GeForce 6200 - Graphic card ECS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics card
Brand	ECS (Elitegroup Computer Systems)
Model	GeForce 6200
Interface	AGP or PCI Express (depending on version)
Graphics Processor	NVIDIA GeForce 6200
Video Memory	128 MB or 256 MB (depending on model)
Video Outputs	VGA, DVI, S-Video (depending on model)
Dimensions	Approximately 170 x 100 x 20 mm
Weight	Approximately 200 g
Required Power Supply	300 W power supply recommended, additional power connector possible
Minimum System Requirements	800 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 100 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/2003/VISTA
Main Features	nView multi-display support, SLI technology, color correction, temperature monitoring, desktop management, screen rotation
Care and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Handle with care to avoid static electricity. Do not use liquid or abrasive products.
Safety	Disconnect power before installation. Discharge static electricity. Do not plug/unplug while powered on. Use the correct slot (AGP or PCIe).
Spare Parts and Repairability	No user-serviceable parts. If problems occur, contact technical support.
General Information	ECS GeForce 6200 series graphics card. User manual available in PDF format.

Frequently Asked Questions - GeForce 6200 ECS

How to install the ECS GeForce 6200 graphics card?

Turn off your PC and unplug the power. Remove the case cover, discharge static electricity, then insert the card into the appropriate AGP or PCI Express slot. Secure it and replace the cover. Connect the monitor cable and turn on the PC.

What operating systems are supported?

Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and VISTA. SLI technology is only supported under Windows 2000/XP.

How to install the drivers?

Insert the included CD, the ECS VGA INSTALLER program starts automatically. Select the NVIDIA driver installation option and follow the instructions. Restart after installation. If the driver is not detected, use Device Manager.

How to adjust resolution and color quality?

Right-click on the desktop, select Display Properties, Settings tab. Adjust the resolution with the slider and choose the color quality (32-bit recommended).

How to use two monitors with the card?

The nView function allows connecting two devices (digital monitor and TV). Go to NVIDIA settings and choose the mode: single monitor, clone, horizontal/vertical span, or simultaneous.

What to do if the card is not recognized?

Check that the card is properly inserted in the correct slot (AGP or PCIe) and that the additional power cable is connected if necessary. Ensure the power supply is sufficient (300W recommended). Uninstall old drivers and reinstall the drivers from the CD.

How to update the drivers?

Download the latest version from ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) or use manual update via Device Manager: right-click on the card, 'Update driver', then specify the folder of the new drivers.

Does the card support SLI technology?

Yes, the card supports SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology to improve rendering performance. Note: SLI is only supported under Windows 2000/XP.

How to monitor the card temperature?

Use the Temperature settings tab in the NVIDIA control panel. It displays the temperature and can trigger an alarm in case of overheating.

What safety precautions should be taken?

Always disconnect the power before any handling. Discharge static electricity by touching a metal surface. Do not connect the video cable while powered on. Use the appropriate slot. If the card requires additional power, connect it correctly.

USER MANUAL GeForce 6200 ECS

©2005 Elitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.

No part in this manual may be reproduced in any form by any organization and individual without written consent of Elitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd. (ECS).

Trademark Recognition

All the trademarks, signals and logos used in this manual are the properties of Elitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd. The trademarks and logos are authorized by ECS to use publicly. All other company and product names used in this manual are the properties of the respective companies and products.

NVIDIA and “NVIDIA” marks presented on the related products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Preface

1. Introducing the Product ....1

System Requirements....1

2. Hardware Installation.... 2

2.1. Package Contents....2
2.2. Hardware Installation....2

3. Software Installation....3

3.1. Install Motherboard Drive Utility....3
3.2. Install DirectX....4
3.3. Install the Video Card Driver....5

3.3.1. Uninstall the Old Drivers....5
3.3.2. Install the Video Card Driver . 6
3.3.3. Update the Video Card Driver Program....9

4. Software Setup....11

4.1. Adjust the Screen Resolution and Color Quality......11
4.2. Adjust the Monitor Refresh Rate.... 11
4.3. Information on Video Card....12
4.4. Screen Adjustment....12
4.5. nView Display Settings.... 13
4.6. Display Mode Timing.... 13
4.7. Performance and Quality Settings....14
4.8.Color Correction....14
4.9. Overlay Controls ...... 15
4.10. Tools....15
4.11.NVRotate....16
4.12. Temperature Settings....16
4.13. Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate....17
4.14. Desktop Management....17
4.15. Screen Menu Editing....18
4.16.SLI Multi-GPU....18

Multi-Language Translation

1. Introducing the Product

Thank you for choosing this ECS VGA card. We are pleased that you have selected one of the best-engineered VGA cards with enhanced functions available today. We recommend that you read through this User's manual before installing your video card to ensure that the installation process goes smoothly.

System Requirements

• 800 MHz processor or higher
- At least 128 MB system memory
• AGP or PCI Express slot
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/VISTA
- At least 100 MB free HD drive space

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Package Contents

1. VGA Card with NVIDIA Graphics Engine
2. Software and Driver CD
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Cable Adapter

The model name and illustrations used in this User's Manual are for reference only, and may be slightly different from your card.

2.2. Hardware Installation

1. Shut down your PC and unplug the system power connector.
2. Take the case cover off. If there is any homogeneous device, please remove them (To avoid damage from static electricity, make sure that you have discharge the static electricity before installation).
3. Take the VGA card out from the static-proof bag and install it on the motherboard carefully (Some cards have an additional power cable; if your card has one, make sure that the cable is connected with the power supply, or the card may not work properly!).
4. Put on the case cover and connect the monitor cable to the rear Video output port of the VGA card.
5. Reboot your PC.

1. Please do not Plug and Play the VGA card cable while you computer is still running, or you may damage the VGA card components easily.
2. Ensure you insert the VGA card in the correct slot. PCI-Express cards differ from AGP cards (Please refer to the pictures below!). Make sure that you locate the correct slot or you could cause damage to your PC.

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1. Motherboard could possibly come with two PCI-Express slots, please refer to your motherboard manual for the correct slot location for use with a single card system.

3. Software Installation

Insert the Software and Driver CD into your CD-ROM, the ECS VGA INSTALLER program will run automatically (If your system does not come up this program, please run the Install CD.exe in the sub-menu).

3.1. Install Motherboard Drive Utility

Motherboard drive utility should be installed first if you are not using Intel chipset.

Step 1:

Select item in the Main Menu.

Step 2:

In the following window, select the correct chipset category of your motherboard and then install the driver.

3.2. Install DirectX

DirectX maximizes your VGA cards' performance, stability and security. You can skip this step if your operation system is Windows XP SP2 or above.

Step 1:

Select < DirectX> in the Main Menu.

Step 2:

Install DirectX step by step according to the instructions on the screen.

Step 3:

Restart your computer when the installation is completed.

3.3 Install VGA Card Driver

3.3.1. Uninstall the Old Drivers

If you have drivers installed on your system already, remove these drivers before installing the new one.

Step 1:

Select Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel window.

Step 2:

Select and delete it.

3.3.2. Install the VGA Card Driver

You may install the VGA card driver through either of the following two approaches.

Approach 1: Auto-Installation of ECS VGA INSTALLER Program.

Step 1:

Select item in the Main Menu.

Step 2:

The Installation Program runs automatically

Step 3:

Install the Driver following the instructions on the screen.

Step 4:

Click button and restart your computer when the installation is completed.

Approach 2: System Finds New Hardware Device

Start the computer after you finish the installation. The Found New Hardware window will appear. Insert the installation CD that came with your graphics card package into your CD-ROM. Now you can also select and follow the Approach 1 to complete the installation.

Step 1:

Select in the dialogue box Found New Hardware, and click .

Step 2:

The system searches for the Software and Driver CD driver program and install automatically. (Please make sure the driver disk is in your CD-ROM)

Step 3:

Finish the installation and restart your computer.

