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... point for the recycling of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-NX85T256H/ GV-NX85T512HP/ GV-NX85T256HP GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX85T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of this booklet.
... point for the recycling of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-NX85T256H/ GV-NX85T512HP/ GV-NX85T256HP GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX85T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in any from without the expressed, written permission of this booklet.
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...15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. nView Properties pages 26 3.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Appendix 33 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
...15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. nView Properties pages 26 3.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Appendix 33 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
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...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX85T256H only) • Integrated with...
...; Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX85T256H only) • Integrated with...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-NX85T256H/GV-NX85T512HP SLI connector TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator D-Sub Output DVI-I Connector TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - Board Layout 1. English 2.
Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-NX85T256H/GV-NX85T512HP SLI connector TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator D-Sub Output DVI-I Connector TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - Board Layout 1. English 2.
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.... 2. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. - 7 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Hardware Installation English 2.2.
.... 2. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. - 7 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Hardware Installation English 2.2.
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... edge connectors of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. If your card; GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. English To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the...
... edge connectors of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. If your card; GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; To TV/VCR To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. English To install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the...
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... graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that motherboard. Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 11 - Software Installation English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version...
... graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for that motherboard. Then you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 11 - Software Installation English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version...
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... installation. - 13 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide...
... installation. - 13 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Software Installation Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide...
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Click "Next" button. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. 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". 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. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English B. Then the driver installation is completed.
Click "Next" button. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. 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". 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. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English B. Then the driver installation is completed.
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... to change the color quality. 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 8500 GT Properties dialog box. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting...
... to change the color quality. 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 8500 GT Properties dialog box. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting...
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... following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. Software Installation English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your...
... following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. Software Installation English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your...
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... Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show 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. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation English Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings...
... Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show 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. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation English Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings...
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... multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your graphics card in order to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes...
... multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are connected to your graphics card in order to support a variety of the displays (monitors) that are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes...
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... display is enabled. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one tall virtual desktop. English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode (Note) Only "Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured...
... display is enabled. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one tall virtual desktop. English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode (Note) Only "Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured...
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... one virtual desktop. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX85T256H/512HP/256HP Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. English (4) Configured independently from each display as they happen. - 23 - For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as a separate device. Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Software Installation This means...
... one virtual desktop. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX85T256H/512HP/256HP Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. English (4) Configured independently from each display as they happen. - 23 - For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as a separate device. Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Software Installation This means...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 27 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. 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. - 27 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. Software Installation English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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.
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Software Installation 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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 29 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Software Installation 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. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 29 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 31 - Software Installation Click "Next". 7. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD...
Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 31 - Software Installation Click "Next". 7. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click "OK". 5. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator...