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...reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. GV-N460SO-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460SO-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels... on this graphics card. No part of this manual may void the warranty of GBT....
...reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. GV-N460SO-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460SO-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels... on this graphics card. No part of this manual may void the warranty of GBT....
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...cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 1GB GDDR5 memory • 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. GV-N460SO-1GI... is recommended - 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: - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 -
...cards working in an SLI configuration must be with 1GB GDDR5 memory • 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. GV-N460SO-1GI... is recommended - 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: - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 -
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...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by... left in its original packing until it is installed. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions ...
...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by... left in its original packing until it is installed. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions ...
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... securely inserted. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - then align your graphics card. Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express ...x16 slot. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 1. Step 3. Make sure that you have...
... securely inserted. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - then align your graphics card. Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express ...x16 slot. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 1. Step 3. Make sure that you have...
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SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides twox16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides twox16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... - Under option "Auto", all NVIDIA 400 Super Overclock series. (Note2) Adjustable voltage value will follow stock settings. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with different models. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to adjust GPU/Memory voltage Stock voltage settings... Hot-key setting for extreme performance boost. GIGABYTE "OC Guru" Graphics Card Smart Tuner GIGABYTE "OC Guru" graphics card smart tuner is fixed for all settings will vary with OC Guru for user profiles Click to ...
... - Under option "Auto", all NVIDIA 400 Super Overclock series. (Note2) Adjustable voltage value will follow stock settings. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with different models. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to adjust GPU/Memory voltage Stock voltage settings... Hot-key setting for extreme performance boost. GIGABYTE "OC Guru" Graphics Card Smart Tuner GIGABYTE "OC Guru" graphics card smart tuner is fixed for all settings will vary with OC Guru for user profiles Click to ...
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Hardware Monitor: Through GIGABYTE hardware monitor, users can easily record hardware information and export the data. Moreover, users can easily monitor GPU/Memory clock, GPU temperature, GPU voltage, GPU current, Fan speed, and GPU usage. Graphics card power phase status Real time monitor: • GPU/Memory clock • GPU temperature • GPU voltage • GPU current • Fan speed and GPU usage Record/Pause hardware monitor information Export hardware monitor record information GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Hardware Monitor: Through GIGABYTE hardware monitor, users can easily record hardware information and export the data. Moreover, users can easily monitor GPU/Memory clock, GPU temperature, GPU voltage, GPU current, Fan speed, and GPU usage. Graphics card power phase status Real time monitor: • GPU/Memory clock • GPU temperature • GPU voltage • GPU current • Fan speed and GPU usage Record/Pause hardware monitor information Export hardware monitor record information GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... 460 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 Properties dialog box. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce ... Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
... 460 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 Properties dialog box. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce ... Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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...Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. ...settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - After getting into Safe ...
...Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. ...settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - After getting into Safe ...