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... and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N470UD-13I/ GV-N470OC-13I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-NV400-102R...
... and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N470UD-13I/ GV-N470OC-13I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-NV400-102R...
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Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Introduction ...5 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Features ...5 1.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Regulatory Statements 26 - 4 - Appendix ...23 5.1.
Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Introduction ...5 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Software Installation 11 3.1. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Features ...5 1.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Regulatory Statements 26 - 4 - Appendix ...23 5.1.
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... HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 550-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I for 3-way SLI configuration - Three GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I for SLI configuration; GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - 1. Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD...
... HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 550-watt system power supply specification or above is recommended - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I for 3-way SLI configuration - Three GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I for SLI configuration; GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - 1. Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD...
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Hardware Installation NVIDIA power Connect power from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. The GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I graphics card is taken from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I:Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming fromthe computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 470 graphics card. - 7 - Power is a performance optimized high-end card.
Hardware Installation NVIDIA power Connect power from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. The GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I graphics card is taken from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I:Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming fromthe computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 470 graphics card. - 7 - Power is a performance optimized high-end card.
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... supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Step 3. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to install your graphics card. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to a HDMI monitor. then align your computer, you need a cable...
... supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Step 3. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to install your graphics card. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to a HDMI monitor. then align your computer, you need a cable...
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... 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. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
... 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. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 11 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
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Step 3: Click the Yes button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Step 3: Click the Yes button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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... Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. When 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 NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings.
... Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. When 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 NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings.
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... 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. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16...
... 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. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16...
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... only in Windows XP. - 19 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes to...
... only in Windows XP. - 19 - Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of several multi-display modes to...
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... to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls...
... to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls...
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... your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure 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.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure 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.) GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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... the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. GV-N470UD-13I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NV400-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in...
... the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. GV-N470UD-13I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NV400-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in...
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... • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 mini HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Three GV-N470UD-13I for SLI configuration; Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two/three x16 physical connectors. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - Two GV-N470UD-13I for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with 900...
... • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 mini HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Three GV-N470UD-13I for SLI configuration; Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two/three x16 physical connectors. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - Two GV-N470UD-13I for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with 900...
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NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 470 graphics card. Power is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The GV-N470UD-13I graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N470UD-13I: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors.
NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 470 graphics card. Power is a performance optimized high-end card. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The GV-N470UD-13I graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N470UD-13I: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors.
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Replace the screw to install your graphics card. 2.2. You can connect a monitor that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector.
... the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Replace the screw to install your graphics card. 2.2. You can connect a monitor that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector.
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... on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 470 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. On the GeForce GTX470 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
... on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 470 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. On the GeForce GTX470 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
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... displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 display (Clone) • Configured...
... displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 display (Clone) • Configured...
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... optimal viewing. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista...
... optimal viewing. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista...
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... desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE...
... desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE...