Gigabyte GV-NX68G256D-B graphics card
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1. NVIDIA Information gt gt You can select other properties from the pop out menu GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 14 nView Display properties nView allows you to connect separate displays to single Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G X Sa Sg r a graphics card mre o e nView Display mode select your preferred nView display wel pha modes here Options Single display Clone Horizontal riView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card sp an I Vi erti c al sp an I Du alyi ew a e Primary Secondary display select a single display or Secondary display Ga TY display pair The selected display combination will appear in the graphical representation below e Make this the primary display Specifies that the display corresponding to the icon you selected above is the Leere TE primary display e Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings m f TV is chosen as the display you will need to select the proper TV format To do this click Device Settings followed by Select TV format Select the format for your television and then click Apply followed by OK Display Model CRT TV CRT DVI DVI TV Make this the primary display Matrix m The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use General r Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management A GeForce 6800 GS iana quality or high performance texture SIR2. is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics Video Controller VGA Compatible If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now accelerator please insert it now What do you want the wi O Install from a Click Next to continue Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from AUTORUN window Step 2 Found new hardware wizard Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically Found New Hardware Wizard Hardware Update Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches Please wait while the wizard installs the software a Video Controller VGA Compatible a NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS a nyvhwyvid dll To C WINDOWS System32 Step 3 Found new hardware wizard Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation Hardware Update Wizard x Completing the Hardware Update gt Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for B NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS D Click Finish to close the wizard 11 Software Installation B Driver installation Autorun Window Insert the driver CD disk into your CD ROM and then you can see the AUTORUN window If it does not show up please run D setup exe GIGABYTE Step 1 When autorun window show up Install DirectX 9 a click the Install Display Driver item Install Display Driver Utilities Browse this CD Readme Exit ZL f Ws men sl oh WET YOur
3. PAE Down ke a e rest You mu tthe nt to continue DirectX 9 0 Runtime Install This install package wiso reh fo updated Dire ro intime Components MICROSOFT DIRECTX 9 0 a and update as nec ines y take a few minutes SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Supplementa de IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY Thos e Mici Mit To start installation please click Next don t accept the agreement Cancel i Cancel Step 2 Choose accept the agreement and click the Next button Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Progress Please wait while Setup completes the following actions gt Installing Components your work and then close all applications befor sas ra updated DirectX Runtime Components and updating as sary This may take a few minutes Extracting files dxdiag exe Installing the components Step 4 Click Finish to restart computer Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 10 3 1 3 Driver installation A New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your computer at the first time the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a New Hardware Found message The following is the step by step installation guide Step 1 Found new hardware wizard Video controller VGA Compatible Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New ee Click the Next button to install the driver There
4. flash BIOS at the A gt prompt type BIOS flash utility name p BIOS file name example gvf11 p nx68256d f2 and press Enter 6 Wait until it s done then restart your computer GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 26 5 2 Resolutions and Color Depth Table In Windows XP GeForce 6800 GS Single Display Stardard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth bpp Screen Rate 8bpp 256 color 16bpp 65K color 32bpp 16 7M Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 60 75 v v Vv 320 x 240 60 75 v Vv Vv 400 x 300 60 75 v v Vv 480 x 360 60 75 v v Vv 512 x 384 60 75 v Vv Vv 640 x 400 60 75 v v v 640 x 480 60 240 v v Vv 720 x 480 60 v v Vv 720 x 576 60 v vV Vv 800 x 600 60 240 v V Vv 848 x 480 60 240 v v Vv 960 x 600 60 240 v V Vv 1024 x 768 60 200 v v Vv 240 v v X 1088 x 612 60 200 v v Vv 240 v Vv X 1152 x 864 60 170 v vV Vv 200 v V X 1280 x 720 60 150 v v Vv 170 vV v X 1280 x 768 60 150 v vV V 170 v V X 1280 x 960 60 150 v v Vv 170 V v X 1280 x 1024 60 150 v v Vv 170 vV V X 1360 x 768 60 150 v v Vv 170 vV V X 1600 x 900 60 120 v Vv Vv 140 150 v v X 1600 x 1024 60 100 v V Vv 120 vV V X 21 Appendix Display Refresh Color Depth bpp Screen Rate 8bpp 256 color 16bpp 65K color 32bpp 16 7M Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60 100 v v Vv 120 V V X 1920 x 1080 30 85 v Vv Vv
5. for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals Disturbances in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Information Technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residual commercial and light industry Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73 23 EEC Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Safety of household and similar electrical appliances O EN 60950 O EN 50091 1 Manufacturer Importer Date Dec 1 2005 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS Signature Timmy Huang Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby dec
6. install the driver for your graphics accelerator 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3 1 1 Operating System Requirement e When loading the graphics card drivers for the system please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 0c or later version e Ifyou install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard which consist of SIS or VIA chipsets please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver 9 Software Installation 3 1 2 DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance 6 Note For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must install DirectX first Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately Step 1 When autorun window show up click gt a the Install DirectX 9 item Install Display Driver Utilities Browse this CD Readme Exit 17 Ne Vina Me f J Siew ra 4 Power Your Gaming World GIGABYTE NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Installing Microsoft R DirectX R st ey Welcome to setup for DirectX Instal Direct inime components The DirectX setup wi zard glides vou thro ugh in zalan of Directx Runtim e Compan s Plea ead the follow license a greemeni t Press te
7. or modify TY or display settings click TY Wizard or Display Wizard IV Wizard Display wizard nView Profile properties nView Desktop Manager User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops Sy VIDIA Current profile lt none gt Save Import Export Prompt to save changes before loading new profile nView Windows properties E nView Desktop Manager User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops rr E C VIDIA Window control Enable window spanning across multiple displays Enable child window spanning across multiple displays Open windows on Snap window edges by Default display v No window snapping i Dialog box repositioning Reposition dialog boxes on No repositioning m Thistab contains information aboutthe nView Desktop Manager The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab m This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 20 nView Applications properties E View Desktop Manager PY m This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools Deskto
8. out of date before publication of this booklet The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein Table of Contents Vs MIVPOC EI CUOM Ee E E E E EEEE EEE EAEE TTET 3 ya all gt 0 2c eee eer G 3 1 2 Minimum system requirement ccccceccessesseessessssssseeersersseseseesesersarsaeeess 3 2 Hardware Installation cccccccccccccccccccccccccccceccccceceeeeceeceeeeseceececececeeeens 4 2e Board Layout ensa a dacemlaindanusteentertts 4 2 2 Hardware Installation cick 26 dats 6inck caiecehuacdaaad ecnaec cidinteiiouades gece mid eoaidaeyAaastinevere 6 3 Software Installation oo eecceseeeececccccecceeeeescececseceetteeeeseceeeetteuteeeeeeeenees 9 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation c ccccccccccccecssccesccceseceeeeseers 9 3 1 1 Operating System Requirement cccctcesesessecssessssessessesesessseeeeees 9 3 1 2 DirectX installation tess cased eases ceacte dec neavareraanncAeanad le eaee tc nadie as a Bae 10 Se lice Driver Sele ccs peace Sue ta tess star Sunt secn che EE a EEEE E EEEE 12 3 1 4 Utilities on ATA CF Does esac cee tos css aces hoe saa ge etnadee Uahaisete cunea Gecs eacenseomansec eaiancel 14 ss Bs AS OI NG Ore E scat epee etree EE E TEET ETER TA 16 3 1 6 Display Properties pages ioiii iioii inii aa 19 YAA MIVIGW Properties pages esrsnaniunisonni
9. the card is fully seated Replace the screw to fasten the card in place and replace the computer cover CAUTION 3 Plug the display cable into your card then You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver Please refer turn on the computer and monitor If your graphics card came with a DVI I connector you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector as shown below Z To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display to next chapter for detailed instructions After installation please connect the power cable to your graphics card or the system will not boot Hardware Installation How to enable NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology You can choose one of the methods below to enable SLI technology SLI bridge connector provided by motherboard manufacturer Two SLlI ready graphics cards of the same type example GV NX66T128D e Aaaa Method 1 Use SLI bridge connector lt n Install two SLI ready graphics cards of the same model and from the same manufacturers on an SLI motherboard Connect the two graphics cards via the SLI bridge connector as Figure 1 Figure 1 Two SLI ready graphics cards of the same type Selec Method 2 Enable SLI mode through the graphics card driver Install two SLI ready graphics cards of the same model and from the same manufacturers on an SLI motherboard After installi
10. the physical arrangement of your monitors You can move the slider to change the resolution Display 1 Plug and Play Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G Screen resolution Less Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting To access more advanced options click the Advanced button GeForce 6800 GS properties After pressing the Advanced button in Settings you ll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS Properties dialog box Click the GeForce 6800 GS tab You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6800 GS properties page Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS a GCFORCES MCSD E GeForce 6800 GS 6800 nView Display Settings VIDIA Performance amp Quality Settings E SLI multi GPU Ss Information about your NVIDIA based graphics card and the system it is running on olor Correction Mm This page shows the Adapter System and Driver versions information Color C Video Overlay Settings FullScreenVideo Processor ools Tool indows NYRotate Directx D Temperature Settings Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates Desktop Management Processor GeForce 6800 GS Menu Editing version PCI Express x16 Forceware version 81 85 NVIDIA integrated
11. 100 v v X 1920 x 1200 60 85 v v Vv 100 v V X 1920 x 1440 60 85 v Vv Vv 2048 x 1536 60 85 v v Vv This table is for reference only The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 28
12. A fh e Application profiles Select the application profile from the list J of profiles Global Driver Settings Select the Settings item and move keer the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in uality Application controlled Direct3D and OpenGL applications e Antialiasing settings allows to set the degree of the Global Driver Settings Application controlled General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot m Your graphics card features NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface aortas r 4 SLI technology gviDiA Add a second graphics card with SLI technology for significant TRE ZEE cat Eue WYDA Sei ee S1 improvements in rendering performance f L balancing testo nbc nd Operai pein Note Only Windows XP operating system supports the dual GPUs mode Please do not enable SLI multi GPU in EA e Windows 2000 l Restore Defaults a To leam more click here 15 Software Installation Color Correction properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G TT TE er The Color Correction Properties is used to compensate for Color Management A GeForce 6800 GS wk Ww variations in luminance between a source image and its output VIDIA e on a display device Adjust the color correction settings to Desktop J gai IP Al chornet provide more accurate color reproduction of images such as l photographs on your display device Also many 3D accelerated games may appear too dark to p
13. O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 oO part 10 O part 12 CE marking O EN 60065 O EN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer G B T Technology Trading GMbH full address Ausschlager Weg 41 1F 20537 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers VGA Card GV NX68G256D B is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical apparatus Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 O EN 50082 1 O EN 50082 2 O EN 55014 2 O EN 50091 2 Cabled distribution systems Equipment
14. Wizard __ Display wizard J About Access nView properties page To access the nView properties page you can click the NVIDIA icon 4 on the taskbar and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager Method A Or right click on Desktop select Properties Settings Advanced GeForce 6800 GS Double click Desktop Management item on the pop up menu Method B Method A Method B Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G EJEA oubleshoot GeFor 6900 G3 eee i nVIDIA nview Deskto D Deve HEST w Desktop Manager features click rWiew Desktop Man mager wizard To easily set up commonly used Desktop Manager features click Setu Rie rd Setup Wizard pala oper ae modify TY or display settings click TY Wizard o1 Desay wes a IV Wizard Display Wizard About Click the item to start nView Properties Double click Desktop Managementto see more nView properties 19 Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties nView Desktop Manager User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops View CI e niew Desktop Manager 7 To turn off all the nView Desktop Manager features click Disable BVIDIA Disable nView Desktop Manager wizard To easily set up commonly used Desktop Manager features d click Setup Wizard lt Display properties To setup
15. atic mat The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband grounded at the same point as the anti static mat Inspect the card carton for obvious damage Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding 6 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly please use official Gigabyte BIOS only Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card 5 Hardware Installation 2 2 Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card To remove the existing graphics card 1 Power off the computer and monitor then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer 2 Remove the computer cover If necessary consult your computer s manual for help in removing the cover 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Or if your computer has any on board graphics capability you may need to disable iton the motherboard For more information see your computer documentation GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 6 To install your new graphics card 1 Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot If necessary remove the metal cover from this slot then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot and press it in firmly until
