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No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in any...
No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in any...
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...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - English 1. Windows® XP with the same model name (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with...
...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - English 1. Windows® XP with the same model name (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with...
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GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T512H SLI Connector TV-out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 - Hardware Installation Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T512H SLI Connector TV-out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 - Hardware Installation Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove the computer cover. English 2.2. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove the computer cover. English 2.2. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1.
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...; Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. English To install your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is securely inserted. 2. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel...
...; Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. English To install your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is securely inserted. 2. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel...
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... exchange, radiation and convection to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. Silent Thermal Technology Passive Thermal Design - 11 - English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GIGABYTE's passive thermal solution allows system to...
... exchange, radiation and convection to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. Silent Thermal Technology Passive Thermal Design - 11 - English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GIGABYTE's passive thermal solution allows system to...
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... 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 the system, please make sure your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard...
... 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 the system, please make sure your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard...
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English 3.1.3. Step 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click...
English 3.1.3. Step 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click...
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Step 2. Windows installings the components. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 15 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Click "Next" button. Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English B. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3.
Step 2. Windows installings the components. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 15 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Click "Next" button. Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English B. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3.
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... - English 3.1.5. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel All of display area, and the refresh rate.
... - English 3.1.5. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel All of display area, and the refresh rate.
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... OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18...
... OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18...
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... GV-NX86T256H/GVNX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Software Installation English Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you 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 to establish default 3D settings to use...
... GV-NX86T256H/GVNX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Software Installation English Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you 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 to establish default 3D settings to use...
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...; Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your displays for more information about nTune. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions(Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you connect two monitors.
...; Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your displays for more information about nTune. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions(Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you connect two monitors.
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... multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you enable and customize your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you connect two monitors. This is present only in order to support a variety of your desktop to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections...
... multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you enable and customize your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you connect two monitors. This is present only in order to support a variety of your desktop to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections...
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Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (Note) Only "Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is enabled. - 23 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Change Display Configuration page. The width of each other...
Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (Note) Only "Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is enabled. - 23 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Change Display Configuration page. The width of each other...
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... for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Software Installation Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on the specifications of your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 4: Select...
... for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Software Installation Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on the specifications of your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 4: Select...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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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English 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. - 29 - Software Installation nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
English 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. - 29 - Software Installation nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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... the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click "OK". 5. 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...
... the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click "OK". 5. 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...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...