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Manual abstract: user guide GIGABYTE GV-NX66256DP
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 17, 2004
GV-NX66128DP / GV-NX66256DP
GeForceTM 6600 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101 12MD-NX66128DP-101
Copyright
© 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. [. . . ] Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver.
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3. 1. 2. DirectX installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first.
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Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item.
Click the Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
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Installing the components.
Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
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3. 1. 3. 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. 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 graphics accelerator, please insert it now. )
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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.
Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish
Click the Finish button to finish the installation.
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B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item.
Click the Install Display Driver item.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed.
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3. 1. 4. Utilities on driver CD
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".
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· Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner 2):
Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item.
Click the Utilities item.
Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
Step 2. Then the utilities installation is completed.
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V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Displays core clock status
Displays memory clock status
Core speed adjustment
Core speed adjust
Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications.
Opens Help page
Select choice of skin
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3. 1. 5. Taskbar icon
After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
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Right click the icon.
Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs.
You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
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VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
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After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon status area. · Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list of profiles. · Global Driver Settings: Select the Settings item and move the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in Direct3D and OpenGL applications. [. . . ] Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
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4. Troubleshooting Tips
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. [. . . ]
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