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... the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Due to rapid change in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Due to rapid change in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... Installation ...7 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix ...34 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. nView Properties Pages (Note 27 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Resolutions and Color...
... Installation ...7 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. Display Properties Pages 16 3.1.6. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix ...34 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. nView Properties Pages (Note 27 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32 4. Resolutions and Color...
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... an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of an SLI system, the following are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard...
... an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM - 128 MB of an SLI system, the following are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard...
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. Hardware Installation Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. Hardware Installation Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2.
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..., and replace the computer cover. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your new graphics card: Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
..., and replace the computer cover. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your new graphics card: Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
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... can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. When you insert the driver CD into your...
... can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows 2000 / Windows XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. When you insert the driver CD into your...
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... Finish button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next...
... Finish button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next...
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Step 1. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. Step 3. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 2.
Step 1. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. Step 3. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 2.
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... and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. 3.1.5. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range...
... and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Properties dialog box. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. 3.1.5. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range...
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Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. - 17 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of...
Software Installation The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. - 17 - The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of...
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... establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
... establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more information about nTune. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... monitors. - 19 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays. Software Installation...
... monitors. - 19 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays. Software Installation...
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... help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to adjust timings for your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation This...
... help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to adjust timings for your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation This...
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... Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one wide virtual desktop. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode...
... Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one wide virtual desktop. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode...
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specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use with your computer. (Note) This item will guide you through the steps to configure your television for video content on this page to fine...
specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use with your computer. (Note) This item will guide you through the steps to configure your television for video content on this page to fine...
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on 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. - 29 - Software Installation
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on 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. - 29 - Software Installation
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nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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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... you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Then the autorun window will show up . GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - On the menu bar, click the Start button. 2. Click Install Display Drivers to install the driver. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive...
... you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Then the autorun window will show up . GV-NX88T512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - On the menu bar, click the Start button. 2. Click Install Display Drivers to install the driver. If the autorun window does not show up automatically, run the following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive...
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... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities...
... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities...