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... expressed, written permission of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product...
... expressed, written permission of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product...
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... ...37 5.1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 37 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Taskbar Icon ...19 3.1.6. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. Features ...5 1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Board Layout ...6 2.2.
... ...37 5.1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 37 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Taskbar Icon ...19 3.1.6. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. Features ...5 1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Board Layout ...6 2.2.
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... SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 550-watt or above is recommended - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of an SLI system, the following 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) - Introduction Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - A power supply with...
... SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with 550-watt or above is recommended - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of an SLI system, the following 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) - Introduction Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - A power supply with...
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Remove the computer cover. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. If necessary, consult your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. Step 3.
Remove the computer cover. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. If necessary, consult your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer. Step 3.
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... install your graphics card; Or use the DVI-I to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card, 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 D-Sub adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable...
... install your graphics card; Or use the DVI-I to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card, 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 D-Sub adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable...
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SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector 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-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector 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-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2.
... guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2.
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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 your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard...
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 your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard...
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Step 2. Step 3. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1. Click the Next button. The autorun window will appear. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The system is completed. B. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item.
Step 2. Step 3. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1. Click the Next button. The autorun window will appear. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The system is completed. B. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item.
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... 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 the working frequency of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the frequency Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?
... 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 the working frequency of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the frequency Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?
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... GeForce 9500 GT tab page to change the resolution. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can move the slider to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust...
... GeForce 9500 GT tab page to change the resolution. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can move the slider to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust...
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... 3D Settings pages allow you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. - 21 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
... 3D Settings pages allow you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is launched. - 21 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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Software Installation Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. - 23 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • 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...
Software Installation Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. - 23 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • 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...
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... of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections.
... of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections.
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...-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in the display pair function as one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both displays in one of the total virtual desktop width. The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop...
...-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in the display pair function as one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both displays in one of the total virtual desktop width. The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop...
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... of the test images to monitor your display. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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 or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television...
... of the test images to monitor your display. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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 or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television...
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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. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 33 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications.
Software Installation nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 33 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications.
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display...
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5.2. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x ...x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9500 GT Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) Standard mode High mode 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 &#...
5.2. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x ...x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9500 GT Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) Standard mode High mode 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 &#...
