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... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N285O2I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove...
... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N285O2I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove...
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...Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI for SLI configuration;Three GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • ... memory; 2 GB or more for best performance - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 2GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 ...
...Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI for SLI configuration;Three GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • ... memory; 2 GB or more for best performance - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 2GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 ...
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...table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card, an LED on the adapter are connected to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A... card will not boot LED light is not adequately powered will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. Power is a performance optimized high-end card...
...table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card, an LED on the adapter are connected to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A... card will not boot LED light is not adequately powered will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. Power is a performance optimized high-end card...
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... computer, you are ready to prevent system instability. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - then align your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the...
... computer, you are ready to prevent system instability. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - then align your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the...
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... graphics card. 2. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI...
... graphics card. 2. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - Hardware Installation Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI...
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..., please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2: Click the Next button. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver...
..., please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2: Click the Next button. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver...
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Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. The system is completed.
Step 3: Click the Next button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. The system is completed.
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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 pages provide details on configuring advanced settings.
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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 pages provide details on configuring advanced settings.
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... desktop to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your displays. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks in Advanced view mode.
... desktop to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your displays. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Tasks in Advanced view mode.
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... display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as...
... display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as...
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... Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) Vertical Span Mode GV-N285OC-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N285UD-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large...
... Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) Vertical Span Mode GV-N285OC-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N285UD-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large...
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... similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: Support for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as...
... similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: Support for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as...
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... file name] (example: gvf19 -s n285oc2gi.F1) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - How to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. 5.
... file name] (example: gvf19 -s n285oc2gi.F1) and press Enter. 5. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - How to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. 5.
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Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 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-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 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-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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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-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
... 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-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -