Gigabyte GV-NX72G512E1 User manual

GV-NX72G512E1/
GV-NX72G512E2
GeForceTM 7200 GS GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 223
12MD-NX72G5E-223R
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Nov. 23, 2007
VGA Card
GV-NX72G512E1/GV-NX72G512E2
VGA Card
GV-NX72G512E1/ GV-NX72G512E2
Nov. 23, 2007

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 4
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 5
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.HardwareInstallation......................................................................................................7
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 9
3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ................................................................. 9
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ................................................................................ 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 Icons............................................................................................................... 16
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 19
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages .............................................................................................. 24
3.2.Windows®2000DriverInstallation................................................................................ 29
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 30
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 31
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 31
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP) ................................................... 32
RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 35

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• ThegraphicscardsupportsNVIDIATurboCachetechnology,whichenhancesgraphicscard
performancebyallowingthegraphicsprocessingunit(GPU)todynamicallysharethe
availablesystemmemory.ThetotaleffectiveVGAmemory differsdependingonsystem
memory.Seethefollowingtablesfordetails:
• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM 7200 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Integratedwith 128MBGDDR2 memory(for GV-NX72G512E1 only)
• Integratedwith 256MBGDDR2 memory(for GV-NX72G512E2 only)
• SupportsDirectX9.0c
• SupportsAVoutput
• Supports1DVI-Iconnector
• Supports1D-Subconnector
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®4orAMDAthlonTM
- 128MB ofsystemmemory; 2GB or morefor bestperformance
- Opticaldrive forsoftwareinstallation (CD-ROMor DVD-ROMdrive)
- Apowersupplywith300-wattisrecommended
•OperatingSystem
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XPProfessionalx64 Edition
- Windows®2000
Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX72G512E1
Available Graphics Memory Calculation for the GV-NX72G512E2
System Memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB or above
Onboard GraphicsMemory (a) 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
AllocatedSystem Memory(b) 0 MB 0 MB 256MB
TotalEffectiveGraphicsMemory(a)+(b) 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB
System Memory 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB or above
Onboard GraphicsMemory (a) 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
Allocated System Memory (b) 0 MB 128 MB 384 MB
TotalEffectiveGraphicsMemory(a)+(b) 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
RCA
DVI-I
Connector
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
AV Output
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
D-Sub
Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or D-Sub Output
DVI-I Connector
D-Sub Connector
(15-pin)
RCA

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoffyour computer and unplug power supply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthepowersupply case.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Be sure thereare no shipping and handling damages on the cardbefore
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS
DAMAGED.
In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use
official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might
cause problem(s) on the graphics card.

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2.2. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.
To remove the existing graphics card:
Step 1.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect
the display cable from the back of your computer.
Step 2.
Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult
your computer's manual for help in removing the
cover.
Step 3.
Remove any existing graphics card from your
computer.

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To install your new graphics card:
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re-
move 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.
* Please make sure that the gold edge connector of
the graphics card is securely inserted.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and
replace the computer cover.
Step 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 Flat Panel DisplayToD-SubMonitor ToTV/VCR

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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 instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection
"3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.)
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard
drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)

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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.
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 the autorun window shows 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.
The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
A. New Hardware Found
When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect
the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step-
by-step installation instructions.
Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the
driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card.)
Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from
the 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-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show
up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 1.
When the autorun window shows up, click the
Install Display Driver item.
Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components.
Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the 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".
Step 1. When autorun window shows up,
please click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button.
Step 4. Click the Finish button. Step 5. Click the Next button.
Step 3. Click the Install button.

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

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V-Tuner 3
V-Tuner 3 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock
and Memory Clock).
Displays 2D/3D core clock status Displays memory clock status
Adjust2Dcore
clock
Adjustmemory clock
Adjust3D core clock
HardwareMonitor
Button Function
DEFAULT You may click this button to restore to the default setting
SAVE You may click this button to save the frequency you wanted
LOAD After saving the specific value, you may click this button to load the
frequency you saved last time
Auto-Optimized The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will determine the recommended
GPU and memory clock setting your system. If the utility should hang,
restart your system and then enter "Auto-Optimized" mode
Fixed Clock The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will lock the GPU and memory
clock you choose, whether you restart your system or not. To rechange
clock, uncheck the "Fixed Clock" mode and then adjust
Hardware Monitor If your card have Hardware Monitor function, you will see the extend
window. The window will display the GPU temperature and show the
thermal curve. Besides, you can move the slider to adjust the frequency-
time temperature of GPU, and you will see the change of thermal curve
from now on.
HELP Opens Help page
Auto-Optimized
core/memoryclock
Fixed Clock

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3.1.5. Taskbar Icons
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.
Click the Color Correction and
VGA Information items to open
the "Color Adjust" and "VGA Info"
tabs.
You can link to GIGABYTE website for up-
dated information about the graphics
accelerator, latest drivers, and other
information.

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Color Adjust
Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values
for each or all of RGB colors.
VGA Info
VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.

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After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this
icon to open the control panel.
Right click the icon.
You can adjust the properties of
the graphics card here.

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3.1.6. Display Properties Pages
To access Display Properties pages, 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 Quality for Windows)
You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
You can move the slider to change the resolution.
You can click the item to change the color quality.
Click the Advanced button for advanced settings
ThispageshowstheAdapter, Systemand
Driverversionsinformation.
Youcanselectotherpropertiesfromthepop-outmenu.
GeForce 7200 GS properties
After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA
GeForce7300SE/7200GSdialogbox.ClicktheGeForce7300SE/7200GStab.(Youcanalsoclick
theNvidiaiconinthesystemtrayandselectNvidiaDisplaytoaccesstheGeForce7300SE/7200GS
propertiespage.)

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nView Display Settings properties
nViewallowsyouto connectseparate displaysto single
graphicscard.
• nViewDisplay mode:select yourpreferred nViewdisplay
modeshere.
Options: Single display/ Clone/ Dual View
• Primary/Secondarydisplay: select asingle displayor
displaypair.Theselecteddisplaycombinationwillappear
inthegraphicalrepresentationbelow.
• Makethistheprimarydisplay: Specifiesthatthe display
correspondingtotheiconyouselectedaboveisthe
primarydisplay.
• ClickApply to apply settings or click OK to save settings.
IfTV is chosenas thedisplay, you willneed toselect the
properTV format. Todothis,click Device Settings followed
bySelect TV format. Select theformat foryour television
andthen clickApply followed byOK.
(1)Clone Mode:
Clone mode indicates that both displays in the
display pair show images of the same desktop.
Select Clone from the nView Display Mode list
and click Apply.
Clone Mode
Dual-Monitor Setup:
YoucansetthedisplaytooutputfromtwomonitorsonthenViewDisplaySettingspage.
Thisgraphicscardsupportsthefollowingmodes:
(2) Dual View Mode:
Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the
display pair function as one virtual desktop. Unlike
Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview
treats each display as a separate device. This
means that the taskbar will not be stretched across
displays and 3D applications are not accelerated
as efficiently as when the application spans
displays.
Select DualView from the nView Display Mode
list and click Apply.
Dual View Mode
Display Model GV-NX72G512E1/GV-NX72G512E2
Matrix CRT+TV Yes
CRT+DVI Yes
DVI+TV Yes