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Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH GeForce™ 7600 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-NX76G2R-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be authorized by Macrovision, and is...the specifications might be out of date before publication of this manual may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection ...
Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH GeForce™ 7600 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-NX76G2R-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be authorized by Macrovision, and is...the specifications might be out of date before publication of this manual may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection ...
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...GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction GV-NX76G256D-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7600 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory (For GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH only) • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards... power supply 300W (To set up an SLI system with the GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH graphics cards, please use a power supply of 350 watt or above.) (Note): ...
...GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction GV-NX76G256D-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7600 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory (For GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH only) • Integrated with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards... power supply 300W (To set up an SLI system with the GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH graphics cards, please use a power supply of 350 watt or above.) (Note): ...
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...one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to...the power supply case. 3. English Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. In order to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Hardware Installation ...
...one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to...the power supply case. 3. English Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. In order to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Hardware Installation ...
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To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, ...2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. Remove the computer cover. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover...
To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, ...2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. Remove the computer cover. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover...
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English To install your graphics card came with a Dual-Link DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Replace the screws to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel ..., remove the metal cover from the slot; Locate one PCI Express x16 slot. If your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the...
English To install your graphics card came with a Dual-Link DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Replace the screws to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel ..., remove the metal cover from the slot; Locate one PCI Express x16 slot. If your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the...
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GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the component video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, ... Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable) English AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the...
GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the component video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, ... Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable) English AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the...
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The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T256DP-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 11 -
The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation English How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX66T256DP-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 11 -
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... consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please ...-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Step 1. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. English 3.
... consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please ...-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Step 1. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. English 3.
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... new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English 3.1.3. 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...
... new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English 3.1.3. 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...
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... the slider to load the frequency you saved last time The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will determine the recommended GPU and memory clock setting your card have Hardware Monitor function, you will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether you will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal... - If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
... the slider to load the frequency you saved last time The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will determine the recommended GPU and memory clock setting your card have Hardware Monitor function, you will lock the GPU and memory clock you choose, whether you will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal... - If the utility should hang, restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
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... tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.5. Right click the icon. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and...
... tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.5. Right click the icon. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and...
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... the format for your preferred nView display modes here. Clone Mode Dual View Mode The GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH supports Clone and Dual View modes. (1) Clone Mode: Clone mode indicates that the taskbar will need to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV...
... the format for your preferred nView display modes here. Clone Mode Dual View Mode The GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH supports Clone and Dual View modes. (1) Clone Mode: Clone mode indicates that the taskbar will need to single graphics card. • nView Display mode: select your television and then click "Apply" followed by "Select TV...
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... motherboard. SLI multi-GPU * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH graphics cards on a display device. Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and...
... motherboard. SLI multi-GPU * To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX76G256D-RH / GV-NX76G256D-ZL-RH / GV-NX76G512P-RH graphics cards on a display device. Color Correction properties The Color Correction Properties is used to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and...
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... helps you can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. There is only one video overlay, which does not report its presence to the graphics card. The NV Rotate Properties is used to force detection of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to adjust your monitor is only... screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) • Inverted landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
... helps you can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls. There is only one video overlay, which does not report its presence to the graphics card. The NV Rotate Properties is used to force detection of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to adjust your monitor is only... screen by this properties. • Landscape (0 degree rotation) • Portrait (90 degree rotation) • Inverted landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted portrait (270 degree rotation) GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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... right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Double-click Desktop Management to turn on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7600 GS. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up multiple desktops to start nView Properties. English 3.1.7. Method A: Method B: Click the item to...
... right-click on all the nView Desktop Manager features. Double-click Desktop Management to turn on Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7600 GS. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Double-click Desktop Management item on the pop-up multiple desktops to start nView Properties. English 3.1.7. Method A: Method B: Click the item to...
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..., insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. To ensure you need to...driver. - 31 - Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Software Installation To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. English 3.2. Click Install Display Driver item, and...
..., insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Select Run. 3. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. To ensure you need to...driver. - 31 - Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Software Installation To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. English 3.2. Click Install Display Driver item, and...
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...GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card... when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your computer. Press...
...GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card... when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your computer. Press...
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... 4: Right-click on the HDTV icon and select TV format depending on Desktop and select Properties. Step 2: After installation of the graphics card driver, right-click on your graphics card. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5.2 Connecting to a HDTV: Use the included component video adapter to connect a HDTV to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red...
... 4: Right-click on the HDTV icon and select TV format depending on Desktop and select Properties. Step 2: After installation of the graphics card driver, right-click on your graphics card. GV-NX76G Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5.2 Connecting to a HDTV: Use the included component video adapter to connect a HDTV to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red...