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... the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Use of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N84S-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Use of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-N84S-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Appendix ...23 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Software Installation ...9 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Introduction ...4 1.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13...
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Appendix ...23 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Software Installation ...9 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Introduction ...4 1.1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Display Properties Pages 13...
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... - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
... - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Features • The graphics card supports NVIDIA TurboCache technology, which enhances graphics card performance by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8400 GS Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware...
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... the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your...
... the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your...
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... panel display to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. 2.2. then align your graphics card. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace...
... panel display to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then turn on the computer and monitor. 2.2. then align your graphics card. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace...
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Step 4. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. Please refer to the graphics card. 2. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 4. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to next chapter for the graphics card. 1. Please refer to the graphics card. 2. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen...
... motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen...
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GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
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... system and reduce the useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
... system and reduce the useful life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 8400 GS tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click...
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 8400 GS tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you can right-click...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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 The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. 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 The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications 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...
GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications 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...
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... configure your display settings to optimize the use of your display. Change Flat Panel Scaling Not using the display's native resolution may result in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to fit the viewable area. (Note) This item is scaled to do the following: • Change resolution • Change Flat Panel Scaling • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls...
... configure your display settings to optimize the use of your display. Change Flat Panel Scaling Not using the display's native resolution may result in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to fit the viewable area. (Note) This item is scaled to do the following: • Change resolution • Change Flat Panel Scaling • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls...
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... view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. These changes will not affect any video...
... view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. (Note) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. These changes will not affect any video...
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... same desktop. (2) Configured independently 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. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair...
... same desktop. (2) Configured independently 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. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair...
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(3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI (Note 3) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI+DVI (Note 2) GV-N84S-512I Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The width of each display is half the...
(3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI (Note 3) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI+DVI (Note 2) GV-N84S-512I Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The width of each display is half the...
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... your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features...
... your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features...
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..., crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the 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 display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 4.
..., crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the 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 display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 4.
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GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 960 x ...:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 8400 GS Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~240 60 50~60 60~240...
GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 960 x ...:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 8400 GS Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~240 60 50~60 60~240...
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... unauthorized purpose. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 26 - We believe that it is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union...
... unauthorized purpose. GV-N84S-512I Graphics Accelerator - 26 - We believe that it is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union...