Gigabyte GV-N595U256V driver and firmware
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... on driver CD 15 3.1.5. Taskbar icon 17 3.1.6. Display properties pages 20 3.1.7. nView properties pages 25
3.2. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 30 3.3. BIOS flash utility 30
4. Troubleshooting Tips 31
5. Appendix 32
5.1. How to reflash the BIOS 32 5.2. Resolutions and color depth table (In Windows® XP 33
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Unpacking
The GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT package contains the following: The GV-N595U256V or GV-N595U-GT graphics accelerator GV-N595U256V / GV-N595U-GT user's manual NVIDIA Series driver and utility CD PowerDVD CD Game CD S-video and AV in/output cable x 1 DVI-I to D-Sub connector
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To ...
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... the computer cover.
After installation, please connect the power cable to your GV-N595U256V graphics card, or system will not boot.
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 Flat Panel Display
To VGA Monitor
9 Pin...
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... 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, 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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...hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98/ 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. 0 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...
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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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... 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 "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) 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.
Click "WDM Driver" item.
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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.
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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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... Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs.
You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
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After installation of the display drivers, you will find a NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click this icon to 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 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: GeForce FX 5950 Ultra properties
„ This page shows the Adapter, System and Driver versions information.
You can select other properties from the pop-out menu.
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... properties
„ The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust the color settings. It also allows gamma control for video playing of the Video Overlay. The color settings affect all display devices mapped to the view. You can change red, green, and blue display colors. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can also be changed.
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... various features and presets you've configured in the Display Properties directly from the Windows taskbar. • Display the NVIDIA Settings 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. • My connected TV does not appear in this list.
NV Rotate...
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... windows on one desktop. You can click on the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar's to enable the nView or choose the Display Properties\Advanced\Desktop Management.
Access nView properties page: A: right click icon\nView Desktop Manager\
nView Properties
B: Choose Display Properties\Advanced\ GeForce tab\Desktop Management
Click the item to start nView Properties.
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... accessed from this tab.
nView Profile properties
„ This tab contains a record all nView 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
„ This tab allows you to control of window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
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nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings on a per application basis.
nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops.
nView User Interface properties „ This tab allows customization of the nView user interface.
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... the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3.3. BIOS flash utility
BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. 0If you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5.1. "How to reflash the BIOS".
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... 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...