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... the recycling of their respective owners. Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of GBT. GV-NX86S256H GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX86S2H-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be authorized by...
... the recycling of their respective owners. Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of GBT. GV-NX86S256H GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX86S2H-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may be authorized by...
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... Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX86S256H Graphics...
... Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix 32 5.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 32 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX86S256H Graphics...
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...Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. An SLITM bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM...
...Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600 GTS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. An SLITM bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM...
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English 2. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector TV-out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2
English 2. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector TV-out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2
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... existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer has any existing graphics card from...
... existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your computer has any existing graphics card from...
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..., run "D:\setup.exe"). 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 graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. English...
..., run "D:\setup.exe"). 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 graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. English...
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... "Cancel" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and...
... "Cancel" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the "Next" button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and...
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English B. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - Click "Next" button. Software Installation When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. 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. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe".
English B. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - Click "Next" button. Software Installation When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. 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. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe".
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 15 - Software Installation 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 8600 GTS Properties dialog box. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can move the slider to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 15 - Software Installation 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 8600 GTS Properties dialog box. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can move the slider to change the resolution. The Display Properties dialog box...
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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 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. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The categories are : Standard Advanced ...
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 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. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The categories are : Standard Advanced ...
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... down to run at a lower temperature. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 17 - You can monitor the current temperature of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you overclock your GPU and want to see how your NVIDIA GPU and track its temperature history. Performance Monitor Temperature Levels Use this...
... down to run at a lower temperature. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 17 - You can monitor the current temperature of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you overclock your GPU and want to see how your NVIDIA GPU and track its temperature history. Performance Monitor Temperature Levels Use this...
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... manipulate and configure your display settings to better fit your displays. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English Display A variety of your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. (Note 1) This item 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 •...
... manipulate and configure your display settings to better fit your displays. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English Display A variety of your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. (Note 1) This item 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 •...
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... your graphics card in order to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only 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 to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
... your graphics card in order to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your computer. (Note 1) This item is present only 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 to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
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... 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 tall virtual desktop. The height of each display is enabled. - 21 - English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : 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...
... 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 tall virtual desktop. The height of each display is enabled. - 21 - English Dual-Monitor Setup (Note) : 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...
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...) screen. • Change the signal format to use for video content on your display. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing...
...) screen. • Change the signal format to use for video content on your display. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing...
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. 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 all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. 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 Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 -
nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. Software Installation English nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 -
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GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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..., you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) 4. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Click "Yes" to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to...
..., you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) 4. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX86S256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Click "Yes" to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to...
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... installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable...
... installed the graphics driver. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable...