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GV-NX88U768H-B GeForce™ 8800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX88U7B-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 herein. Use of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly...
GV-NX88U768H-B GeForce™ 8800 Ultra Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX88U7B-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 herein. Use of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly...
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... Requirement 10 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Introduction 3 1.1. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix 32 5.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
... Requirement 10 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.5. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Display Properties Pages 15 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Introduction 3 1.1. nView Properties pages 25 3.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix 32 5.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Table of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
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... recommended - An SLITM certified motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows®Vista - A power supply with 1000-watt or above is required: - English 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX88U768H-B) and from the same...
... recommended - An SLITM certified motherboard with the same model name (i.e. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 3 - Introduction Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express x16 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows®Vista - A power supply with 1000-watt or above is required: - English 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-NX88U768H-B) and from the same...
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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-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2 English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 -
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-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2 English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter - 4 -
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... may need to install your graphics accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Power off the...
... may need to install your graphics accelerator card. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove the computer cover. For more information, please see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Power off the...
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... ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; LocatethePCIExpressx16slot.If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel directly to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector...
... ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; LocatethePCIExpressx16slot.If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel directly to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector...
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... install the appropriate driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). When you install the graphics card drivers...
... install the appropriate driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for motherboard driver. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). When you install the graphics card drivers...
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.... The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Driver Installation A. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. 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 following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Driver Installation A. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. 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...
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English B. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Software Installation Step 3. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - 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.
English B. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 1. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Windows installings the components. Software Installation Step 3. Step 2. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - 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.
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...: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games 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. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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...
...: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games 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. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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...
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... display. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop to better fit your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution...
... display. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop to better fit your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: Appearance • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution...
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GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 2) This wizard 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 to make the best use of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in...
GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 2) This wizard 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 to make the best use of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in...
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... 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. The height of each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one tall virtual desktop. Select your preferred nView display modes...
... 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. The height of each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one tall virtual desktop. Select your preferred nView display modes...
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... as change country-specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as when the application spans displays. This means that both displays in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. English (4) Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Display Model GV-NX88U768H-B Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI...
... as change country-specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as when the application spans displays. This means that both displays in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. English (4) Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Display Model GV-NX88U768H-B Matrix CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI...
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Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. English Step 4: Select Component in the Connector Type screen. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. 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-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English nView Desktop Management properties ThistabcontainsinformationaboutthenViewDesktopManager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
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Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 - 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.
Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 27 - 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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English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
English nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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...Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Type the following steps: 1. Click "Yes" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to install...
...Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Select Run. 3. Click "Next". 7. GV-NX88U768H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Type the following steps: 1. Click "Yes" to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to install...
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..., 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 monitor's manual.) - 31 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is...
..., 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 monitor's manual.) - 31 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is...