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... change in technology, some of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N220OC-1GI/ GV-N220OC-512I/ GV-N220D2-1GI/ GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0/ GV-N220TC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MM-N220OGI-201R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... change in technology, some of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N220OC-1GI/ GV-N220OC-512I/ GV-N220D2-1GI/ GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0/ GV-N220TC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MM-N220OGI-201R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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...Display Properties Pages 17 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...7 1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Hardware Installation ...12 3. Software Installation 13 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 15 3.2. Features ...7 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.2. Appendix ...27 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 27 5.2. Regulatory Statements 30 - 6 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 28 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel...
...Display Properties Pages 17 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...7 1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Hardware Installation ...12 3. Software Installation 13 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 15 3.2. Features ...7 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.2. Appendix ...27 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 27 5.2. Regulatory Statements 30 - 6 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 28 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel...
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... drive for best performance - Windows® 7 - A 400 Watt power supply or above is a recommended • Operating System - Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220TC-1GI only) • Integrated with 1GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N220D2-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista...
... drive for best performance - Windows® 7 - A 400 Watt power supply or above is a recommended • Operating System - Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 220 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220TC-1GI only) • Integrated with 1GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N220D2-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.
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Hardware Installation 2. GV-N220OC-512I/GV-N220TC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 9 -
Hardware Installation 2. GV-N220OC-512I/GV-N220TC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 9 -
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HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3. GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector
HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3. GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector
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... connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to...
... connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 13 - 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...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 13 - 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...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
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GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 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 damage to your system and reduce the useful life...
GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 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 damage to your system and reduce the useful life...
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... to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 Properties dialog box. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GT 220...
... to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 Properties dialog box. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GT 220...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 19 - Software Installation 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 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 - 19 - Software Installation 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 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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... 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 Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20...
... 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 Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20...
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... Display pages allow you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to do the 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...
... Display pages allow you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to do the 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...
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... Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to match the orientation of your desktop. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to match the orientation of your desktop. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to your desktop in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation
... a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to your desktop in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation
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... 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 tall virtual desktop. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N220OC-1GI GV-N220D2-1GI GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 GV-N220OC-512I GV-N220TC-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No No No No No DVI +DVI...
... 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 tall virtual desktop. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N220OC-1GI GV-N220D2-1GI GV-N220D2-1GI Rev2.0 GV-N220OC-512I GV-N220TC-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No No No No No DVI +DVI...
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... notes for updated information on your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge...
... notes for updated information on your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed...
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...requirements. The separate collection and recycling of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Moreover, we will help you purchased the product for recycling. If you need...document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change... materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to maximize the use internationally banned toxic ...
...requirements. The separate collection and recycling of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Moreover, we will help you purchased the product for recycling. If you need...document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change... materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to maximize the use internationally banned toxic ...