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GV-NX68T256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68T256DB-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may be out of date before publication of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are...
GV-NX68T256D-B GeForce™ 6800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX68T256DB-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may be out of date before publication of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are...
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... 6 3. Software Installation 8 3.1. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix 29 5.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Board layout 4 2.2. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics...
... 6 3. Software Installation 8 3.1. DirectX installation ...9 3.1.3. Taskbar icon ...15 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix 29 5.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 29 5.2. Win® 2000 driver installation 27 4. Driver installation ...11 3.1.4. Board layout 4 2.2. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. nView properties pages 22 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics...
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... / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: SLI technology requires 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. English 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the...
... / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Note: SLI technology requires 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. English 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the...
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... computer documentation. 4. then align your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. For more information, please see you may need to install your graphics accelerator card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer. 2. To install your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it...
... computer documentation. 4. then align your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. For more information, please see you may need to install your graphics accelerator card: 1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer. 2. To install your graphics accelerator card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it...
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... the power supply to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to achieve optimcal graphics performance. 6. Hardware Installation Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the two power cables on the computer and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to D-sub adapter...
... the power supply to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to achieve optimcal graphics performance. 6. Hardware Installation Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the two power cables on the computer and monitor. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to D-sub adapter...
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... dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards with the same model and from the same...
... dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Win® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards with the same model and from the same...
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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 - The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching...
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 - The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching...
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If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Windows installings the components. Click "Next" button.
If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Windows installings the components. Click "Next" button.
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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. 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). Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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. 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). Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice of skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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.... You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of...
.... You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of...
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... shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can click the item to change the color depth. Click "Advanced" icon for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU dialog box. Click the GeForce 6800 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the resolution. English 3.1.6. GeForce 6800 GT properties After pressing...
... shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. You can click the item to change the color depth. Click "Advanced" icon for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Series GPU dialog box. Click the GeForce 6800 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the resolution. English 3.1.6. GeForce 6800 GT properties After pressing...
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... "OK". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68T256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Software Installation Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings: allows to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your application should use quality...
... "OK". Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68T256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your preferred nView display modes here. Software Installation Options: Single display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. To do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. • Antialiasing settings: allows to single graphics card. • nView modes: select your application should use quality...
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... "Color Correction" properties page. Video Overlay Settings properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. The "Adjust Colors" button will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to play. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - There is only one video overlay, which is only available on your display(s) for variations in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling...
... "Color Correction" properties page. Video Overlay Settings properties The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. The "Adjust Colors" button will give you quick access to NVIDIA features. • Display Optimization: Run the Display Optimization Wizard to play. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - There is only one video overlay, which is only available on your display(s) for variations in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling...
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... Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on which to run your graphics card. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. English Menu Editing properties The Menu Editing Properties can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows...
... Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable button to turn on which to run your graphics card. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. English Menu Editing properties The Menu Editing Properties can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows...
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... see more nView properties. Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Or right-click on the pop-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 GT. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Software Installation nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. - 23 - nView Desktop Management properties ...
... see more nView properties. Double-click Desktop Management to start nView Properties. Or right-click on the pop-up menu (Method B). Double-click Desktop Management item on Desktop, select Properties/Settings/Advanced/ GeForce 6800 GT. The setup wizard can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Software Installation nView Profile properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. - 23 - nView Desktop Management properties ...
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Software Installation Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - 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. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
Software Installation Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. - 25 - 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. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
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nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions.
nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions.
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... have installed Windows®2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 - Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Type the following steps: 1. Software Installation To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Click on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to...
... have installed Windows®2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 27 - Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Type the following steps: 1. Software Installation To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Click on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to...
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... monitor's manual.) GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your motherboard...
... monitor's manual.) GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your motherboard...
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... card from your computer. 5.1.2. English 5. How to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will not download/update the BIOS if it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). Change the command prompt to restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. After installing the display drivers...
... card from your computer. 5.1.2. English 5. How to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will not download/update the BIOS if it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). Change the command prompt to restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. After installing the display drivers...