Gigabyte GV-N595U-GT User manual

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VGA Card
GV-N595U256V /GV-N595U-GT
Date:
ERIC LU
Jan. 12, 2004

User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N595U256-102
Copyright
© 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in
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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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.
GV-N595U256V /
GV-N595U-GT
GeForce™FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Accelerator

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Minimum system requirement .................................................................... 3
2. Hardware Installation........................................................................... 4
2.1. Unpacking .................................................................................................. 4
2.2. Board layout ............................................................................................... 5
2.3. Hardware installation .................................................................................. 6
3. Software Installation ............................................................................ 8
3.1. Win®XP driver and utilities installation ....................................................... 8
3.1.1. Operating system requirement ....................................................................... 8
3.1.2. DirectX installation .......................................................................................... 9
3.1.3. Driver installation .......................................................................................... 11
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ..................................................................................... 15
3.1.5. Taskbar icon ................................................................................................. 17
3.1.6. Display properties pages .............................................................................. 20
3.1.7. nView properties pages ................................................................................ 25
3.2. Win®98/98SE / Win®2000 / Win®ME driver installation ........................... 30
3.3. BIOS flash utility ....................................................................................... 30
4. Troubleshooting Tips .........................................................................31
5. Appendix ........................................................................................... 32
5.1. How to reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 32
5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 33

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by NVIDIA®GeForce™FX 5950 Ultra Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports the new AGP 8X and latest DirectX 9.0
•Integrated with 256MB DDR memory
•Features DVI-I, TV-Out and D-Sub connectors
•Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO)
1.2. Minimum system requirement
•IBM®or 100% PC compatible with Pentium®III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz
class processor or higher
•One available AGP3.0 compliant slot or better
•Operating Systems Win®98/98SE / Win®2000 / Win®ME / Win®XP
•64MB system memory
•50MB of available disk space for full installation
•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Unpacking
The GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT package contains the following:
The GV-N595U256V or GV-N595U-GT graphics accelerator
GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT user's manual
NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD
PowerDVD CD
Game CD
S-video and AV in/output cable x 1
DVI-I to D-Sub connector
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To 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-static 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.
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.

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VIVO
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
VIVO
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
2.2. Board layout
1) GV-N595U256V
2) GV-N595U-GT
VIVO
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
NTSC / PAL
Projector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR VGA Output
Analog LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
DVI-I to D-Sub Connector
VGA Output
AV Output
S-Video Output
S-Video Input
AV Input

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2.3. Hardware installation
Installing Your graphics card.
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics
accelerator card.
To install your graphics accelerator 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 it on the motherboard. For more
information, see your computer
documentation.

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4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove
the metal cover from this slot; then align
your graphics card with the AGP slot, and
press it in firmly until the card is fully eated.
5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in
place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug the display cable into your card; then
turn on the computer and monitor. If your
graphics card came with a DVI connector,
you can connect a flat panel display to the
appropriate connector, as shown below...
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. For detailed
instructions, select your operating system from the list below.
To VGA Monitor
To Flat Panel Display
After installation, please connect the power cable to your
GV-N595U256V graphics card, or system will not boot.
9 Pin (VIVO)

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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of Win®98/98SE / Win®2000 / Win®ME / Win®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 install the driver for your graphics accelerator.)
3.1. Win®XP driver and utilities installation
3.1.1. Operating system requirement
•When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your
system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
•If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS,
ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that
motherboard. 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®98/
98SE / Windows®2000 / Windows®ME or Windows®XP to achieve better 3D performence.
0Note: For software MPEG support in Windows®98/ 98SE/ Windows®2000 / Windows®
ME or Windows®XP, you must install DirectX first.
Click "Install DirectX 9" item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and
Click "Next" button.
Step 3. Click "Next" button.
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install DirectX 9 item.

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Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
Installing the components.

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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)
Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is
a driver CD disk that came with your graphics
accelerator, please insert it now.)
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.
If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.
Windows installings the components.
Click "Install Display Driver" item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item.

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Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.
C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)
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".
Click "WDM Driver" item.

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Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
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".
•Install V-Tuner:
Step 3. Enter your name and company.
Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the V-Tuner installation is completed.
Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click V-Tuner item.
Click "V-Tuner" item.

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Display Memory Clock
Close V-Tuner
Min. V-Tuner
Display Core Clock
Display & Adjust
Core Clock
Link to the Website of Gigabyte Help Description Close V-Tuner to
System Tray
Display & Adjust
Memory Clock
V-Tuner (Overclock Utility)
V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory
(Core Clock and Memory Clock).

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3.1.5. Taskbar icon
After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's
status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu
composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions.
You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced"
after clickng Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
You can link to GBT website for updated information about the
graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
Click "VGA Information" item
into the "VGA Info" and "Color
Adjust" tabs.

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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.