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... by Macrovision, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. GV-N94T-512H/ GV-N94TOC-1GH NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N94T5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
... by Macrovision, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. GV-N94T-512H/ GV-N94TOC-1GH NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N94T5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
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... 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 36 5.2. Regulatory Statements 39 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Introduction ...5 1.1. Software Installation 12 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 37 5.3. Hardware Installation ...8 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. nView Properties...
... 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 36 5.2. Regulatory Statements 39 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Introduction ...5 1.1. Software Installation 12 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 37 5.3. Hardware Installation ...8 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. nView Properties...
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... Powered by optional adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics...
... Powered by optional adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics...
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To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics card. Step 3. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. If necessary, consult your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer.
To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics card. Step 3. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. If necessary, consult your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer.
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... new graphics card: Step 1. Or use the DVI-I connector. Replace the screw to HDMI adapter - 9 - To connect a flat panel directly to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the blue DVI-I Connector supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I to your graphics card; To install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
... new graphics card: Step 1. Or use the DVI-I connector. Replace the screw to HDMI adapter - 9 - To connect a flat panel directly to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the blue DVI-I Connector supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I to your graphics card; To install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
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... for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. Please refer to the graphics card A-2. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are now ready to the motherboard. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - It...
... for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. Please refer to the graphics card A-2. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are now ready to the motherboard. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - It...
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... "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator...
... "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. 3.1.3. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card...
... graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. 3.1.3. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card...
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Software Installation Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 17 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the 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 result in damage to...
Software Installation Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 17 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the 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 result in damage to...
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... refresh rate. Software Installation The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop...
... refresh rate. Software Installation The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop...
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...; Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. 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. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
...; Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. 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. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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.... Software Installation Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with...
.... Software Installation Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with...
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... do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your displays. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors.
... do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your displays. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors.
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... user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in order to support a variety of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors...
... user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in order to support a variety of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors...
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... Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the total virtual desktop width. - 25 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make the best use one display...
... Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the total virtual desktop width. - 25 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make the best use one display...
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Software Installation specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size...
Software Installation specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size...
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Software Installation The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 -
Software Installation The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 -
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GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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Software Installation Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 33 -
Software Installation Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 33 -
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.... When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. After getting...
.... When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. After getting...