GIGABYTE GV-NX62TC256DS Owner's Manual
VGA Card
GV-NX62TC256DS
Aug. 2, 2005
V GA Card
GV-NX62TC256DS
Aug. 2, 2005
GV-NX62TC256DS
GeForce™ 6200 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-NX62TC6DS-101R
Copyright
© 2005 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.
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Notice
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction .........................................................................................3
2. Hardware Installation ...........................................................................4
3. Software Installation ............................................................................8
4. Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................28
1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Minimum system requirement .......................................................................3
2.1. Board layout ............................................................................................... 4
2.2. Hardware installation ................................................................................... 6
3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation ..........................................................8
3.1.1. Operating system requirement ..................................................................................... 8
3.1.2. DirectX installation .......................................................................................................... 9
3.1.3. Driver installation ...........................................................................................................11
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD.................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5. Taskbar icon ................................................................................................................. 15
3.1.6. Display properties pages ............................................................................................. 18
3.1.7. nView properties pages............................................................................................... 22
3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation ...................................................................... 27
5. Appendix ..........................................................................................29
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 29
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode................................................................................. 29
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................................................................................ 29
5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP).................................. 30
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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:
System memory 256 MB 512 MB or above
VGA onboard memory 64 MB 64 MB
Shared system memory 64 MB 192 MB
T otal effective VGA memory 128 MB 256 MB
• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6200 with TurboCache T echnology Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
• Supports DirectX 9.0c
• Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output
• Supports D-Sub (requires adapter to support this function) and DVI-I connector
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1.2. Minimum system requirement
• IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz
class processor or higher
• One PCI Express x 16 slot
• Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP
• 256MB system memory
• 50MB of available disk space for full installation
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• A PCI Express compliant motherboard and power supply.
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2.1. Board Layout
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2. Hardware Installation
TV-out
DVI-I Connector
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
Digital LCD Monitor
Analog LCD Monitor
AV Output
DVI Output
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
VGA Output
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TV-Out
DVI-I Connector
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 Y our graphics card.
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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
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary,
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
consult your computer's manual for help in
removing the cover.
3. Remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Or, if your computer has any on-board
graphics capability, you may need to disable
it on the motherboard. For more information,
please see you computer documentation.
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To install your new graphics card:
1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If
necessary, remove the metal cover from this
slot; then align your graphics card with the
PCI Express x 16 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 graphics
card; then turn on the computer and monitor.
T o connect a flat panel directly to your graphics
card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a
VGA 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.
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Connect a flat panel
To TV or VCR
To Flat Panel Display
Warning!
To avoid system instability, do not touch the graphics card when it is runnnig .
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please
refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.
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3. Software Installation
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In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of Win® 2000 / 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. Win® 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.
0 Note: 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 Install DirectX 9 item.
Click "Install DirectX 9" item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and
Click "Next" button.
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Step 3. Click "Next" button.
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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
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.)
Or click the "Cancel" button to install the driver
from AUTORUN window.
Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
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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 disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window .
If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item.
Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart
computer. Then the driver installation is
completed.
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Windows installings the components.
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-T uner 2:
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Step 1.Click "Utilities" item.
Step 3. Click "Next" button.
Step 2.Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item.
Step 4. Enter your name and company.
Step 5. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
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V-Tuner 2
V-T uner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory
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(Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status
Adjust Core
speed
Enables auto adjustment of core/
memory clock settings set by user when
running 3D applications.
Adjust Memory
speed
Select choice of skinOpens Help page
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3.1.5. Taskbar icon
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.
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Click "VGA Information" item
into the "VGA Info" and "Color
Adjust" tabs.
Y ou can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the
graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
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VGA Information
VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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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.
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After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status
area. Click this icon to open the control panel.
Right click the icon.
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Y ou can adjust the properties of
the graphics accelerator from
here.
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3.1.6. Display Properties pages
To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GBT icon on the taskbar and select
Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display
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Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display
area, and the refresh rate.
Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for Windows)
You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
To access more advanced options, click the "Advanced" button.
GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) properties
After pressing the "Advanced" button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM) Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6200
TurboCache(TM) tab. (You can also click the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia
Display to access the Geforce 6200 TurboCache(TM) properties page.)
Y ou can move the slider to change
the resolution.
Y ou can click the item to change the
color depth.
Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting.
This page shows the Adapter, System and
You can select other properties from the pop-out menu.
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Driver version information.
nView Display Settings properties
nView allows you to connect separate displays to single
graphics card.
• nView display modes: select your preferred nView display
modes here. Options: Single display/ Clone / Horizontal
span / Vertical span/ Dualview
• Display pair: select a single display or display pair. The
selected display combination will appear in the graphical
representation below.
If TV is chosen as the display, you will need to select the
proper TV format. To do this, click "Device Setting" followed
by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television
and then click "Apply" followed by "OK".
Performance & Quality Settings properties
The sliders lets to decide whether your application should use
quality or high performance texture.
• Application profiles: Select the application profile from the list
of profiles.
• Global Driver Settings: Select the Settings item and move
the slider below to set the degree of antialiasing to used in
Direct3D and OpenGL applications.
• Antialiasing settings: allows to set the degree of the Global
Driver Settings.
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Display Model GV-NX62TC256DS
Matrix CRT+TV Yes
CRT+DVI Yes
DVI+TV Yes
Color Correction properties
The Color Correction Properties is used to compensate for
variations in luminance between a source image and its output
on a display device. Adjust the color correction settings to
provide more accurate color reproduction of images(such as
photographs) on your display device. Also, many 3Daccelerated games may appear too dark to play. Increasing
the brightness and/or the gamma value equally across all
channels makes these games appear brighter and more
playable.
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