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GV-N57L Series GeForce™ FX 5700LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57L256D-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. Trademarks...
GV-N57L Series GeForce™ FX 5700LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57L256D-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. Trademarks...
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...7 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Board layout 5 2.3. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. BIOS flash utility 27 4. How to reflash the BIOS 29 5.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 27 3.3. Appendix 29 5.1. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator...
...7 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Board layout 5 2.3. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. BIOS flash utility 27 4. How to reflash the BIOS 29 5.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 27 3.3. Appendix 29 5.1. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... • Powered by nVidia GeForce FX 5700LE GPU • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(Only For GV-N57L256D) • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports Gigabyte "V-TUNER" overclocking application • Bundles two world-class games and PowerDVD 5.0 1.2. Introduction Introduction 1.1. Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon...
... • Powered by nVidia GeForce FX 5700LE GPU • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(Only For GV-N57L256D) • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports Gigabyte "V-TUNER" overclocking application • Bundles two world-class games and PowerDVD 5.0 1.2. Introduction Introduction 1.1. Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon...
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... handling damages on your card. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking The GV-N57L256D / GV-N57L128D package contains the following: The GV-N57L256D or GV-N57L128D graphics accelerator GV-N57L Series user's manual GV-N57L Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD TV-Out cable x 1 DVI-I to ensure your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric...
... handling damages on your card. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking The GV-N57L256D / GV-N57L128D package contains the following: The GV-N57L256D or GV-N57L128D graphics accelerator GV-N57L Series user's manual GV-N57L Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD TV-Out cable x 1 DVI-I to ensure your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric...
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Board layout GV-N57L256D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - English 2.2.
Board layout GV-N57L256D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 - English 2.2.
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... any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. For more information, see you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on the motherboard. Remove the...
... any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. For more information, see you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on the motherboard. Remove the...
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... this slot; To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - For detailed instructions, select your card; Replace the screw to proceed...
... this slot; To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - For detailed instructions, select your card; Replace the screw to proceed...
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... 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 8 or later version. • If you can follow the guides to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win...
... 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 8 or later version. • If you can follow the guides to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win...
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... to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. 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. - 11 - New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
... to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. 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. - 11 - New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
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When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. Click "Next" button. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item.
When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. Click "Next" button. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item.
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... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Software Installation You can link to change your display settings. 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. English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers...
... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Software Installation You can link to change your display settings. 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. English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers...
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... windows) The Setting properties page allows you to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. English 3.1.6. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. You can click the item to change the color depth. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator...
... windows) The Setting properties page allows you to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. English 3.1.6. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. You can click the item to change the color depth. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... need to select the proper TV format. English nView Display Mode properties n nView allows you will result in high quality textures, with a negligible reduction in the application's performance. • Image Settings: To maximize application performance, or to provide excellent 3D image quality. • Vertical Sync - 19 - Software Installation n If TV is chosen as the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card...
... need to select the proper TV format. English nView Display Mode properties n nView allows you will result in high quality textures, with a negligible reduction in the application's performance. • Image Settings: To maximize application performance, or to provide excellent 3D image quality. • Vertical Sync - 19 - Software Installation n If TV is chosen as the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card...
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...'ve configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-display functionality and helps you organize your PC. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay properties allows for video playing of the Video Overlay. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. English Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust...
...'ve configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-display functionality and helps you organize your PC. GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay properties allows for video playing of the Video Overlay. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. English Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust...
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... 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 help you be more productive when using your graphics card. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. You can set...
... 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 help you be more productive when using your graphics card. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. nView properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management. You can set...
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nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties n This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can either select a profile from this tab. You can also be accessed from the list below or create your own custom profile. nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties n This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The setup wizard can either select a profile from this tab. You can also be accessed from the list below or create your own custom profile. nView Profiles properties n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties n This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties n This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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Software Installation nView Hot Keys properties n This tab lets you can apply to your applications. 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. English nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 -
Software Installation nView Hot Keys properties n This tab lets you can apply to your applications. 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. English nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 -
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.... Select Run. 3. Click "Yes" to install the driver. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on "Install Display Drivers" to complete the installation. 3.3. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Software Installation MIf you need to install the graphics card driver to take...
.... Select Run. 3. Click "Yes" to install the driver. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on "Install Display Drivers" to complete the installation. 3.3. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Software Installation MIf you need to install the graphics card driver to take...
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... the monitor's manual.) GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the AGP slot. n For more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check 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 duplicate display adapter and monitor...
... the monitor's manual.) GV-N57L Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the AGP slot. n For more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check 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 duplicate display adapter and monitor...