GV-N57128DE/
GV-N57256DE/
GV-N57256V
GeForce™ FX 5700 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-N57256V-101
Copyright
© 2003 GIGABYTETECHNOLOGYCO., LTD
CopyrightbyGIGA-BYTETECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No partofthis manual may be reproduced or transmitted in
anyfrom withoutthe expressed, written permission ofGBT.
Trademarks
Third-partybrands and names are the propertyoftheir respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove anylabelson VGAcard, this mayvoid the warrantyof this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some ofthe specifications mightbe out ofdate before publication of thisbooklet.
The authorassumes noresponsibilityforanyerrorsoromissionsthat mayappearin this documentnordoesthe authormake
a commitmentto update the information contained herein.
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
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Powered by nVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Supports the new AGP 8X standard
Integrated with 128MB DDR memory(For GV-N57128DE only)
Integrated with 256MB DDR memory(For GV-N57256DE/GV-N57256V only)
Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connectors
Supports TV-Out connectors(For GV-N57128DE/GV-N57256DE only)
Supports video capture for video editing (VIVO)(For GV-N57256V only)
Supports Direct X 9.0 Spec
1.2. Minimum system requirement
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IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III650MHz or AMDAthlon 650MHz
class processor or higher
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One availableAGP3.0 compliant slot or better
Operating Systems Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP
64MB system memory
50MB of available disk space for full installation
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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Introduction
2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Unpacking
The GV-N57 Seriespackage 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 x1 (For GV-N57256V only)
Power Director CD (For GV-N57256V only)
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect
them againstdamage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions
whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turn offyour computer and unplug power supply.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Ifyou do nothave one,
touch both of your hands to a safelygrounded object or to a metal object, such as the power
supply case.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static
electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should
be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded atthe same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to
your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding.
DO NOT APPLYPOWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD.
Inorder toensureyour graphics card working correctly,please use official Gigabyte
BIOS only. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics
card.
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2.2. Board layout
1) GV-N57128DE
VGA Monitor Connector
(15pin)
S-Video
DVI-I Connector
2) GV-N57256DE
VGA Monitor Connector
(15pin)
S-Video
DVI-I Connector
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VGA Output
Analog Monitor
Analog LC D M onitor
VGA Monitor
C onnector
(15pin)
AV Output
NTSC / PAL TV
S-Video
S-VideoOutput
DVI Output
Projector
DVI Connector
Digital LCD M onitor
DVI-I to D-Sub Connector
VGA Output
Analog LC D M onitor
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Hardware Installation
3) GV-N57256V
VGA Monitor Connector
(15pin)
VIVO
DVI-I Connector
OR
VGA Output
Analog LCD Monitor
Analog Monitor
VGA Monitor
C onnector
(15pin)
S-Video Input
AV Input
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
VIVO
AV Output
S-Video Output
DVI Output
DVI Connector
Digital LCD M onitor
OR
DVI-I to D-sub
C onnector
VGA Output
Analog LC D M onitor
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