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... not remove any labels on the product indicates this VGA card. GV-NX78X512VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX78X5P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must...
... not remove any labels on the product indicates this VGA card. GV-NX78X512VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX78X5P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must...
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... ...18 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode 31 5.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. nView Properties Pages 24 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Appendix 31 5.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Windows® 2000 driver installation 29 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. Vidio In Introduction ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 9 3.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. English Table of...
... ...18 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode 31 5.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. nView Properties Pages 24 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Appendix 31 5.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Windows® 2000 driver installation 29 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. Vidio In Introduction ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 9 3.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. English Table of...
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...174; GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 512MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (note) • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 400W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX78X512VP...
...174; GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 512MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (note) • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 400W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX78X512VP...
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VIVO (Note) DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output (Note) Please refer to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output DVI-I Connector 1 Board Layout SLI connector VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Analog LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to page 13 about Video In introduction. English 2. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
VIVO (Note) DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output (Note) Please refer to D-Sub Adapter VGA Output DVI-I Connector 1 Board Layout SLI connector VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Analog LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to page 13 about Video In introduction. English 2. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
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To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on the motherboard. For more information, please see you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it on -board graphics capability, you may need to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Now that you have prepared your computer's manual for help in...
To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on the motherboard. For more information, please see you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it on -board graphics capability, you may need to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Now that you have prepared your computer's manual for help in...
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... and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV / VCR / VIVO Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to connect both of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation English 2. Replace the screw to the power supply connector. then turn on the graphics card to the power supply to your graphics card; To connect a flat panel directly to achieve optimal graphics performance. 3. After installing the GV-NX78X512VP...
... and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV / VCR / VIVO Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to connect both of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation English 2. Replace the screw to the power supply connector. then turn on the graphics card to the power supply to your graphics card; To connect a flat panel directly to achieve optimal graphics performance. 3. After installing the GV-NX78X512VP...
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... below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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 an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards with the same model and from the same...
... below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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 an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards with the same model and from the same...
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... install the driver for motherboard driver. - 9 - English 3. Software Installation 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 follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual...
... install the driver for motherboard driver. - 9 - English 3. Software Installation 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 follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual...
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... 3. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Installing the components. Step 2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 1. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®...
... 3. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Installing the components. Step 2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 1. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®...
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... install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. 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 "Next" button to finish the installation. - 11 - Software Installation Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware...
... install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. 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 "Next" button to finish the installation. - 11 - Software Installation Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware...
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Then click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Windows installings the components. When autorun window show up , click the Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English B. Step 3.
Then click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Windows installings the components. When autorun window show up , click the Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English B. Step 3.
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... on Desktop and then select Properties. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the Advanced button 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 7800 GTX...
... on Desktop and then select Properties. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the Advanced button 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 7800 GTX...
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... system supports the dual GPUs mode. Select the format for significant improvements in Windows 2000. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in rendering performance. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your preferred nView display modes here. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX78X512VP-B Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles...
... system supports the dual GPUs mode. Select the format for significant improvements in Windows 2000. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in rendering performance. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your preferred nView display modes here. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX78X512VP-B Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles...
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... properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to rotate the screen. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected...
... properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to rotate the screen. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected...
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...desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7800 GTX> Desktop Management Click Enable button to start nView Properties. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Double-click Desktop Management to crowd several open application windows on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 7800 GTX. Or right-click on one desktop. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English 3.1.7. With nView you won't have to see more productive when using your graphics card. nView Properties Pages nView is a set...
...desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7800 GTX> Desktop Management Click Enable button to start nView Properties. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Double-click Desktop Management to crowd several open application windows on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 7800 GTX. Or right-click on one desktop. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English 3.1.7. With nView you won't have to see more productive when using your graphics card. nView Properties Pages nView is a set...
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nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. 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. - 25 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. 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. - 25 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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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. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications.
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Software Installation English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 27 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Software Installation English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 27 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 29 - Click "Yes" to complete the installation. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to install the driver. English 3.2. Software Installation Windows® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on...
... -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 29 - Click "Yes" to complete the installation. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to install the driver. English 3.2. Software Installation Windows® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on...
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...; Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Press the F8 key on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 4.
...; Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Press the F8 key on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX78X512VP-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 4.