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...; 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. 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 be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written...
...; 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. 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 be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written...
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... the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Appendix 33 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Operating System Requirement 11 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...12...
... the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 33 5.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Appendix 33 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Operating System Requirement 11 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...12...
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Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Windows® 2000 (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction 1.1. A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - English 1. Windows® XP with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - Introduction Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system...
Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Windows® 2000 (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction 1.1. A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - English 1. Windows® XP with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - Introduction Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of system...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout 1. TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - 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
Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2. Board Layout 1. TV-Out D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - 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
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... any on the motherboard. For more information, please see your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer documentation. - 7 - If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your...
... any on the motherboard. For more information, please see your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer documentation. - 7 - If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your...
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... gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card came with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. English To install your card; then...
... gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the slot; GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If your graphics card with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card came with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. English To install your card; then...
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... into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. - 11 - English 3. 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 that your motherboard nearest dealer...
... into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. - 11 - English 3. 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 that your motherboard nearest dealer...
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The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time...
The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time...
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When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Next" button. Step 1. Step 3. Windows installings the components. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. English B.
When autorun window show up , click Install Display Driver item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click "Next" button. Step 1. Step 3. Windows installings the components. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. English B.
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... of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. Click the GeForce 8500 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the resolution. NVIDIA Control Panel After...
... of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. Click the GeForce 8500 GT tab. (You can move the slider to change the resolution. NVIDIA Control Panel After...
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Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. - 17 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: •...
Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. - 17 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: •...
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... in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 19 - Software Installation This is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard...
... in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 19 - Software Installation This is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution attributes • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom timings (Note 1) Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display Optimization Wizard...
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... will show up when you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only in order to adjust timings for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you connect two monitors. - 21 -
... will show up when you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only in order to adjust timings for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. Change Display Configuration NVIDIA nView technology enables you connect two monitors. - 21 -
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... virtual desktop height. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is enabled. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the height 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...
... virtual desktop height. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Dual-Monitor Setup : You can set the display to output from each display is enabled. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode is half the height 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...
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Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as change country-specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. 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...
Video Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as change country-specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. 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...
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English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation 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.
English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation 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.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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Software Installation 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. - 29 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
Software Installation 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. - 29 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
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... installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 31 - Type the following steps: 1. Click "Next". 7. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click on the control bar. 2. English 3.2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click Install Display Driver...
... installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. - 31 - Type the following steps: 1. Click "Next". 7. Click "Yes" to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click "OK". 5. Click on the control bar. 2. English 3.2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. Click Install Display Driver...
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... seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that...
... seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-NX85T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that...