User manual GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H-B

[. . . ] 17, 2007 VGA Card GV-NX86S256H-B Apr. 17, 2007 GV-NX86S256H-B GeForceTM 8600 GTS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX86S2B-101R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. [. . . ] Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3. 1. 1. Operating System Requirement · When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9. 0c 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-NX86S256H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3. 1. 2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performance. 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. English Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 Software Installation English 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. 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 graphics accelerator, please insert it now. ) 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. GV-NX86S256H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - B. The categories are: 3D Settings Display Video & Television English In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a view mode. The supported modes are: Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: · Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. · Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. · Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. · Enable NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology for SLI-capable systems and NVIDIA GPU-based graphics cards. GV-NX86S256H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Appearance Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. English Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Performance Monitor Temperature Levels Use this page if you overclock your GPU and want to see how your GPU heats up over time. You can monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU and track its temperature history. When appropriate, the GPU will automatically slow down to run at a lower temperature. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. [. . . ] Click "Yes" to the license agreement. 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. GV-NX86S256H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. [. . . ]