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... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this card. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may be out of date before publication of GBT. GV-N520OC-1GI/ GV-N520TC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this card. No part of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may be out of date before publication of GBT. GV-N520OC-1GI/ GV-N520TC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
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Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Features ...5 1.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Regulatory Statements 28 - 4 - Software Installation 10 3.1. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Appendix ...25 5.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 12 ...
Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Features ...5 1.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Regulatory Statements 28 - 4 - Software Installation 10 3.1. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Appendix ...25 5.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 12 ...
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...8226; Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® 7 - Windows® XP with 1GB DDR3 memory(For GV-N520OC-1GI only) • GV-N520TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card...
...8226; Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Introduction Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Optical drive for best performance - Windows® 7 - Windows® XP with 1GB DDR3 memory(For GV-N520OC-1GI only) • GV-N520TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card...
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2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.GV-N520OC-1GI 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-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.GV-N520OC-1GI 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-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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Hardware Installation 2.GV-N520TC-1GI 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 - 7 -
Hardware Installation 2.GV-N520TC-1GI 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 - 7 -
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.... In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
.... In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your card; Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 2. 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 - 9 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your card; Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 2. 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 - 9 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
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... install DirectX first. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - First make sure your optical drive. 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. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
... install DirectX first. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - First make sure your optical drive. 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. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
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And monitor graphics card current value. Software Installation Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. OSD Turning: "OSD" Set hotkey of OSD function and directory of screen shot and recording video output. "Color" Adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness. - 13 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update.
And monitor graphics card current value. Software Installation Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. OSD Turning: "OSD" Set hotkey of OSD function and directory of screen shot and recording video output. "Color" Adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness. - 13 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update.
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Live Update: Auto detect the latest version Easy Boost and auto update. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Technical Support:Show information of the system components. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server.
Live Update: Auto detect the latest version Easy Boost and auto update. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Technical Support:Show information of the system components. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server.
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 15 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 15 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 Properties dialog box. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. 3.3. On the GeForce GT 520 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Select Display Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GT 520...
... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 Properties dialog box. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. 3.3. On the GeForce GT 520 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Select Display Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GT 520...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. Software Installation 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 categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. Software Installation 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.
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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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... configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, 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 Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop...
... configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, 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 Move CRT Screen Position You can use of your desktop...
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...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change the orientation of your desktop to Adjust Video Color Settings...
...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change the orientation of your desktop to Adjust Video Color Settings...
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... when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 21 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation
... when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 21 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation
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GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (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. Horizontal...
GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (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. Horizontal...
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... the test images to those for analog for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 your display. Software Installation Note: Support for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes. Consult...
... the test images to those for analog for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 your display. Software Installation Note: Support for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes. Consult...
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...-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. 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 the monitor's manual.) GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode...
...-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. 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 the monitor's manual.) GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode...