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... owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-NX84G256HP / GV-NX84G256HE GeForce™ 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX84G2HE-201R Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this VGA card Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-NX84G256HP / GV-NX84G256HE GeForce™ 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX84G2HE-201R Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 Regulatory Statements 37 GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features ...3 1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Operating System Requirement 11 3.1.2. nView Properties pages 27 3.2. Windows® XP Drive Installation 11 3.1.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 11 3.1. Board Layout 4 2.2.
... 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 Regulatory Statements 37 GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Features ...3 1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Operating System Requirement 11 3.1.2. nView Properties pages 27 3.2. Windows® XP Drive Installation 11 3.1.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Software Installation 11 3.1. Board Layout 4 2.2.
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... MB • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out output • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector (For GV-NX84G256HP only) • Supports 1 DVI-I connector (For GV-NX84G256HE only) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports HDTV output (by adapter, optional) • Supports HDMI connector (For GV-NX84G256HP only, by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically...
... MB • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out output • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector (For GV-NX84G256HP only) • Supports 1 DVI-I connector (For GV-NX84G256HE only) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports HDTV output (by adapter, optional) • Supports HDMI connector (For GV-NX84G256HP only, by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically...
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Hardware Installation English 2. GV-NX84G256HE D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 -
Hardware Installation English 2. GV-NX84G256HE D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 -
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer. - 7 - English 2.2.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer. - 7 - English 2.2.
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... card is securely inserted. 2. English To install your card; If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Locate one PCI Express...
... card is securely inserted. 2. English To install your card; If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor You are now ready to proceed with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. Please refer to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Locate one PCI Express...
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... the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup 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 install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 11 - Windows® XP Driver Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for...
... the driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you can follow the guides to setup 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 install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. - 11 - Windows® XP Driver Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for...
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... driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware...
... driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware...
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Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Next" button. Step 1. English B. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2.
Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Next" button. Step 1. English B. Windows installings the components. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2.
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... is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following...
... is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following...
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... the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors...
... the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors...
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... when you enable and customize your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. English Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note...
... when you enable and customize your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. English Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note...
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... use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of the total virtual desktop width. English Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode...
... use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of the total virtual desktop width. English Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode...
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... or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will show up when you through the steps to configure your television for video content on this page to view the changes as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your computer. (Note) This item will guide you connect a television...
... or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will show up when you through the steps to configure your television for video content on this page to view the changes as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your computer. (Note) This item will guide you connect a television...
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... page. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Software Installation Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. English HDTV Setup (Cable is optional) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your graphics card. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel.
... page. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Software Installation Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. English HDTV Setup (Cable is optional) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your graphics card. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. Software Installation With nView you be more productive when using your applications so you connect two monitors. - 27 - nView Properties pages (Note) nView is a set up when you won't have to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar and Click the item to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to run your graphics card. English...
... select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. Software Installation With nView you be more productive when using your applications so you connect two monitors. - 27 - nView Properties pages (Note) nView is a set up when you won't have to crowd several open application windows on the taskbar and Click the item to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to run your graphics card. English...
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GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - Software Installation
English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 29 - Software Installation
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... the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click "OK". 5. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive...
... the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click "OK". 5. GV-NX84G256HP/256HE Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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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... driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - If necessary, adjust...
... driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - If necessary, adjust...