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... herein. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. GV-N26-896H-B/ GV-N26OC-896H-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-NX268B-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
... herein. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. GV-N26-896H-B/ GV-N26OC-896H-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-NX268B-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
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...output (by adapter, for SLI configuration; Two GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B for GV-N26-896H-B only) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, only GV-N26OC-896H-B includes the adapter) • Supports 2... D-Sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with minimum 12V current rating of system memory; 2 GB or more for best performance - GIGABYTE...
...output (by adapter, for SLI configuration; Two GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B for GV-N26-896H-B only) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, only GV-N26OC-896H-B includes the adapter) • Supports 2... D-Sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with minimum 12V current rating of system memory; 2 GB or more for best performance - GIGABYTE...
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Board Layout 1. GV-N26-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
Board Layout 1. GV-N26-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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GV-N26OC-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 or NTSC / PAL TV Projector S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - 2. Hardware Installation
GV-N26OC-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 or NTSC / PAL TV Projector S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - 2. Hardware Installation
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... to the same system power supply cable.) Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card, an LED on the adapters. In addition, the connector that is not adequately powered will not boot LED light...Requires at least 12V/15A current is red- Without auxiliary power provided to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card is red- The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI...
... to the same system power supply cable.) Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card, an LED on the adapters. In addition, the connector that is not adequately powered will not boot LED light...Requires at least 12V/15A current is red- Without auxiliary power provided to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card is red- The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI...
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.... After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-Sub adapter GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page...
.... After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to D-Sub adapter GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page...
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... Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter (For GV-N26-896H-B only) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables ...
... Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter (For GV-N26-896H-B only) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables ...
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...; SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 13 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example...: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...
...; SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 13 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example...: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...
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... Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Make sure...
... Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Make sure...
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GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish ...
GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish ...
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Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in the notification area.
Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in the notification area.
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... Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to...
... Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to...
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GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of your display settings to further manipulate and configure your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you ...
GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of your display settings to further manipulate and configure your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you ...
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... (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
... (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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... Mode Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N26-896H-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N26OC-896H-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both...
... Mode Dualview Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N26-896H-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N26OC-896H-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both...
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... from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to...HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. HDTV Setup (For GV-N26-896H-B only) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control Panel.
... from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to...HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. HDTV Setup (For GV-N26-896H-B only) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control Panel.
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nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you connect two monitors. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3.1.6. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to work with your graphics card. Step 1: Click nView Properties. Click ...
nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you connect two monitors. Step 2: Click Enable. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3.1.6. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to work with your graphics card. Step 1: Click nView Properties. Click ...
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GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions.
nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions.
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...(s) or floppy disk. Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 268HB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18...
...(s) or floppy disk. Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 268HB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18...