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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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

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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™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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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

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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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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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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.

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To install your new graphics card:
1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If
necessary, remove the metal cover from this
slot; then align your graphics card with the
PCI Express x16 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 D-Sub Monitor To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display
To avoid system instability, do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig.
* Please make sure that the gold edge
connectors of the graphics card is securely
inserted.

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How to enable NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology:
After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on an SLI motherboard
(example: GV-NX72G128D)(Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the
graphics card driver(Note).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties.
When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. In Settings, click
the Advanced button.
Step 2: Click the GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS tab when advanced properties dialog box
appears. Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi-GPU
check box (Figure 2) and click Apply.
Step 3: Restart your system when prompted.
(Note): Only Windows® XP operating system supports SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI
multi-GPU in Windows® 2000.

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GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards
(1) Connecting HDTV
Connect your HDTV cables to the 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 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 performance.
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 2. Click "Next" button.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.
Windows installings the components.
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.

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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 4. Click the Finish button.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
please click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
Step 3. Click the Install button.
Step 5. Click the Next button.

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Step 7. Click the Next button.
Step 9. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
Then the utilities installation is completed.
Step 6.Click the Next button.
Step 8. Click the Install button.