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Cinematic Computing for Every User GeForce FX Series NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GeForceFX Series User's Manual Contents Getting Ready Hardware Installation Driver Installation Display Modes Appendies
Cinematic Computing for Every User GeForce FX Series NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GeForceFX Series User's Manual Contents Getting Ready Hardware Installation Driver Installation Display Modes Appendies
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Contents 1 Getting Ready 1 Package Contents 2 Board Layout 3 Features 4 Connections 7 Before Driver Installation 8 Quick Driver Installation - Overview 11 Display Properties - Windows XP/2000/ME/98 9 Software Settings 9 Display Properties - Advanced Settings 15 nView Display Mode 20 Direct3D Settings 21 OpenGL Settings GeForce FX / GeForce 6800 Series User's Manual Version A June 2004 P/N: W0500895 Screen Settings 12 Display Properties -
Contents 1 Getting Ready 1 Package Contents 2 Board Layout 3 Features 4 Connections 7 Before Driver Installation 8 Quick Driver Installation - Overview 11 Display Properties - Windows XP/2000/ME/98 9 Software Settings 9 Display Properties - Advanced Settings 15 nView Display Mode 20 Direct3D Settings 21 OpenGL Settings GeForce FX / GeForce 6800 Series User's Manual Version A June 2004 P/N: W0500895 Screen Settings 12 Display Properties -
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... following cable is included: Software CD General Guide/ Quick Installation Guide Video In Component Out Video Out White (S-IN) Orange (AV-IN) Red (Pr-Out) Blue (Pb-Out) Green (Y-Out / AV-Out) Black (S-Out) S-video-AV cable (Optional) Power-split cable (Optional) VIDEO CARD VIVO cable with the AV cable and S-video cable simultaneously. Getting Ready Package Contents BIOS WinFast WinFast Graphics Card AV cable (Optional for TV output) S-video cable (Optional for the video to VGA adapter (Optional...
... following cable is included: Software CD General Guide/ Quick Installation Guide Video In Component Out Video Out White (S-IN) Orange (AV-IN) Red (Pr-Out) Blue (Pb-Out) Green (Y-Out / AV-Out) Black (S-Out) S-video-AV cable (Optional) Power-split cable (Optional) VIDEO CARD VIVO cable with the AV cable and S-video cable simultaneously. Getting Ready Package Contents BIOS WinFast WinFast Graphics Card AV cable (Optional for TV output) S-video cable (Optional for the video to VGA adapter (Optional...
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Getting Ready Board Layout TYPE 1 DVI Connector (Optional) VIVO / TV Out Connector (Optional) Bus Connector BIOS WinFast TYPE 2 DVI Connector (Optional) VIVO / TV Out Connector (Optional) VGA Connector Bus Connector BIOS WinFast Note: The board layout is for your reference only. The graphics card you purchased may differ from the figures. 2 1
Getting Ready Board Layout TYPE 1 DVI Connector (Optional) VIVO / TV Out Connector (Optional) Bus Connector BIOS WinFast TYPE 2 DVI Connector (Optional) VIVO / TV Out Connector (Optional) VGA Connector Bus Connector BIOS WinFast Note: The board layout is for your reference only. The graphics card you purchased may differ from the figures. 2 1
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... / S-video VGA Connector TV Out / Composite Bus Connector (AGP / PCI Express) WinFast Features Powered by the NVIDIA GeForce FX / GeForce 6 GPU Graphics Beyond Imagination CineFX 3.0 Engine for GeForce 6800 Series / CineFX 2.0 Engine for GeForce FX 5700 and GeForce FX 5900 / CineFX Engine for GeForce FX 5200/5500/5600 Enables stunning, cinematic-quality special effects along with advanced programmability Intellisample Technology Delivers higher image quality through anti-aliasing at frame rates that rival aliased modes nView Multi-display Technology...
... / S-video VGA Connector TV Out / Composite Bus Connector (AGP / PCI Express) WinFast Features Powered by the NVIDIA GeForce FX / GeForce 6 GPU Graphics Beyond Imagination CineFX 3.0 Engine for GeForce 6800 Series / CineFX 2.0 Engine for GeForce FX 5700 and GeForce FX 5900 / CineFX Engine for GeForce FX 5200/5500/5600 Enables stunning, cinematic-quality special effects along with advanced programmability Intellisample Technology Delivers higher image quality through anti-aliasing at frame rates that rival aliased modes nView Multi-display Technology...
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To uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software, follow the steps in this section to continue. 6 Step Restart your system. 7 Before Driver Installation Note: It is highly recommended that you follow these steps: 1 Step From the Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel to open the Control Panel windows. 2 Step Double click the Add/Remove Programs item. 3 Step Click the NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers item from the list. 4 Step Click Change/Remove. 5 Step Click Yes to completely uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software before installing a new version of the software.
To uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software, follow the steps in this section to continue. 6 Step Restart your system. 7 Before Driver Installation Note: It is highly recommended that you follow these steps: 1 Step From the Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel to open the Control Panel windows. 2 Step Double click the Add/Remove Programs item. 3 Step Click the NVIDIA Windows Display Drivers item from the list. 4 Step Click Change/Remove. 5 Step Click Yes to completely uninstall the NVIDIA Display Driver software before installing a new version of the software.
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... asks you if you want to install the driver. WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS PLEASE INSTALL THE DRIVER MANUALLY. 1 Step Insert the software pack CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Step The Autorun screen will display on it. 4 Step Windows is ready to restart your computer. Click Next. 8 6 Step When it is installing the driver. Quick Driver Installation Windows XP/2000/ ME/98 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98 USERS TO USE QUICK DRIVER INSTALLATION.
... asks you if you want to install the driver. WINDOWS NT 4.0 USERS PLEASE INSTALL THE DRIVER MANUALLY. 1 Step Insert the software pack CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Step The Autorun screen will display on it. 4 Step Windows is ready to restart your computer. Click Next. 8 6 Step When it is installing the driver. Quick Driver Installation Windows XP/2000/ ME/98 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98 USERS TO USE QUICK DRIVER INSTALLATION.
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It is under the Settings tab as shown in the figure below. 1. Method 2 2. Click the Properties option to call up menu. Click the Settings tab to switch to the Settings panel. 9 Right-click on the display desktop to open a pop-up the 5-tabbed Display Properties setup panel. Software Settings Display Properties-Overview Calling up the Display Properties Settings Panel Display properties related to the graphics adapter are all under the Themes tab initially. 3.
It is under the Settings tab as shown in the figure below. 1. Method 2 2. Click the Properties option to call up menu. Click the Settings tab to switch to the Settings panel. 9 Right-click on the display desktop to open a pop-up the 5-tabbed Display Properties setup panel. Software Settings Display Properties-Overview Calling up the Display Properties Settings Panel Display properties related to the graphics adapter are all under the Themes tab initially. 3.
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Advanced Settings, accessed by clicking the Advanced button as the example throughout the manual. 10 Settings Panel Advanced Settings Panel Geforce FX 5700 VE is used as shown in the figure below. What Settings Panel Does The Settings panel contains two major parts of settings: 1 Screen Settings, including resolution and color depth settings, with a preview window. 2.
Advanced Settings, accessed by clicking the Advanced button as the example throughout the manual. 10 Settings Panel Advanced Settings Panel Geforce FX 5700 VE is used as shown in the figure below. What Settings Panel Does The Settings panel contains two major parts of settings: 1 Screen Settings, including resolution and color depth settings, with a preview window. 2.
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... can also extend your display can be changed individually; and 2, the extended screen. 2 Step Desktop Arrangement You can move either screen can be as described in use this button on the bottom (Step 2). The result will be set its resolution separatly using this panel. Identify button Click this feature. You need to have two display devices connected to use is in solid blue and...
... can also extend your display can be changed individually; and 2, the extended screen. 2 Step Desktop Arrangement You can move either screen can be as described in use this button on the bottom (Step 2). The result will be set its resolution separatly using this panel. Identify button Click this feature. You need to have two display devices connected to use is in solid blue and...
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Software Settings Display Properties- If 85Hz is unavailable, use the default value. 2112 Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Monitor Model-specific Settings p. 14 1 1 Monitor Refresh Rate We recommend you set the refresh rate to 85 Hz to reduce the flickering of the screen.
Software Settings Display Properties- If 85Hz is unavailable, use the default value. 2112 Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Monitor Model-specific Settings p. 14 1 1 Monitor Refresh Rate We recommend you set the refresh rate to 85 Hz to reduce the flickering of the screen.
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English 13 Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Performance and Quality Settings Overlay Controls Desktop Utilities NVRotate 2 6 4 1 3 5 1 nView Display Mode p. 16 p. 21 Choose nView modes here. 2 Performance and Quality Settings Includes Direct3D and OpenGL settings.
English 13 Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Performance and Quality Settings Overlay Controls Desktop Utilities NVRotate 2 6 4 1 3 5 1 nView Display Mode p. 16 p. 21 Choose nView modes here. 2 Performance and Quality Settings Includes Direct3D and OpenGL settings.
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Advanced Settings 3 Overlay Controls These controls are used to adjust video quality such as brightness, contrast, hue and saturation. 4 Desktop Management Allow you to set up the Media Center Taskbar Utility and Desktop manager. 5 NVRotate p. 23 6 Temperature Setting 14 Software Settings Display Properties-
Advanced Settings 3 Overlay Controls These controls are used to adjust video quality such as brightness, contrast, hue and saturation. 4 Desktop Management Allow you to set up the Media Center Taskbar Utility and Desktop manager. 5 NVRotate p. 23 6 Temperature Setting 14 Software Settings Display Properties-
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... that device from the drop-down list includes all available display output 2 devices on the secondary device by checking the second check box. Software Settings Display Properties- You can also disable auto-panning on your system (see the figure below). Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode nView Modes Display Detect Displays Device Settings 3 1 Display 1 The drop-down list and then check Make this...
... that device from the drop-down list includes all available display output 2 devices on the secondary device by checking the second check box. Software Settings Display Properties- You can also disable auto-panning on your system (see the figure below). Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode nView Modes Display Detect Displays Device Settings 3 1 Display 1 The drop-down list and then check Make this...
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... models with dual video output ports. 16 nView is built into the latest GeForce series video cards. What is displayed on the screen(s) using the nView technology. Horizontal Span Check to have the Windows desktop span horizontally across on two screens. Vertical Span Check to have the Windows desktop span vertically across on two screens. It also allows you to display the output video. Clone Check to have the same images displayed on a per display basis. nView supports a wide variety of multidisplay modes, offering users...
... models with dual video output ports. 16 nView is built into the latest GeForce series video cards. What is displayed on the screen(s) using the nView technology. Horizontal Span Check to have the Windows desktop span horizontally across on two screens. Vertical Span Check to have the Windows desktop span vertically across on two screens. It also allows you to display the output video. Clone Check to have the same images displayed on a per display basis. nView supports a wide variety of multidisplay modes, offering users...
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Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Device Settings (Standard Mode) 1 Select Output Device Click this option to select a device from its submenu. 2 Color Correction This dialogue box allows you to adjust color using slider controls. 17 Software Settings Display Properties-
Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Device Settings (Standard Mode) 1 Select Output Device Click this option to select a device from its submenu. 2 Color Correction This dialogue box allows you to adjust color using slider controls. 17 Software Settings Display Properties-
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Primary Display Under multi-display modes, you can click this option to set the selected device (highlighted in the preview window) as the primary display device. 3149 Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Device Settings (Multi-Display Modes) Select Output Device Under multi-display modes, click this option (unavailable in Standard mode) to open the Device Selection (see the last page).
Primary Display Under multi-display modes, you can click this option to set the selected device (highlighted in the preview window) as the primary display device. 3149 Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5700 VE) nView Display Mode Device Settings (Multi-Display Modes) Select Output Device Under multi-display modes, click this option (unavailable in Standard mode) to open the Device Selection (see the last page).
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... the need to specify the maximum size of some Direct3D applications. Saved settings will be added to adjust the performance and compatibility options and mipmapping for systems using a AGP bus. 20 Performance & Compatibility Options This field offers options that change the performance and the compatibility of the applications. You can choose from five preset bias values. Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce...
... the need to specify the maximum size of some Direct3D applications. Saved settings will be added to adjust the performance and compatibility options and mipmapping for systems using a AGP bus. 20 Performance & Compatibility Options This field offers options that change the performance and the compatibility of the applications. You can choose from five preset bias values. Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce...
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... performance. Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5600) Performance and Quality Settings OpenGL settings OpenGL Settings Allows you to the front buffer. 3241 Buffer flipping mode Turns on page flipping for textures This setting item allows you to adjust the performance and compatibility options of your OpenGL application. Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration This option determines advanced rendering options when using nView Multiview mode in Windows NT 4.0. To...
... performance. Software Settings Display Properties- Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5600) Performance and Quality Settings OpenGL settings OpenGL Settings Allows you to the front buffer. 3241 Buffer flipping mode Turns on page flipping for textures This setting item allows you to adjust the performance and compatibility options of your OpenGL application. Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration This option determines advanced rendering options when using nView Multiview mode in Windows NT 4.0. To...
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Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) . Inverted Landscape (180 degree rotation) . 22 Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5600) NVRotate NVRotate Controls the display view to suit different viewing directions of the display devices. Portrait (90 degree rotation) . Software Settings Display Properties- Landscape (0 degree rotation) .
Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) . Inverted Landscape (180 degree rotation) . 22 Advanced Settings Settings ¾ Advanced settings Model-specific Settings (GeForce FX 5600) NVRotate NVRotate Controls the display view to suit different viewing directions of the display devices. Portrait (90 degree rotation) . Software Settings Display Properties- Landscape (0 degree rotation) .
