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... may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of GBT.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. Use of their respective owners.
... may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of GBT.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. Use of their respective owners.
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... 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. An SLI certified motherboard with minimum 12V current rating of 36A. (Note 2) - A power supply with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700). Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 500-watt power supply or greater with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - GV-N28-1GH...
... 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. An SLI certified motherboard with minimum 12V current rating of 36A. (Note 2) - A power supply with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700). Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 500-watt power supply or greater with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N28-1GH-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - GV-N28-1GH...
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...graphics card. 8-pin Power Adapter Requires: At least 12V current rating of 15A Requires: At least 12V current rating of using a power supply that is supplied to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will turn red. Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 8-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector Connector Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected...
...graphics card. 8-pin Power Adapter Requires: At least 12V current rating of 15A Requires: At least 12V current rating of using a power supply that is supplied to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on this adapter. graphics card will turn red. Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the same system power supply cable.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 8-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector Connector Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected...
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... prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.2. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your new graphics card: Step 1.
... prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.2. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your new graphics card: Step 1.
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... the installation of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Please refer to 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. To connect a flat panel...
... the installation of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Please refer to 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. To connect a flat panel...
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... three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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... system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3.
... system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. 3.
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... window. The following are stepby-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 driver and install it automatically. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware...
... window. The following are stepby-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 driver and install it automatically. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware...
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce GTX 280 tab page to change the resolution. 3.1.5. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) Access the GeForce GTX 280 tab page to change the resolution. 3.1.5. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range...
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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 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for...
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 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for...
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...; Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use two or more GPUs together. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use...
...; Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use two or more GPUs together. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use...
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... colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • 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 when you to optimize the use...
... colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you connect two monitors. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • 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 when you to optimize the use...
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... to adjust timings for your graphics card in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to match the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator...
... to adjust timings for your graphics card in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to match the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair show images of the total virtual desktop width. Set up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to view your computer.
... same on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair show images of the total virtual desktop width. Set up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to view your computer.
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...; Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your changes. specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks...
...; Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your changes. specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks...
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... HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to the TV Out port on the specifications of your system using the included component video adapter. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Connect the TV Out cable...
... HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to the TV Out port on the specifications of your system using the included component video adapter. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Connect the TV Out cable...
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... productive when using your graphics card. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your system tray and select Click the item to turn on one desktop. Step 2: Click Enable. in your applications. Click the Enable button to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows on all the nView Desktop Manager features. 3.1.6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Properties...
... productive when using your graphics card. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your system tray and select Click the item to turn on one desktop. Step 2: Click Enable. in your applications. Click the Enable button to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows on all the nView Desktop Manager features. 3.1.6. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - nView Properties...
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation
nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 29 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation
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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. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ...
... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ...