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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH GeForce™ 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X88S3BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of this booklet. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH GeForce™ 8800 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-X88S3BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained...
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... Installation ...12 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages 25 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Appendix 32 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Troubleshooting...
... Installation ...12 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages 25 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Appendix 32 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Hardware Installation 6 3. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. Troubleshooting...
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... on using this graphics card as part of system memory ; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - An SLITM bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Two GV-NX88S320H-B-RH - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 1000-watt or above is required: - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -
... on using this graphics card as part of system memory ; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - An SLITM bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - Two GV-NX88S320H-B-RH - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 1000-watt or above is required: - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 -
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... the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Now that you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English...
... the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Hardware Installation Installing Your graphics card. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Now that you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English...
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... connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screws to D-sub adapter into your new graphics card: 1. Plug the display cable into the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with...
... connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. Replace the screws to D-sub adapter into your new graphics card: 1. Plug the display cable into the DVI-I to D-sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with...
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The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88S320H-B-RH) - 9 -
The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. English How NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88S320H-B-RH) - 9 -
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... Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers...
... Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of SIS or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers...
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... into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. 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. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
... into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. 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. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel Launch Page All of display area, and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. 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 8800 GTS Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel Launch Page All of display area, and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. 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 8800 GTS Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages...
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... 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. Appearance Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you make for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select...
... 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. Appearance Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you make for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select...
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... Display A variety of display features enable you connect two monitors. This is a useful alternative to adjust the position of your display. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks 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 Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display...
... Display A variety of display features enable you connect two monitors. This is a useful alternative to adjust the position of your display. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks 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 Multiple Displays • Run multiple display wizard (Note) • Change display configuration Appearance Run Display...
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GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings If you are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note) This...
GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. English Multiple Displays Manage Custom Timings If you are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note) This...
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... span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation 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. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode...
... span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Vertical Span Mode Software Installation 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. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • only use one display (Single)" mode is available when SLI mode...
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... desktop/ video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to monitor your display. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English (4) Configured independently from each display as they happen. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. For best results, play a video...
... desktop/ video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to monitor your display. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English (4) Configured independently from each display as they happen. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Yes Yes Yes DVI+TV+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT Yes Dualview Mode Video & Television Video and television features are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. For best results, play a video...
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Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen.
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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. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. 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. GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 - Software Installation 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. - 27 - Software Installation 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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GV-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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.
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...; 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is 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-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator...
...; 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is 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-NX88S320H-B-RH Graphics Accelerator...
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... card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart 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 monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express...
... card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart 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 monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express...