Manual Gigabyte GV-N285-1GH-B

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    GV -N285-1GH-B/ GV -N285UD-1GH NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N285GB-102R 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 o ...

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    V GA Card G V -N285-1GH-B Ja n. 08, 2009 VGA Card GV-N285-1GH-B Jan. 08, 2009 ...

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    V GA Card G V -N285UD-1GH Apr.16, 2009 VGA Card GV-N285UD-1GH Apr. 16, 2009 ...

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    - 4 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5 1.1. Features .................................................................................................................. ....... 5 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...................... ...

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    - 5 - Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA ® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note 1) • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 HD ...

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    - 6 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator SLI Connector 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector NTSC / PAL TV Projector or or Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I to HDMI Adapter D-Sub ...

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    - 7 - Hardware Installation SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector NTSC / PAL TV Projector or or Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I to HDMI Adapter D-Sub Output HDMI TV Y TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connecto ...

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    - 8 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator The GV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH 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-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH graphics card, an LED on the bracket goes red and th ...

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    - 9 - 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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    - 10 - GV-N285 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 ...

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    - 1 1 - Hardware Installation Step 4. T o connect an HDMI TV , use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graphics card. It is recommended Method A be used on motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header. Method A (via the S/PDIF out header): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable ...

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    - 12 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator GIGABYTE Video Adapter (optional item) Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. S-Video Out HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) A V Out (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a ...

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    - 1 3 - Hardware Installation 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. The picture ...

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    - 14 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:setup.exe"). Then you can follow the in ...

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    - 1 5 - Software Installation 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step ...

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    - 16 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 3. 1.3 . Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step- by-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found Ne ...

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    - 1 7 - Software Installation B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing t ...

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    - 18 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 3.1.4. 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 9 - 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. (Note2) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable . Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to yo ...

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    - 20 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 3. 1.5. T askbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your notification area. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. Y ou can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. ...

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    - 2 1 - Software Installation 3.1. 6. Display Properties Pages T o 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 Quality for Windows) Y ou may adju ...

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    - 22 - GV-N285 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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    - 2 3 - Software Installation (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor.  Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings ...

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    - 24 - GV-N285 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: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust deskt ...

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    - 2 5 - Software Installation  Move CRT Screen Position Y ou can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display.  Change Resolution Usin ...

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    - 26 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator  Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is use- ful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display.  Manage Custom Resolutions (N ...

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    - 2 7 - 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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    - 28 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) 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. (4) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mod ...

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    - 2 9 - Software Installation Video & T elevision Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.T asks in the Video & T elevision pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your televisio ...

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    - 30 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the video adapter(optional). Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter accord- ing to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics ...

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    - 3 1 - Software Installation Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next . Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. ...

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    - 32 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 3.1.7 nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won& ...

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    - 3 3 - Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties  This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties  This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties  This tab allows you to ...

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    - 34 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator nView Applications properties  This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties  This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties  This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. ...

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    - 3 5 - Software Installation nView Effects properties  This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties  This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties  This tab let ...

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    - 36 - GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator nView Mouse properties  This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView T ools properties  This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. ...

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    - 3 7 - Troubleshooting Tips 4. T roubleshooting Tips 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's ...

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    - 38 - GV-N285 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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    - 39 - Appendix 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T able (In Windows XP) GeForce GTX 285 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 ...

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    - 40 - GV-N285 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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    - 41 - Appendix 5.3. Regulatory Statements 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 th ...

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    - 42 - GV-N285 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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