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... herein. Use of this booklet. Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. GV-NX88X768H-RH GeForce™ 8800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX88X7R-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some...
... herein. Use of this booklet. Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. GV-NX88X768H-RH GeForce™ 8800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX88X7R-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some...
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... System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Appendix 32 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Hardware Installation 6 3. Software Installation 10 3.1. Features...
... System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Appendix 32 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Hardware Installation 6 3. Software Installation 10 3.1. Features...
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... System - A power supply with 768 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 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 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 450-watt is required: - Introduction 1.1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Two GV-NX88X768H-RH - Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP...
... System - A power supply with 768 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 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 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 450-watt is required: - Introduction 1.1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Two GV-NX88X768H-RH - Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP...
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... any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your...
... any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your...
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... detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. then align your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to prevent system instability. 3. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-sub adapter...
... detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. then align your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to prevent system instability. 3. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-sub adapter...
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The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 9 - Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.
The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 9 - Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.
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... Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Software Installation In this manual...
... Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Software Installation In this manual...
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... 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 install the driver from AUTORUN window. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Driver Installation A. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
... 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 install the driver from AUTORUN window. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Driver Installation A. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
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If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Software Installation When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Step 1. Step 3. English B. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - 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. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Software Installation When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Step 1. Step 3. English B. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - 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. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
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... alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you make for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to preview any changes you...
... alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you make for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to preview any changes you...
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... wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to better fit your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
... wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to better fit your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your graphics card in order to view custom display modes you have saved in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20...
... you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your graphics card in order to view custom display modes you have saved in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20...
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... of the total virtual desktop width. (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. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. 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.
... of the total virtual desktop width. (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. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. 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.
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... of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television or HDTV as well as change country-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. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview...
... of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television or HDTV as well as change country-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. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview...
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Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next.
Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next.
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GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. 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 - Software Installation
English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. 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 - Software Installation
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
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... on your graphics card. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to complete the installation. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30...
... on your graphics card. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to complete the installation. GV-NX88X768H-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30...
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... if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. 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. Ensure that the display cable is...
... if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. 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. Ensure that the display cable is...