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... form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX78X256VB-102 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove...
... form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this booklet. GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX78X256VB-102 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove...
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... 31 5.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Windows® 2000 driver installation 29 4. nView properties pages 24 3.2. Features ...3 1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 10 3.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. English Table of Contents 1.
... 31 5.2. Driver installation ...12 3.1.4. Windows® 2000 driver installation 29 4. nView properties pages 24 3.2. Features ...3 1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Software Installation 10 3.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. English Table of Contents 1.
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... installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 400W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. GV-NX78X256V-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI...; 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for video editing (VIVO) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. English 1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 Introduction -
... installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 400W (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. GV-NX78X256V-B) and from the same vendor (i.e. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI...; 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for video editing (VIVO) • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. English 1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 Introduction -
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...Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics ... card should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to ensure your hands to a safely grounded object or to your...
...Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics ... card should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to ensure your hands to a safely grounded object or to your...
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...(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To connect a flat panel directly to connect both of the graphics card driver. After installing the GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B to your graphics card; We suggest you to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your computer, please remember ...
...(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To connect a flat panel directly to connect both of the graphics card driver. After installing the GV-NX78X256V-B / GV-NX78X256VP-B to your graphics card; We suggest you to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your computer, please remember ...
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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 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 an SLI system, please refer to scale graphics performance. ...
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....exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM Drive letter to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to be Drive D: The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple...
....exe"). Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM Drive letter to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to be Drive D: The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple...
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..." button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3. Driver installation A. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk...
..." button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3. Driver installation A. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk...
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When autorun window show up , please click the Utilities item. Then the utilities installation is completed. - 14 - GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 3. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English 3.1.4. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner 2): Step 1. Click the Next button. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
When autorun window show up , please click the Utilities item. Then the utilities installation is completed. - 14 - GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Step 3. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English 3.1.4. Step 2. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner 2): Step 1. Click the Next button. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
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...to change your display settings. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. English 3.1.5. Right...-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After...
...to change your display settings. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. English 3.1.5. Right...-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right click the icon. Taskbar icon After...
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GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click this icon to open the control panel. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area.
GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click this icon to open the control panel. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area.
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Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX78X256V-B Yes Yes Yes GV-NX78X256VP-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or...Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your preferred nView display modes here. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Please do this the primary display: Specifies that the display corresponding to the icon you selected above is the primary display...
Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX78X256V-B Yes Yes Yes GV-NX78X256VP-B Yes Yes Yes Performance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPU properties The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use quality or...Note: Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode. Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for your preferred nView display modes here. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Please do this the primary display: Specifies that the display corresponding to the icon you selected above is the primary display...
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GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not ...
GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors . • Troubleshooting: If you have a TV connected and it is not ...
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... to crowd several open application windows on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7800 GTX> Desktop Management Click Enable button to start nView Properties. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on one desktop. Method A: Method B: Click the item to turn on the taskbar...
... to crowd several open application windows on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 7800 GTX> Desktop Management Click Enable button to start nView Properties. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on one desktop. Method A: Method B: Click the item to turn on the taskbar...
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GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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English 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 kinematic actions. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
English 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 kinematic actions. GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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...the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. 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 securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the ...
...the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. 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 securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX78X256V(P)-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the ...