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... to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on motherboard, this may appear in this booklet. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N52128D / GV-N52128T-P GeForce™ FX 5200 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N52128-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on motherboard, this may appear in this booklet. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N52128D / GV-N52128T-P GeForce™ FX 5200 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N52128-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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...® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 28 3.3. BIOS flash utility 28 4. Unpacking 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. nView properties pages 24 3.2. How to reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 9 3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 9 3.1.1. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Hardware installation 7 3. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Board layout 5 2.3. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator...
...® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 28 3.3. BIOS flash utility 28 4. Unpacking 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. nView properties pages 24 3.2. How to reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 9 3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 9 3.1.1. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Hardware installation 7 3. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Board layout 5 2.3. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 128MB DDR memory • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector (For GV-N52128D only) • Supports Direct X 9.0 Spec 1.2. English 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One available...
Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 128MB DDR memory • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector (For GV-N52128D only) • Supports Direct X 9.0 Spec 1.2. English 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One available...
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... as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your computer. 1. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking The GV-N52128 Series package contains the following: The GV-N52128D or GV-N52128T-P graphics accelerator GV-N52128 Series user's manual GV-N52128 Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD TV-Out cable x 1 DVI-I to...
... as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your computer. 1. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking The GV-N52128 Series package contains the following: The GV-N52128D or GV-N52128T-P graphics accelerator GV-N52128 Series user's manual GV-N52128 Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD TV-Out cable x 1 DVI-I to...
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DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output AV Output S-VideoOutput OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - Board layout 1) GV-N52128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation English 2.2.
DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output AV Output S-VideoOutput OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - Board layout 1) GV-N52128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation English 2.2.
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... need to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To install your computer. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on the motherboard. English 2.3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Power...
... need to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To install your computer. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer has any on the motherboard. English 2.3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Power...
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... instructions, select your card; Graphics card 5. Plug the display cable into your operating system from this slot; To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display (For GV-N52128D only) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Locate the AGP...
... instructions, select your card; Graphics card 5. Plug the display cable into your operating system from this slot; To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display (For GV-N52128D only) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Locate the AGP...
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Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 8 or later version. • If 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...
Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 8 or later version. • If 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...
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Driver installation A. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "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. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 2: Found...
Driver installation A. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "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. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 2: Found...
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... website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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. Right click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced...
... website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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. Right click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced...
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... other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the resolution. Click "Advanced", into details settings: n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. English 3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate.
... other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the resolution. Click "Advanced", into details settings: n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. English 3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate.
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.... Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - It also allows gamma control for your display. • Auto-Detect (Windows determines the proper mode.) • General Timing Formula (GTF) • Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT) • Fixed Aspect Ratio Timings Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust the color settings. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for video...
.... Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - It also allows gamma control for your display. • Auto-Detect (Windows determines the proper mode.) • General Timing Formula (GTF) • Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT) • Fixed Aspect Ratio Timings Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust the color settings. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for video...
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Software Installation Direct3D Settings properties n Performance and Compatibility options. • Enable fog table emulation. • Display logo when running Direct3D applications. • Mipmap Detail Level • PCI Texture Memory Size • Custom Direct3D settings - 21 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use qulity or high performance texture. • Image Settings... from 3D images. • Anisotropic Filtering: Use a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together.
Software Installation Direct3D Settings properties n Performance and Compatibility options. • Enable fog table emulation. • Display logo when running Direct3D applications. • Mipmap Detail Level • PCI Texture Memory Size • Custom Direct3D settings - 21 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use qulity or high performance texture. • Image Settings... from 3D images. • Anisotropic Filtering: Use a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together.
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... video on the Primary display. English Refresh Rate Override properties n Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation settings. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - OpenGL Settings properties n Performance and Compatibility options. • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. • Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration • Default Color Depth (for the viewing of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments...
... video on the Primary display. English Refresh Rate Override properties n Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation settings. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - OpenGL Settings properties n Performance and Compatibility options. • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. • Multi-Display Hardware Acceleration • Default Color Depth (for the viewing of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments...
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... Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the Media Center icon in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your monitor is used to rotate the screen. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Enable Desktop Manager NV Rotate properties n The NV Rotate Properties is capable of operating in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust...
... Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the Media Center icon in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your monitor is used to rotate the screen. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Enable Desktop Manager NV Rotate properties n The NV Rotate Properties is capable of operating in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust...
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... multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. Click on the NVIDIA icon on which to help you be accessed from this tab. nView Info properties n This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can set of desktop tools designed to run your applications so you can also be more productive when using your applications. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Using nView you won't have to enable...
... multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. Click on the NVIDIA icon on which to help you be accessed from this tab. nView Info properties n This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can set of desktop tools designed to run your applications so you can also be more productive when using your applications. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Using nView you won't have to enable...
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Software Installation nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you to your own custom profile. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you can either select a profile from the list below or create your applications. - 25 - You can apply to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. English nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
Software Installation nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you to your own custom profile. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you can either select a profile from the list below or create your applications. - 25 - You can apply to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. English nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Hot Keys properties n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. English nView Zoom properties n This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Hot Keys properties n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. English nView Zoom properties n This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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...; ME, please insert the Installation CD. MIf you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. 3.3. English 3.2. If Windows® does not show up. With Windows running on page 29. - 27 - Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation Please make sure the Windows have installed Windows Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Software Installation
...; ME, please insert the Installation CD. MIf you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. 3.3. English 3.2. If Windows® does not show up. With Windows running on page 29. - 27 - Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation Please make sure the Windows have installed Windows Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Software Installation
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... allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - n Ensure that the card is securely fastened to bring up the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for Safe Mode, and press Enter. (You can also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact...
... allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N52128 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - n Ensure that the card is securely fastened to bring up the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for Safe Mode, and press Enter. (You can also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact...