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... transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Use of GBT. No part of this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected 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 U.S. Trademarks Third...
... transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Use of GBT. No part of this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected 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 U.S. Trademarks Third...
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... 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Board Layout ...7 2.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 14 3.1.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Introduction ...6 1.1. Driver Installation ...16 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Taskbar Icons ...20 3.1.6. Features ...6 1.2. Regulatory Statements 42 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors...
... 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 40 5.3. Board Layout ...7 2.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 39 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 14 3.1.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. nView Properties Pages (Note 33 3.2. Introduction ...6 1.1. Driver Installation ...16 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 39 5. DirectX Installation ...15 3.1.3. Taskbar Icons ...20 3.1.6. Features ...6 1.2. Regulatory Statements 42 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors...
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... graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by adapter) (for GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512H only) • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output (by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Optical drive for best performance - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 2000 GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista...
... graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by adapter) (for GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512H only) • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output (by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Optical drive for best performance - A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 2000 GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista...
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Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Step 3. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from 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. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Step 3. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer.
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... can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Please refer to next chapter for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) To D-Sub Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then turn on the computer and monitor. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation...
... can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below. Please refer to next chapter for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) To D-Sub Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then turn on the computer and monitor. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation...
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... the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. 3. Then you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14...
... the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. 3. Then you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 14...
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... autorun window. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.3. Driver Installation A. 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 computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. New Hardware Found...
... autorun window. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.3. Driver Installation A. 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 computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. New Hardware Found...
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... - Software Installation The window will determine the recommended GPU and memory clock setting your card have Hardware Monitor function, you will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). To rechange clock, uncheck the "Fixed Clock" mode and then adjust If your system. Besides, you can move the slider to load the frequency you restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility...
... - Software Installation The window will determine the recommended GPU and memory clock setting your card have Hardware Monitor function, you will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). To rechange clock, uncheck the "Fixed Clock" mode and then adjust If your system. Besides, you can move the slider to load the frequency you restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility...
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Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. 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. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click Advanced...
Click the Color Correction and VGA Information items to change your display settings. You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. 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. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click Advanced...
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 23 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Properties dialog box. 3.1.6. Click the GeForce 8400 GS tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 23 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Properties dialog box. 3.1.6. Click the GeForce 8400 GS tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing...
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Software Installation Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and...
Software Installation Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and...
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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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... up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. You can use of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you to view your desktop in one of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your multi-display setup. Set up...
... up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. You can use of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you to view your desktop in one of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your multi-display setup. Set up...
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... 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 total virtual desktop width. (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration...
... 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 total virtual desktop width. (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration...
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... quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your changes. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512HP/GV-NX84S512H Yes Yes Yes No Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as they happen. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats...
... quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your changes. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-NX84S256HP/GV-NX84S256HE/GV-NX84S512HP/GV-NX84S512H Yes Yes Yes No Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as they happen. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then click Next. 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. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then click Next. 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. Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
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GV-NX84S Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. 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. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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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 User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 35 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 35 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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... Windows running on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. Click the Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to start the Installation Wizard. 6. Click Install Display Drivers to install the driver. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions...
... Windows running on -screen instructions to the license agreement. 8. Click the Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to start the Installation Wizard. 6. Click Install Display Drivers to install the driver. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions...
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... monitor's manual.) 5. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. 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. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to A:\>. 4. When the Windows...
... monitor's manual.) 5. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. 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. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to A:\>. 4. When the Windows...