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...'s member states. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX68G256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68G2B-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card. No part of this manual may be handed over to a designated...
...'s member states. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX68G256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68G2B-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card. No part of this manual may be handed over to a designated...
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... Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Display Properties pages 19 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. nView Properties pages 23 3.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Appendix 30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation...
... Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Display Properties pages 19 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. nView Properties pages 23 3.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Appendix 30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation...
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...; GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 350W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 256MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (note) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports DVI...
...; GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 350W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 256MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (note) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports DVI...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... your graphics accelerator card. Or, if your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer documentation. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer. 2. For more information, see your computer. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. English...
... your graphics accelerator card. Or, if your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer documentation. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer. 2. For more information, see your computer. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. English...
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... proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. English To install your card; Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - After installation, please connect the power cable to your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot...
... proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. English To install your card; Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - After installation, please connect the power cable to your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot...
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... 2) Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, rightclick on an SLI motherboard. After installing the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX68G256D-B, driver version must be at least 81.85), you can choose one of the methods below to motherboard user's manual. (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. In Settings, click the Advanced button. Select SLI multi-GPU from the same manufacturers on Desktop and select Properties. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
... 2) Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, rightclick on an SLI motherboard. After installing the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX68G256D-B, driver version must be at least 81.85), you can choose one of the methods below to motherboard user's manual. (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. In Settings, click the Advanced button. Select SLI multi-GPU from the same manufacturers on Desktop and select Properties. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. - 9 - Software Installation Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
... your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. - 9 - Software Installation Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
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... DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Next button. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Installing the components. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 1. English 3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX...
... DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Next button. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Installing the components. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 1. English 3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX...
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... a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 11 - 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. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
... a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 11 - 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. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
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Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 3. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. English B.
Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 3. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. English B.
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... and Driver versions information. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator...
... and Driver versions information. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... (SLI) technology. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX68G256D-B Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology...
... (SLI) technology. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX68G256D-B Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology...
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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. English Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you...
... 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. English Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you...
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... Restore Defaults. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below. Menu Editing properties The Menu Editing Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Restore screens to normal navigation mode...
... Restore Defaults. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. English Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below. Menu Editing properties The Menu Editing Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Restore screens to normal navigation mode...
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English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
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nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 21 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation
nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 21 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation
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nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
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... you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Select Run. 3. Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the Wizard's 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. English 3.2. Click "OK". 5. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To install the graphics card driver for...
... you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Select Run. 3. Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the Wizard's 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. English 3.2. Click "OK". 5. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To install the graphics card driver for...
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... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 25 Troubleshooting Tips - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. English 4. Press the F8 key on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks...
... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 25 Troubleshooting Tips - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. English 4. Press the F8 key on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks...