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... change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of their respective owners. GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 280 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NX28GB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision, and is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of their respective owners. GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 280 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NX28GB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - Windows® Vista - A power supply with minimum 12V current rating of system memory; 2 GB or more for SLI configuration; An SLI certified motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors. Three GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - GV...
... graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - Windows® Vista - A power supply with minimum 12V current rating of system memory; 2 GB or more for SLI configuration; An SLI certified motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors. Three GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - GV...
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... the graphics card. 8-pin Power Adapter Requires: At least 12V current rating of 15A Requires: At least 12V current rating of using the included 8-pin power adapter. Power is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. If you using a power supply that is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an...
... the graphics card. 8-pin Power Adapter Requires: At least 12V current rating of 15A Requires: At least 12V current rating of using the included 8-pin power adapter. Power is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. If you using a power supply that is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an...
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... the display cable from this slot; Step 3. then align your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.2. If necessary, consult your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To install your graphics card. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector...
... the display cable from this slot; Step 3. then align your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.2. If necessary, consult your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To install your graphics card. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector...
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... DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector. Replace the screws to prevent system instability. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Plug the display cable into the adapter. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter...
... DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector. Replace the screws to prevent system instability. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Plug the display cable into the adapter. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter...
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...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 11 - 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 and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation
...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 11 - 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 and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. Hardware Installation
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... Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Then you can follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12...
... Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Then you can follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12...
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...-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard...
...-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard...
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Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... following pages provide details on configuring advanced 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 : • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that is launched. Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D...
... following pages provide details on configuring advanced 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 : • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that is launched. Select the view of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D...
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.... Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is recommended that you to use two or more GPUs together. Software Installation Note: It is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with...
.... Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is recommended that you to use two or more GPUs together. Software Installation Note: It is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with...
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...8226; Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your display settings to optimize the use of colors...
...8226; Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your display settings to optimize the use of colors...
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... when you connect two monitors. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the...
... when you connect two monitors. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the...
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... of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the total virtual desktop width. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to view your computer. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode - 23 - The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation Set up Multiple Displays page.
... of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the total virtual desktop width. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to view your computer. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode - 23 - The width of each other (Dualview) (1) The same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both displays in one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation Set up Multiple Displays page.
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... when you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for...
... when you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for...
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Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when...
Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when...
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... system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to run your applications. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 3.1.6.
... system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you can set of desktop tools designed to help you won't have to run your applications. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 3.1.6.
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Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
Software Installation nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...