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... errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. GV-N275UD-896I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 275 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N275U8-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed...
... errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. GV-N275UD-896I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 275 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N275U8-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed...
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Hardware Installation ...7 3. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Appendix ...23 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements...
Hardware Installation ...7 3. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Appendix ...23 5.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements...
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...software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 550-watt or above is recommended - Windows® Vista - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N275UD-896I - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N275UD-896I) and from the same vendor (e.g. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
...software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 550-watt or above is recommended - Windows® Vista - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N275UD-896I - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N275UD-896I) and from the same vendor (e.g. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... work on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your card. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... work on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your card. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. 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 - Step 3. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation...
... graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. 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 - Step 3. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation...
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...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers 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. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to the graphics card...
...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers 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. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to the graphics card...
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... DirectX first. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation...
... DirectX first. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
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GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. 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 ...
GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. 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 ...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 -
You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 -
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... the GeForce GTX 275 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings...
... the GeForce GTX 275 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - Software Installation 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 - 15 - Software Installation 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.
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... specific 3D settings to a game so that you set of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set SLI Configuration (Note 2) SLI technology allows you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... specific 3D settings to a game so that you set of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set SLI Configuration (Note 2) SLI technology allows you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... mode. - 17 - Software Installation This is a useful alternative 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 use of information appearing on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your displays. Display A variety of display features enable...
... mode. - 17 - Software Installation This is a useful alternative 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 use of information appearing on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your displays. Display A variety of display features enable...
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... modes. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is useful if you have rotated your graphics card in Advanced view mode. 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 adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. The Advanced Timing page enables you to change the orientation of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... modes. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is useful if you have rotated your graphics card in Advanced view mode. 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 adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. The Advanced Timing page enables you to change the orientation of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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... of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 19 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as a separate...
... of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 19 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as a separate...
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Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N275UD-896I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. (3) As one...
Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N275UD-896I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. (3) As one...
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Note: Support for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content...
Note: Support for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content...
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... power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...
... power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N275UD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...
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... Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of harmful substances into the environment and to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance...
... Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of harmful substances into the environment and to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance...