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GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this booklet. Use of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the...
GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this booklet. Use of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the...
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... 8 3. DirectX Installation ...13 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Software Installation 12 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.5. Windows® XP Driver Installation 12 3.1.1. nView Properties pages 27 3.2. English Table of Contents 1. Operating System Requirement 12...
... 8 3. DirectX Installation ...13 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Software Installation 12 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.5. Windows® XP Driver Installation 12 3.1.1. nView Properties pages 27 3.2. English Table of Contents 1. Operating System Requirement 12...
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...; Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL only) • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Optical drive for best performance - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM...
...; Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL only) • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Optical drive for best performance - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM...
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An SLITM certified motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: - Two GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - An SLITM bridge connector GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English • SLITM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLITM system, the following is recommended -
An SLITM certified motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: - Two GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - An SLITM bridge connector GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English • SLITM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLITM system, the following is recommended -
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Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3.
Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3.
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.... (Example: GV-NX86T256H) GIGABYTE Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. Extra dust on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. Hardware Installation GIGABYTE established the use of the thermal design. Excess high temperature will affect the passive thermal design and thus compromising system stability. 2. Silent Thermal Technology Passive Thermal Design - 11 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. GIGABYTE's passive...
.... (Example: GV-NX86T256H) GIGABYTE Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. Extra dust on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. Hardware Installation GIGABYTE established the use of the thermal design. Excess high temperature will affect the passive thermal design and thus compromising system stability. 2. Silent Thermal Technology Passive Thermal Design - 11 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the system. GIGABYTE's passive...
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... drive, you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver Installation 3.1.1. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. • If you can follow the guides to setup...
... drive, you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver Installation 3.1.1. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. • If you can follow the guides to setup...
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... 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it...
... 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it...
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When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 15 - English B. Step 3. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Software Installation Step 1. 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".
When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 15 - English B. Step 3. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Software Installation Step 1. 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".
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... and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 8600 GT tab page to change the resolution. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8600 GT tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation To access...
... and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 8600 GT tab page to change the resolution. 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 8600 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8600 GT tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation To access...
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... the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that is launched. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
... the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that is launched. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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...8226; 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 adjust your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of colors...
...8226; 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 adjust your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of colors...
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... timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. 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. English Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change...
... timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. 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. English Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change...
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Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation English Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to make the best use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (Note) Only "Only use of several multi-display modes to output from each display is enabled. - 23 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one wide virtual desktop. The width...
Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation English Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to make the best use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (Note) Only "Only use of several multi-display modes to output from each display is enabled. - 23 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one wide virtual desktop. The width...
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GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. English Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. English Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
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English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. 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 all nView display settings for easy software setup.
English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. 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 all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - 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. Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications.
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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. 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. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications.
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... drive letter.) 4. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. English 3.2. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator...
... drive letter.) 4. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. English 3.2. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator...
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... or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting...
... or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting...