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.... GV-N460OC-1GI/ GV-N460OC-768I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses...
.... GV-N460OC-1GI/ GV-N460OC-768I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses...
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Hardware Installation ...8 3. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix ...22 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation 10 3.1.
Hardware Installation ...8 3. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Features ...4 1.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix ...22 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation 10 3.1.
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...Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 768 MB GDDR5 memory(For GV-N460OC-768I only) • Supports DirectX® 11 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note 1) • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 mini HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Optical drive for SLI configuration; - Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - A power supply...
...Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 768 MB GDDR5 memory(For GV-N460OC-768I only) • Supports DirectX® 11 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note 1) • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 mini HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Optical drive for SLI configuration; - Windows® XP • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - A power supply...
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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-N460OC-1GI/GV-N460OC-768I graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N460OC-1GI/GV-N460OC-768I:Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external 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-N460OC-1GI/GV-N460OC-768I graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N460OC-1GI/GV-N460OC-768I:Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. Power is a performance optimized high-end card.
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... as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. - 7 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded...
... as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. - 7 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded...
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... the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics card. Step 3. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
... the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics card. Step 3. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
... SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
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For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP...
For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2. 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-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2. 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-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
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... select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. Software Installation On the GeForce GTX460 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
... select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. Software Installation On the GeForce GTX460 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display 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. 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display 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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... 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 adjust the amount of your display. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
... 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 adjust the amount of your display. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to match the orientation of your display. (Note) This item is useful if you 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...
... in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to match the orientation of your display. (Note) This item is useful if you 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...
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... in Windows XP. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes...
... in Windows XP. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes...
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... Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 19 - The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation 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-N460OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460OC-768I...
... Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 19 - The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation 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-N460OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460OC-768I...
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... the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
... the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
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... disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
... disabled or to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
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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 - 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.
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... for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of life" product. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in a manner that the information in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European...safety requirements. Also note that protects human health and the environment. The parts and components have not intended to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your household waste disposal service or...
... for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of life" product. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in a manner that the information in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European...safety requirements. Also note that protects human health and the environment. The parts and components have not intended to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your household waste disposal service or...