. If...
... are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove the computer cover. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. If...
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... graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace...
... graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace...
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... x 16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to motherboard user manual. 3. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge...
... x 16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to motherboard user manual. 3. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge...
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... pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is a driver CD disk that came with...
... pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is a driver CD disk that came with...
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When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. Then the driver installation is completed.
When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. Then the driver installation is completed.
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Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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 applications.
Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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 applications.
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.... You can link to change your display settings. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
.... You can link to change your display settings. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
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... change the resolution. You can move the slider to access the GeForce 6800 properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce...
... change the resolution. You can move the slider to access the GeForce 6800 properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce...
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... profile from the display itself. Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your display's timing mode: Auto-Detect is the "default" setting; Coordinated Video Timing Standard (CVT) became the Display Model GV-NX68256D Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes VESA standard on some displays. Fixed aspect ratio timing forces the displayed image to set the degree of antialiasing to used by most new displays. it allows Windows...
... profile from the display itself. Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your display's timing mode: Auto-Detect is the "default" setting; Coordinated Video Timing Standard (CVT) became the Display Model GV-NX68256D Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes VESA standard on some displays. Fixed aspect ratio timing forces the displayed image to set the degree of antialiasing to used by most new displays. it allows Windows...
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... "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. English Multi-GPU properties Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. There is only one video overlay, which is used to play. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for variations in Windows 2000. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Adjust the color correction settings to provide more playable. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay Controls properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls...
... "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. English Multi-GPU properties Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. There is only one video overlay, which is used to play. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for variations in Windows 2000. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Adjust the color correction settings to provide more playable. GV-NX68256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay Controls properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls...
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... auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient temperature. Software Installation If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of operating in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to rotate the screen. NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to adjust your monitor is not...
... auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient temperature. Software Installation If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of operating in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to rotate the screen. NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to adjust your monitor is not...
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English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). With nView you won't have to work with your graphics card. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to help you be more productive when using your applications. Restore screens to the...
English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). With nView you won't have to work with your graphics card. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to help you be more productive when using your applications. Restore screens to the...
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... nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Software Installation Or right-click on the pop-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6800. Method A: Method B: Click the item to see more nView properties. English Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup...
... nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Software Installation Or right-click on the pop-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6800. Method A: Method B: Click the item to see more nView properties. English Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup...
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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... the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. Software Installation Click the Start button on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Select Run. 3. Click on your graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on Install Display Drivers to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 -
... the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. Software Installation Click the Start button on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Select Run. 3. Click on your graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on Install Display Drivers to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 -
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... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in and receiving power. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in and receiving power. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
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... @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. After installing the display drivers, you . (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE of the Taskbar. icon in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29...
... @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. After installing the display drivers, you . (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE of the Taskbar. icon in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29...