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GV-N98TOC-1GH/ GV-N98TOC-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TO5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
GV-N98TOC-1GH/ GV-N98TOC-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TO5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
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... the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 35 5.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages (Note 29 4. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD 15 3.1.5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...17 3.1.6. Troubleshooting Tips 34 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 36 5.3. Regulatory Statements 38 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 3 -
... the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 35 5.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. nView Properties Pages (Note 29 4. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CD 15 3.1.5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...17 3.1.6. Troubleshooting Tips 34 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 36 5.3. Regulatory Statements 38 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 3 -
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...(Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, optional item) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter, optional item) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N98TOC-1GH only) •...
...(Note) • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, optional item) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter, optional item) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N98TOC-1GH only) •...
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.... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
.... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
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.... Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 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 prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor...
.... Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 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 prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor...
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... motheboard. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - It is recommended Method A be used on the graphics card. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to enable the S/PDIF in jack on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to next chapter for the graphics card. A-1. Please refer to the Ground pin). Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to...
... motheboard. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - It is recommended Method A be used on the graphics card. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to enable the S/PDIF in jack on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to next chapter for the graphics card. A-1. Please refer to the Ground pin). Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to...
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The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX...
... graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your system has installed DirectX...
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3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is completed. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4. Step 3. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP...
3.1.2. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is completed. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4. Step 3. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP...
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Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. 3.1.3. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. 3.1.3. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
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GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Displays the current operating voltage Voltage adjustment (Note) Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD 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 result in damage to ...
GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Displays the current operating voltage Voltage adjustment (Note) Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD 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 result in damage to ...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. 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 9800 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color...
... NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. 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 9800 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color...
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.... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA...
.... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA...
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... modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your graphics card in order to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 23 - You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
... modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your graphics card in order to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 23 - You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
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... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Set up Multiple Displays page...
... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Set up Multiple Displays page...
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For best results, play a video while you connect a television. 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 display. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television...
For best results, play a video while you connect a television. 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 display. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. 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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. 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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
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4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart 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.) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select...
4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart 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.) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select...