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.... Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of this this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. GV-N220OC-1GI/ GV-N220D2-1GI/ GV-N220OC-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM...
.... Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of this this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. GV-N220OC-1GI/ GV-N220D2-1GI/ GV-N220OC-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM...
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Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Appendix ...24 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Board Layout ...6 2.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 4 - Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Features ...5 1.2. Driver and Utility Installation...
Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Appendix ...24 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Board Layout ...6 2.2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 4 - Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Features ...5 1.2. Driver and Utility Installation...
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...® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - 1. Windows® XP with 512MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-512I only) • 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. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-1GI only...
...® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - 1. Windows® XP with 512MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-512I only) • 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. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-1GI only...
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GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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GV-N220OC-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
GV-N220OC-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
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... to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat...
... to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat...
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... Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 9 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 2. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card...
... Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 9 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 2. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card...
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... 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers...
... 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers...
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Step 4: Click the Install button. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
Step 4: Click the Install button. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
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... the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 13 - 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...
... the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 13 - 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...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider 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. 3.2.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider 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. 3.2.
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... then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce GT 220 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 15 - Software Installation Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Click the GeForce GT 220 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right...
... then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. On the GeForce GT 220 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 15 - Software Installation Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Click the GeForce GT 220 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right...
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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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display 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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... use of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item 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 your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... use of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item 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 your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... Advanced view mode. - 19 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your graphics card in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
... Advanced view mode. - 19 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your graphics card in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
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... means that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. 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 one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... means that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. 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 one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N220OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N220D2-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N220OC-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 21 - Software Installation...
... virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N220OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N220D2-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N220OC-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 21 - Software Installation...
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... your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 those for analog for optimal viewing. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. You can choose to monitor your changes. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
... your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 those for analog for optimal viewing. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. You can choose to monitor your changes. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
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... display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver...
... display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver...