3.1.5. Display Properties Pages

To access Display Properties pages, 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 move the slider to change the resolution.

You can click the item to change the color quality.

Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting.

To access more advanced options, click the Advanced button.

NVIDIA Control Panel

After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 8800 GTS tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon on the taskbar and select Nvidia Control Panel.)

Access the GeForce 8800 GTS tab page to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel

„ Launch Page

All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the NVIDIA Control Panel.

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Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH Display Properties Pages, Settings Resolutions and Color depth for Windows, Nvidia Control Panel

GV-NX88S640H-RH specifications

The Gigabyte GV-NX88S640H-RH is a powerful graphics card designed to cater to the needs of gamers and professionals alike. This particular model is based on NVIDIA's GeForce 8800 GT architecture, which was a significant leap forward in GPU technology at its time, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts and professionals.

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