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... labels on VGA card, this may be out of date before publication of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-NX66128DP2 GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX66128DP2-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the...
... labels on VGA card, this may be out of date before publication of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-NX66128DP2 GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX66128DP2-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the...
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... GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Appendix 29 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows...
... GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Appendix 29 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. Hardware installation Installing Your Graphics Card. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your...
... you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. Hardware installation Installing Your Graphics Card. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your...
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... display cable into 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. then turn on the computer and monitor. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver...
... display cable into 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. then turn on the computer and monitor. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver...
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... AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, 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 Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive to install the driver for motherboard driver. Software Installation...
... AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, 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 Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive to install the driver for motherboard driver. Software Installation...
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..., the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the "Cancel" button to finish the installation. - 11 - 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. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
..., the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the "Cancel" button to finish the installation. - 11 - 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. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
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Step 1. Step 2. Windows installs the driver components. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. When autorun window show up , 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. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English B. Step 3.
Step 1. Step 2. Windows installs the driver components. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the "Install Display Driver" item. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. When autorun window show up , 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. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English B. Step 3.
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English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Adjust memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment 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 skin GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Opens Help page Adjust memory speed Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications.
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Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Rightclick this icon to change your system tray. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to open the GBT control panel, which shows a menu composed...
Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Rightclick this icon to change your system tray. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to open the GBT control panel, which shows a menu composed...
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... icon in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 tab. (You can click the item to access the GeForce 6600 properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 18 - GeForce 6600 properties After pressing the "Advanced" button in your system tray and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. To...
... icon in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 tab. (You can click the item to access the GeForce 6600 properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 18 - GeForce 6600 properties After pressing the "Advanced" button in your system tray and select Nvidia Display to change the resolution. To...
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... the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your preferred nView display modes here. To do this, click "Device Setting" followed by "OK". Select the format for variations in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings value: allows to compensate for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66128DP2...
... the display, you to connect separate displays to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your preferred nView display modes here. To do this, click "Device Setting" followed by "OK". Select the format for variations in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings value: allows to compensate for your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV format". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66128DP2...
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... colors. • Troubleshooting This option can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to rotate the screen. English Video Overlay Settings properties...
... colors. • Troubleshooting This option can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Tools properties NV Rotate properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your monitor is used to rotate the screen. English Video Overlay Settings properties...
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... a set up menu (Method B). Multiple desktops give you won't have to run your graphics card. Or right-click on the pop-up multiple desktops to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager (Method A). GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600>Desktop Management Click the "Enable" button to turn on which to crowd several open application windows...
... a set up menu (Method B). Multiple desktops give you won't have to run your graphics card. Or right-click on the pop-up multiple desktops to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager (Method A). GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600>Desktop Management Click the "Enable" button to turn on which to crowd several open application windows...
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. Software Installation 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 -
nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. Software Installation 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 -
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GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - 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. Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 - 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. Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "Yes" to complete the installation. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click "OK". 5. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27...
... performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "Yes" to complete the installation. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click "OK". 5. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27...
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When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Press the F8 key on your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp...
When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. Press the F8 key on your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX66128DP2 Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp...
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... of the Taskbar. Then @VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - Download the BIOS ZIP file for your hard disk (or floppy disk). c. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. After installing the display drivers, you .(@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Appendix Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart...
... of the Taskbar. Then @VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - Download the BIOS ZIP file for your hard disk (or floppy disk). c. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. After installing the display drivers, you .(@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Appendix Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart...