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... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-N95TD3-1GI/ GV-N95TD3-512I/ GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV-N95TOC-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO5I-103R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or...
... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-N95TD3-1GI/ GV-N95TD3-512I/ GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV-N95TOC-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO5I-103R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or...
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... Board Layout ...6 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. Software Installation 12 3.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages (Note 28 4. Table of Contents 1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Appendix ...34 5.1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 35 5.3. Regulatory Statements 37 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Display...
... Board Layout ...6 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. Software Installation 12 3.1. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages (Note 28 4. Table of Contents 1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Appendix ...34 5.1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 34 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 35 5.3. Regulatory Statements 37 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Display...
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... on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® Vista - An SLI certified motherboard with 350-watt is recommended - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N95TD3-1GI/GV-N95TD3-512I/GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV- Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. A power supply with 400-watt or above is recommended • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive...
... on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® Vista - An SLI certified motherboard with 350-watt is recommended - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N95TD3-1GI/GV-N95TD3-512I/GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV- Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. A power supply with 400-watt or above is recommended • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive...
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GV-N95TD3-1GI SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter (optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) 2. DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1.
GV-N95TD3-1GI SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter (optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) 2. DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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.... To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 3. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
.... To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 3. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
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... 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver.
... 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver.
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... the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. Driver Installation A. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. 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...
The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. Driver Installation A. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. 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...
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Software Installation 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 your system and reduce the useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the...
Software Installation 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 your system and reduce the useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the...
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... the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. 3.1.6. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 9500 GT tab...
... the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. 3.1.6. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce 9500 GT tab...
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... technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you want. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings...
... technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for you want. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings...
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Software Installation 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 page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use two or more GPUs together. Note: It is...
Software Installation 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 page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use two or more GPUs together. Note: It is...
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...; Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display...
...; Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display...
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... Advanced Timing page enables 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. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable 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...
... Advanced Timing page enables 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. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable 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...
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... are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one wide virtual desktop. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
... are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from each display is half the width of the same desktop. (2) As one wide virtual desktop. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
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... test images to view the changes as change country- Software Installation 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 the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen...
... test images to view the changes as change country- Software Installation 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 the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen...
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Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 -
Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 -
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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.
nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 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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nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Software Installation Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 31 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications.
nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Software Installation Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 31 - nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications.
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... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - 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 monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...
... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - 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 monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...