16. e same vendor To support SLI technology via the PCI Express bus the GV NX68G256D B requires driver version 81 85 or later 3 Introduction 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Board Layout 4 G 2 AS VGA Monitor Connector DVI I Connector Pb AV Output misista NTSC PAL TV Si Horu S Video Output Projector VGA Monitor Connector 15 pin VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI I to D Sub DVI I Connector Adapter CD Analog LCD Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 4 A Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit IC chips To 2 protect them against damage from static electricity you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer 1 Turn off your computer and unplug power supply 2 Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components If you do not have one touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object such as the power supply case 3 Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system The card contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged by Static electricity so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti st
17. lares that the product Product Name VGA Card Model Number GV NX68G256D B Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Dec 1 2005 GV NX68G256D B GeForce 6800 GS Graphics Accelerator User s Manual Rev 101 12MD NX68G2B 101R The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user s other household waste H and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The WEEE marking applies only in European Union s member states Copyright 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Copyright by GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD GBT No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written permission of GBT Trademarks Third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners Notice Please do not remove any labels on VGA card this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be
18. lay Increasing re the brightness and or the gamma value equally across all Standard mode import y channels makes these games appear brighter and more C o Cema playable Video Overlay Settings properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G The Overlay Controls Properties can adjust Overlay zoom controls and Overlay color controls There is only one video General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS overlay which is only available on the Primary display The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments The Adjust Colors button will access Color Correction properties page Full Screen Video properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 X General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot The Full Screen Video Properties can adjust the display to Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS TEAN full screen mode when video is being played AVIDIA Restore Defaults GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 16 Tools properties E Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS A ENN e Tos ie VIDIA hortcut tools Sk Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA A features Enable desktop context menu isplay optimization eg Run the Disp
19. lay Optimization Wizard to adjust your display s for optimal viewing and representation of colors ubleshooting If you have a TY connected and it is not being detected select the check box below Detect Displays ss NV Rotate properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS oS AVIDIA O Inverted landscape 180 degree rotation O Inverted portrait 270 degree rotation The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access various features and presets you ve configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar e Shortcut tools Enabling these options will give you quick access to NVIDIA features e Display Optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display s for optimal viewing and representation of colors e Troubleshooting If you have a TV connected and it is not being detected select the check box below m The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate the screen If your monitor is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait mode you can adjust the screen by this properties e Landscape 0 degree rotation e Portrait 90 degree rotation e Inverted Landscape 180 degree rotation e Inverted Portrait 270 degree rotation Temperature Settings properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G fx General Adapter Monitor Troublesho
20. na Gagees oieamiuegeneysinbeteny 23 3 2 Windows 2000 Driver Installation 0 0 cccccccceeeccccccecceecceeeeeeeeesreeesensreeens 28 A FFOUDICSMOOUNG TDS rrise ale eect a a tanec cites 29 KAPONO sccsnaserisaaaaarsaaaiaesisiaaani A 30 les FIOW TOROTIEASIT the BlOS rania aR 30 5 1 1 Reflash BIOS in MS DOS Mode vx ccavacsinrenee tice cetekiae ese 30 5 1 2 Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ccccccccceccescceccceescccccececeesecerecereccauccauesensecaueereess 30 9 2 Resolutions and Color Depth Table In Windows XP ccessseeeeees 31 GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 2 1 Introduction 1 1 Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS Graphics Processing Unit GPU Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 Integrated with 256MB GDDR3 memory Supports DirectX 9 0c Supports NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology Supports AV S Video and HDTV output Supports DVI I D Sub connector 1 2 Minimum system requirement Note IBM or 100 PC compatible with Pentium II 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher One PCI Express x 16 slot Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP 64MB system memory 50MB of available disk space for full installation CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Minimum power supply 350W SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of the same model and from th
21. ng the graphics card driver For the GV NX68G256D B driver version must be at least 81 85 you can follow the steps below to enable SLI mode as Figure 2 Figure 2 Step 1 After installing the graphics card driver right click on Desktop and select Properties When Display Properties dialog box appears select the seni Ure net Settings tab In Settings click the Advanced button aii eit improvements in ren dering performance Load balancing will be shown in DirectX and OpenGL applications eer Step 2 Click the GeForce 6800 GS tab when advanced properties dialog box appears Select SLI multi GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi GPU check box Figure 3 and click Apply Figure 3 Step 3 Restart your system when prompted For more information about the hardware configuration of an SLI system refer to motherboard user s manual Note Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode Please do not enable SLI multi GPU in Windows 2000 GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 8 3 Software Installation In this manual we assume that your CD ROM Drive letter to be Drive D The installation of Windows 2000 Windows XP drivers is very simple 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 Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver Please follow the subsection 3 1 3 Driver installation to
22. ot Color Management A GeForce 6800 GS PPPI TOEREN AVIDIA Core slowdown threshold Degrees EA C GPU core temperature 4 Ambient temperature C Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold m The Temperature Properties can auto detected the GPU Core temperature and Ambient temperature You can select the Notify when GPU core temperature exceeds threshold check box 17 Software Installation Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates properties Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management e GeForce 6800 GS Color quality Highest 32 bit Monitor settings Screen refresh rate 60 Hertz Hide modes that this monitor cannot support Custom resolutions and refresh rates Add Advance d Timing C Only show custom modes Last attempted mode 1024x768 32 bit 60 Hertz Menu Editing properties E Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce 6800 GS 7 PPT Tr P a e m WK AVIDIA o begin menu editing select the Enable menu editing check box ly used menu items drag each item from the NVIDIA e e emoyve in isplay menu below To restore menu items individually drag them o the NVIDIA menu or click Restore Defaults ke return to normal navigation mode clear the Enable menu editing check box m The Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Ra
23. p Management Profiles votre Applications Desktops d iffe re nt a p pl i cati 0 n S i BVIDIA ger settings Add CO Globally disable all individual settings and window memory Selected application s settings Application enhancements To add useful features such as browser popup blocking click Enhancements nView Desktops properties 4 nView Desktop Manager J This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools Desktop Management I Profiles Il Windows Il Applications Desktops ee MK ai VIDIA The curently active desktop is Default Available desktops Multiple desktops Enable multiple desktops A W Changes to desktops take effect immediately nView User Interface properties EE E Ji E This tab allows customization of the nView user interface _ Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops User Interface Effects Zoom HotKeys Mouse Tools C Shown CO Enable niew task switcher O Enable niew toolbar C Enable display gridlines Title bar buttons O rview options L Eom 0 Full desktop maximize C Next display CO Collapse to title bar Windows system menu E Add nView options to system menus 21 Software Installation nView Effects properties 4 nView Desktop Manager Z m This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply Desktop Management Profiles Windows Ap
24. plications Desktops User Effects Zoom Hot Kove Mouse i Tools to yo u r a p pl icati 0 n S i Torr y BVIDIA C Make windows transparent when dragged C Enable taskbar transparency Transparency level of 50 4 percent nView Zoom properties 4 nView Desktop Manager J This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops Leelee Ete oun Hotter _Mone __ Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring RVIDIA control button Zoom window settings Zoom window style C Use the mouse wheel to change zoom levels while holding down the following keys C Show cursor in zoom window C Invert zoomed image colors O Enable zoom of video playback disables overlay QuickZoom Hot Key Show Zoom Window nView Hot Keys properties 4 new Desktop Manager J This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops User Interface Effects Zoom HotKeys Mouse Tools key co m b i n ati O n S Py J BVIDIA Select an action E Windows and Applications Desktop Management w Window Manager Display Mode Display Settings E Misc Remove All Active hot keys Actions Prope lt 4D Changes to hot keys take effect immediately GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 22 nView Mo
