VGA Card
GV-NX66256DP2
Aug. 24, 2005
VGA Card
GV-NX66256DP2
Aug. 24, 2005
GV-NX66256DP2
GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-X662DP2-101R
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 form
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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 ............................................................................ 9
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................29
1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Minimum system requirements ..................................................................... 3
2.1. Board layout ............................................................................................... 4
2.2. Hardware installation ................................................................................... 6
3.1. Win® XP driver and utilities installation .......................................................... 9
3.1.1. Operating system requirement ..................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. DirectX installation ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3. Driver installation .......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD .................................................................................................... 14
3.1.5. Taskbar icon................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.6. Display properties pages ............................................................................................. 19
3.1.7. nView properties pages ............................................................................................... 23
3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation ...................................................................... 28
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 30
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 30
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................................................................................. 30
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................................................................................ 30
5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP) .................................. 31
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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
• Integrated with 256MB DDRII memory
• Supports DirectX 9.0c
• Supports NVIDIA® SLI
Express bus
• Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output
• Provides D-Sub and DVI-I connectors
(Note)
1.2. Minimum system requirements
• 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
• 64MB system memory
• 50MB of available disk space for full installation
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
TM
(Scalable Link Interface) technology via the PCI
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(Note): SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical
connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be of the same model and
from the same vendor. To support SLI technology via the PCI Express bus, the GV-
NX66256DP2 requires driver version 77.72 or later.
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2.1. Board Layout
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2. Hardware Installation
TV-out
DVI-I Connector
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI Output
Digital LCD Monitor
Pr
HDTV
Pb/AV Output
Y
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
Analog LCD Monitor
OR
Analog LCD Monitor
S-Video Output
VGA Output
VGA Output
Analog Monitor
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DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
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 Your 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,
3. Remove any existing graphics card from
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
consult your computer's manual for help in
removing the cover.
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.
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.
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Warning!
When installing the graphics card, do
not push down the heat pipe. This
may displace the heat pipe and cause
bad contact between the GPU and
thermal pad as well as affect the heat
dissipation. To avoid system
instability, do not touch the graphics
card when it is runnnig .
The two central heatsink fins on the
back of the graphics card can be
used to fasten the patented
GIGABYTE 3D Plug Cooler (optional
device) for heat dissipation for the
VGA chipset. Slide the fan arm onto
the two central heatsink fins until it fits
securely into place.
2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,
and replace the computer cover.
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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...
To TV/VCR/VIVO
To VGA Monitor
To Flat Panel Display
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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How to enable NVIDIA® SLI
After installing two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model on an SLI motherboard
(Figure 1), users can enable SLI mode simply through the graphics card driver (For the GV-
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NX66256DP2, driver version must be at least 77.72)
Step 1: After installing the graphics card driver, right-click on Desktop and select Properties.
When Display Properties dialog box appears, select the Settings tab. In Settings, click
the Advanced button.
Step 2: Click the GeForce 6600 tab when advanced properties dialog box appears. Select
SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and select the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box
(Figure 2) and click Apply.
TM
(Scalable Link Interface) technology:
(Note)
.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Step 3: Restart your system when prompted.
(Note): Only Windows XP operating system supports SLI mode. Please do not enable SLI
multi-GPU in Windows 2000.
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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive 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 you have
installed DirectX 9 or later version to your system.
• If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard built on 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.
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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 the autorun window showes
up, click the "Install DirectX 9" item.
Click the "Install DirectX 9" item.
Step 2. Select the I accept the agreement
check box and click the "Next" button.
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Step 3. Click the "Next" button again to begin
DirectX 9 installation.
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
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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)
Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Click the "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 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".
Step 1. When autorun window show up,
click Install Display Driver item.
Click the "Install Display Driver" item.
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Step 2. Click the "Next" button.
Step 3. Click the "Finish" button and restart
computer. Then the driver installation is
completed.
Windows installs the driver components.
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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".
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Install V-Tuner 2:
•
Step 1.Click the "Utilities" item.
Step 3. Click the "Next" button.
Step 2.Click the "GIGABYTE Utility" item.
Step 4. Enter your name and company.
Step 5. Click the "Finish" button and restart computer.
Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
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V-Tuner 2
V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory
(Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status
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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 GBT icon on the taskbar's status
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area. Right-click this icon to open 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
clicking Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graph-
ics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
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Click "VGA Information" item
into the "VGA Info" and "Color
Adjust" tabs.
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.
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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.
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Right click the icon.
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You can adjust the properties of
the graphics accelerator from
here.
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
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.
You can move the slider to change
the resolution.
You can click the item to change the
color depth.
Click the "Advanced" button for adapter and setting.
To access more advanced options, click the "Advanced" button.
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GeForce 6600 properties
After pressing the "Advanced" button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 6600 tab. (You can also click
the Nvidia icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Display to access the GeForce 6600 properties
page.)
You can select other properties from the pop-out menu.
This page shows the Adapter, System and
Driver version information.
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nView Display Settings properties
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Performance and Quality Settings properties
SLI multi-GPU
*
nView allows you to connect separate displays to single
graphics card.
• nView Display mode: select your preferred nView display
modes here. Options: Single display/ Clone/Dualview
• Primary/Secondary display: select a single display or
display pair. The selected display combination will appear
in the graphical representation below.
• Make this the primary display: Specifies that the display
corresponding to the icon you selected above is the
primary display.
• Click Apply to apply settings or click OK to save settings.
If TV is chosen as the display, you will need to select the
proper TV format. To do this, click "Device Settings" followed
by "Select TV format". Select the format for your television
and then click "Apply" followed by "OK".
Display Model GV-NX66256DP2
Matrix CRT+TV Yes
CRT+DVI Yes
DVI+TV Yes
"*" This feature will not be available when SLI multi-GPU is enabled.
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 value: allows to set the degree of the
Global Driver Settings.
*
To enable SLI mode, select the Enable SLI multi-GPU
check box and click Apply after installation of two GV-
NX66256DP2 graphics cards on an SLI-capable motherboard.
Then restart your system when prompted.
"*" Only Windows XP operating system supports the SLI mode.
Please do not enable SLI multi-GPU in Windows 2000.
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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 3D-
accelerated 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.
Video Overlay Settings properties
The Video Overlay Settings Properties can adjust Overlay
zoom controls and Overlay color controls. There is only one
video overlay, which is only available on the Primary display.
The video overlay controls are automatically activated during
playback of any video file type that supports overlay
adjustments. The "Adjust Colors" button will access "Color
Correction" properties page.
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Tools properties
The NVIDIA settings taskbar utility lets you conveniently access
various features and presets you've configured in the Display
Properties directly from the Windows taskbar.
• Shortcut tools
The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multi-
display functionality and helps you organize your applications
for use with multiple displays and desktops.
• Display optimization
Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your
display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors.
• Troubleshooting
This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV
set which does not report its presence to the graphics card.
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NV Rotate properties
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Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties
The NV Rotate Properties is used to rotate the screen. If your
monitor is capable of operating in either Landscape or Portrait
mode, you can adjust the screen by this properties.
• Landscape (0 degree rotation)
• Portrait (90 degree rotation)
• Inverted landscape (180 degree rotation)
• Inverted portrait (270 degree rotation)
The Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates Properties allows
you to adjust the screen resolution, color quality and monitor
settings (screen refresh rates). Or you can customize resolutions
and refresh rates.
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Menu Editing properties
The Menu Editing Properties can remove infrequently used
screens by dragging them from the screen menu to the list
below. Restore screens to the menu by dragging them
individually, or click Restore Defaults.
To begin, select the Enable menu editing check box. To
return to normal navigation mode, do not select the check box.
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. With 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.
