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... names are the property of this VGA card. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-NX66128D(256D) GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
... names are the property of this VGA card. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-NX66128D(256D) GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
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... 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board layout 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Win® 2000 driver installation...
... 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board layout 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Win® 2000 driver installation...
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... with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128D) • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for GV-NX66256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Support D-Sub and DVI-I connector 1.2. Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM...
... with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128D) • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for GV-NX66256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Support AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Support D-Sub and DVI-I connector 1.2. Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM...
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... existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on the motherboard. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Or, if your computer. 2. For more information, please see you may need to install your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. English...
... existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on the motherboard. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Or, if your computer. 2. For more information, please see you may need to install your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. English...
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... your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - If your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready...
... your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - If your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready...
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... graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. When 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...
... graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. When 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...
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... to finish the installation. - 11 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. 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. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert...
... to finish the installation. - 11 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. 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. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert...
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GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click "Next" button. English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 3. 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. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click "Next" button. English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 3. 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. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
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English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications.
English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications.
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... click the icon. Software Installation Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other...
... click the icon. Software Installation Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other...
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..." icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6600 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information.
..." icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6600 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information.
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... settings to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your application should use qulity or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of profiles. • Global Driver Settings: Slect the Settings item and move the slider below . If TV is chosen as photographs) on a display device. English nView Display Mode properties nView allows you will need to play. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66128D...
... settings to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your application should use qulity or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of profiles. • Global Driver Settings: Slect the Settings item and move the slider below . If TV is chosen as photographs) on a display device. English nView Display Mode properties nView allows you will need to play. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66128D...
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... or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this list This option can adjust Overlay zoom contorls and Overlay color controls. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you organize your monitor is used to the graphics card. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected TV does...
... or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this list This option can adjust Overlay zoom contorls and Overlay color controls. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you organize your monitor is used to the graphics card. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected TV does...
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... run your applications. Using nView you be more productive when using your graphics card. You can set of desktop tools designed to help you can click on the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. Access nView properties page: A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\ nView Properties B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management Click the item to turn on one desktop. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Multiple desktops...
... run your applications. Using nView you be more productive when using your graphics card. You can set of desktop tools designed to help you can click on the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. Access nView properties page: A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\ nView Properties B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management Click the item to turn on one desktop. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Multiple desktops...
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Software Installation nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
Software Installation nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis.
nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis.
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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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - Software Installation
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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - Software Installation
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... "Install Display Drivers" to the license agreement. 8. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact 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. Select Run. 3. Click "OK". 5. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver...
... "Install Display Drivers" to the license agreement. 8. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact 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. Select Run. 3. Click "OK". 5. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver...
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... motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer. 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 x 16 slot. Ensure that the monitor...
... motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer. 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 x 16 slot. Ensure that the monitor...
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.... 5. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - b. Appendix 5.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your computer when it to flash BIOS by typing gvf11 -s filename at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. 6. This procedure assumes drive C. 2. Restart your hard disk(s) (ex: drive C) or floppy disk. Right-click to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Update BIOS through the...
.... 5. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - b. Appendix 5.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your computer when it to flash BIOS by typing gvf11 -s filename at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. 6. This procedure assumes drive C. 2. Restart your hard disk(s) (ex: drive C) or floppy disk. Right-click to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Update BIOS through the...