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..., and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N56GSO-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N56GSO-101AR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of GBT. Use of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
..., and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-N56GSO-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N56GSO-101AR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of GBT. Use of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...9 3.2. Appendix ...25 5.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 26 5.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Software Installation ...9 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Features ...4 1.2.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...9 3.2. Appendix ...25 5.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 26 5.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Software Installation ...9 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Features ...4 1.2.
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... installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - GV-N56GSO-1GI) and from the same vendor(e.g.GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - A power supply with 750-watt or above is recommended - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two/three x16 physical connectors. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...
... installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - GV-N56GSO-1GI) and from the same vendor(e.g.GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - A power supply with 750-watt or above is recommended - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two/three x16 physical connectors. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...
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... its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Shipping and handling may cause damage...
... its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Shipping and handling may cause damage...
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Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to connect from this slot; then align your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - Step 3. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 2. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the...
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to connect from this slot; then align your computer, you need a cable or adapter to a HDMI monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor - 7 - Step 3. Make sure that supports DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 2. To connect a HDMI monitor,you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the...
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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. 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 - 8 - The picture below shows that provides twox16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
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. 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 - 8 - The picture below shows that provides twox16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
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... installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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. Make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
... installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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. Make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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.../increase GPU/Memory voltage Allow users to adjust GPU/Memory voltage Stock voltage settings Hot-key setting for user profiles Click to link to www.gigabyte.com Display product information Five profiles Drag the bar left/right to decrease/increase fan speed Stock fan speed setting Allow users to adjust fan speed Drag the bar left/right to save preferred GPU/Memory voltage, GPU/Memory clock, and fan speed settings. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with different models. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to...
.../increase GPU/Memory voltage Allow users to adjust GPU/Memory voltage Stock voltage settings Hot-key setting for user profiles Click to link to www.gigabyte.com Display product information Five profiles Drag the bar left/right to decrease/increase fan speed Stock fan speed setting Allow users to adjust fan speed Drag the bar left/right to save preferred GPU/Memory voltage, GPU/Memory clock, and fan speed settings. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with different models. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to...
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..., and Gamma value Stock GPU/Memory clock setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred GPU/Memory clock Drag the bar left/right to decrease/increase GPU/Memory clock In game real-time On-Screen-Display hot-key setting Screenshot output directory Screenshot hot-key setting Stock display setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred display settings GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Through GIGABYTE software On-Screen-Display (OSD), users can set preferred GPU/Memory clock and adjust screen brightness, contract value, and Gamma value under Gaming mode.
..., and Gamma value Stock GPU/Memory clock setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred GPU/Memory clock Drag the bar left/right to decrease/increase GPU/Memory clock In game real-time On-Screen-Display hot-key setting Screenshot output directory Screenshot hot-key setting Stock display setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred display settings GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Through GIGABYTE software On-Screen-Display (OSD), users can set preferred GPU/Memory clock and adjust screen brightness, contract value, and Gamma value under Gaming mode.
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Software Installation Green Mode: The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to lower power consumption and monitor current GPU power consumption. Under Green mode, users can choose PWM working frequency Meter/Total mode switch: Meter mode: power saved in a given period of power saved through this mode. In addition, Green mode provides information of time Total mode: power saved since OC GURU first activated Reset Meter mode from start - 13 - Current GPU power consumption Power saving mode of PWM...
Software Installation Green Mode: The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to lower power consumption and monitor current GPU power consumption. Under Green mode, users can choose PWM working frequency Meter/Total mode switch: Meter mode: power saved in a given period of power saved through this mode. In addition, Green mode provides information of time Total mode: power saved since OC GURU first activated Reset Meter mode from start - 13 - Current GPU power consumption Power saving mode of PWM...
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... NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 560 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Properties dialog box. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and...
... NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce GTX 560 tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Properties dialog box. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and...
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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 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 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.
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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 can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 19 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information ...
Software Installation Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 19 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information ...
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... not affect any video playback. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 have rotated your desktop. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your...
... not affect any video playback. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 have rotated your desktop. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your...
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... are connected to your computer. 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 both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the same desktop. (2) Configured...
... are connected to your computer. 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 both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the same desktop. (2) Configured...
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... tall virtual desktop. Horizontal 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-N56GSO-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that...
... tall virtual desktop. Horizontal 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-N56GSO-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The height of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that...
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... choose to monitor your changes. Software Installation Consult the release notes for updated information on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support 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...
... choose to monitor your changes. Software Installation Consult the release notes for updated information on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support 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...
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... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you 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 - 24 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ...
... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you 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 - 24 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ...