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.... ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document...
.... ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document...
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... XP with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N28-1GH-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. 1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Two GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) •...) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended - Windows® Vista - Three GV-N28-1GH-B for best performance - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge...
... XP with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N28-1GH-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. 1. An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Two GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) •...) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is recommended - Windows® Vista - Three GV-N28-1GH-B for best performance - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge...
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... that provides a 8-pin PCI Express power cable instead of 15A Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on this adapter. The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is red- The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the 8-pin and 6-pin PCI Express power connectors...Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. Failure to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power is red- Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the bracket goes red and the ...
... that provides a 8-pin PCI Express power cable instead of 15A Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on this adapter. The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is red- The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the 8-pin and 6-pin PCI Express power connectors...Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. Failure to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power is red- Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the bracket goes red and the ...
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... seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. To install your graphics card. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the back of the graphics card is securely...
... seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. To install your graphics card. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the back of the graphics card is securely...
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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. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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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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...-ROM drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (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. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has...
...-ROM drive letter to install the driver for your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (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. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has...
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...) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation...
...) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation...
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Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. 3.1.4. 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 - You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center.
Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. 3.1.4. 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 - You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center.
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display ...
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GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. Tasks in the Display ...
GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of your display settings to optimize the use of display features enable you connect two monitors. Tasks in the Display ...
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... graphics card in order to support a variety of your display. Manage Custom Resolutions (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page...
... graphics card in order to support a variety of your display. Manage Custom Resolutions (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page...
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... display 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 - (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the...
... display 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 - (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the...
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... appears, click Next. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue).
... appears, click Next. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue).
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... monitors. Step 2: Click Enable. in your graphics card. Click the Enable button to crowd several open application windows on all the nView Desktop Manager features. 3.1.6. 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 start configuringing...
... monitors. Step 2: Click Enable. in your graphics card. Click the Enable button to crowd several open application windows on all the nView Desktop Manager features. 3.1.6. 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 start configuringing...
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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. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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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. nView Tools properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions.
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... a startup disk to A:\>. 4. Change the command prompt to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Appendix 5.1. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - Extract the downloaded Zip file to Reflash the BIOS in MS...
... a startup disk to A:\>. 4. Change the command prompt to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf18 -p 28GHB.f2) and press Enter. 6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Appendix 5.1. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - Extract the downloaded Zip file to Reflash the BIOS in MS...
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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 - 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.
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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 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for...
... 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 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for...