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... are the properties of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512HP/ GV-NX84S512H GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-NX84S2HP-106R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Due to update the information...
... are the properties of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512HP/ GV-NX84S512H GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-NX84S2HP-106R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Due to update the information...
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...18 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 23 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. Table of Contents 1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Appendix ...39 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Board Layout ...7 2.2. Introduction ...6 1.1. Features ...6 1.2. Operating System Requirements 14 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 38 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Hardware Installation 7 2.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Driver Installation ...16...
...18 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 23 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. Table of Contents 1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Appendix ...39 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Board Layout ...7 2.2. Introduction ...6 1.1. Features ...6 1.2. Operating System Requirements 14 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 38 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Hardware Installation 7 2.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Driver Installation ...16...
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...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S512HP only) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® 2000 GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system memory. Windows® XP with 300-watt is recommended • Operating System - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or...
...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for GV-NX84S256HP/ GV-NX84S512HP only) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® 2000 GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system memory. Windows® XP with 300-watt is recommended • Operating System - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S512HP SPDIF In Connector 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 - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S512HP SPDIF In Connector 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 - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
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To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove the computer cover. Step 3. 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer.
To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove the computer cover. Step 3. 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer.
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... To TV/VCR (for detailed instructions. - 11 - Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation If your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please...
... To TV/VCR (for detailed instructions. - 11 - Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation If your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please...
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... CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD...
... CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD...
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The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your...
The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your...
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... adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Software Installation V-Tuner 3 V-Tuner 3 lets you saved last time The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of thermal curve from now on. To rechange clock, uncheck the "Fixed Clock" mode and then adjust If your card have Hardware Monitor function, you restart your system. Opens Help page - 19 - The window will lock the GPU and memory clock...
... adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Software Installation V-Tuner 3 V-Tuner 3 lets you saved last time The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of thermal curve from now on. To rechange clock, uncheck the "Fixed Clock" mode and then adjust If your card have Hardware Monitor function, you restart your system. Opens Help page - 19 - The window will lock the GPU and memory clock...
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... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right click the icon. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to open the "Color Adjust" and "VGA Info" tabs. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing...
... After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right click the icon. Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to open the "Color Adjust" and "VGA Info" tabs. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing...
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... default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 25 - Software Installation...
... default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 25 - Software Installation...
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... CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop to better fit your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors...
... CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop to better fit your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors...
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... create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you connect two monitors. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility...
... create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you connect two monitors. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility...
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... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page.
... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page.
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... analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as change country- (4) Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Select one virtual desktop. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512HP/GV...
... analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as change country- (4) Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Select one virtual desktop. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512HP/GV...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Then click Next. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Then click Next. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - 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 of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - 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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nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation 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. - 35 -
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation 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. - 35 -
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... driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Click Next. 7. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to the license agreement. 8. Then the autorun window will show up . If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP...
... driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to complete the installation. Click Next. 7. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 has installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics card driver. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to the license agreement. 8. Then the autorun window will show up . If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP...
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... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s x84s2hp.f1) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s x84s2hp.f1) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...