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... to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. No part of this this graphics card. GV-N84STC-1GI/ GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0/ GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 205 12MM-N84S5I-205R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. No part of this this graphics card. GV-N84STC-1GI/ GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0/ GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 205 12MM-N84S5I-205R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Hardware Installation ...12 3. Software Installation 13 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. Introduction ...6 1.1. Appendix ...25 5.1. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 5 - Features ...6 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.2.
Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Hardware Installation ...12 3. Software Installation 13 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. Introduction ...6 1.1. Appendix ...25 5.1. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 6 2. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 5 - Features ...6 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.2.
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... supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0/GV-N84STC-1GI only) • Integrated with 128MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-sub connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0/GV-N84STC-1GI only) • Integrated with 128MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports 1 D-sub connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 7 - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A 300 Watt power supply or above is recommended • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - 1.2.
Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 7 - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A 300 Watt power supply or above is recommended • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - 1.2.
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Hardware Installation 2.GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 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 -
Hardware Installation 2.GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 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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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-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.GV-N84STC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I 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 GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.GV-N84STC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector
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... D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display You are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card. Replace the screw to install your card; 2.2. To connect a D-Sub monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver.
... D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display You are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card. Replace the screw to install your card; 2.2. To connect a D-Sub monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver.
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... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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 program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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 program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 15 - 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. Software Installation
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 15 - 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. Software Installation
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... Display Settings. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Properties dialog box. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce...
... Display Settings. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Properties dialog box. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce...
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Software Installation In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - 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.
Software Installation In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - 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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... your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Change Flat Panel Scaling Not using the display's native resolution may result in Advanced view mode. - 19 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Change resolution • Change Flat Panel Scaling • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls...
... your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Change Flat Panel Scaling Not using the display's native resolution may result in Advanced view mode. - 19 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Change resolution • Change Flat Panel Scaling • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls...
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... features enable you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is present only in order to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings...
... features enable you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is present only in order to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings...
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... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. 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 displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation 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...
... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. 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 displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation 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...
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... desktop. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI+DVI (Note 2) GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0 Yes Yes No Yes GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 Yes Yes No Yes GV-N84STC-1GI Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI...
... desktop. GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI+DVI (Note 2) GV-N84S-512I Rev3.0 Yes Yes No Yes GV-N84STC-512I Rev2.0 Yes Yes No Yes GV-N84STC-1GI Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI...
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... for analog for updated information on supported features. - 23 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust...
... for analog for updated information on supported features. - 23 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N84 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ...
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... at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of life" product, you purchased the product for details of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully...