GIGABYTE GV-NX88T256H, GV-NX88T512HP Owner's Manual

GV-NX88T512HP/ GV-NX88T512H/ GV-NX88G384H/ GV-NX96G384H/ GV-NX88T256H

GeForce

User's Manual

Rev. 103 12MD-NX88T5HP-103R

8800/9600 Graphics Accelerator

© 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD 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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Nov. 26, 2007

GV-NX88T512HP/GV-NX88T256H

VGA Card

Nov. 26, 2007

GV-NX88T512HP/

GV-NX88T256H

VGA Card

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Mar. 24, 2008

GV-NX88T512H

VGA Card

Mar. 24, 2008

GV-NX88T512H

VGA Card

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Apr. 11, 2008

GV-NX88G384H/GV-NX96G384H

VGA Card

Apr. 11, 2008

GV-NX88G384H/

GV-NX96G384H

VGA Card

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5

1.1. Features ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 5

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 6

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 6

2.2. Hardware Installation......................................................................................................8

3. Software Installation.................................................................................................. 12

3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation................................................................ 12

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 12

3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 13

3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 14

3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD ..................................................................... 16

3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 18

3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................... 19

3.1.7. nView Properties Pages

4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 35

(Note)

...................................................................................... 30

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 36

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 36

5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables (In Windows XP)................................................. 37

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 39

(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800/9600 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88T512HP/512H only)

• Integrated with 384 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88G384H/GV-NX96G384H only)

• Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-NX88T256H only)

• Supports DirectX 10

• Supports NVIDIA

• Supports A V / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output

• Supports 2 DVI-I connectors

• Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters)

• Supports HDTV output (by adapter)

• Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

• Hardware

- Intel

Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon

- 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for best performance

- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)

- A 450 Watt power supply or above is a must

SLI

(Scalable Link Interface) technology

(Note)

• Operating System

- Windows

• SLI

Vista

XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

XP Professional x64 Edition

Configuration

If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required:

- An SLI certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver

- Two GV -NX88T512H(P)/GV -NX88G384H/GV -NX96G384H/GV -NX88T256H

- A power supply with 1000-watt or above is recommended

- An SLI bridge connector

(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-NX88T512H(P)/GV-NX88G384H/GV-NX96G384H/GV-NX88T256H) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY).

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2.1. Board Layout

1. GV-NX88T256H

SLI Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

2. Hardware Installation

HDTV

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

Pb/AV Output

TV-Out

S-Video Output

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI Output

DVI-I Connector 2

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

D-Sub Output

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2. GV-NX88T512HP/GV-NX88T512H/GV-NX88G384H/NX96G384H

SLI Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

HDTV

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

Pb/AV Output

TV-Out

S-Video Output

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI Output

DVI-I Connector 2

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

D-Sub Output

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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 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.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.

T o 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, remove 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 connector of the graphics card is securely inserted.

Step 2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

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.

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.

Connect a flat panel

T o TV / VCR T o Flat Panel Display

Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter

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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GIGABYTE Video Adapter

AV Out

S-Video Out

Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card.

(1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue)

(2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter.

HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb)

(3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter.

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How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works:

In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.

Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH)

(provided by motherboard manufacturer)

SLI bridge connector

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