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... before publication of this VGA card. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of GBT. GV-NX66T256DE GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X66T2DE-101R Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
... before publication of this VGA card. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of GBT. GV-NX66T256DE GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X66T2DE-101R Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
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...5.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum system requirement 3 2. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Software Installation 9 3.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Windows® XP driver...
...5.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum system requirement 3 2. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Introduction 3 1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Software Installation 9 3.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Windows® XP driver...
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... a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Provides D-Sub and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX66T256DE...
... a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology note • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Provides D-Sub and DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX66T256DE...
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English 2. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Board Layout 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. TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Board Layout 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.
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... your computer, you may need to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it on the motherboard. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot; then align your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover...
... your computer, you may need to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it on the motherboard. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot; then align your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover...
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... next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - 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 or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as affect the heat dissipation. If your card; Hardware Installation Please refer to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover...
... next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - 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 or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as affect the heat dissipation. If your card; Hardware Installation Please refer to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover...
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...) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on Desktop and select Properties. Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box (Figure 2) and click Apply. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. Figure 2 Step 3: Restart your system when prompted. (Note): Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver...
...) technology: After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on Desktop and select Properties. Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box (Figure 2) and click Apply. When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. Figure 2 Step 3: Restart your system when prompted. (Note): Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000. Figure 1 Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver...
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... your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your CD-ROM Drive letter to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Users who run "D:\setup...
... your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your CD-ROM Drive letter to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Users who run "D:\setup...
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Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "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. - 11 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Software Installation English 3.1.3. The...
Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "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. - 11 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Software Installation English 3.1.3. The...
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Then the driver installation is completed. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the driver installation is completed. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". English B. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
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Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Adjust memory speed Select choice of skin GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Adjust core speed Enables auto adjustment of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Adjust memory speed Select choice of skin GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Right click the icon. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Software Installation...
... to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Right click the icon. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Software Installation...
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... Global Driver Settings. Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66T256DE Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to used in rendering performance. Software Installation To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in the graphical representation below to set the degree of antialiasing to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles...
... Global Driver Settings. Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX66T256DE Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to used in rendering performance. Software Installation To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in the graphical representation below to set the degree of antialiasing to decide whether your application should use quality or high performance texture. • Application profiles...
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... video file type that supports overlay adjustments. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Also, many 3Daccelerated games may appear too dark to provide more playable. The "Adjust Colors" button will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to compensate for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you 've configured in luminance between a source image and its output on a display...
... video file type that supports overlay adjustments. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Also, many 3Daccelerated games may appear too dark to provide more playable. The "Adjust Colors" button will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to compensate for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you 've configured in luminance between a source image and its output on a display...
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Software Installation The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
Software Installation The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 23 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-NX66T256DE Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. Software Installation 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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 -
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. Software Installation 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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 25 -
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..." to install the driver. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. 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. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your graphics card. Click the Start button on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Software Installation Click...
..." to install the driver. Follow the Wizard's on the control bar. 2. 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. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your graphics card. Click the Start button on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Software Installation Click...
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... Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact 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...
... Safe Mode and press Enter. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact 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...
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...-DOS mode.) 3. Complete the update procedure following the on your hard disk (or floppy disk). Restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. c. Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to your computer. 5.1.2. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Appendix How to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Right...
...-DOS mode.) 3. Complete the update procedure following the on your hard disk (or floppy disk). Restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. c. Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to your computer. 5.1.2. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Appendix How to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Right...