Enable the nView Desktop Manager features:
Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600>Desktop
Management
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Click the "Enable" button to turn on all the nView Desktop
Manager features.
Access nView properties page:
To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and
select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager (Method A). Or right-click on
Desktop, select Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6600. Double-click Desktop
Management item on the pop-up menu (Method B).
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Method A: Method B:
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Click the item to start nView Properties.
nView Desktop Management properties
This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
The setup wizard can also be accessed from this tab.
nView Profiles properties
This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy
software setup.
Double-click Desktop Management to see
more nView properties.
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nView Windows properties
nView Applications properties
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This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement
when using multiple monitors.
This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different
applications.
nView Desktops properties
This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops.
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nView User Interface properties
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nView Effects properties
This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply
to your applications.
nView Zoom properties
This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
Also enables full screen video playback via the video mirroring
control button.
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nView Hot Keys properties
nView Mouse properties
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This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or
key combinations.
This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic
actions.
nView Tools properties
This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop
users.
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3.2. Win® 2000 driver installation
With Windows running on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take
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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.
To install the graphics card driver for Win® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Then
the AUTORUN window will show up. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the
wizard to install the driver.
If Windows® does not show the CD automatically, please run following steps:
1. Click the Start button on the control bar.
2. Select Run.
3. Type the following: D:\SETUP.exe
(If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.)
4. Click "OK".
5. Click on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard.
6. Click "Next".
7. Click "Yes" to the license agreement.
8. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000
Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
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4. Troubleshooting Tips
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer
or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information.
Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot.
Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.
Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For
more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer.
(NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or
to become the secondary display.)
Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when
you installed the graphics driver.
Restart your computer.
Press the F8 key on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows
Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter.
After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the
graphics card is correct.
For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows
®
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Help or contact your computer manufacturer.
If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen
looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.)
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5. Appendix
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5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode
1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive
2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you need a startup disk to restart
3. Change the command prompt to A:\>.
4. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name]
5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS
6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer.
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode
1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar.
A.
the computer in MS-DOS mode.)
-s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf11 -s nx66256dp2.f1) and press Enter.
file name] (example: gvf11 -p nx66256dp2.f2) and press Enter.
Right-click to select the @VGA utility.
@VGA flash BIOS utility.
2. Update BIOS through the Internet
a. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Then @VGA will automatically download
the BIOS for your card from GBT @VGA server and do the update for you.(@VGA will not
download/update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on your card is the latest one.)
3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet
a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GBT website and extract it to your hard disk (or
floppy disk).
b. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash.
c. Select the BIOS file from your hard disk (or floppy disk).
d. Complete the update procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP)
GeForce 6600 Single Display Standard Modes
Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp)
Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M)
Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode
320 x 200 60~75 333
320 x 240 60~75 333
400 x 300 60~75 333
480 x 360 60~75 333
512 x 384 60~75 333
640 x 400 60~75 333
640 x 480 60~240 333
720 x 480 60 333
720 x 576 50~60 333
800 x 600 60~240 333
848 x 480 60~240 333
960 x 600 60~240 333
1024 x 768 60~200 333
240 33X
1088 x 612 60~200 333
240 33X
1152 x 864 60~170 333
200 33X
1280 x 720 60~150 333
170 33X
1280 x 768 60~150 333
170 33X
1280 x 960 60~150 333
170 33X
1280 x 1024 60~150 333
170 33X
1360 x 768 60~150 333
170 33X
1600 x 900 60~120 333
140~150 33X
1600 x 1024 60~100 333
120 33X
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To be continued...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp)
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Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp (65K color) 32bpp (16.7M)
Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode
1600 x 1200 60~100 333
1920 x 1080 30~85 333
1920 x 1200 60~85 333
1920 x 1440 60~85 333
2048 x 1536 60~85 333
120 33X
100 33X
100 33X
* This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.
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Appendix- 33 -
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