Gigabyte GV-NX62TC256P4-RH User manual

Apr. 12, 2006
VGA Card
GV-NX62TC256P8-RH / GV-NX62TC256P4-RH

VGA Card
Apr. 12, 2006
GV-NX62TC256P8-RH /
GV-NX62TC256P4-RH

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GV-NX62TC256P8-RH /
GV-NX62TC256P4-RH
GeForce™6200 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX62TC8R-101R
Copyright
© 2006 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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.

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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. Board Layout .............................................................................................. 4
2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 6
3. Software Installation ............................................................................ 9
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................. 9
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement ................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3. Driver Installation ........................................................................................................... 11
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD ................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 15
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ............................................................................................ 18
3.1.7. nView properties pages ............................................................................................... 23
3.2. Windows®2000 Driver Installation ............................................................. 28
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 29
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 30
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 30
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ................................................................................. 30
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode ................................................................................ 30
5.2. Connecting to a HDTV .............................................................................. 31
5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 32

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card
performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the
available system memory. The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system
memory. See the following tables for details:
•Powered by NVIDIA®GeForce™6200 with TurboCache Technology Graphics Processing
Unit (GPU)
•Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
•GV-NX62TC256P8-RH Integrated with 128MB DDRII memory
GV-NX62TC256P4-RH Integrated with 64MB DDRII memory
•Supports DirectX 9.0c
•Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output
•Supports D-sub connector and DVI-I connector
1.2. Minimum System Requirement
•IBM®or 100% PC compatible with Pentium®III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class
processor or higher
•One PCI Express x 16 slot
•Operating Systems Windows®2000 / Windows®XP
•256MB system memory
•50MB of available disk space for full installation
•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
•A PCI Express compliant motherboard and power supply
Table 1. Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX62TC256P8-RH
System memory 256 MB 512 MB or above
Onboard Graphics Memory (a) 128 MB 128 MB
Allocated System Memory (b) 0 MB 128 MB
Total Effective Graphics Memory (a)+(b) 128 MB 256 MB
Table 2. Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX62TC256P4-RH
System memory 256 MB 512 MB or above
Onboard Graphics Memory (a) 64 MB 64 MB
Allocated System Memory (b) 64 MB 192 MB
Total Effective Graphics Memory (a)+(b) 128 MB 256 MB

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2. Hardware Installation
TV-out
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
1) GV-NX62TC256P4-RH
2.1. Board Layout
1) GV-NX62TC256P8-RH
TV-out
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector

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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.
TV-Out
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
S-Video Output
Pb/AV Output
Pr
Y
VGA Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
HDTV
VGA
Output
OR
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
OR
Analog LCD Monitor

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2.2. Hardware Installation
Installing Your graphics card.
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
it on the motherboard. For more information,
please see you computer documentation.

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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 the card is fully seated.
2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,
and replace the computer cover.
3. Plug the display cable into your card; then
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...
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please
refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.
To VGA Monitor To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display
To avoid system instability, do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig.

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GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable)
(1) Connecting HDTV
Connect your HDTV cables to the component video
adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green,
Pr= Red, Pb= Blue)
(2) Connecting S-Video
If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-
Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the
adapter.
(3) Connecting AV Output
If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can
connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port
on the adapter.
Connect to the TV-Out port
on the graphics card.
S-Video Out HDTV Component
(Y+Pr+Pb)
AV Out

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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 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 install the driver for your graphics
accelerator.)
3.1. Windows®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 9.0c or later version.
•If you 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.

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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.
0Note: 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 the
Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement
and click the Next button.
Step 3. Click the Next button.
Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
Installing the components.

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Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish
Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation.
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)
Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Click the 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.

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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 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.
Windows installings the components.

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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 GIGABYTE utilities:
Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click
the Utilities item.
Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
Step 3. Enter your name and company.
Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
Then the utilities installation is completed.
Step 2. Click the Next button.

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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).
Enables auto adjustment of core/
memory clock settings set by user when
running 3D applications.
Adjust Core
speed
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status
Adjust Memory
speed
Select choice of skinOpens Help page

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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.
You may click the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after
clicking Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the
graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
Click the 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.

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You can adjust the properties of
the graphics accelerator from
here.
Right click the icon.
After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status
area. Click this icon to open the control panel.

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GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) properties
This page shows the Adapter, System and
Driver version information.
You can select other properties from the pop-out menu.
After pressing the "Advanced" button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6200
TurboCache(TM) tab. (You can also click the NVIDIAicon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display
to access the Geforce 6200 TurboCache(TM) properties page.)
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages
To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT 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.
You can click the item to change the color quality.
You can move the slider to change the resolution.
To access more advanced options, click the Advanced button.
Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting.