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...technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. No part of this manual may void the warranty of this copyright protection ... unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). 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 Macrovision.
...technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. No part of this manual may void the warranty of this copyright protection ... unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). 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 Macrovision.
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...; XP with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for best...
...; XP with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Optical drive for 3-way SLI configuration - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for best...
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... Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is red- Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent...
... Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is red- Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent...
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...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal...
...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal...
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... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - Step 2. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to your card; Step 1. Replace the screw to your graphics card. After installation, remember to connect the...
... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Connect a flat panel display - 8 - Step 2. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to your card; Step 1. Replace the screw to your graphics card. After installation, remember to connect the...
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...Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI ...graphics performance. Please refer to enable the S/PDIF in a system that two graphics cards are now ready to the graphics card.... 2. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards... of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in function for detailed instructions. The picture below to next chapter for the graphics card...
...Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI ...graphics performance. Please refer to enable the S/PDIF in a system that two graphics cards are now ready to the graphics card.... 2. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards... of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in function for detailed instructions. The picture below to next chapter for the graphics card...
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...useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically... Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing...
...useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically... Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing...
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.... The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the...
.... The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Software Installation Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the...
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3D Settings Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when 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 ... same model name and from the same vendor. - 17 - Software Installation Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings...
3D Settings Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when 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 ... same model name and from the same vendor. - 17 - Software Installation Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings...
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... Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 19 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes...
... Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 19 - The Advanced Timing page enables you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes...
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...Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some ...Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your keyboard after system starts up. 4.
...Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some ...Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your keyboard after system starts up. 4.