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... date before publication of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N210OC-512I/ GV-N210D3-512I/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/ GV-N210TC-512I/ GV-N210D2-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-N210O5I-106R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the...
... date before publication of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N210OC-512I/ GV-N210D3-512I/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/ GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/ GV-N210TC-512I/ GV-N210D2-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 12MM-N210O5I-106R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the...
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...; Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® XP with 1GB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210D2-1GI only) • GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/GV-N210TC-512I supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For...
...; Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® XP with 1GB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210D2-1GI only) • GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.1/GV-N210TC-512I supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For...
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GV-N210OC-512I/GV-N210D3-512I/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0 SLI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2. Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1.
GV-N210OC-512I/GV-N210D3-512I/GV-N210TC-1GI Rev1.0 SLI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2. Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.
GV-N210TC-512I D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.
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... a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric... APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on...
... a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric... APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on...
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...this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your card; Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel ...Display Connect a flat panel display - 13 - 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your...
...this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your card; Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel ...Display Connect a flat panel display - 13 - 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your...
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GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the ...
GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the ...
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Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. The system is completed. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components.
Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. The system is completed. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components.
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...Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 17 - Software Installation 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 result in...
...Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 17 - Software Installation 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 result in...
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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. You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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... is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 19 - On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce 210 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. After clicking...
... is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 19 - On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce 210 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. After clicking...
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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... these settings automatically load when a game 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 Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings...
... these settings automatically load when a game 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 Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings...
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GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can use of your display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) ...
GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can use of your display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) ...
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..., and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to portrait, landscape, and inverted...
..., and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 23 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to portrait, landscape, and inverted...
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.... • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes to your computer. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop...
.... • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes to your computer. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop...
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... your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your display. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - You can choose to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • ...video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering....
... your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your display. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - You can choose to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • ...video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering....
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... check whether the driver for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged...
... check whether the driver for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged...
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... flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n210oc5i.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Appendix 5.1. 5. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n210oc5i.F2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy...
... flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n210oc5i.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Appendix 5.1. 5. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n210oc5i.F2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy...
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GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.
GV-N210 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.