25. raphics features of the graphics card To ensure you install the latest driver insert the Installation CD that shipped with your graphics card To install the graphics card driver for Windows 2000 please insert the Installation CD Then the AUTORUN window will show up Click Install Display Driver item and follow the wizard to install the driver lf Windows does not show the CD automatically please run following steps 1 2 3 CON O OO A Click the Start button on the control bar Select Run Type the following D SETUP exe If D is not your CD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click OK Click on Install Display Drivers to begin the Installation Wizard Click Next Click Yes to the license agreement Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Please make sure the Windows 2000 have installed Windows 2000 Service caution Pack or later before installing the graphics accelerator driver GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 24 4 Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for more advanced troubleshooting information Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot m Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card s display connector m Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving po
26. tes properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution color quality and monitor settings screen refresh rates Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates The Menu Editing Properties can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below Restore screens to the menu by dragging them individually or click Restore Defaults To begin check the Enable screen menu editing check box To return to normal navigation mode uncheck the check box GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 18 3 1 6 nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won t have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop Enable the nView Desktop Manager features Right click on desktop and choose Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt GeForce 6800 GS gt Desktop Management Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 G ans BVIDIA nView Desktop Manager 7 To turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features click Enable Click Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Man Tc T Toes sy setup co tup nme ip used Deeks Manager features ager features ph operties setup or modify TY or display settings click TY Wizard or De play Wizard IV
27. uam WOT GIGABYTE NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator A NVIDIA Windews 2D0G XP Display Drivers a NVIDIA Windows 2000 XP Display Drivers COT Cod Step 2 Click the Next button Windows installings the components NVIDIA Wiedows 2200 Displey Drivers lmeteliShiele Wizard Step 3 Click the Finish button to restart computer Then the driver installation is completed GV NX68G256D B Graphics Accelerator 12 3 1 4 Taskbar icon After installation of the display drivers you will find a NVIDIA icon 4 on the taskbar s status area Click this icon to open the control panel Right click the icon HE Color Quality Uren cy tne You can adjust the properties of lini the graphics accelerator from Color Correction Tv Output _ lt Bin ii NVIDIA Display About NVIDIA settings Exit 13 Software Installation 3 1 5 Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages right click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right click on Desktop and then select Properties The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter color the range of display area and the refresh rate Settings Resolutions and Color depth for Windows You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box Display Properties Themes Desktop ScreenSaver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match
28. use properties E nView Desktop Manager m This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops User Interface Effects Zoom Hot Keys Mouse Tools acti O n S C Jump dead Throw sensitivity C Toggle window z order with middle mouse button C Automatically activate window under cursor Kinematics C Enable mouse gestures z Gesture sensitivity Shake mouse horizontally Shake mouse vertically Rotate mouse clockwise Rotate mouse counter clockwise nView Tools properties new Desktop Manager dl This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops User Interface Effects Zoom HotKeys Mouse Tools U se rs a BVIDIA Enable N Keystone option in desktop right click menu Use the Hot Key page to set up a NYKeystone hot key Display calibration To use a calibration screen when auto adjusting your flat panel display click Calibration Screen To exit the screen press Esc or the Spacebar Calibration Screen Windows utilities To move your Windows icons and taskbar to a specific display click Move to Display 23 Software Installation 3 2 Windows 2000 driver installation With Windows running on your computer you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance resolutions and special g
29. wer E f necessary disable any built in graphics capabilities on your motherboard For more information consult your computer s manual or manufacturer NOTE Some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver Restart your computer Press the F8 key on your keyboard after system starts up When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears select Safe Mode and press Enter After getting into Safe Mode in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct E For more assistance use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer A lf necessary adjust 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 25 Troubleshooting Tips 5 Appendix 5 1 How to Reflash the BIOS in MS DOS mode 1 Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk s or floppy disk This procedure assumes drive A 2 Restart the computer in MS DOS mode For Windows 2000 XP you need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS DOS mode 3 Change the command prompt to A gt 4 To back up the current BIOS at the A gt prompt type BIOS flash utility name s BIOS file name example gvf11 s nx68256d f1 and press Enter 5 To
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