Manual Gigabyte GeForce GT 240

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    GV -N240OC-1GI NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GT 240 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N240OGI-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 -N240OC-1GI Dec.04,2009 Dec.04,2009 VGA Card GV-N240OC-1GI ...

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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-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GT 240 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB GDDR5 memory • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP ( ...

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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 DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI TV Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) ...

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    - 6 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 compo ...

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    - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor . T o connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector . T o connect a flat panel display to your gra ...

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    - 8 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 manufactu ...

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    - 9 - Software Installation 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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    - 10 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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. ...

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    - 1 1 - Software Installation 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 damage to you ...

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    - 12 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 s ...

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    - 1 3 - Software Installation Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control PanelAppearance Personalization Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings . When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings , you ...

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    - 14 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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:  3 ...

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    - 1 5 - Software Installation  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 to establish ...

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    - 16 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 ...

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    - 1 7 - Software Installation  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 Start page. ? ...

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    - 18 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator  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 Dis ...

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    - 1 9 - Software Installation (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 (Horizontal span) ...

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    - 20 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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. • Cha ...

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    - 2 1 - Troubleshooting Tips 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 the card' ...

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    - 22 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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: ...

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    - 23 - Appendix 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables GeForce GT 240 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 33 3 512 x 384 60~75 33 3 6 ...

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    - 24 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 1 ...

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    - 25 - Appendix 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 time of printing. GIGABYT ...

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    - 26 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 ...

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    - 27 - Appendix ...

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    - 28 - GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator ...

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