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... do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N450OC -1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N450OGI-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this card. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Use of their respective owners.
... do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N450OC -1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N450OGI-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this card. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Use of their respective owners.
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Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Driver Installation 10 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Introduction ...4 1.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Features ...4 1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Appendix ...22 5.1.
Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Driver Installation 10 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Introduction ...4 1.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Features ...4 1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Appendix ...22 5.1.
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...1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 400-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...
...1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 400-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...
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..., please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
..., please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... computer cover. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - If necessary...
... computer cover. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - If necessary...
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SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that twographics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that twographics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 2: Click the Next button. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into 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...
... drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 2: Click the Next button. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into 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...
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The system is completed. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Click the Yes button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
The system is completed. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Click the Yes button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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Software Installation You can move the slider 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. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 11 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
Software Installation You can move the slider 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. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 11 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTS 450 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click...
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTS 450 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video 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 - 13 - 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 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 - 13 - Software Installation
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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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Software Installation Tasks 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 Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of...
Software Installation Tasks 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 Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of...
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... any video playback. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions...
... any video playback. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions...
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... a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. - 17 - 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) •...
... a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. - 17 - 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) •...
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... Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N450OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
... Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N450OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
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... desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to those for analog for updated information on your display...
... desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to those for analog for updated information on your display...
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... and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Press...
... and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Press...
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Appendix The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 23 - Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 3 3 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.
Appendix The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 23 - Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 3 3 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.
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... and Electronic Equipment) directive. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To prevent releases of with your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to ... the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in your product's user's manual and we at ...
... and Electronic Equipment) directive. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To prevent releases of with your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to ... the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in your product's user's manual and we at ...