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patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N560UD-1GI/ GV-N560OC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N560-102R Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due...
patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N560UD-1GI/ GV-N560OC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N560-102R Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due...
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Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Regulatory Statements 26 GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Software Installation 11 3.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Features...
Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Regulatory Statements 26 GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Software Installation 11 3.1. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Features...
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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. GV-N560UD-1GI/GV-N560OC-1GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Windows® Vista - 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 with two x16 physical connectors. Optical drive for SLI configuration; - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express...
...; Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 1 mini HDMI connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. GV-N560UD-1GI/GV-N560OC-1GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Windows® Vista - 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 with two x16 physical connectors. Optical drive for SLI configuration; - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express...
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Hardware Installation Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N560UD-1GI / GV-N560OC-1GI: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. The GV-N560UD-1GI / GV-N560OC-1GI graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card. - 7 -
Hardware Installation Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N560UD-1GI / GV-N560OC-1GI: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. The GV-N560UD-1GI / GV-N560OC-1GI graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card. - 7 -
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... the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Be sure there are...
... the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Be sure there are...
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..., remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. then align your graphics card. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. 2.2. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to connect from this slot; Hardware Installation
..., remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 9 - This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. then align your graphics card. Replace the screw to a HDMI monitor. Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. 2.2. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to connect from this slot; Hardware Installation
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The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 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-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 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-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... must install DirectX first. Software Installation 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. Make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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...
... must install DirectX first. Software Installation 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. Make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality 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. Software Installation
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality 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. Software Installation
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Properties dialog box. Select Display Settings. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog...
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Properties dialog box. Select Display Settings. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog...
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - Software Installation 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 - 15 - Software Installation 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.
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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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Software Installation 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 adjust the amount of...
Software Installation 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 adjust the amount of...
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These changes will not affect any video playback. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) 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...
These changes will not affect any video playback. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in Advanced view mode. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) 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...
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... desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in Windows XP. - 19 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone...
... desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in Windows XP. - 19 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone...
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... as one tall virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The height 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. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... as one tall virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The height 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. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your display. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 21...
... some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your display. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 21...
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... 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode...
... 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode...
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...change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used equipment must not be copied without notice and should be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products...herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a manner that do not use of life" product. Also note that the information in this document is recycled in your "...