Manual Gigabyte GV-N26OC-896I

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    GV -N26OC-896I NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 260 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N26O8I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. ("GBT") . No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT . Trademar ...

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    V GA Card G V -N26OC-896I June.10,2009 June.10,2009 VGA Card GV-N26OC-896I ...

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    - 3 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1. Features .................................................................................................................. ....... 4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...................... ...

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    - 4 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 896 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV -N26OC-896I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA ® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Support ...

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    - 5 - Hardware Installation 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector SLI Connector DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter(optional) HDMI TV Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or HDMI Connector D-Sub monit ...

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    - 6 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator The GV-N26OC-896I graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card. Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N26OC-896I graphics card, an LED on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot ...

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    - 7 - Hardware Installation Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you ...

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    - 8 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is ...

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    - 9 - Hardware Installation Y ou are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver . Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 4. T o connect an HDMI TV , follow the steps below to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graphics card. 1. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card. 2. Connect th ...

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    - 10 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator How NVIDIA ® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufac- turers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. ...

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    - 1 1 - Software Installation 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1 . First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2 . Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. D ...

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    - 12 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator The system is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 3: Click the Yes button. ...

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    - 1 3 - Software Installation 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 4: Click the Install button. The system is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Then the inst ...

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    - 14 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in d ...

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    - 1 5 - Software Installation Y ou can move the slider to change the resolution. Y ou can click the item to change the color quality . Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) T o access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Persona ...

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    - 16 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control PanelAppearance Personalization Personalization window will show up. S elect Display Settings . When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display S ...

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    - 1 7 - Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you.  Standard Settings  Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are:  3D Settings ? ...

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    - 18 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator  Adjust 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.  Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you ...

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    - 1 9 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays. T asks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage c ...

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    - 20 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator  Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. T o change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Set- tings under the Video and TV section from the S ...

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    - 2 1 - Software Installation  Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup Y ou can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. S ...

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    - 22 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Vertical Span Mode (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Hori ...

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    - 2 3 - Software Installation Video & T elevision Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. T asks in the Video & T elevision pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the posit ...

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    - 24 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator 4. T roubleshooting T ips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information.  Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot.  Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to t ...

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    - 25 - Appendix 5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1 . Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (Y ou may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3 . Change the command prompt to A:>. 4 . T o back up the ...

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    - 26 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables GeForce GTX 260 Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 60~75 33 3 320 x 240 60~75 33 3 400 x 300 60~75 33 3 480 x 360 60~75 ...

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    - 27 - Appendix Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 33 3 120 33 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 33 3 100 33 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 333 100 33 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 33 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 33 3 2560 x 1600 60 33 3 (Dual-Link) * T ...

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    - 28 - GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the ...

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    - 29 - Appendix Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With y ...

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