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... properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. GV-N210D3-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 107 12MM-N210O5I-107ER Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. GV-N210D3-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 107 12MM-N210O5I-107ER Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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...Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...8 3.1. Driver Installation ...8 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
...Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...8 3.1. Driver Installation ...8 3.1.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode...
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... 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP with 1GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction 1.1. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for...
... 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP with 1GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction 1.1. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for...
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Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. Board Layout D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 5 -
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. Board Layout D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 5 -
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... one, touch both of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should...
... one, touch both of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should...
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... are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.2. Step 1. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card. Step 2. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector...
... are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.2. Step 1. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card. Step 2. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector...
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... software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Step 2: Click the Next button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
... software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Step 2: Click the Next button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
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Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. OSD Tuning: "OSD" -including OSD function, directory of screen shot, and recording video output. "Color"- Adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness. - 11 - Software Installation And monitor graphics card current value. GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update.
Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. OSD Tuning: "OSD" -including OSD function, directory of screen shot, and recording video output. "Color"- Adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness. - 11 - Software Installation And monitor graphics card current value. GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update.
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Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of Easy Boost and auto update. Live Update: Auto detect the latest version of the system components. BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server. Technical Support:Show information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of Easy Boost and auto update. Live Update: Auto detect the latest version of the system components. BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server. Technical Support:Show information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
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...\Personalization window will show up. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. Select Display Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to...
...\Personalization window will show up. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. Select Display Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to...
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Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if 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 : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 -
Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if 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 : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 -
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... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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...
... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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...
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Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow...
Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow...
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... display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change...
... display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change...
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Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Select your computer. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from...
Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Select your computer. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from...
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... Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N210D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the width of each display is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows...
... Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N210D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the width of each display is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows...
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... the test images to monitor your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust...
... the test images to monitor your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE...
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...about where you purchased the product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to a third party nor be prosecuted. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied ..., Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Restriction of life" product. Moreover, we will be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you can drop off ...
...about where you purchased the product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to a third party nor be prosecuted. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied ..., Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Restriction of life" product. Moreover, we will be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you can drop off ...