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Technology Tra..ding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) VGA Card GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Harmonics" Disturbances in accordance with LVD...
Technology Tra..ding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) VGA Card GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Harmonics" Disturbances in accordance with LVD...
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... owners. GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT GeForce™ FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N595U256-102 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of this VGA card...
... owners. GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT GeForce™ FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N595U256-102 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of this VGA card...
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...installation 6 3. Software Installation 8 3.1. Driver installation 11 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5. nView properties pages 25 3.2. BIOS flash utility 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix 32 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. Taskbar icon 17 3.1.6. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 30 3.3. Board layout 5 2.3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation...
...installation 6 3. Software Installation 8 3.1. Driver installation 11 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5. nView properties pages 25 3.2. BIOS flash utility 30 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix 32 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. Taskbar icon 17 3.1.6. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 30 3.3. Board layout 5 2.3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation...
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Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon...
Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory • Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors • Supports video capture for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0 • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon...
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... GV-N595U-GT graphics accelerator GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD PowerDVD CD Game CD S-video and AV in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your graphics card working...
... GV-N595U-GT graphics accelerator GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD PowerDVD CD Game CD S-video and AV in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your graphics card working...
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Board layout 1) GV-N595U256V DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) 2) GV-N595U-GT DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output NTSC / PAL Projector S-Video Input AV Input AV Output S-Video Output OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output - 5 - English 2.2.
Board layout 1) GV-N595U256V DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) 2) GV-N595U-GT DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector VIVO VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output NTSC / PAL Projector S-Video Input AV Input AV Output S-Video Output OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output - 5 - English 2.2.
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. For more information, see your computer has any existing graphics card from the back...
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. For more information, see your computer has any existing graphics card from the back...
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... system from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. For detailed instructions, select your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. Plug the display cable into your card; To Flat Panel Display To VGA Monitor 9 Pin (VIVO) 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. Hardware Installation Locate the AGP slot. English 4.
... system from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. For detailed instructions, select your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. Plug the display cable into your card; To Flat Panel Display To VGA Monitor 9 Pin (VIVO) 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. Hardware Installation Locate the AGP slot. English 4.
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English 3. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of...
English 3. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of...
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... AUTORUN window. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. 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. Driver installation A. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
... AUTORUN window. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. 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. Driver installation A. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
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Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click "Next" button. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Windows installings the components. English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click "Next" button. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Windows installings the components. English B. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item.
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... area. Software Installation Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 17 - You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other...
... area. Software Installation Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 17 - You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other...
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... color quality settings. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. You can click the item to change the resolution. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce...
... color quality settings. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color depth. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. You can click the item to change the resolution. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce...
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... color settings. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. You can also be changed. - 21 - It also allows gamma control for lower resolution modes Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to the desired position. Software Installation Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. Display Timing properties Select the proper timing mode for your display. • Auto-Detect (Windows...
... color settings. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. You can also be changed. - 21 - It also allows gamma control for lower resolution modes Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to the desired position. Software Installation Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. Display Timing properties Select the proper timing mode for your display. • Auto-Detect (Windows...
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... • Maximum system memory for PCI mode textures • Enable fog table emulation • Custom Direct3D settings OpenGL Settings properties 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 GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders...
... • Maximum system memory for PCI mode textures • Enable fog table emulation • Custom Direct3D settings OpenGL Settings properties 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 GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders...
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... video overlay, which is used to rotate the screen. Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you'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 multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust Overlay zoom contorls and Overlay color controls. NV Rotate properties...
... video overlay, which is used to rotate the screen. Troubleshooting properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you'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 multidisplay functionality and helps you can adjust Overlay zoom contorls and Overlay color controls. NV Rotate properties...
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You can also be accessed from the list below or create your own custom profile. The setup wizard can either select a profile from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
You can also be accessed from the list below or create your own custom profile. The setup wizard can either select a profile from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 27 -
English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. - 27 -
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... button on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. 3.3. Type the following steps: 1. Click "Next". 7. If Windows® does not show up. Select Run. 3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to reflash the BIOS". GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Follow the Wizard's on...
... button on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. 3.3. Type the following steps: 1. Click "Next". 7. If Windows® does not show up. Select Run. 3. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to reflash the BIOS". GV-N595U256V Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Follow the Wizard's on...
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... also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GBT for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. ...
... also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GBT for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. ...