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GV-N52128D / GV-N52128T-P
GeForce™ FX 5200 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101 12MD-N52128-101
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...
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... CD ...14 3.1.5. Taskbar icon ...16 3.1.6. Display properties pages 19 3.1.7. nView properties pages 24
3.2. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 28 3.3. BIOS flash utility 28
4. Troubleshooting Tips 29
5. Appendix 30
5.1. How to reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 31
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...N52128 Series package contains the following: The GV-N52128D or GV-N52128T-P graphics accelerator GV-N52128 Series user's manual GV-N52128 Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD TV-Out cable x 1 DVI-I to D-Sub connector (For GV-N52128D only)
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some...
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... 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...
To VGA Monitor
To TV or VCR
To Flat Panel Display (For GV-N52128D only)
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. For detailed instructions...
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...; When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 8 or later version.
• If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, ALI 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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... 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. 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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... 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...
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... 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 "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation...
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... 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...
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V-Tuner (Overclock Utility)
V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Display & Adjust
Min V-Tuner
Core Clock
Display Core Clock
Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock
Link to the Websit of Gigabyte
Display & Adjust Memory Clock
Help Description Close V-Tuner To system Tray
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... 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...
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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. 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.
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... 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.
Click "Advanced", into details settings:
n This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information.
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... together. It will result in high quality textures, with a negligible reduction in the application's performance.
Direct3D Settings properties
n Performance and Compatibility options. • Enable fog table emulation. • Display logo when running Direct3D applications. • Mipmap Detail Level • PCI Texture Memory Size • Custom Direct3D settings
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...Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the Media Center icon in the taskbar The Desktop Manager provides enhanced nView multidisplay functionality and helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Enable Desktop... Landscape (180 degree rotation) • Inverted Portrait (270 degree rotation)
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... display settings for easy software setup. You can either select a profile from the list below or create your own custom profile.
nView Windows properties
n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
nView Effects properties
n This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications.
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... 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.
3.3. BIOS flash utility
BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte...
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... 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.) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. n If you have problems during bootup, start your computer in Safe Mode. In Windows...