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... the warranty of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this card. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. GV-N250ZL-1GI/ GV-N250OC-1GI/ GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/ GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MM-N250ZGI-202R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and...
... the warranty of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this card. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. GV-N250ZL-1GI/ GV-N250OC-1GI/ GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/ GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MM-N250ZGI-202R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and...
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Features ...7 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 16 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 26 5.2. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Appendix ...26 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 6 - Software Installation 12 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Introduction ...7 1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 17 4. Resolutions and Color Depth ...
Features ...7 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 16 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 26 5.2. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Appendix ...26 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 6 - Software Installation 12 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Introduction ...7 1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 17 4. Resolutions and Color Depth ...
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... requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - Two GV-N250ZL-1GI/GV-N250OC-1GI/GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - A rating power 500 Watt power supply or above is a must - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
... requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - Two GV-N250ZL-1GI/GV-N250OC-1GI/GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - A rating power 500 Watt power supply or above is a must - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
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2. Board Layout SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
2. Board Layout SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
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...APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Hardware Installation The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before...is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 9 - Turn off your card. Use a ...
...APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Hardware Installation The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before...is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 9 - Turn off your card. Use a ...
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...To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your card; To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Locate the PCI Express x16...
...To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your card; To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Locate the PCI Express x16...
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... two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. Step 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, 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 proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV...
... two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. Step 4. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, 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 proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV...
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... 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.) GTS250 Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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.) GTS250 Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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Step 4: Click the Install button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk GTS250 Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. 3.1.2. Step 3: Click the Next button.
Step 4: Click the Install button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk GTS250 Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. 3.1.2. Step 3: Click the Next button.
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..., and video memory. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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...
..., and video memory. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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 resolution. 3.2. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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 resolution. 3.2. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 17 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce GTS 250 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Click the GeForce GTS 250...
... Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 17 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce GTS 250 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Click the GeForce GTS 250...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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... an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. - 19 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do 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 your GPU and GPU memory to...
... an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. - 19 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do 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 your GPU and GPU memory to...
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GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. 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 present only in the Display pages...
GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. 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 present only in the Display pages...
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... features enable you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change the orientation of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 21 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth...
... features enable you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change the orientation of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 21 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth...
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... connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in Windows XP. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors...
... connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in Windows XP. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors...
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... Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N250ZL-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+HDMI Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No DVI +DVI(Note2) Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes GV-N250OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0 GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation The height of each display...
... Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N250ZL-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+HDMI Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No DVI +DVI(Note2) Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes GV-N250OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0 GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation The height of each display...
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... a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - You can choose to monitor 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 fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on your changes. Tasks in the Video...
... a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - You can choose to monitor 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 fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on your changes. Tasks in the Video...
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... color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...