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... or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512HP/ GV-NX84S512H GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-NX84S2HP-106R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
... or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512HP/ GV-NX84S512H GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-NX84S2HP-106R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
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... (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Board Layout ...7 2.2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 14 3.1.1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Hardware Installation 7 2.1. Utilities on Driver CD 18 3.1.5. Appendix ...39 5.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. Operating System Requirements 14 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 42 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 5 - Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 38 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Hardware Installation...
... (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Board Layout ...7 2.2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 14 3.1.1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Hardware Installation 7 2.1. Utilities on Driver CD 18 3.1.5. Appendix ...39 5.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. Operating System Requirements 14 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 42 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 5 - Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 38 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Hardware Installation...
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...; Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV output (for GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512H only) • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output (by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by adapter) (for GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows...
...; Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV output (for GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512H only) • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output (by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by adapter) (for GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows...
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2.2. Step 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.
2.2. Step 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.
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.../VCR (for detailed instructions. - 11 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to next chapter for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) To...
.../VCR (for detailed instructions. - 11 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to next chapter for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) To...
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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.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow...
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.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow...
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... 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. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware 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. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found...
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... Clock" mode and then adjust If your system or not. If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. The window will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether you restart your card have Hardware Monitor function, you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock...
... Clock" mode and then adjust If your system or not. If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. The window will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether you restart your card have Hardware Monitor function, you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock...
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... tab to open the "Color Adjust" and "VGA Info" tabs. 3.1.5. Right click the icon. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Taskbar Icons After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You may click the Display Properties item, and then...
... tab to open the "Color Adjust" and "VGA Info" tabs. 3.1.5. Right click the icon. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Taskbar Icons After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You may click the Display Properties item, and then...
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... advanced settings. 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 8400 GS Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. You can move the slider to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area, and the refresh rate. NVIDIA Control Panel After...
... advanced settings. 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 8400 GS Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. You can move the slider to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area, and the refresh rate. NVIDIA Control Panel After...
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Software Installation 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 for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and...
Software Installation 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 for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and...
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Display A variety of display features enable you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop 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. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This ...
Display A variety of display features enable you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop 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. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This ...
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GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, 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...
GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, 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...
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... virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display...
... virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display...
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... desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to fine tune the color settings for your display. specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use for video content on your standard television or HDTV as well as a separate device. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV...
... desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to fine tune the color settings for your display. specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use for video content on your standard television or HDTV as well as a separate device. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then click Next. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then click Next. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
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nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. 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. - 35 - Software Installation
nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. 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. - 35 - Software Installation
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... Next. 7. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Click OK. 5. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. Type the following steps: 1. Then the autorun window will show up . 3.2. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If...
... Next. 7. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Click OK. 5. Follow the Wizard's on your graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. Type the following steps: 1. Then the autorun window will show up . 3.2. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If...
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... display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are not able to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS...
... display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are not able to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS...