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.... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX68G256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68G2B-101R * The WEEE marking...
.... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX68G256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68G2B-101R * The WEEE marking...
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...BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 19 3.1.7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 28 4. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Appendix 30 5.1. Software Installation 9 3.1. English Table of Contents 1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator...
...BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 19 3.1.7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 28 4. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Appendix 30 5.1. Software Installation 9 3.1. English Table of Contents 1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... 1. 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-I / D-Sub connector 1.2. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16...
... 1. 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-I / D-Sub connector 1.2. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16...
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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 Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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 Hardware Installation 2.1. 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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... monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard...
... monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard...
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... PCI Express x 16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. English To install your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... If your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. After installation, please connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Plug the display cable...
... PCI Express x 16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. English To install your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... If your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. After installation, please connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Plug the display cable...
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... 2 Method 2: Enable SLI mode through the graphics card driver -Install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and from the same manufacturers on Desktop and select Properties. 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. Select SLI multi-GPU from the same manufacturers on an SLI motherboard. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When Display Properties dialog...
... 2 Method 2: Enable SLI mode through the graphics card driver -Install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and from the same manufacturers on Desktop and select Properties. 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. Select SLI multi-GPU from the same manufacturers on an SLI motherboard. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When Display Properties dialog...
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Software Installation English 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please...
Software Installation English 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please...
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English 3.1.2. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 1. Click the Next button. Step 2. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to...
English 3.1.2. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 1. Click the Next button. Step 2. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to...
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... AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. Driver installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. 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. Software Installation Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
... AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. Driver installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. 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. Software Installation Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
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English B. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Next button.
English B. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Next button.
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.... GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can move the slider to access the GeForce 6800 GS properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. English 3.1.5. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. 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...
.... GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can move the slider to access the GeForce 6800 GS properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. English 3.1.5. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. 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...
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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 decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Software Installation Select the format for significant improvements in rendering performance. Please do this the primary display: Specifies that...
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 decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Software Installation Select the format for significant improvements in rendering performance. Please do this the primary display: Specifies that...
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... capable 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. Software Installation You can auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient temperature. English Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various...
... capable 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. Software Installation You can auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient temperature. English Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various...
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... pop-up multiple desktops to see more productive when using your applications so you extra desktop areas on which to run your graphics card. Or right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Software Installation Method A: Method B: Click the item to crowd several open application windows on one desktop. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6800 GS> Desktop Management Click Enable button...
... pop-up multiple desktops to see more productive when using your applications so you extra desktop areas on which to run your graphics card. Or right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Software Installation Method A: Method B: Click the item to crowd several open application windows on one desktop. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6800 GS> Desktop Management Click Enable button...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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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 - Software Installation English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications.
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 - Software Installation English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications.
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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. 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. 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 Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. 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. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... correct drive letter.) 4. Click on the control bar. 2. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select Run. 3. Click "Yes" to install the driver. If Windows® does not show up. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. English 3.2. Windows® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to...
... correct drive letter.) 4. Click on the control bar. 2. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX68G256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select Run. 3. Click "Yes" to install the driver. If Windows® does not show up. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. English 3.2. Windows® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to...
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... experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 25 Troubleshooting Tips - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power...
... experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 25 Troubleshooting Tips - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power...