GV-N57128DE/ GV-N57256DE/ GV-N57256V GeForce™ FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57256V-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respec tive owners.
English Table of Contents 1. Introduction .....................................................................................3 1.1. Features ................................................................................................. 3 1.2. Minimum system requirement .................................................................. 3 2. Hardware Installation .......................................................................4 2.1. Unpacking .....................................................
English 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • • • • Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Supports the new AGP 8X standard Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(For GV-N57128DE only) Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(For GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V only) • • • • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connectors Supports TV-Out connectors(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO)(For GV-N57256V only) Supports Direct X 9.0 Spec 1.2.
English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Unpacking The GV-N57 Series package contains the following: The GV-N57128DE or GV-N57256DE or GV-N57256V graphics accelerator GV-N57 Series user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD DVI-I to D-Sub connector TV-Out cable x 1(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) S-video and AV in/output cable x 1 (For GV-N57256V only) Power Director CD (For GV-N57256V only) Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
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English 3) GV-N57256V VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) VIVO DVI -I Connector OR VGA Output Analog LC D Monitor A nalog Monitor VGA Monitor C onnector (15pin) S-V ideo Input NTSC / PAL TV AV Input VIVO AV Output S-Video O utput Projector DVI Output Digital LCD M onitor DVI Connector OR DVI-I to D-sub VGA Output C onnector A nalog LC D M onitor GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator -6 -
Installing Your graphics card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. To install your graphics accelerator 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.
English 4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below...
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® 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.
English 3.1.2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98/ 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Click "Install DirectX 9" item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and Click "Next" button. Step 3.
English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
English 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) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics accelerator, please insert it now.
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 show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. - 13 - Software Installation English B.
English Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) 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 show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "WDM Driver" item.
English Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. * Please notice that the WDM driver is only for Windows XP.
English 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 V-Tuner: Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tuner item. Click "V-Tuner" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner installation is completed.
V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
English 3.1.5. Taskbar icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT 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 clickng Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings. Right click the icon.
English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
English After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the control panel. Right click the icon. You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelertaor from here. You can enable the nView function.
The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for windows) The Setting properties page allows you to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color depth. Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting.
English Screen Adjustment properties n Click the icons on the desktop image to adjust the screen to the desired position. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for your display. • Auto-Detect (Windows determines the proper mode.
Direct3D Settings properties OpenGL Settings properties n The sliders lets to decide wheth er your a pp lica tio n sh ou ld us e qu lity or h ig h performance texture. • Image Settings: Moving the slider to the left will maximize application performance, while moving the slider to the right will provide excellent 3D image quality. • Antialiasing settings: Improves image quality by removing jagged edges from 3D images.
English Overlay Controls properties n The Overlay Controls Properties is used to adjust the Brightness / Contra st / Hue / Saturation settings. Overlay properties allows for the viewing of full-motion video on your PC. However, there is only one video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display. The video overlay contro ls are automatically activated during playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments.
n Click "Override refresh rates" to select refresh rate overrides to be used in Direct3D applications. Change Resolutions properties n The Change Resolutions Properties allows you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings (screen rdfresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions and refresh rates. Screen Menus properties n The Screen Menus Properties can remove infrequently used screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list below.
English 3.1.7. nView properties pages nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. Using nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop. You can click on the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management.
n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. nView Applications properties n This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis.
English nView Desktops properties n This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties n This tab allows customization of the nView user interface. nView Effects properties n This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
n This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties n This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Mouse properties n This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions.
English nView Tools properties n This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
Please make sure the Windows have installed Windows Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. With Windows running on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your graphics card.
English 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. n Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. n Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. n If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard.
English 5. Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use GV-N4464D VGA card and NVFLASH BIOS flash utility as example. How to reflash the BIOS for your graphics card? 1. Extract the Zip file to the drive C: or A: 2. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode. (This function only for Windows 98/98SE, If your OS is Windows 2000/ Windows ME/ Windows XP. Please use the bootable disk to MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command path to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Backup BIOS command : C:\> nvflash -b 5.
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848 x 480 1024 x 768 1088 x 612 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 170 200 240 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 170 200 240 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 240 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 3
English Display Screen Resolution 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 200 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
1360 x 768 1600 x 900 1600 x 1024 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 170 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp(16.
English Display Screen Resolution 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 30 60 70 72 75 85 100 60 70 72 75 85 100 60 70 72 75 85 60 70 72 75 85 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp(16.
