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... technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 280 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NX28GB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by...
... technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 280 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NX28GB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by...
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Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for SLI configuration; Two GV-N28-1GH-B for best performance - GV-N28-1GH-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended - Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with 900-watt...
Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for SLI configuration; Two GV-N28-1GH-B for best performance - GV-N28-1GH-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended - Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with 900-watt...
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...light is a performance optimized high-end card. graphics card will not boot LED light is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you using a power supply that is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors.... provides a 8-pin PCI Express power cable instead of 15A Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will not boot We suggest you want to use the included 8-pin power adapter, ...
...light is a performance optimized high-end card. graphics card will not boot LED light is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you using a power supply that is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors.... provides a 8-pin PCI Express power cable instead of 15A Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will not boot We suggest you want to use the included 8-pin power adapter, ...
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... and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot; Step 2. To install your computer. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your new graphics card: Step 1. To remove the existing graphics card: Step...
... and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot; Step 2. To install your computer. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove the computer cover. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your new graphics card: Step 1. To remove the existing graphics card: Step...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter 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 to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter.
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter 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 to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter.
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Hardware Installation 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 ... performance. How NVIDIA® 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) - 11 -
Hardware Installation 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 ... performance. How NVIDIA® 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) - 11 -
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... Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 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 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3.
... Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 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 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3.
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Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. ...
Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. ...
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You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray.
You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray.
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : ...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • ...
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... you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... applications are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N28-1GH-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode Dualview Mode...
... applications are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N28-1GH-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode Dualview Mode...
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Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the included component video adapter. HDTV Setup Follow the steps ...
Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the included component video adapter. HDTV Setup Follow the steps ...
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... the Enable button to run your applications so you be more productive when using your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you connect two monitors. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas...
... the Enable button to run your applications so you be more productive when using your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you connect two monitors. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas...
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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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nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Mouse properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
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... disk to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command prompt to your computer. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To back...
... disk to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command prompt to your computer. How to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. To back...
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 3 3 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 36 -
Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 3 3 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 36 -
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... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 38 - With your help, we suggest that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of or recycling used...
... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 38 - With your help, we suggest that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of or recycling used...