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... VGA card, this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that may void the warranty of their respective owners. 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").
... VGA card, this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that may void the warranty of their respective owners. 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").
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... and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix 29 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Board layout 4 2.2. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Hardware installation 6 3. Minimum system...
... and utilities installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix 29 5.1. English Table of Contents 1. Board layout 4 2.2. Display properties pages 18 3.1.7. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating system requirement 8 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 29 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 29 5.1.2. Hardware installation 6 3. Minimum system...
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...™ 6800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Introduction 1.1. Introduction GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports NVIDIA®...
...™ 6800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Introduction 1.1. Introduction GV-NX68T256D-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDR III memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports NVIDIA®...
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English 2. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Output S-VideoOutput Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector 1 TV-out DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
English 2. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Output S-VideoOutput Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector 1 TV-out DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
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... slot; To install your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover...
... slot; To install your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover...
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... refer to the power supply connector. To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the computer and monitor. Replace the screw to your graphics card;
... refer to the power supply connector. To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-NX68T256D-B to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the computer and monitor. Replace the screw to your graphics card;
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...you can follow the guides to setup your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. 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 an SLI system, please refer ...that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to motherboard user manual. 3. Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration...
...you can follow the guides to setup your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. 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 an SLI system, please refer ...that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to motherboard user manual. 3. Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration...
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Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4. English Installing the components.
Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4. English Installing the components.
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Click "Next" button. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item. English B.
Click "Next" button. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Then the driver installation is completed. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Click "Install Display Driver" item. English B.
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Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice 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 skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Opens Help page Adjust Memory speed Select choice 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 skin GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
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Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. Click the GeForce 6800 GT tab. (You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right...
... page shows the Adapter, System and Driver version information. Click the GeForce 6800 GT tab. (You can select other properties from the pop-out menu. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right...
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... display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68T256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Windows 2000. - 19 - Note...
... display/ Clone/ Horizontal span/ Vertical span/ Dualview • Display pair: select a single display or display pair. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX68T256D-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Windows 2000. - 19 - Note...
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... the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these games appear brighter and more accurate color reproduction of images(such as photographs) on the Primary display. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tools properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in luminance between...
... the Windows taskbar. • Shortcut tools: Enabling these games appear brighter and more accurate color reproduction of images(such as photographs) on the Primary display. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tools properties The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you've configured in luminance between...
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... Enable screen menu editing check box. To return to the list below. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable...
... Enable screen menu editing check box. To return to the list below. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually, or click Restore Defaults. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties\Settings\Advanced\GeForce 6800 GT\Desktop Management Click Enable...
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English nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
English nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
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GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions.
GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. English nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with kinematic actions.
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... the graphics driver. Restart your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card...
... the graphics driver. Restart your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card...
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... 1920 x 1080 100 1920 x 1200 100 1920 x 1440 85 2048 x 1536 85 Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 3 * This table is for reference only. English 5.2. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.
... 1920 x 1080 100 1920 x 1200 100 1920 x 1440 85 2048 x 1536 85 Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 3 * This table is for reference only. English 5.2. GV-NX68T256D-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.