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... is prohibited. GV-NX72G512E1/ GV-NX72G512E2 GeForceTM 7200 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 223 12MD-NX72G5E-223R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in this graphics card. Use of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be...
... is prohibited. GV-NX72G512E1/ GV-NX72G512E2 GeForceTM 7200 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 223 12MD-NX72G5E-223R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in this graphics card. Use of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be...
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...) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports AV output • Supports 1 DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector 1.2. Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 7200 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Integrated with 128 MB GDDR2 memory (for GV-NX72G512E1 only) • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 2000 GV...
...) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports AV output • Supports 1 DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector 1.2. Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 7200 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Integrated with 128 MB GDDR2 memory (for GV-NX72G512E1 only) • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 2000 GV...
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Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.
Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.
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... the appropriate connector, as shown below. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. If 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 securely inserted. To D-Sub Monitor To TV/VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. If necessary...
... the appropriate connector, as shown below. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. If 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 securely inserted. To D-Sub Monitor To TV/VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. If necessary...
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...up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is...
...up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is...
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... the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 4. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 or Windows XP to install DirectX separately. 3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. Step 3. The system is completed. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 4. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 or Windows XP to install DirectX separately. 3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. Step 3. The system is completed. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. - 11 - Software Installation Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: ...
Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. - 11 - Software Installation Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: ...
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B. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Step 1. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
B. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Step 1. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... this button to adjust the frequencytime temperature of GPU, and you will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Opens Help page - 15 - If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. The window will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether...
... this button to adjust the frequencytime temperature of GPU, and you will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Opens Help page - 15 - If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. The window will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether...
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You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the icon. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find...
You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the icon. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find...
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... and Driver versions information. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 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 this dialog box. You can also click the Nvidia icon in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor...
... and Driver versions information. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 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 this dialog box. You can also click the Nvidia icon in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor...
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... show images of the same desktop. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when the application spans displays. This means that both displays in the graphical representation below. • Make this , click Device Settings followed by OK. Display Model GV-NX72G512E1/GV-NX72G512E2 Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes Dual-Monitor Setup: You can set the display to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then...
... show images of the same desktop. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when the application spans displays. This means that both displays in the graphical representation below. • Make this , click Device Settings followed by OK. Display Model GV-NX72G512E1/GV-NX72G512E2 Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes Dual-Monitor Setup: You can set the display to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then...
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... configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is capable of operating in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Video Overlay Settings properties The Video Overlay Settings Properties...
... configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is capable of operating in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Video Overlay Settings properties The Video Overlay Settings Properties...
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... can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. 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 menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. To return to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. Or you to normal navigation mode, do not select...
... can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. 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 menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. To return to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. Or you to normal navigation mode, do not select...
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... NVIDIA icon on one desktop. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS\Desktop Management Click the Enable button to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Double-click Desktop Management item on which to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you won...
... NVIDIA icon on one desktop. GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS\Desktop Management Click the Enable button to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Double-click Desktop Management item on which to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you won...
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Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 25 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 25 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. Software Installation nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 27 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. Software Installation nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 27 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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.... 2. Select Run. 3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Software Installation Click the Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Type the following steps: 1. Click Yes to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. - 29 - Then the autorun window will show up . Click Install Display Drivers to...
.... 2. Select Run. 3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Software Installation Click the Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Type the following steps: 1. Click Yes to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. - 29 - Then the autorun window will show up . Click Install Display Drivers to...
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... on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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 x16 slot...
... on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX72G512E1/E2 Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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 x16 slot...