Manual
Page 1
... this VGA card. The author assumes no responsibility for any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T256D/ GV-NX66T128VP/ GV-NX66T128VP-E GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 12MD-NX66T128D-105 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... this VGA card. The author assumes no responsibility for any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. GV-NX66T128D/ GV-NX66T256D/ GV-NX66T128VP/ GV-NX66T128VP-E GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 12MD-NX66T128D-105 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
Manual
Page 2
... 32 5.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...18 3.1.6. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware installation 8 3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 11 3.1.1. Operating system requirement 11 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...12 3.1.3. Driver installation ...14 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ...16 3.1.5. nView properties pages 25 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 32...
... 32 5.1. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...18 3.1.6. Win® 2000 driver installation 30 4. English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware installation 8 3. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 11 3.1.1. Operating system requirement 11 3.1.2. DirectX installation ...12 3.1.3. Driver installation ...14 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ...16 3.1.5. nView properties pages 25 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 32...
Manual
Page 3
...GV- Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDRIII memory (only for GV-NX66T256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO) (only for GV-NX66T128D/GV- NX66T128VP/GV-NX66T128VP-E) • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - English 1. NX66T128VP-E) • Provides D-Sub (The GV-NX66T256D requires adapter to support this function) and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV...
...GV- Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDRIII memory (only for GV-NX66T256D) • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO) (only for GV-NX66T128D/GV- NX66T128VP/GV-NX66T128VP-E) • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - English 1. NX66T128VP-E) • Provides D-Sub (The GV-NX66T256D requires adapter to support this function) and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV...
Manual
Page 4
Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Board Layout 1. GV-NX66T128D SLI connector 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) English 2.
Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Board Layout 1. GV-NX66T128D SLI connector 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) English 2.
Manual
Page 8
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Now that you have...
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Now that you have...
Manual
Page 9
If your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is runnnig . 5. When installing the graphics card, do not touch the graphics card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. 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 to the appropriate...
If your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is runnnig . 5. When installing the graphics card, do not touch the graphics card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. 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 to the appropriate...
Manual
Page 10
... Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. 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 two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. 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 two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
Manual
Page 11
... system, please make sure you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you have installed DirectX 9 or later version to be Drive D: The installation of Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. English 3. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
... system, please make sure you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you have installed DirectX 9 or later version to be Drive D: The installation of Win® 2000 / Win® XP drivers is very simple. English 3. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
Manual
Page 14
New hardware found After the graphics card 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. English 3.1.3. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically...
New hardware found After the graphics card 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. English 3.1.3. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically...
Manual
Page 17
English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin - 17 - Software Installation 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 - 17 - Software Installation 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.
Manual
Page 18
... into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will...
... into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to open the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will...
Manual
Page 21
You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the "Advanced" button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. Display properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon...
You can also click the Nvidia icon on Desktop and then select Properties. Click the GeForce 6600 GT tab. (You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the "Advanced" button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT Properties dialog box. Display properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon...
Manual
Page 22
... is enabled. Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU * The sliders lets to select the proper TV format. Select the format for your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of two GVNX66T128D/256D/VP/VP-E graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Display Model GV...
... is enabled. Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU * The sliders lets to select the proper TV format. Select the format for your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of two GVNX66T128D/256D/VP/VP-E graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - "*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode. Display Model GV...
Manual
Page 23
... you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you organize your applications for variations in luminance between a source image and its presence to the graphics card. - 23 - Also, many 3Daccelerated games may appear too dark to adjust your display device. The video overlay controls are...
... you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you organize your applications for variations in luminance between a source image and its presence to the graphics card. - 23 - Also, many 3Daccelerated games may appear too dark to adjust your display device. The video overlay controls are...
Manual
Page 25
... windows on the pop-up multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. Double-click Desktop Management item on one desktop. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so 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 GT> Desktop Management Click the "Enable...
... windows on the pop-up multiple desktops to work with your graphics card. Double-click Desktop Management item on one desktop. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so 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 GT> Desktop Management Click the "Enable...
Manual
Page 26
The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Desktop Management properties Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Method A: Method B: English Click the item to see more nView properties. ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Desktop Management properties Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Method A: Method B: English Click the item to see more nView properties. ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
Manual
Page 28
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. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
Manual
Page 30
... have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Select Run. 3. If Windows® does not show up. Click "Next". 7. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click on your graphics card. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers...
... have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Select Run. 3. If Windows® does not show up. Click "Next". 7. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. Click on your graphics card. Win® 2000 driver installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers...
Manual
Page 31
... and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. 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 advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot...
... and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. 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 advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot...
Manual
Page 32
... floppy disk. Appendix 5.1. How to your computer. 5.1.2. Update BIOS through the Internet a. b. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Select the BIOS file from your card is the latest one.) 3. After installing the display drivers, you .(@VGA will find a GBT icon in Windows mode 1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - English 5. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS...
... floppy disk. Appendix 5.1. How to your computer. 5.1.2. Update BIOS through the Internet a. b. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Select the BIOS file from your card is the latest one.) 3. After installing the display drivers, you .(@VGA will find a GBT icon in Windows mode 1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. GV-NX66T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - English 5. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS...