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GV-NX65128D / GV-NX65128DE
GeForce™ 6500 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102 12MD-NX651D-102R
* The WEEE marking...VGA card. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update...
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... on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages 17 3.1.7. nView Properties Pages 21
3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 26
4. Troubleshooting Tips 27
5. Appendix 28
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 28
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 28 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode 28
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 29
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... replace the computer cover.
3. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below...
To VGA Monitor
To Flat Panel Display
To TV / VCR
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please...
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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow...
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... 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence.
0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item...
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... 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 the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your...
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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.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 3. Click the 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 GIGABYTE utilities:
Step 1. When autorun window show up, please click the Utilities item.
Then click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Step 3. Enter your name and company.
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V-Tuner 2
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
Adjust core speed
The tunning CLK will only be applied when running 3D mode.
Opens Help page
Adjust memory speed
Select choice of skin
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... the Display Properties item, and then click Settings. Click Advanced after clicking Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs.
You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information.
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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. Click this icon to open the control panel.
Right click the icon.
You can adjust the properties of the graphics accelerator from here.
GV-NX65128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator
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... icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
You can...
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... helps you organize your applications for use with multiple displays and desktops. • Display optimization Run the Display Optimization Wizard to adjust your display(s) for optimal viewing and representation of colors. • Troubleshooting This option can be used to force detection of an attached TV set which does not report its presence to the graphics card.
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... using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop.
Enable the nView Desktop Manager features: Right-click on desktop and choose Properties>Settings>Advanced>GeForce 6500...
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nView Windows properties
„ This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
nView Applications properties „ This tab allows you to control nView settings depending different applications.
nView Desktops properties „ This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops.
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nView Hot Keys properties
„ This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
nView Mouse properties
„ This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions.
nView Tools properties
„ This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
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...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.
Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
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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...
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... your computer.
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows Mode
1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GBT icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right-click to select the @VGA utility.
@VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Update BIOS through the Internet
a. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. Then @VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GBT @VGA server...