Nvidia GeForce 6 series User manual

A. PRODUCT INFORMATION
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THANK YOU for purchasing our NVIDIA®GeForceTM 6 series VGA card, which
supports DirectX 9.0 and ushers in a new era of graphics and gaming. With a
GeForce 6 series graphics card, you can get better performance and higher speed in
graphics that you have ever experienced.
A. 1 Item Checklist
9One NVIDIA®GeForceTM 6 series VGAcard
9One driver CD
9One video cable
9One user’s manual
A. 2 System Requirements
Intel PIII / Celeron, AMD Duron or Athlon CPU or higher
64 MB system memory at least
Hard disk with 50 MB free space at least
At least 300W system power supply. To better overclock, 480W or higher is
recommended for 6800Ultra card, 500W or higher for 6800GT PCI-E card
Windows 98 / 98 SE / ME / 2000 / NT4.0 / XP
One free AGP 8X/4X slot (for AGP cards), or one free PCI-Express 16x slot (for
PCI-E cards)
At least one available hard disk drive power dongle.
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

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A. 3 Key Features for 6800 Series
−First superscalar architecture supercharges gaming performance
Up to 8x floating-point shader power (over previous generation)
Up to 4x shadow processing power with NVIDIA® UltraShadow™ II
technology (over previous generation)
Up to 2x vertex processing power (over previous generation)
First chip designed for the world’s fastest GDDR3 memory
−Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 for ultra-realistic games
Built for today’s hottest games
Unlimited programmability for advanced visual effects
Displacement mapping enables the creation of unique 3D characters and objects
Infinite program length allows for a new class of special effects
−Complete support for NVIDIA High-Precision Dynamic-Range (HPDR) technology
makes graphics more vibrant and lifelike
Full floating point support throughout entire pipeline
Floating point filtering vastly improves the quality of images in motion
Floating point texturing drives new levels of clarity and image detail
Floating point blending gives detail to special effects like motion blur and
explosions
−World’s first on-chip video processor for unmatched video functionality
MPEG video encode and decode delivers a stunning video experience
WMV9 decode acceleration provides unmatched performance for Microsoft®
Windows® Media Center Edition
Advanced adaptive de-interlacing smoothes playback on progressive displays
High-quality video scaling and filtering improves playback quality at any
window size
High-definition video support delivers crystal-clear imagery
Integrated TV-encoder for direct-to-TV playback
PCI Express support speeds up data transfers to accelerate video editing
−Renowned NVIDIA compatibility and reliability ensure a no-compromise experience
NVIDIA® ForceWare™ software delivers unmatched features and rock-solid
stability
¾NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
¾Game profiles
¾Auto-overclocking tool delivers stability as it safely pushes the GPU’s
performance limits

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A. 4 Key Features for 6600 Series
−Supercharged gaming performance: Only Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model
3.0 and PCI Express GPU in its class
Built for screaming frame rates on next-generation Shader Model 3.0 games like
Far Cry and S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl
PCI ExpressTM support delivers BGB/sec of raw graphics bandwidth
NVIDIA® SLITM multi-GPU ready-with the power of two GPUs, gaming will
never be the same (GeForce 6600 GT only)
Designed for high-speed GDDR3 memory (GeForce 6600 GT only)
−Best-in-class visual effects for ultra-realistic gaming
64-bit texture filtering support delivers full-speed, high dynamic-range (HDR)
lighting effects
Unmatched image quality delivered through new 16x anisotropic filtering and
rotated grid antialiasing
4x shadow processing power with NVIDIA® UltraShadowTM II for next
generation games like Doom III
Infinite program length allows for a new class special effects
−On-chip video processor delivers an unmatched multimedia experience
Hardware-accelerated MPEG and WMV9 decode delivers smooth, artifact-free
video
Dedicated video hardware reduces CPU utilization and improves overall system
performance
On-chip video encoder and motion estimation engine provides fast, high-quality
encoding from TV tuner
Programmable video engine ensures compatibility with future video codecs
High-quality video scaling and filtering improves playback quality at any
window size
PCI Express support accelerates video editing by speeding up data transfer rates
Integrated HDTV-output brings content from your desktop to your
high-definition TV
−Renowned NVIDIA compatibility and reliability ensure a no-compromise gaming
and multimedia experience
NVIDIA® ForceWareTM software delivers unmatched features and rock-solid
stability
¾NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
¾Game profiles
NVIDIA®: the way it’s meant to be playedTM
¾Ensures hardware compatibility with the games you want to play
¾Hundreds of game titles in the program and growing

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A. 5 Key Features for 6200 Series
−World-class performance you expect from NVIDIA
Revolutionary design delvers best-in-class performance on today's hottest games
and applications
Support for the latest bus architecture—PCI Express™—increases graphics and
overall system performance
−Ultra-realistic characters, environments, and special effects
Only GPU in its class to support Microsoft®DirectX®9.0 Shader Model
3.0—get the latest effects without compromising performance
NVIDIA®UltraShadow™ II technology delivers blazing speeds on
next-generation, shadow-intensive games
−Stunning, high-definition video playback with NVIDIA®PureVideo™ technology
Astonishing, lifelike HD DVD playback on the PC
Fluid HD video playback without stutter or skips
Superb picture clarity—eliminates double images, blurring, and distortions
Precise, vivid colors on any display
Dedicated video processor offloads the CPU and speeds up overall system
performance
−Industry-leading compatibility and reliability for a worry-free experience
Get unmatched features and rock-solid stability with the renowned NVIDIA®
ForceWare™ Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Worry-free compatibility for an easy "install-and-play" experience

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A. 6 Key Features for 6200 Turbo cache
−Turbocharged system performance to play all the hottest games and applications
Dedicated grapihcs processing unit (GPU) offloads the GPU and increases
overall system performance
Patented NVIDIA®TurboCache™ technology dynamically allocates memory for
maximum system performance
Support for the latest bus standard—PCI Express®—speeds up date transfer for
improved system performance
−Advanced 3D graphics and video features of the latest generation GPUs
Experience stunning, high-quality video playback and superb picture clari
your PC with NVIDIA®PureVideo™ technology
Experience the latest gaming effects without compromising performance with
Microsoft
®DirectX™ 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 support
−The compatibility, stability and reliability you expect from NVIDIA, the worldwide
Leader in graphics and media processors
Worry-free compatibility for an easy “install-and-play”experience
Rock-solid stability and reliability with the renowned NVIDIA®ForceWare™
Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)

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B. 1 Board Layout
Note: The pictures are for reference only and might be different from the appearance of
your purchased product.
GeForce 6 SeriesAGPcard
GeForce 6 Series PCI-E card
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Note: The card and other components are subjected to damage by static electricity.
Users should take necessary precautions when handling these static sensitive devices,
such as taking on anti-static wrist strap, or keep the motherboard touching the metal
chassis of PC to eliminate static electricity.
B. 2 Uninstall the Existing Display Driver
Skip this step if you are installing a new computer.
Click Start│Setting│Control Panel│System│Device Manager. Select the existing
driver name in Display Adapter column and delete it (please refer to your old VGA
card’s manual).
B. 3 Install New VGA Card
Shut down the computer and unplug electrical cords on your computer;
Open up the case cover and remove the existing card;
Insert the new card. Earth yourself then take the card out of the anti-static bag. Insert
the card into proper slot (PCI-E card to PCI-E slot, AGP card to AGP slot). Pay
attention to the slot direction and avoid the damage to motherboard and VGA card;
Put the cover back and plug in the electrical cords;
Restart the computer, and Windows will auto-detect the new card.

C. DRIVER INSTALLATION
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C. 1 Display Driver Installation
1. Put the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The window will be loaded
automatically. Click Video Drivers to continue;
2. Click Next in this welcome window;
3. Click Yes to continue;
4. Click Finish to complete the display driver installation and restart the computer.
C. 2 TV Capture Driver Installation
1. Put the driver CD into CD-ROM drive of your PC. The window will be loaded
automatically. Click Video Drivers to continue;
2. Click TV Capture to continue;
3. Click Next to continue;
4. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart the computer.
C. 3 DirectX 9.0 Installation
1. Put the driver CD into CD-ROM drive of your PC. The window will be loaded
automatically. Click Video Drivers to continue;
2. Click Install DirectX 9.0 to continue;
3. Check “I accept the agreement” and then click Next to continue;
4. Click Next to continue;
5. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart the computer.

D. SETTING
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D. 1 Display Properties
After the driver installation, you may click Display icon in Control Panel to view display
properties. Or, you may right-click the Windows desktop to pop up the shortcut menu,
and then click Properties. In Settings tab, you may change the display settings.
–Screen area
Change the resolution of your monitor.
–Colors
Change the color depth of your monitor.
D. 2 Advanced Settings
Click Advanced button in the Settings tab to change various property settings.
D.2.1 General
–Display
Set system font size.
–Compatibility
Set the operating mode of system after changing color settings.

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D.2.2 Adapter
This tab shows you some basic information of the adapter.
D.2.3 Monitor
In this tab, you may adjust refresh frequency of your monitor.

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D.2.4 Troubleshooting
If you have problems with your graphics hardware, you can adjust the slider to
troubleshoot display-related problems.
D.2.5 Color Management
In this tab, you may manage and select monitor color profiles.
You may click Add to select and append appropriate color profile.

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D.2.6 GeForce 6800 Ultra
This tab shows relevant information about the card, and it has links to the NVIDIA
website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers and other
information.
In the above window, you may select any scheme in the extended menu.
D.2.6.1 nView Display Mode

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–Standard (nView disabled): disable the nView function, allowing viewing on one display.
The default setting.
–Clone: allow two output devices to display the same image.
–Horizontal Span: the desktop area is spread horizontally across both displays.
–Vertical Span: the desktop area is spread vertically across both displays.
–Display: you may select the output device on which to display windows.
You may click on Device Settings to adjust screen position, correct color or select output device.
D.2.6.1.1 Color Correction
a. In Device Selection tab you may select the output device on which to display Windows. If you check
“TV”, then you may select TV format by clicking Change Format.

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b. Color Correction tab
–Active Color Channel
Select one color channel as active color channel and parameter adjust object. The options are: red,
green, blue, or all channels.
You may adjust brightness, contrast and gamma of the active color channel.
–Custom Color Settings
More colors are available, and you may change or keep the settings.
D.2.6.1.2 Screen Adjustment
a. In Screen Adjustment tab, you may adjust the screen position.

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b. In Display Timing tab, you may set display timing.
–Auto-Detect (let Windows determine the proper mode)
This option allows Windows to receive the proper timing information directly from the monitor
itself. This is the default setting.
Note: Some old monitors may not support this feature.
–General Timing Formula (GTF)
GTF is the standard used by many new monitors.
–Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT)
DMT is an old standard still in use by some monitors. Select this option if your monitor complies
with it.
–Fixed Aspect Ratio Timing

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D.2.6.2 Performance & Quality Settings
–Intellisample ™ Settings
Intellisample Engine: The industry's fastest and highest quality antialiasing delivers
ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds.
–Antialiasing-Off (no antialiasing)
Off (no antialiasing): Disable antialiasing in 3D applications. Pitch on it when you require
maximum performance in your applications.
2x: Enable antialiasing using the 2x mode. Pitch on it for improved image quality and high
performance in 3D applications.
Quincunx Antialiasing (tm): Enable a patented antialiasing technique available. It offers the
quality of the slower 4x AA mode at very near the performance of the faster 2x AA
mode.
4x: Enable the antialiasing using the 4x mode. Pitch on it for the highest possible image
quality at eh expense of some performance drain in 3D applications.
–Anisotropic Filtering-Off
–Texture Sharpening

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D.2.6.3 Color Correction
D.2.6.4 Overlay Controls
–Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation
These sliders let you control the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation output of your
display card. Use them to adjust the quality of video or DVD playback on your monitor.
–Zoom Control
This option: Video Overlay, Video Mirror, Both.
–Select screen region to zoom
This option lets you select the region on the video playback to zoom in or out.

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D.2.6.5 Fullscreen Video
D.2.6.6 Troubleshooting

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D.2.6.7 NVRotate
NVIDIA's NVRotate technology allows users to pivot any display connected to an NVIDIA GPU
from landscape to portrait mode, for easier information and application viewing.
–Landscape (0 degree rotation)
–Portrait (90 degree rotation)
–Inverted Landscape (180 degree rotation)
–Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation)

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D.2.6.8 Refresh Rate Override