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... authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX79T256DP-RH GeForce™ 7900 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX79T2PR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Macrovision corporation product...
... authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX79T256DP-RH GeForce™ 7900 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX79T2PR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Macrovision corporation product...
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... mode 32 5.1.2. Features ...3 1.2. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Introduction 3 1.1. nView properties pages 25 3.2. How to a HDTV 33 5.3. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 -
... mode 32 5.1.2. Features ...3 1.2. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Introduction 3 1.1. nView properties pages 25 3.2. How to a HDTV 33 5.3. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 -
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Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX79T256DP-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA... disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 350W (To set up an SLI system with the GV-NX79T256DP-RH graphics cards, please use a power supply of 450 watt or above.) (Note): SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors...
Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. GV-NX79T256DP-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 256MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0c • Supports NVIDIA... disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive • Minimum power supply 350W (To set up an SLI system with the GV-NX79T256DP-RH graphics cards, please use a power supply of 450 watt or above.) (Note): SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors...
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TV-Out DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI connector TV-out DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector English 2.
TV-Out DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI connector TV-out DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector English 2.
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... need to disable it on the motherboard. To install your computer has any existing graphics card from the slots; Or, if your new graphics card: 1. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.2.
... need to disable it on the motherboard. To install your computer has any existing graphics card from the slots; Or, if your new graphics card: 1. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.2.
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... on the computer and monitor. then turn on the graphics card to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. English 2. After installing the GV-NX79T256DP-RH to your graphics card;
... on the computer and monitor. then turn on the graphics card to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. English 2. After installing the GV-NX79T256DP-RH to your graphics card;
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... 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. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable) English AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
... 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. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable) English AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation The picture below shows that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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) - 9 -
Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation The picture below shows that provides two x 16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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) - 9 -
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... Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for your CD-ROM Drive letter to install DirectX separately. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please...
... Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for your CD-ROM Drive letter to install DirectX separately. Windows® XP driver and utilities installation 3.1.1. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please...
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... and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard...
... and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard...
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Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Step 2. Step 4. English 3.1.4. When autorun window show up , please click the Utilities item. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 3. Then the utilities installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE utilities: Step 1. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Step 2. Step 4. English 3.1.4. When autorun window show up , please click the Utilities item. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 3. Then the utilities installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". • Install GIGABYTE utilities: Step 1. Utilities on driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
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... clicking Settings. You can link to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Right-click this...
... clicking Settings. You can link to change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Right-click this...
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GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Right click the icon. Click this icon to open the control panel. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here.
GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Right click the icon. Click this icon to open the control panel. English After installation of the graphics accelerator from here.
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...selected display combination will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. The GV-NX79T256DP-RH supports the following modes. (1) Clone Mode: Clone mode indicates that the display corresponding to the icon you selected above is ...Mode: Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will need to save settings. If TV is enabled. Clone Mode DualView Mode GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Display Settings properties * nView allows you to connect separate displays to output from ...
...selected display combination will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. The GV-NX79T256DP-RH supports the following modes. (1) Clone Mode: Clone mode indicates that the display corresponding to the icon you selected above is ...Mode: Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will need to save settings. If TV is enabled. Clone Mode DualView Mode GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English nView Display Settings properties * nView allows you to connect separate displays to output from ...
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... brightness and/or the gamma value equally across all channels makes these games appear brighter and more accurate color reproduction of two GV-NX79T256DP-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your system when prompted. Adjust...
... brightness and/or the gamma value equally across all channels makes these games appear brighter and more accurate color reproduction of two GV-NX79T256DP-RH graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Performance and Quality Settings properties The sliders lets to decide whether your system when prompted. Adjust...
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... the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. Restore screens to the list below. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To return to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). You can remove infrequently used screens by...
... the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box. Restore screens to the list below. To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To return to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen refresh rates). You can remove infrequently used screens by...
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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.
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If Windows® does not show up. Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 3.2. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, ...
If Windows® does not show up. Click on -screen instructions to complete the installation. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English 3.2. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, ...
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... BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx79t256dpr.f2) and press Enter. 6. Update BIOS through the Internet a. d. English 5. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk (or floppy disk). Select the BIOS file from GBT website and extract it...
... BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx79t256dpr.f2) and press Enter. 6. Update BIOS through the Internet a. d. English 5. GV-NX79T256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk (or floppy disk). Select the BIOS file from GBT website and extract it...