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... their respective owners. No part of this manual. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. GV-NX88S512H-B GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
... their respective owners. No part of this manual. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. GV-NX88S512H-B GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
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...Driver Installation 32 4. Introduction ...4 1.1. Software Installation 11 3.1. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 35 Regulatory Statements 37 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 3 - Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Appendix ...34 5.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. nView Properties...
...Driver Installation 32 4. Introduction ...4 1.1. Software Installation 11 3.1. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 35 Regulatory Statements 37 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 3 - Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Appendix ...34 5.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. nView Properties...
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...) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1000-watt or above is recommended • Operating System - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 2000 • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - Optical drive for best performance - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack...
...) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1000-watt or above is recommended • Operating System - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 2000 • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - Optical drive for best performance - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack...
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. 2.2. Step 3. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Step 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation 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.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. 2.2. Step 3. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Step 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation 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.
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.... To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Please refer to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector. To install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Locate the PCI Express x16...
.... To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Please refer to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector. To install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Locate the PCI Express x16...
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Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - 3. Fist make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation When you insert the driver CD into 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 very simple...
Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - 3. Fist make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation When you insert the driver CD into 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 very simple...
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... graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware...
... graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware...
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Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The autorun window will appear. B.
Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The autorun window will appear. B.
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... on desktop and then select Properties. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 8800 GTS tab page to change the resolution. 3.1.5. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the GeForce 8800 GTS tab. (You can move the slider to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the...
... on desktop and then select Properties. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 8800 GTS tab page to change the resolution. 3.1.5. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the GeForce 8800 GTS tab. (You can move the slider to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the...
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Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you to do the following 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 want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you . ...
Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you to do the following 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 want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you . ...
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... establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
... establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors...
... CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors...
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..., height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is present only in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. - 21 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note...
..., height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is present only in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. - 21 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note...
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... on the Change Display Configuration page. Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to your computer. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make...
... on the Change Display Configuration page. Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to your computer. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make...
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.... Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and...
.... Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation
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Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. 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. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. 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. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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..., run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the driver CD-ROM that came with the correct drive letter.) 4. Type the following steps: 1. Click OK. 5. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. 3.2. Click the Install Display Driver item...
..., run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the driver CD-ROM that came with the correct drive letter.) 4. Type the following steps: 1. Click OK. 5. GV-NX88S512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. 3.2. Click the Install Display Driver item...
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... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...