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... remove any from without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this VGA card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-NX68U256D-B GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68U256DB-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted...
... remove any from without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this VGA card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-NX68U256D-B GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68U256DB-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted...
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... requirement 8 3.1.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Hardware installation 6 3. Appendix 29 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode...
... requirement 8 3.1.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Hardware installation 6 3. Appendix 29 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode...
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... of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. GV-NX68U256D-B) and from...
... of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. GV-NX68U256D-B) and from...
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Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer has any existing graphics card from this slot; Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your graphics accelerator card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. To...
Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer has any existing graphics card from this slot; Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your graphics accelerator card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. To...
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... Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. After installing the GV-NX68U256D-B to achieve optimcal graphics performance. 6. then turn on the graphics card to connect both of the graphics card driver. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the two power cables on the graphics card to the power supply to your graphics card; We suggest you to the power supply connector. Hardware Installation To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI...
... Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. After installing the GV-NX68U256D-B to achieve optimcal graphics performance. 6. then turn on the graphics card to connect both of the graphics card driver. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the two power cables on the graphics card to the power supply to your graphics card; We suggest you to the power supply connector. Hardware Installation To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI...
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... utilities installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected...
... utilities installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected...
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Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is 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...
Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is 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...
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Step 1. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Windows installings the components. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is completed.
Step 1. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Windows installings the components. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is completed.
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English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). 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.
English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). 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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... the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Software Installation Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing...
... the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Software Installation Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing...
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... setting. Click "Advanced" icon 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 6800 Series GPU dialog box. Click the GeForce 6800 Ultra tab. (You can click the item to access the Geforce 6800 Ultra page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties...
... setting. Click "Advanced" icon 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 6800 Series GPU dialog box. Click the GeForce 6800 Ultra tab. (You can click the item to access the Geforce 6800 Ultra page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties...
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... "Select TV format". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68U256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Select the format for significant improvements in rendering performance. Software Installation SLI multi-GPU properties Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. The selected display combination will appear...
... "Select TV format". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68U256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Select the format for significant improvements in rendering performance. Software Installation SLI multi-GPU properties Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. The selected display combination will appear...
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... features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to provide more playable. Tools properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in luminance between a source image and its output on a display device. Video Overlay Settings properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Adjust the color correction settings to adjust your display device. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Increasing...
... features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to provide more playable. Tools properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in luminance between a source image and its output on a display device. Video Overlay Settings properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Adjust the color correction settings to adjust your display device. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Increasing...
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... to work with your graphics card. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 Ultra\Desktop Management Click Enable button to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. 3.1.7. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on which to run your applications so you be more productive when using your applications. To return to turn on one desktop. nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops...
... to work with your graphics card. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 Ultra\Desktop Management Click Enable button to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. 3.1.7. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on which to run your applications so you be more productive when using your applications. To return to turn on one desktop. nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops...
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nView Desktop Management properties Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 Ultra. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. - 23 - Method A: Method B: Click the item to see more nView properties. ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). English...
nView Desktop Management properties Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 Ultra. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. - 23 - Method A: Method B: Click the item to see more nView properties. ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). English...
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Software Installation Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. 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.
Software Installation Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. 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.
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English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions. nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with shortcut keys or key combinations.
English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions. nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with shortcut keys or key combinations.
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... -screen instructions to complete the installation. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. If Windows® does not show up. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute...
... -screen instructions to complete the installation. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. If Windows® does not show up. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. 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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... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Press the F8 key on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer manufacturer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust...
... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX68U256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Press the F8 key on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer manufacturer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust...
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... file to your computer. 5.1.2. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon in Windows mode 1. Then @VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - d. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode 1. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -s nx66t128d.f1) and press...
... file to your computer. 5.1.2. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon in Windows mode 1. Then @VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - d. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode 1. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -s nx66t128d.f1) and press...