3.3.3. Update the VGA Card Driver Program

ECS Website (www.ecs.com.tw) will update Video Driver Program in time. Please log on the site and download the latest program to maximize the system performance. You can update the program through the following two approaches.

Approach 1: Download the updating program and install directly.

Download and execute the updating program. For the details you can refer to the installation of VGA card driver program.

Approach 2: Update the drive program manually.

Step 1:

Select System in Control Panel, and select Hardware tab and click < Device Manager> in the new window

Step 2:

Double-click , right-click the device you want to update, and select

Step 3:

In dialogue box, select the option . Click

Step 4:

Select the option . Click .

Step 5:

In dialogue box, follow the instruction, select the option and finish the updating.

4. Software Setup

After you have installed the driver and any additional features, you may want to configure the display settings.

Not all the functions described below are supported by your card. VGA card functions differ by the Graphics Engines!

4.1 Adjust the Screen Resolution and Color Quality

Step 1:

Right-click your mouse anywhere on an empty space on your Windows desktop and select.

Step 2:

Select the Settings tab, and now you can set the desired screen resolution by using your mouse to move the slider to either increase the resolution (move the slider left towards less). You can also change the color quality by clicking on the Colors pull-down menu. It is recommended that you set this at highest setting possible (Picture 1).

4.2 Adjust the Monitor Refresh Rate

Click the Advanced button in the Display Properties window, select the Monitor tab, and you can now choose the refresh rate form the Refresh Frequency pull-down menu (Picture 2).

Picture 1

Picture 2

4.3 Information on VGA Card

The item provides the information on Video BIOS version, the ForceWare version, the name of NVIDIA chipset, BUS type, IRQ, the capacity of Video Memory and Operation System, etc.

4.4. Screen Adjustment

Click the arrow icon on the image on the desktop can adjust the location of the screen.

4.5. nView Display Settings

The nView display mode allows you to connect the VGA card to two display devices (including digital display and TV). nView includes five modes: Single-Monitor, Duplication, Horizontal Span, Vertical Span, or Simultaneous Display.

4.6. Display Mode Timing

This item allows you to set the display mode timing for the monitor.

4.7. Performance and Quality Settings

The performance and quality function allows you to create custom profiles depending on different software needs. The NVIDIA Utility comes loaded with a large selection of profiles for popular games. All profiles can be customized with the available options.

4.8. Color Correction

You can change a number of color related options in the color correction tab. Profiles can also be altered, saved and imported for different needs. The five default settings of your card are Digital Vibrance, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma and Image Sharpening.

4.9. Video Overlay Settings

The Video Overlay Settings function is used to adjust the way video looks on your display when playback software is using hardware overlay.

4.10. Tools

This item enables you to detect connected TV devices and reset default settings.

4.11. NVRotate

The NVRotate function allows you to rotate your display area. This is useful for monitors that can be used in both landscape and portrait modes. Select between modes using the arrow keys

4.12. Temperature Settings

The Temperature Settings function shows the temperature of your graphics card and has an alarm function in case your card is in danger of overheating.

4.13. Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates

This item allows you to quickly adjust resolution, color quality and screen refresh rate of your monitor.

4.14. Desktop Management

The Desktop Management function is an easy-to-use function allowing you to fine tune many display settings.

4.15. Screen Menu Editing

This function allows user to define tools tab. To delete the menu items not used frequently, you can pull them down from NVIDIA monitor menu to the below list. To recover, pull them back to the menu one by one, or click .

4.16.SLI Multi-GPU

SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology can improve the rendering performance dramatically.

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4.10. Outils

4.11. NVRotate

4.16.SLI Multi-GPU

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4.8. Farbkorrektur

4.10. Werkzeuge

4.11. NVRotate

4.14. Desktop-Management

4.16. SLI Multi-GPU

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3.3 Instalar Driver de la Tarjeta VGA

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4.10. Herramientas

4.11. NVRotate

4.16. SLI Multi-GPU

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4.10. Ferramentas

4.11. NVRotate

4.16. SLI Multi-GPU

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4.5. Насмройка nView display

4.10. Инструменты

4.11. NVRotate

4.12. Температура