Gigabyte GV-NX96T1GHP User manual

GV-NX96T1GHP/
GV-NX96T512HP/
GV-NX96T512H
GeForceTM 9600 GT GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 202
12MD-NX96T5HP-202R
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 5
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 6
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.HardwareInstallation......................................................................................................9
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 13
3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ............................................................... 13
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 13
3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 14
3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD ..................................................................... 17
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 20
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note) ...................................................................................... 31
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 36
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 37
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 37
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindows®XP) ................................................. 38
RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 40
(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

- 5 - Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports PCI Express 2.0
• Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX96T1GHPonly)
• Integratedwith512MBGDDR3memory(ForGV-NX96T512HP/GV-NX96T512Honly)
• SupportsDirectX10
• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable LinkInterface)technology(Note)
• SupportsAV / S-Video /TV-Outand HDTV output
• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors
• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapter)
• SupportsHDTVoutput(byadapter)
• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®orAMDAthlonTM
- 128MBof system memory;2GB or more forbestperformance
- Opticaldrivefor software installation(CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
- A450Watt power supplyorabove is amust
•OperatingSystem
- Windows®Vista
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XPProfessionalx64Edition
•SLITM Configuration
If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following
arerequired:
- AnSLIcertifiedmotherboardwithtwoPCIExpressx16slotsandcorrectchipsetdriver
- TwoGV-NX96T1GHP/GV-NX96T512HP/GV-NX96T512H
- Apower supplywith1000-wattorabove isrecommended
- AnSLIbridgeconnector
(Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors.
Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name
(e.g. /GV-NX96T1GHP/GV-NX96T512HPGV-NX96T512H) and from the same vendor (e.g.
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY).

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
SLI Connector
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
HDTV
NTSC/PALTV Projector
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Digital LCD Monitor
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
Y
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
DVI Output
D-Sub Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-I
Connector 2
1. GV-NX96T1GHP/GV-NX96T512HP

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SLI Connector
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
HDTV
NTSC/PALTV Projector
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Digital LCD Monitor
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
Y
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
DVI Output
D-Sub Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-I
Connector 2
1. GV-NX96T512H

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoff yourcomputer andunplugpower supply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthepowersupplycase.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Besure there areno shippingandhandling damageson thecardbefore
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLYPOWER 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.

- 9 - Hardware Installation
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 connectors of
the graphics card is securely inserted.
Step 2.
Replace the screws to fasten the card in place, and
replace the computer cover.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your graphics card; then
turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat
panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I
connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I
connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the
DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the
adapter.
After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics
card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it's operating
to prevent system instability.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
ToTV /VCR To Flat Panel Display
Connectaflatpanel
ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter