Gigabyte GV-NX65128D User manual

Oct. 18, 2005
VGA Card
GV-NX65128D

VGA Card
Oct. 18, 2005
GV-NX65128D

Jan. 27, 2006
VGA Card
GV-NX65128DE

VGA Card
Jan. 27, 2006
GV-NX65128DE

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GV-NX65128D /
GV-NX65128DE
GeForce™6500 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MD-NX651D-102R

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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 ............................................................................ 8
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................. 8
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement ................................................................................... 8
3.1.2. DirectX Installation .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1.3. Driver Installation .......................................................................................................... 10
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD ................................................................................................... 12
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ............................................................................................ 17
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages .............................................................................................. 21
3.2. Windows®2000 Driver Installation ............................................................. 26
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 27
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 28
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 28
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode ................................................................................. 28
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode ................................................................................ 28
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 29

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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™6500 with TurboCache Technology Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
•Supports DirectX 9.0c
•Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output
•Supports D-Sub 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 Win®2000 / Win®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
System memory 256 MB 512 MB or above
VGA onboard memory 128 MB 128 MB
Shared system memory 0 MB 128 MB
Total effective VGAmemory 128 MB 256 MB

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
1) GV-NX65128D
TV-out
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
2) GV-NX65128DE
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
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
VGA Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
Analog LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
S-Video Output
Y
HDTV
Pr
Pb/AV Output
VGA Output
The pictures below are example for GV-NX65128D.

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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

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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).
The tunning CLK will only be applied when
running 3D mode.
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.