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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. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this ...
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. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this ...
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... - Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N95TD3-1GI/GV-N95TD3-512I/GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV- Introduction N95TOC-512I )and from the same vendor (e.g. 1. An...
... - Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N95TD3-1GI/GV-N95TD3-512I/GV-N95TOC-1GI/ GV- Introduction N95TOC-512I )and from the same vendor (e.g. 1. An...
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DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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. Board Layout 1.
DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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. Board Layout 1.
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GV-N95TD3-512I 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) Hardware Installation DVI-I Connector HDMI TV - 7 - 2.
GV-N95TD3-512I 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) Hardware Installation DVI-I Connector HDMI TV - 7 - 2.
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... the computer and monitor. 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 - Step 1. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place...
... the computer and monitor. 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 - Step 1. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place...
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... linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 - To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in...
... linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 - To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in...
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... you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see...
... you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see...
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... automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The following are stepby-step installation instructions.
... automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The following are stepby-step installation instructions.
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...the language for the installation and click the OK button. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.4. Step 4. Click the Install button. If it does not show up , click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 1. Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD Insert the driver CD...-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Step 2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed....
...the language for the installation and click the OK button. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.4. Step 4. Click the Install button. If it does not show up , click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 1. Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD Insert the driver CD...-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Step 2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed....
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Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in ...
GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in ...
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... is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The Advanced Timing page enables you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and...
... is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The Advanced Timing page enables you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and...
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... one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Vertical Span Mode (4) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar... one tall virtual desktop. The height of each display as when the application spans displays. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model GV-N95TD3-1GI GV-N95TD3-512I GV-N95TOC-1GI GV-N95TOC-512I CRT+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+...
... one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Vertical Span Mode (4) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar... one tall virtual desktop. The height of each display as when the application spans displays. Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model GV-N95TD3-1GI GV-N95TD3-512I GV-N95TOC-1GI GV-N95TOC-512I CRT+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+...
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... features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows on which to run your graphics card. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 3.1.7.
... features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows on which to run your graphics card. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 3.1.7.
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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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
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GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or ...
GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or ...
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GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 1600 x 1200 60~100 120 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 100 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 100 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 60 (Dual-Link) Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 3 * This table is for reference only.
GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 1600 x 1200 60~100 120 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 100 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 100 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 60 (Dual-Link) Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 3 * This table is for reference only.
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... is supplied in , and by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - With your help, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features...
... is supplied in , and by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - With your help, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features...