Gigabyte GV-NX72G128D User manual

May 17, 2007
VGA Card
GV-NX72G128D

VGA Card
May 17, 2007
GV-NX72G128D

June 14, 2007
VGA Card
GV-NX72G512P1/GV-NX72G512P2

VGA Card
June 14, 2007
GV-NX72G512P1/
GV-NX72G512P2

GV-NX72G128D/
GV-NX72G512P1/
GV-NX72G512P2
GeForce™7200 GS Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-NX72G1D-103R
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English
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 ................................................................................... 7
3. Software Installation .......................................................................... 11
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................ 11
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement .................................................................................. 11
3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 12
3.1.3. Driver Installation .......................................................................................................... 13
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD ................................................................................................... 15
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ............................................................................................ 21
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages .............................................................................................. 26
3.2. Windows®2000 Driver Installation ............................................................. 31
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 32
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 33
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 33
5.2. Connecting to a HDTV .............................................................................. 34
5.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 35

Introduction- 3 -
English
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™7200 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports the newest PCI Express x16
•Integrated with 128 MB DDRII memory (For GV-NX72G128D/GV-NX72G512P1 only)
•Integrated with 256 MB DDRII memory (For GV-NX72G512P2 only)
•Supports DirectX 9.0c
•Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology via the PCI Express bus(Note)
•Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output
•Provides D-Sub and DVI-I connectors
1.2. Minimum System Requirement
•Intel®Pentium®4 or AMD AthlonTM or higher
•One PCI Express x16 slot
•Operating Systems Windows®2000 / Windows®XP/ Windows®Vista
•512 MB of system memory
•200 MB of available disk space for full installation
•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
(Note): 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 the same vendor.
Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX72G128D/GV-NX72G512P1
System Memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB or above
Onboard Graphics Memory (a) 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
Allocated System Memory (b) 0 MB 128 MB 384 MB
Total Effective Graphics Memory (a)+(b) 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB
Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX72G512P2
System Memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB or above
Onboard Graphics Memory (a) 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
Allocated System Memory (b) 0 MB 0 MB 256MB
Total Effective Graphics Memory (a)+(b) 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB

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English
2. Hardware Installation
TV-out
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
TV-Out
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
S-Video Output
Pb/AV Output
Pr
Y
D-Sub Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
HDTV
D-Sub
Output
OR
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
OR
Analog LCD Monitor
1. GV-NX72G128D/GV-NX72G512P2
2.1. Board Layout

Hardware Installation- 5 -
English
TV-out
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
TV-Out
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
S-Video Output
Pb/AV Output
Pr
Y
D-Sub Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
HDTV
D-Sub
Output
OR
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
OR
Analog LCD Monitor
2. GV-NX72G512P1

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English
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.