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GV-N480D5-15I-B/ GV-N470D5-13I-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 480/GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N400-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Use of GBT. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this document nor...
GV-N480D5-15I-B/ GV-N470D5-13I-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 480/GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N400-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Use of GBT. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this document nor...
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Features ...4 1.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Appendix ...23 5.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Table of Contents 1.
Features ...4 1.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Appendix ...23 5.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Table of Contents 1.
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Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 600-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended for GV-N480D5-15I-B - 550-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended for SLI configuration; Three GV-N480D5-15I-B/GV-N470D5-13I-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as ...
Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 600-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended for GV-N480D5-15I-B - 550-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended for SLI configuration; Three GV-N480D5-15I-B/GV-N470D5-13I-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as ...
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...- 7 - Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N480D5-15I-B: Connect BOTH a 6-pin AND an 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 480 graphics card. • GV-N470D5-13I-B: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external PCI Express power connectors. Hardware Installation
...- 7 - Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N480D5-15I-B: Connect BOTH a 6-pin AND an 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 480 graphics card. • GV-N470D5-13I-B: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external PCI Express power connectors. Hardware Installation
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...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation...whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should follow ...
...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation...whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should follow ...
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...a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to install your graphics card. 2.2. then align your computer, you need a cable or adapter to connect from this slot; Step 2. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is...
...a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to install your graphics card. 2.2. then align your computer, you need a cable or adapter to connect from this slot; Step 2. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is...
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... same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics 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/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
... same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics 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/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
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... the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - 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...
... the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - 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...
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Step 3: Click the Yes button. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Step 3: Click the Yes button. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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. - 13 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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. - 13 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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..., click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX480/GTX470 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTX 480/GTX 470 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
..., click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX480/GTX470 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTX 480/GTX 470 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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Software Installation The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
Software Installation The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. 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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Software Installation Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 17 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information ...
Software Installation Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 17 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information ...
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...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is useful if you 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. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need...
...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is useful if you 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. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need...
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... 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 same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. 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...
... 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 same desktop. (2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. 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 indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal 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-N480D5-15I...
... Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal 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-N480D5-15I...
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... tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for updated information on your changes. 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 use inverse telecine, adjust edge...
... tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for updated information on your changes. 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 use inverse telecine, adjust edge...
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... your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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.... If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your effort. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of printing. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 5.3. For...