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Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. 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 European Union... assumes no responsibility for the recycling of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels ...
Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. 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 European Union... assumes no responsibility for the recycling of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels ...
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... 30 5.1.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Hardware installation 6 3. Appendix 30 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5.
... 30 5.1.2. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Minimum system requirement 3 2. Hardware installation 6 3. Appendix 30 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Introduction 3 1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5.
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... connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk space 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 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™...
... connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of available disk space 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 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™...
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Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see you may ...
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see you may ...
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.... (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Step 2: Click the GeForce 6600 LE tab when advanced properties dialog box appears. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English How to enable NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of...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). When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab.
.... (Note) Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Step 2: Click the GeForce 6600 LE tab when advanced properties dialog box appears. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English How to enable NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of...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). When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab.
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... support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2. Step 3. Click the Next button. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX...
... support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2. Step 3. Click the Next button. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX...
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... detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
... detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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English 3.1.4. When autorun window show up , click the Utilities item. Step 2. Step 4. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 3. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner 2): Step 1. Then the utilities installation is completed. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
English 3.1.4. When autorun window show up , click the Utilities item. Step 2. Step 4. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 3. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner 2): Step 1. Then the utilities installation is completed. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You can link to change your display settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the icon. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color ...Adjust" tabs. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control ...
Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You can link to change your display settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the icon. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color ...Adjust" tabs. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control ...
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Right click the icon. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click this icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here.
Right click the icon. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click this icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here.
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... below . • Make this , click "Device Settings" followed by "OK". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX66L128DP Yes Yes GV-NX66L256DP Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to set the degree of two... To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of the Global Driver Settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display...
... below . • Make this , click "Device Settings" followed by "OK". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI GV-NX66L128DP Yes Yes GV-NX66L256DP Yes Yes DVI+TV Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to set the degree of two... To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of the Global Driver Settings. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Primary/Secondary display: select a single display...
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...) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you to rotate the screen. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Or you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. The NV Rotate Properties is...
...) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation) Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties allows you to rotate the screen. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Or you have a TV connected and it is not being detected, select the check box below. The NV Rotate Properties is...
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... see more Click the item to start nView Properties. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA...
... see more Click the item to start nView Properties. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600 LE. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA...
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GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. English nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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.... 8. Click Next. 7. Type the following steps: 1. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Select Run. 3. Click OK. 5. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Click on your graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver.
.... 8. Click Next. 7. Type the following steps: 1. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Select Run. 3. Click OK. 5. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Click on your graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver.
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... it to your computer. 5.1.2. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. c. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Appendix 5.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to Reflash the... the Internet a. icon in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your hard disk (or floppy disk). Complete the update procedure following the ...
... it to your computer. 5.1.2. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. c. GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Appendix 5.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to Reflash the... the Internet a. icon in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your hard disk (or floppy disk). Complete the update procedure following the ...
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GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 32 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English Display Screen Resolution 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60~100 120 30~85 100 60~85 100 60~85 60~85 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 * This table is for reference only.
GV-NX66L128DP/GV-NX66L256DP Graphics Accelerator - 32 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English Display Screen Resolution 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60~100 120 30~85 100 60~85 100 60~85 60~85 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp (65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp (16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 * This table is for reference only.