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... information contained herein. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of their respective owners. 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 U.S.
... information contained herein. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of their respective owners. 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 U.S.
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... DVD-ROM drive) - Optical drive for best performance - 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 NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For...
... DVD-ROM drive) - Optical drive for best performance - 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 NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For...
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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. 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.
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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 - GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 3.
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 - GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 3.
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... card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have ...handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be done on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
... card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have ...handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be done on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. ...
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...in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Step 1. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover...you are ready to your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Connect an HDMI monitor ...
...in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Step 1. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover...you are ready to your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Connect an HDMI monitor ...
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... Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 3. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1.
... Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 3. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1.
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Step 4: Click the Install button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. 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. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.2. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Finish button.
Step 4: Click the Install button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. 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. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.2. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Finish button.
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...frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? Software Installation 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 ...
...frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? Software Installation 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 ...
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3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 click the item to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 click the item to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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... Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 210 tab to access the...
... Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 210 tab to access the...
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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. 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. 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. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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... 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 page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings...
... 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 page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings...
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GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you ...
GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you ...
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... not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is present only in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom...
... not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is present only in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom...
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... Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to...
... Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to...
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... quality and video color settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on supported features. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the... controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the ...
... quality and video color settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on supported features. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the... controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the ...
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... Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer.... If 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 are not able to...
... Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer.... If 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 are not able to...
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... flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n210oc5i.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. Appendix 5.1. Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS...
... flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n210oc5i.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. Appendix 5.1. Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.
Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.