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... written permission of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this graphics card. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands... or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this card. 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 U.S.
... written permission of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this graphics card. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands... or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this card. 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 U.S.
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...• Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-1GI only) • Integrated with 550-watt or above is recommended - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). 1. Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or...Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I) and from the same vendor (e.g. Two GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I - Introduction 1.1. Features • ...
...• Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TZL-1GI only) • Integrated with 550-watt or above is recommended - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). 1. Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or...Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I) and from the same vendor (e.g. Two GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I - Introduction 1.1. Features • ...
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... the anti-static mat. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure ... wrist strap before proceeding. To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the...
... the anti-static mat. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure ... wrist strap before proceeding. To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the...
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... cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make ...computer, you are ready to install your card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and ...
... cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make ...computer, you are ready to install your card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and ...
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... 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 - 8 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are now ready to the Ground pin) You...
... 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 - 8 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are now ready to the Ground pin) You...
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GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function .../Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and 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...
GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function .../Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and 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...
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Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings...Control Panel. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings...Control Panel. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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...image quality. 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 rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The...enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item 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 the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator -...
...image quality. 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 rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The...enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item 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 the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator -...
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...Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. The Advanced Timing page enables you have ...not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you to portrait, ...
...Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. The Advanced Timing page enables you have ...not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-N96TZL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you to portrait, ...
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...and press . Press on the graphics card being installed. 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 - 4. ...graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the card is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE...
...and press . Press on the graphics card being installed. 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 - 4. ...graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the card is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE...