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GV-NX55128DP GeForce™ 5300 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX55128DP-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this VGA card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this may void the warranty of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without...
GV-NX55128DP GeForce™ 5300 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX55128DP-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this VGA card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this may void the warranty of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without...
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... How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Board layout 4 2.2. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 8 3.1. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. English Table...
... How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Board layout 4 2.2. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 8 3.1. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. English Table...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board layout GV-NX55128DP DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) English 2. DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output AV Output S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board layout GV-NX55128DP DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) English 2. DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output AV Output S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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English 2.2. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. For more information, please see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Or, if your...
English 2.2. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. For more information, please see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Or, if your...
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... your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Hardware Installation Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions...
... your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Hardware Installation Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions...
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... / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that your CD-ROM Drive to your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Software Installation In this manual...
... / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your motherboard nearest dealer for that your CD-ROM Drive to your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Software Installation In this manual...
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... 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. Software Installation The following 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 install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click...
... 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. Software Installation The following 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 install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click...
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Windows installs the driver components. Then the driver installation is completed. English B. Step 2. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Step 1. Click the "Next" button. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item.
Windows installs the driver components. Then the driver installation is completed. English B. Step 2. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Step 1. Click the "Next" button. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item.
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Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Core speed adjustment Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Core speed adjustment Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. English V-Tuner 2 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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... 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. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. English 3.1.5. Right-click this icon to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Software Installation Right click...
... 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. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. English 3.1.5. Right-click this icon to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Software Installation Right click...
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... on Desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Click the "Advanced" button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Properties dialog box. You can click the item to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the GeForce PCX...
... on Desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Click the "Advanced" button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce PCX 5300 Properties dialog box. You can click the item to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the GeForce PCX...
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... (such as the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Display Model GV-NX55128DP Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application...
... (such as the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Display Model GV-NX55128DP Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application...
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... the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings icon in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your monitor is only available on the Primary display. NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to force detection of an attached TV set which is capable of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected...
... the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings icon in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your monitor is only available on the Primary display. NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is used to force detection of an attached TV set which is capable of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. If your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • My connected...
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... desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce PCX 5300\Desktop Management Click the "Enable" button to crowd several open application windows on the pop-up multiple desktops to start nView Properties. With nView you can set of desktop tools designed to see more productive when using your applications. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce PCX 5300. English 3.1.7. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator...
... desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce PCX 5300\Desktop Management Click the "Enable" button to crowd several open application windows on the pop-up multiple desktops to start nView Properties. With nView you can set of desktop tools designed to see more productive when using your applications. Access nView properties page: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce PCX 5300. English 3.1.7. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator...
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The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Software Installation nView Zoom properties 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 This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... -screen instructions to complete the installation. Click "Yes" to install the driver. If Windows® does not show up. English 3.2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 - Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and...
... -screen instructions to complete the installation. Click "Yes" to install the driver. If Windows® does not show up. English 3.2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 - Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and...
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... the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any...
... the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX55128DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any...
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... BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GBT @VGA server and do the update for your card from your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. b. English 5. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx66t128d.f2) and press Enter. 6. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to your hard disk (or floppy disk...
... BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GBT @VGA server and do the update for your card from your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. b. English 5. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx66t128d.f2) and press Enter. 6. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to your hard disk (or floppy disk...