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... © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX85T256H/ GV-NX85T512HP/ GV-NX85T256HP GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX85T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out...
... © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX85T256H/ GV-NX85T512HP/ GV-NX85T256HP GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX85T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out...
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...Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Features ...3 1.2. nView Properties pages 26 3.2. Appendix 33 5.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Operating System Requirement...
...Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Features ...3 1.2. nView Properties pages 26 3.2. Appendix 33 5.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Operating System Requirement...
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... - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. English 1. GV-NX85T512HP) and from the same vendor (i.e. Windows® 2000 (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Windows® Vista - Introduction Features • Powered...
... - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. English 1. GV-NX85T512HP) and from the same vendor (i.e. Windows® 2000 (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Windows® Vista - Introduction Features • Powered...
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Or, if your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer...
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Or, if your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer...
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... edge connectors of the graphics card driver. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate one PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below. then align your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
... edge connectors of the graphics card driver. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate one PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below. then align your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
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... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then 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 of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1.
... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then 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 of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1.
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Software Installation 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. - 13 - New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click...
Software Installation 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. - 13 - 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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Click "Next" button. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Step 3. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Finish" button to restart computer. English B. Step 2.
Click "Next" button. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Step 3. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Finish" button to restart computer. English B. Step 2.
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... NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel All of display area, and the refresh rate. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 8500 GT Properties dialog box. You can click the item to change the color quality...
... NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel All of display area, and the refresh rate. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 8500 GT Properties dialog box. You can click the item to change the color quality...
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... utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. - 17 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode...
... utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. - 17 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode...
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... following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. - 19 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to better fit your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This...
... following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. - 19 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to better fit your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This...
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... the refresh rate etc. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your graphics card in order to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution...
... the refresh rate etc. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your graphics card in order to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution...
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English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is enabled. Vertical Span Mode Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode (Note) Only "Only use one display (Single) • The same...
English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is enabled. Vertical Span Mode Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode (Note) Only "Only use one display (Single) • The same...
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... analog and digital displays and include features specific to view the changes as when the application spans displays. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX85T256H/512HP/256HP Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as they happen. - 23 - Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in the Video...
... analog and digital displays and include features specific to view the changes as when the application spans displays. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX85T256H/512HP/256HP Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as they happen. - 23 - Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in the Video...
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... nView Desktop Manager features. Click the "Enable" button to turn on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to work with your graphics card. on one desktop. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to crowd several open application windows...
... nView Desktop Manager features. Click the "Enable" button to turn on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to work with your graphics card. on one desktop. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to crowd several open application windows...
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English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record 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. - 27 - Software Installation The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record 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. - 27 - Software Installation The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. 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.
GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. 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.
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nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Software Installation English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 29 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. 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. Software Installation English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 29 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... "Yes" to install the driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click "OK". 5. Software Installation Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "Next". 7. 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...
... "Yes" to install the driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click "OK". 5. Software Installation Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "Next". 7. 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...
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... 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 monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Press the...
... 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 monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Press the...