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.../ GV-NX96T512H GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MD-NX96T5HP-202R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update...
.../ GV-NX96T512H GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MD-NX96T5HP-202R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update...
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... System Requirements 13 3.1.2. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. nView Properties Pages (Note 31 4. Appendix ...37 5.1. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. DirectX Installation ...14 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
... System Requirements 13 3.1.2. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. nView Properties Pages (Note 31 4. Appendix ...37 5.1. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. DirectX Installation ...14 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
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... software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. /GV-NX96T1GHP/GV-NX96T512HPGV-NX96T512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX96T512HP/GV-NX96T512H only) • Supports...
... software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. /GV-NX96T1GHP/GV-NX96T512HPGV-NX96T512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX96T512HP/GV-NX96T512H only) • Supports...
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If necessary, consult your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 9 - Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation 2.2. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1.
If necessary, consult your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 9 - Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation 2.2. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1.
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... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I connector. Please refer to prevent system instability. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter You are now ready to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is securely inserted. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I connector. Please refer to prevent system instability. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter You are now ready to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is securely inserted. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
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... installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. 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"). Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual...
... installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. 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"). Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual...
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... New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next 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. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. Step 2: Found New Hardware...
... New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next 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. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. Step 2: Found New Hardware...
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Step 2. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. The system is completed. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Step 2. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. The system is completed. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your graphics card and the working frequency of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of...
GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your graphics card and the working frequency of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of...
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... Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 9600 GT tab page to change the color quality. 3.1.6. You can click the item to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display Properties...
... Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 9600 GT tab page to change the color quality. 3.1.6. You can click the item to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display Properties...
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... a category to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. Software Installation Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you to...
... a category to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. Software Installation Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you to...
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GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL...
GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL...
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Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. - 23 - Software Installation Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and...
Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. - 23 - Software Installation Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and...
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..., bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Software Installation Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you connect two monitors. - 25 - The Advanced Timing page enables 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 desktop to support a variety of different display timings...
..., bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Software Installation Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you connect two monitors. - 25 - The Advanced Timing page enables 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 desktop to support a variety of different display timings...
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Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the total virtual desktop width. The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The...
Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the total virtual desktop width. The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Change Display Configuration page. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The...
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.... (Note) This item will guide you connect a television. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes 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 fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The...
.... (Note) This item will guide you connect a television. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes 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 fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The...
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... adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Software Installation Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the included component video adapter. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. HDTV Setup...
... adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Software Installation Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the included component video adapter. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. HDTV Setup...
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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 Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation 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. - 33 -
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. Software Installation 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. - 33 -
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... monitor's manual.) GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the PCI Express...
... monitor's manual.) GV-NX96T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the PCI Express...