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... to update the information contained herein. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-N68U256D GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N68U256D-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
... to update the information contained herein. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-N68U256D GeForce™ 6800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N68U256D-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
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... and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. DirectX Installation 9 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. nView Properties Pages 23 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver Installation 11 3.1.4. Taskbar...
... and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. DirectX Installation 9 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. nView Properties Pages 23 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver Installation 11 3.1.4. Taskbar...
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... your computer. 2. Or, if your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Remove...
... your computer. 2. Or, if your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Remove...
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... this slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into the adapter. For detailed instructions, select your GV-N68U256D graphics card, or the system will not boot. 6. English 4. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel...
... this slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into the adapter. For detailed instructions, select your GV-N68U256D graphics card, or the system will not boot. 6. English 4. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below. - 7 - Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel...
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... be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that...
... be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that...
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GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English Installing the components. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Step 4.
GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English Installing the components. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Step 4.
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Step 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English B. 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 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English B. 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.
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Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
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GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color quality. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6800 Ultra properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. Settings (Resolutions ...
Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the color quality. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6800 Ultra properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information. Settings (Resolutions ...
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... will need to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your preferred nView display modes here. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-N68U256D Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV...
... will need to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your preferred nView display modes here. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-N68U256D Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV...
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... controls are automatically activated during playback of images(such as photographs) on your display device. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay Controls properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust the display to provide more playable. There is only one video overlay...
... controls are automatically activated during playback of images(such as photographs) on your display device. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Overlay Controls properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust the display to provide more playable. There is only one video overlay...
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... to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. Screen Menus properties The Screen Menus Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Or you to be used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below.
... to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. Screen Menus properties The Screen Menus Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Or you to be used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below.
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The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profiles 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.
The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profiles 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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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... graphics card driver for the file. 0If you need to install the graphics card driver to the license agreement. 8. Type the following steps: 1. Click "OK". 5. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If Windows® does not show up. Click "Next". 7. English 3.2. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that... shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card.
... graphics card driver for the file. 0If you need to install the graphics card driver to the license agreement. 8. Type the following steps: 1. Click "OK". 5. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If Windows® does not show up. Click "Next". 7. English 3.2. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that... shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card.
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...-DOS mode. (This function only for your graphics card? 1. Reflash BIOS command as example. Please use the bootable disk to Reflash the BIOS We use GV-N4464D VGA card and NVFLASH BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> gvflash -p 6. Appendix 5.1. English 5. How to MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command path to the drive... file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Backup BIOS command : C:\> gvflash -s 5. How to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
...-DOS mode. (This function only for your graphics card? 1. Reflash BIOS command as example. Please use the bootable disk to Reflash the BIOS We use GV-N4464D VGA card and NVFLASH BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> gvflash -p 6. Appendix 5.1. English 5. How to MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command path to the drive... file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Backup BIOS command : C:\> gvflash -s 5. How to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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... and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 640 x 480 GV-N68U256D Single Display Stardard Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70...
... and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 640 x 480 GV-N68U256D Single Display Stardard Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70 72 75 60 70...
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... 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X To be continued...
... 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X To be continued...
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GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English Display Screen Resolution 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X To be continued...
GV-N68U256D Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English Display Screen Resolution 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X To be continued...