User manual GIGABYTE GV-N57256V

[. . . ] GV-N57128DE/ GV-N57256DE/ GV-N57256V GeForceTM FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-N57256V-101 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. 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 names are the property of their respec tive owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on VGA c ard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. [. . . ] Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. -9 - Software Installation English 3. 1. 2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98/ 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 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. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 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. 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 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-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. English Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. - 13 - Software Installation English Step 3. Driver installation (WDM Driver)(For GV-N57256V only) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Click "Install Display Driver" item. Click "WDM Driver" item. GV-N57 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2. Click "Next" button. English Windows installings the components. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. * Please notice that the WDM driver is only for Windows XP. - 15 - Software Installation English 3. 1. 4. Utilities on driver CD 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". · Install V-Tuner: Step 1. When autorun window show up, click V-Tuner item. Click "V-Tuner" item. Note: On certain monitors, the screen may go blank momentarily during adjustment. Display Timing properties n Select the proper timing mode for your display. · Auto-Detect (Windows determines the proper mode. ) · General Timing Formula (GTF) · Discrete Monitor Timings (DMT) · Coordinated Video Timings (CVT) Standard · Fixed aspect ratio timings · Enable/Disable doublescan for lower resolution modes Color Correction properties n The Color Correction Properties is used to adjust the color settings. [. . . ] If Windows® does not show the CD automatically, please run following steps: 1. Type the following: D:\SETUP. exe (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter. ) 4. Click on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. English 3. 3. [. . . ]