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... Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256D/ GV-NX86T256HP GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX86T2H-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
... Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256D/ GV-NX86T256HP GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX86T2H-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
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...® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. nView Properties pages (Note 25 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Appendix 32 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Introduction...
...® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. nView Properties pages (Note 25 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Appendix 32 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Introduction...
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...; Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Optical drive for GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256HP. - 3 - An SLITM certified motherboard with 256 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c & 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDCP...
...; Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Optical drive for GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256HP. - 3 - An SLITM certified motherboard with 256 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c & 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDCP...
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..., you may need to install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer documentation. Or, if your graphics accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. For more information, please see your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Remove the computer cover. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, consult your computer. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2.
..., you may need to install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer documentation. Or, if your graphics accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. For more information, please see your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Remove the computer cover. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, consult your computer. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2.
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... DVI-I connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to D-sub adapter into your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express...
... DVI-I connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to D-sub adapter into your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express...
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... drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 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 install...
... drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 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 install...
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... 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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" button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish...
... 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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" button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish...
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Click "Next" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - Step 1. Windows installings the components. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. English B.
Click "Next" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - Step 1. Windows installings the components. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. English B.
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... of display area, and the refresh rate. You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Software Installation Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages...
... of display area, and the refresh rate. You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Software Installation Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages...
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... Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies...
... Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies...
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... are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you overclock your GPU and want to run at a lower temperature. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 17 - When appropriate...
... are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you overclock your GPU and want to run at a lower temperature. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 17 - When appropriate...
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...; Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of...
...; Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of...
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... analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables...
... analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables...
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.... (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height...
.... (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height...
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... those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for the best possible viewing in the display pair function as one of the test images to view the changes as they happen. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX86T256H/256D/256HP Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television...
... those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for the best possible viewing in the display pair function as one of the test images to view the changes as they happen. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX86T256H/256D/256HP Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television...
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... multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. nView Properties pages (Note) nView is a set up when you connect two monitors. - 25 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to crowd several open application windows on one desktop. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Click the NVIDIA icon on all the nView Desktop...
... multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. nView Properties pages (Note) nView is a set up when you connect two monitors. - 25 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to crowd several open application windows on one desktop. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Click the NVIDIA icon on all the nView Desktop...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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Software Installation nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications.
Software Installation nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications.
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... the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click on your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) 4. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Select Run. 3. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow...
... the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click on your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) 4. GV-NX86T256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Select Run. 3. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow...
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... may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Press the F8...
... may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Press the F8...