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... product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N580SO-15I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N580SO-101R Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S.
... product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N580SO-15I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N580SO-101R Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S.
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.../three x16 physical connectors. Two GV-N580SO-15I for 3-way SLI configuration - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® Vista -... or above is recommended - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Three GV-N580SO-15I for SLI configuration; Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
.../three x16 physical connectors. Two GV-N580SO-15I for 3-way SLI configuration - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® Vista -... or above is recommended - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Three GV-N580SO-15I for SLI configuration; Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
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...handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. DO ...NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against ...
...handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. DO ...NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against ...
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...SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the... same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the ...
...SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the... same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the ...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed.
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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. Gaming ... 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 - Users can monitor hardware information in games and adjust display settings in real time.
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. Gaming ... 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 - Users can monitor hardware information in games and adjust display settings in real time.
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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-N500 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-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 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.
You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 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.
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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... (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your computer. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to...
... on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one virtual desktop. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your computer. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to...
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Horizontal Span Mode Vertical 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-N580SO-15I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical ...
Horizontal Span Mode Vertical 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-N580SO-15I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical ...
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... those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the image settings...
... those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the image settings...
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... restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to A:\>. 4. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n580SO15I.F2) and press Enter. 6. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type...
... restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to A:\>. 4. Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n580SO15I.F2) and press Enter. 6. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type...
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The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -