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... specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. The author assumes noresponsibilityfor any labels on VGAc ard, this mayvoid the warranty of this motherboard. Trademarks Third-partybrands and names are the property of GBT. GV-N57128DE/ GV-N57256DE/ GV-N57256V GeForce™ FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57256V-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. The author assumes noresponsibilityfor any labels on VGAc ard, this mayvoid the warranty of this motherboard. Trademarks Third-partybrands and names are the property of GBT. GV-N57128DE/ GV-N57256DE/ GV-N57256V GeForce™ FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57256V-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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...98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 31 3.3. Hardware installation 7 3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 9 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD 16 3.1.5. Appendix 33 5.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features 3 1.2. nView properties pages 26 3.2. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Display properties pages 21 3.1.7. English Table of Contents 1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. BIOS flash utility 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
...98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 31 3.3. Hardware installation 7 3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 9 3.1.1. Utilities on driver CD 16 3.1.5. Appendix 33 5.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features 3 1.2. nView properties pages 26 3.2. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Display properties pages 21 3.1.7. English Table of Contents 1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. BIOS flash utility 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
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... 1.1. Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory(For GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V only) • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connectors • Supports TV-Out connectors(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction English 1. Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(For GV-N57128DE...
... 1.1. Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory(For GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V only) • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connectors • Supports TV-Out connectors(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction English 1. Features • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X standard • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(For GV-N57128DE...
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... /output cable x 1 (For GV-N57256V only) Power Director CD (For GV-N57256V only) Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking The GV-N57 Series package contains the following: The GV-N57128DE or GV-N57256DE or GV-N57256V graphics accelerator GV-N57 Series user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD DVI...
... /output cable x 1 (For GV-N57256V only) Power Director CD (For GV-N57256V only) Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking The GV-N57 Series package contains the following: The GV-N57128DE or GV-N57256DE or GV-N57256V graphics accelerator GV-N57 Series user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD DVI...
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VGA Monitor C onnector (15pin) S-Video DVI Connector Hardware Installation English 2.2. Board layout 1) GV-N57128DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector 2) GV-N57256DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector OR VGA Output A nalog LC D M onitor A nalog Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Pr oj ec tor AV Output S-VideoOutput DVI Output Digital LCD M onitor DV I-I to D-Sub Connector A nalog LC D M onitor VGA Output - 5 -
VGA Monitor C onnector (15pin) S-Video DVI Connector Hardware Installation English 2.2. Board layout 1) GV-N57128DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector 2) GV-N57256DE VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-Video DVI -I Connector OR VGA Output A nalog LC D M onitor A nalog Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Pr oj ec tor AV Output S-VideoOutput DVI Output Digital LCD M onitor DV I-I to D-Sub Connector A nalog LC D M onitor VGA Output - 5 -
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... graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer's documentation. - 7 - Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual...
... graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer's documentation. - 7 - Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual...
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... VGA Monitor To TV or V CR (For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) 9 Pin(VIVO ) (For GV-N57256V only) To Flat Panel Display 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. 5. Locate the AGP slot. Replace the screw to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the AGP slot...
... VGA Monitor To TV or V CR (For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) 9 Pin(VIVO ) (For GV-N57256V only) To Flat Panel Display 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. 5. Locate the AGP slot. Replace the screw to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the AGP slot...
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... simple. 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 SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 9 - Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that...
... simple. 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 SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 9 - Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that...
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... to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGACompatible) Click "Next" button to finish the installation. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide...
... to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGACompatible) Click "Next" button to finish the installation. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide...
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Click "Install Display Driver" item. Windows installings the components. - 13 - Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. Click "Next" button. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Disp lay Driver item. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Software Installation English B.
Click "Install Display Driver" item. Windows installings the components. - 13 - Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. Click "Next" button. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Disp lay Driver item. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Software Installation English B.
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Click "Install Display Driver" item. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "WDM Driver" item. C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". When autorun window show up , click Install Disp lay Driver item. Step 1. English Step 3.
Click "Install Display Driver" item. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "WDM Driver" item. C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". When autorun window show up , click Install Disp lay Driver item. Step 1. English Step 3.
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... GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latestdrivers, and other functions. You can link to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"ta bs. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other...
... GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latestdrivers, and other functions. You can link to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"ta bs. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other...
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... the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can...
... the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can...
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.... GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display Timing properties n Selectthe proper timing mode for your display. • Auto-Detect(Windowsdetermines the proper mode.) • General Timing Formula (GTF) • Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT) • Coordinated Video Timings (CVT) Standard • Fixed aspectratio timings • Enable/Disable doublescan for lower resolution modes Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to the desired position. English Screen Adjustment properties n Click the icons on the desktop...
.... GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display Timing properties n Selectthe proper timing mode for your display. • Auto-Detect(Windowsdetermines the proper mode.) • General Timing Formula (GTF) • Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT) • Coordinated Video Timings (CVT) Standard • Fixed aspectratio timings • Enable/Disable doublescan for lower resolution modes Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to the desired position. English Screen Adjustment properties n Click the icons on the desktop...
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...; Maximum system memory for PCI mode textures • Enable fog table emulation • Custom Direct3D settings 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 textures) • Buffer-Flipping Mode • Vertical Sync • Custom OpenGL settings - 23 - Software Installation English Performance and Quality Settings properties Direct3D Settings properties n The sliders...
...; Maximum system memory for PCI mode textures • Enable fog table emulation • Custom Direct3D settings 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 textures) • Buffer-Flipping Mode • Vertical Sync • Custom OpenGL settings - 23 - Software Installation English Performance and Quality Settings properties Direct3D Settings properties n The sliders...
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... Landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Overlay properties allows for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected TV does not appear in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-display functionality and helps you can adjust the screen by this list. English Overlay Controls properties Trobleshooting properties NV Rotate properties n The Overlay Controls Properties is used to rotate the...
... Landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Overlay properties allows for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected TV does not appear in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-display functionality and helps you can adjust the screen by this list. English Overlay Controls properties Trobleshooting properties NV Rotate properties n The Overlay Controls Properties is used to rotate the...
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... the nView Desktop Manager. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to run your applications. You can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar's to start nView Properties. Access nView properties page: A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\ nView Properties B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management Click the item to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. Using nView...
... the nView Desktop Manager. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to run your applications. You can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar's to start nView Properties. Access nView properties page: A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\ nView Properties B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management Click the item to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. Using nView...
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English nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to create up to your applications. nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects thatyou can apply to 32 unique desktops. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
English nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to create up to your applications. nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects thatyou can apply to 32 unique desktops. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. 3.3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Software Installation If Windows® does not show up. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click the...
Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. 3.3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Software Installation If Windows® does not show up. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click the...
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... computer are only using one graphics card. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - n For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in...
... computer are only using one graphics card. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - n For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in...