Gigabyte GV-N57256V driver and firmware
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... Utilities on driver CD 16 3.1.5. Taskbar icon ...18 3.1.6. Display properties pages 21 3.1.7. nView properties pages 26
3.2. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 31 3.3. BIOS flash utility 31
4. Troubleshooting Tips 32
5. Appendix 33
5.1. How to reflash the BIOS 33 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 34
GV-N57 Series Graphics...
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... contains the following: The GV-N57128DE or GV-N57256DE or GV-N57256V graphics accelerator GV-N57 Series user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD Power DVD CD Game CD DVI-I to D-Sub connector TV-Out cable x 1(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only) S-video and AV in/output cable x 1 (For GV-N57256V only) Power Director CD (For GV-N57256V only)
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated...
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... card in place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug the 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 V CR (For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only)
9 Pin(VIVO ) (For GV-N57256V only)
To Flat Panel Display...
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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 Iacceptthe agreement and Click "Next" button.
Step 3. Click "Next" button.
GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator
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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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Software Installation
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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 (VGACompatible)
Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came...
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... installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Disp lay Driver item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item.
Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.
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... to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
C. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Disp lay Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item.
Click "WDM Driver" item.
GV-N57...
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Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. * Please notice that the WDM driver is only for Windows XP.
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Software Installation
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... driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
• Install V-Tuner:
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tu ner item.
Click "V-Tuner" item.
Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Step 3 . Enter your name and co mpany.
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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Software Installation
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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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Software Installation
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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.
GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator
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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.
You can select other properties from the pop-out menu.
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Software Installation
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n Performance and Compatibility options. • Mipmap detail level • Maximum system memory for PCI mode textures • Enable fog table emulation • Custom Direct3D settings
OpenGL Settings properties
n Performance and Compatibility options. • Disable support for enhanced CPU instruction sets. • Enable conformant OpenGL texture clamp behavior. • Multi...
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nView Profile properties
n This tab contains a record all nView display settings for easy software setup.
nView Windows properties
n This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placementwhen using multiple monitors.
nViewApplications properties
n This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis.
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Software Installation
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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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... receiving power. n 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.) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. n If...