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... out of date before publication of GBT. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N250-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N250GI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
... out of date before publication of GBT. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N250-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N250GI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
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Board Layout ...5 2.2. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Table of Contents 1. Features ...
Board Layout ...5 2.2. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Table of Contents 1. Features ...
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... Edition GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. A 450 Watt power supply specification or above is recommended • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N250-1GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
... Edition GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. A 450 Watt power supply specification or above is recommended • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N250-1GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
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...Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator... hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you should be wearing...
...Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator... hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you should be wearing...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in...
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Please refer to the graphics card. 2. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver.
Please refer to the graphics card. 2. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver.
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... drivers: 1. Make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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 program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
... drivers: 1. Make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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 program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
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... system and reduce the useful life of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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 graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
... system and reduce the useful life of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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 graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
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Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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... Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTS 250 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. On the GeForce GTS...
... Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTS 250 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. On the GeForce GTS...
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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 - 15 - 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 - 15 - 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.
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GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to 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. This results in significant improvements in rendering performance and...
GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to 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. This results in significant improvements in rendering performance and...
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Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable 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 the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your...
Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable 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 the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your...
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GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in...
GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in...
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... across displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both displays in the display pair show images of the displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note...
... across displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both displays in the display pair show images of the displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note...
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... 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. The width of the total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N250-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. The width of the total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N250-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 21 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as...
... the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 21 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as...
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... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust...
... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust...
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... in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS...
... in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS...