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... WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-NX66L128DP / GV-NX66L256DP GeForce™ 6600 LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-X66L1DP-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on the...
... WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-NX66L128DP / GV-NX66L256DP GeForce™ 6600 LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-X66L1DP-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on the...
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... on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Features ...3 1.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Software Installation...
... on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Board Layout 4 2.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Features ...3 1.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Software Installation...
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... / S-Video and HDTV output • Support D-Sub and DVI-I connector 1.2. English 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 LE Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66L256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP requires driver version 77.74 or later. - 3 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk...
... / S-Video and HDTV output • Support D-Sub and DVI-I connector 1.2. English 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 LE Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-NX66L256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP requires driver version 77.74 or later. - 3 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk...
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... to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Expansion cards contain...
... to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output TV-out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Expansion cards contain...
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... graphics card: 1. For more information, please see you may need to install your computer. 2. Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation...
... graphics card: 1. For more information, please see you may need to install your computer. 2. Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation...
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... slot; To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV / VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver.
... slot; To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV / VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver.
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...) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on Desktop and select Properties. Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on an SLI motherboard (Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP, driver version must be at least 77.74)(Note). GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - In Settings, click the Advanced button. Figure 2 Step 3: Restart your system when prompted. (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Step...
...) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on Desktop and select Properties. Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on an SLI motherboard (Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the graphics card driver (For the GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP, driver version must be at least 77.74)(Note). GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - In Settings, click the Advanced button. Figure 2 Step 3: Restart your system when prompted. (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Step...
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..., run "D:\setup.exe"). When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 9 - English 3. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your...
..., run "D:\setup.exe"). When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 9 - English 3. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your...
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GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 2. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. English 3.1.2. Step 1. Step...
GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 2. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. English 3.1.2. Step 1. Step...
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... the installation. Driver installation A. 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. English 3.1.3. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
... the installation. Driver installation A. 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. English 3.1.3. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
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... the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Right click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English 3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers...
... the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Right click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English 3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers...
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... change the resolution. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE Properties dialog box. The Display Properties...
... change the resolution. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. - 19 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE Properties dialog box. The Display Properties...
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... Mode properties nView allows you will appear in the graphical representation below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Windows 2000. SLI multi-GPU properties * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of the Global Driver Settings. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX66L128DP...
... Mode properties nView allows you will appear in the graphical representation below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Windows 2000. SLI multi-GPU properties * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of the Global Driver Settings. "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display or display pair. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX66L128DP...
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GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English 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 can customize resolutions and refresh rates. If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box...
GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English 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 can customize resolutions and refresh rates. If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box...
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... several open application windows on one desktop. nView Properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. 3.1.7. To return to work with your graphics card. With nView you be more productive when using your applications. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE> Desktop Management Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. - 23...
... several open application windows on one desktop. nView Properties pages nView is a set up multiple desktops to normal navigation mode, uncheck the check box. 3.1.7. To return to work with your graphics card. With nView you be more productive when using your applications. Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE> Desktop Management Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features. - 23...
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...-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. Method A: Method B: Double-click Desktop Management to see more Click the item to start nView Properties. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
...-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. Method A: Method B: Double-click Desktop Management to see more Click the item to start nView Properties. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
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... the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. English 3.2. Select Run. 3. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service...
... the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. English 3.2. Select Run. 3. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service...
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... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 Troubleshooting Tips - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on 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 built-in the Windows...
... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 Troubleshooting Tips - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on 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 built-in the Windows...
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... card is the latest one.) 3. Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Right-click to A:\>. 4. icon in Windows mode 1. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you. (@VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE website and extract it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Appendix 5.1. This procedure assumes drive...
... card is the latest one.) 3. Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Right-click to A:\>. 4. icon in Windows mode 1. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you. (@VGA will not download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE website and extract it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). d. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Appendix 5.1. This procedure assumes drive...