User manual GIGABYTE GV-NX66128D

[. . . ] GV-NX66128D(256D) GeForceTM 6600 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MD-NX66128D-201 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. 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 respective owners. 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. [. . . ] Operating system requirement · When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 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. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator -8- 3. 1. 2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. English 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. Click "Next" button. -9- Software Installation English Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3. 1. 3. 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. 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. ) English 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. - 11 - Software Installation English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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". English · Install V-Tuner 2: Step 1. Click "Utilities" item. Step 2. Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 3. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. - 13 - Software Installation English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) 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 Core speed adjustment Core speed adjust Enables auto adjustment of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Opens Help page Select choice of skin GV-NX66128D(256D) Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. [. . . ] BIOS flash utility BIOS update procedure: Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www. gigabyte. com. tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. If you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5. 1. "How to reflash the BIOS". - 27 - Software Installation English 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. [. . . ]