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...the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T128VP GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX66T1SP-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor...owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user...
...the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T128VP GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX66T1SP-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor...owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user...
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... ...16 3.1.6. Display properties pages 19 3.1.7. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. nView properties pages 23 3.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirements 3 2. Board layout 4 2.2. Hardware installation 7 3. Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Win® 2000 driver installation 28 4. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2.
... ...16 3.1.6. Display properties pages 19 3.1.7. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 30 5.1.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. nView properties pages 23 3.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Minimum system requirements 3 2. Board layout 4 2.2. Hardware installation 7 3. Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX installation ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on driver CD ...14 3.1.5. Win® 2000 driver installation 28 4. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 30 5.2.
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... DVI-I connectors 1.2. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX66T128D) and from the same vendor (i.e. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports video capture...
... DVI-I connectors 1.2. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX66T128D) and from the same vendor (i.e. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports video capture...
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Board Layout 1. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 4 - GV-NX66T128D 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) Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
Board Layout 1. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 4 - GV-NX66T128D 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) Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
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VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Hardware Installation English 2. GV-NX66T128VP VIVO DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Composite Input S-Video Input Pr Pb/AV Output Y Projector S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Connector VIVO DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 -
VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Hardware Installation English 2. GV-NX66T128VP VIVO DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Composite Input S-Video Input Pr Pb/AV Output Y Projector S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Connector VIVO DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 -
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... help in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation To remove the existing graphics card: 1. then align your new graphics card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal...
... help in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation To remove the existing graphics card: 1. then align your new graphics card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you computer documentation. To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal...
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... card; GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Please refer to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR/VIVO You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display...
... card; GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Please refer to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR/VIVO You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display...
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...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to motherboard user manual. - 9 - The picture below shows that two graphics cards...
...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T128D) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) For more information about the hardware configuration of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to motherboard user manual. - 9 - The picture below shows that two graphics cards...
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... your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Users who run "D:\setup.exe"). Step 1. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install DirectX separately. Or please...
... your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Users who run "D:\setup.exe"). Step 1. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install DirectX separately. Or please...
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... new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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 finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
... new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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 finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please...
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... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can link to change your display settings. Right...
... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can link to change your display settings. Right...
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... access the GeForce 6600 GT properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the color depth. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Software Installation You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. English 3.1.6. You...
... access the GeForce 6600 GT properties page.) This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the color depth. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Software Installation You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. English 3.1.6. You...
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... preferred nView display modes here. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Display Settings properties * nView allows you will need to select the proper TV format. Display Model GV-NX66T128D(VP) Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes "*" This feature will appear in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings value: allows to set the degree of two GVNX66T128D/GV-NX66T128VP graphics cards on an SLIcapable motherboard. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000...
... preferred nView display modes here. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Display Settings properties * nView allows you will need to select the proper TV format. Display Model GV-NX66T128D(VP) Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes "*" This feature will appear in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings value: allows to set the degree of two GVNX66T128D/GV-NX66T128VP graphics cards on an SLIcapable motherboard. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000...
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... of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Software Installation Video Overlay Settings properties The Video Overlay Settings Properties can be used to force detection of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of an attached TV set which is used to compensate for variations in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop...
... of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. Software Installation Video Overlay Settings properties The Video Overlay Settings Properties can be used to force detection of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of an attached TV set which is used to compensate for variations in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop...
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If your monitor is used to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates Properties allows you can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. Or you to rotate the screen. English NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation...
If your monitor is used to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates Properties allows you can auto detected the GPU Core temperature. Or you to rotate the screen. English NV Rotate properties The NV Rotate Properties is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation...
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Method A: Method B: English Click the item to see more nView properties. nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
Method A: Method B: English Click the item to see more nView properties. nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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English nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
English nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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... drive letter.) 4. Select Run. 3. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Type the following steps: 1. Click on the control bar. 2. To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. GV-NX66T128D...
... drive letter.) 4. Select Run. 3. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Type the following steps: 1. Click on the control bar. 2. To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. GV-NX66T128D...
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... whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart 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 display cable is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16...
... whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart 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 display cable is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16...
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... disk). b. d. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. Restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to A:\>. 4. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your hard disk (or floppy disk). Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. c. Complete the update procedure following the on your computer. 5.1.2. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 5. Change...
... disk). b. d. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. Restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to A:\>. 4. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your hard disk (or floppy disk). Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. c. Complete the update procedure following the on your computer. 5.1.2. GV-NX66T128D(VP) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 5. Change...