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...waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be handed ... the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card...
...waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be handed ... the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-NX86T512H/ GV-NX86T256H/ GV-NX86T256H-ZL GeForce™ 8600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-NX86T2H-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card...
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Operating System Requirement 12 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...13 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Appendix 34 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 12 3.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. English Table of Contents 1. Windows...
Operating System Requirement 12 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...13 3.1.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Appendix 34 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 12 3.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. English Table of Contents 1. Windows...
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...) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX86T512H only) • Supports DirectX 9.0c & 10 • Supports NVIDIA®...; Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL only) • Integrated with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction Windows® XP Professional x64...
...) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-NX86T512H only) • Supports DirectX 9.0c & 10 • Supports NVIDIA®...; Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL only) • Integrated with 450-watt is recommended • Operating System - GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H) and from the same vendor (i.e. Introduction Windows® XP Professional x64...
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An SLITM bridge connector GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English • SLITM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLITM system, the following is recommended - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Two GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H - An SLITM certified motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: -
An SLITM bridge connector GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English • SLITM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLITM system, the following is recommended - A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Two GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H - An SLITM certified motherboard with 1000-watt or above is required: -
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English 2. Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T512H 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 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 -
English 2. Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-NX86T256H/GV-NX86T512H 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 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 5 -
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Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. 2. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. English 2.2. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer.
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. 2. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. English 2.2. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. If necessary, consult your computer.
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... If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. English GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
... If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. English GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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...Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX86T256H) GIGABYTE Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...Hardware Installation Extra dust on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY's passive thermal design effectively implemented heat exchange, radiation and convection to scale graphics performance. Excess high temperature will ...
...Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX86T256H) GIGABYTE Thermal Solution Guidelines: 1. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...Hardware Installation Extra dust on graphics card's thermal solution, and has been the leading company for silent thermal solution. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY's passive thermal design effectively implemented heat exchange, radiation and convection to scale graphics performance. Excess high temperature will ...
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Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers ...
Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers ...
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... installation. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop...
... installation. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - English 3.1.3. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop...
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Click this icon to open the control panel. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon area. on the taskbar's status Right click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics accelerator from here. English 3.1.4.
Click this icon to open the control panel. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can adjust the properties of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon area. on the taskbar's status Right click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics accelerator from here. English 3.1.4.
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... settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that is launched. The categories are : Standard Advanced ...
... settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings This follow pages provide details on configuring Advanced Settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game so that is launched. The categories are : Standard Advanced ...
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... game or application. Set SLI Configuration To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI Technology check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX86T256H/GVNX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Please do not enable SLI Technology in Windows® 2000. (Note) This item is present only...
... game or application. Set SLI Configuration To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI Technology check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-NX86T256H/GVNX86T256H-ZL/GV-NX86T512H graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard. Please do not enable SLI Technology in Windows® 2000. (Note) This item is present only...
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GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you connect two monitors. English Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of ...
GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you connect two monitors. English Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of ...
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... desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to change the orientation of your display. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are...
... desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to change the orientation of your display. Manage Custom Timings (Note 1) If you are...
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... Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-NX86T256H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T256H-ZL Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - This means that both displays in the display pair function as...
... Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-NX86T256H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T256H-ZL Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - This means that both displays in the display pair function as...
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English Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next.
English Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next.
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English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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.
English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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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Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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. 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. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications.
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... not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Click "OK". 5. If Windows® does not show up. Click on -screen instructions to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver...
... not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. GV-NX86T256H(-ZL)/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Click "OK". 5. If Windows® does not show up. Click on -screen instructions to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver...