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... manual. Doing so may appear in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... manual. Doing so may appear in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Hardware Installation ...13 3. Regulatory Statements 31 - 6 - How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 28 5.2. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 18 3.3. Appendix ...28 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 16 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 27 5. Features ...7 1.2. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 14 3.1.1. Introduction ...7 1.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 19 4. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Table ...
Hardware Installation ...13 3. Regulatory Statements 31 - 6 - How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 28 5.2. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 18 3.3. Appendix ...28 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 16 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 27 5. Features ...7 1.2. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 14 3.1.1. Introduction ...7 1.1. Software Installation 14 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 19 4. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Table ...
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...XP Professional x64 Edition - 7 - 1. Windows® XP with 1GB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210D2-1GI only) • GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/GV-N210TC-512I supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory.The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system 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...
...XP Professional x64 Edition - 7 - 1. Windows® XP with 1GB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210D2-1GI only) • GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/GV-N210TC-512I supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory.The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system 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...
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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 - 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.
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 - 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.
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2. Hardware Installation GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1 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 - 9 -
2. Hardware Installation GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1 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 - 9 -
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4. GV-N210D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 11 - Hardware Installation
4. GV-N210D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 11 - Hardware Installation
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Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - To protect them against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do...
Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - To protect them against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do...
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..., you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Replace the screw to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 13 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the...
..., you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Replace the screw to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 13 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the...
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.... GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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...
.... GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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...
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.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Disable. - 17 -
.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Disable. - 17 -
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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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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... Control Panel. Click the GeForce 210 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 19 - 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel...
... Control Panel. Click the GeForce 210 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 19 - 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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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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Display A variety of your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is present only in the Display pages allow 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 keyboard...
Display A variety of your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is present only in the Display pages allow 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 keyboard...
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... graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. This is present only in order to support a variety of your desktop to match the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. Software Installation You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings...
... graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. This is present only in order to support a variety of your desktop to match the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. Software Installation You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings...
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... your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair function as one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview...
... your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair function as one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview...
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... half the width of the total virtual desktop height. 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No No No No No DVI +DVI(Note 2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note...
... half the width of the total virtual desktop height. 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No No No No No DVI +DVI(Note 2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note...
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... similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult...
... similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult...
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... card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
... card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...