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GV-N430TC-1GI/ GV-N430OC-1GI/ GV-N430OC-1GL NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 430 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N430OGL-103R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Doing so may void the...
GV-N430TC-1GI/ GV-N430OC-1GI/ GV-N430OC-1GL NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 430 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N430OGL-103R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Doing so may void the...
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Board Layout ...6 2.2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...10 3. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 26 GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Features ...5 1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Introduction ...5 1.1.
Board Layout ...6 2.2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...10 3. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 26 GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Features ...5 1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Introduction ...5 1.1.
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...; Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology • GV-N430TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit(GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 430Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N430OC-1GI/GV-N430OC-1GL only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A 400 Watt power supply...
...; Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology • GV-N430TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit(GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 430Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N430OC-1GI/GV-N430OC-1GL only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A 400 Watt power supply...
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Board Layout 1.GV-N430OC-1GL D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation 2.1. 2.
Board Layout 1.GV-N430OC-1GL D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation 2.1. 2.
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HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3.GV-N430TC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector
HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3.GV-N430TC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector
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.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from the system. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded...
.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. To protect them against damage from the system. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded...
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... 3. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your card; To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
... 3. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your card; To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
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... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the Next button. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the Next button. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
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You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 -
You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 -
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... the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
... the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
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The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview...
... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview...
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... and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Software Installation...
... and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Software Installation...
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... features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. (Note) This item is useful if you to change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. These changes will...
... features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. (Note) This item is useful if you to change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. These changes will...
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Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Select your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same...
Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Select your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same...
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... virtual desktop height. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note2) CRT+CRT (Note3) GV-N430OC-1GL Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N430OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N430TC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates...
... virtual desktop height. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note2) CRT+CRT (Note3) GV-N430OC-1GL Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N430OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N430TC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates...
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... video color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes...
... video color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes...
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... Mode, in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer's manual...
... Mode, in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your computer's manual...
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... responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26...
... responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26...