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... this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N460D5-768I-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460B-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Use of...
... this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N460D5-768I-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460B-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Use of...
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Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Appendix ...22 5.1. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 -
Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Appendix ...22 5.1. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 -
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... SLI configuration must be with two PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® 7 - Two GV-N460D5-768I-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 450-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express...
... SLI configuration must be with two PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® 7 - Two GV-N460D5-768I-B for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 450-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express...
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The GV-N460D5-768I-B graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N460D5-768I-B: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external PCI Express power connectors. Power is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 460 graphics card.
The GV-N460D5-768I-B graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N460D5-768I-B: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external PCI Express power connectors. Power is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 460 graphics card.
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... the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left...
... the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left...
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... 3. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. You can connect a monitor that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. then align your graphics card.
... 3. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. You can connect a monitor that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. then align your graphics card.
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...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - Hardware Installation The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 connected...
...) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - Hardware Installation The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 connected...
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...optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. Software Installation...
...optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. Software Installation...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
You can click the item to change the resolution. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
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... NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 460 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
... NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 460 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide amazing real-time physics effects. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 15 - Software Installation
... to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide amazing real-time physics effects. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 15 - Software Installation
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GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or...
GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or...
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Software Installation To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to change the orientation of the...
Software Installation To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to change the orientation of the...
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... the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view 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 function as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display as one virtual desktop. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
... the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view 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 function as a separate device. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display as one virtual desktop. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
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... desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N460D5-768I-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 19 - The width of the total virtual desktop height. Software Installation (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display...
... desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N460D5-768I-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 19 - The width of the total virtual desktop height. Software Installation (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display...
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... your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Note: Support for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the...
... your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Note: Support for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the...
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... that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. ...
... that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. ...
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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-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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... waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of printing. For more information about where you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our...
... waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of printing. For more information about where you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our...