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... corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of GBT. 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 Macrovision. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this...
... corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of GBT. 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 Macrovision. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this...
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... 280 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Three GV-N28-1GH-B for SLI configuration; GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of an SLI system, the following are planning...CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700). GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended -
... 280 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Three GV-N28-1GH-B for SLI configuration; GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of an SLI system, the following are planning...CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700). GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended -
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... at least 12V/15A current is red- graphics card will turn red. Power is red- Failure to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will not boot. The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is red- Without auxiliary power provided to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card... current rating of using a power supply that is not adequately powered will not boot LED light is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
... at least 12V/15A current is red- graphics card will turn red. Power is red- Failure to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will not boot. The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is red- Without auxiliary power provided to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card... current rating of using a power supply that is not adequately powered will not boot LED light is supplied to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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.... Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; If necessary, consult your...
.... Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; If necessary, consult your...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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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 -
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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... up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter 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. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system...
... up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter 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. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system...
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... driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New...
... driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New...
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3.1.4. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel.
3.1.4. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel.
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. ...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of display features ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of display features ...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you can use the advanced Change Resolution ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you can use the advanced Change Resolution ...
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... function 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 GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. (4) Configured...
... function 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 GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. (4) Configured...
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.... Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control...
.... Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select Click the item to work with ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select Click the item to work with ...
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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. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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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-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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...) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Appendix 5.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. How to your computer. Restart the computer in...
...) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Appendix 5.1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. How to your computer. Restart the computer in...
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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 - 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.
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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 -
... 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 -