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... the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. GV-N210OC-512I/ GV-N210D3-512I/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/ GV-N210TC-512I/ GV-N210D2-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-N210O5I-106R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. GV-N210OC-512I/ GV-N210D3-512I/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/ GV-N210TC-512I/ GV-N210D2-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-N210O5I-106R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... of Contents 1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 16 3.2. Display Properties Pages 18 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Troubleshooting Tips 27 5. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 19 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 28 5.2. Features ...7 1.2. Hardware Installation ...13 3. Driver and Utility Installation 14 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 31 - 6 - Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Appendix ...28 5.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Introduction...
... of Contents 1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 16 3.2. Display Properties Pages 18 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Troubleshooting Tips 27 5. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 19 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 28 5.2. Features ...7 1.2. Hardware Installation ...13 3. Driver and Utility Installation 14 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 31 - 6 - Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Appendix ...28 5.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Introduction...
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... 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210OC-512I only) • Integrated with 512MB DDR3 memory (For GV-N210D3-512I only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - Windows®...
... 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210OC-512I only) • Integrated with 512MB DDR3 memory (For GV-N210D3-512I only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - Windows®...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. 2. GV-N210OC-512I/GV-N210D3-512I/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0 SLI Connector 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 GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. 2. GV-N210OC-512I/GV-N210D3-512I/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0 SLI Connector 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 GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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3. GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
3. GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... and installation should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be done on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
... and installation should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be done on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
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... graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.2. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your card; Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor...
... graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.2. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your card; Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
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Step 4: Click the Install button. The system is completed. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. 3.1.2.
Step 4: Click the Install button. The system is completed. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. 3.1.2.
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... temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your graphics card and the working frequency of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your system and reduce the useful life of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation...
... temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your graphics card and the working frequency of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your system and reduce the useful life of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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... GeForce 210 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce...
... GeForce 210 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce...
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
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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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... further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your...
... further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your...
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... enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
... enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
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... displays and 3D applications are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Select your computer. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode 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 same desktop. (2) Configured...
... displays and 3D applications are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Select your computer. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode 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 same desktop. (2) Configured...
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... Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 25 - The width of each display is half 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 the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N210OC-512I GV-N210D3-512I GV-N210TC-1GI GV-N210TC-512I GV-N210D2-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI...
... Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 25 - The width of each display is half 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 the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N210OC-512I GV-N210D3-512I GV-N210TC-1GI GV-N210TC-512I GV-N210D2-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI...
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... the image settings for updated information on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Consult...
... the image settings for updated information on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Consult...
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... your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
... your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...