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... of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this VGA card. GV-NX66128D(256D) GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this VGA card. GV-NX66128D(256D) GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Minimum system requirement 3 2. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 3.3. BIOS flash utility 27 4. Appendix 29 5.1. Board layout 4 2.2. Hardware installation 6 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Features...
... icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Minimum system requirement 3 2. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on driver CD ...13 3.1.5. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 3.3. BIOS flash utility 27 4. Appendix 29 5.1. Board layout 4 2.2. Hardware installation 6 3. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Features...
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Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory (Only for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128D) • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz...
Introduction Minimum system requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 256MB DDR memory (Only for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66128D) • Integrated with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz...
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To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any on the motherboard. For more information, please see you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Now...
To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any on the motherboard. For more information, please see you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Now...
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... now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. If your card; English 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to...
... now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. If your card; English 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to...
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.... Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your motherboard nearest dealer for that motherboard. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation...
.... Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your motherboard nearest dealer for that motherboard. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation...
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... 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver installation A. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide...
... 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver installation A. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide...
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Click "Install Display Driver" item. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. English B.
Click "Install Display Driver" item. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. English B.
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Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of skin GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of skin GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
... click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
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... adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the resolution. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6600 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. English 3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator...
... adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to change the resolution. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. Click "Advanced", into details settings: GeForce 6600 properties This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. English 3.1.6. Display properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator...
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... profiles: Select the application profile from the list of images(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". Software Installation The selected display combination will need to play. Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties...
... profiles: Select the application profile from the list of images(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". Software Installation The selected display combination will need to play. Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties...
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... used to the graphics card. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. 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...
... used to the graphics card. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color Correction" properties page. 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...
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...Restore Defaults. Restore screens to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. - 21 - English Refresh Rate Overrides properties Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to the list below. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. Screen Menus properties The Screen Menus Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates). Software Installation Change Resolutions properties The Change Resolutions Properties allows...
...Restore Defaults. Restore screens to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. - 21 - English Refresh Rate Overrides properties Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to the list below. To begin, check the Enable screen menu editing check box. Screen Menus properties The Screen Menus Properties can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Or you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates). Software Installation Change Resolutions properties The Change Resolutions Properties allows...
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nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings on a per application basis. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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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 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Software Installation 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. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Software Installation Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
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... have installed Windows®2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. 3.3. "How to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click the Start button on "Install Display Drivers" to complete the installation. Click "Yes" to install the driver. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. To install the graphics card driver...
... have installed Windows®2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. 3.3. "How to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click the Start button on "Install Display Drivers" to complete the installation. Click "Yes" to install the driver. BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. To install the graphics card driver...
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... graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English 4. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel...
... graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English 4. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel...
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...-right corner of the Taskbar. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - c. d. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. Change the command prompt to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Restart your hard disk(s) (ex: drive C) or floppy disk. Select the From Local File...
...-right corner of the Taskbar. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 29 - c. d. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. Change the command prompt to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Restart your hard disk(s) (ex: drive C) or floppy disk. Select the From Local File...