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... technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N94T-512H/ GV-N94TOC-1GH NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N94T-512H/ GV-N94TOC-1GH NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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... you connect two monitors. - 4 - Features ...5 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Software Installation 12 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. Operating System Requirements 12 3.1.2. nView Properties Pages (Note 30 4. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Appendix ...36 5.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth...
... you connect two monitors. - 4 - Features ...5 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Software Installation 12 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 16 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.1.7. Operating System Requirements 12 3.1.2. nView Properties Pages (Note 30 4. Driver Installation ...14 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Appendix ...36 5.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 12 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth...
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... power supply or above is a must • Operating System - Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94T-512H only) • Integrated with Service...
... power supply or above is a must • Operating System - Windows® XP with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94T-512H only) • Integrated with Service...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI TV GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator DVI-I Connector 2 2. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 6 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI TV GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator DVI-I Connector 2 2. TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 6 -
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Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1.
Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1.
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... HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to next chapter for the graphics card. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the Ground pin). It is recommended Method A be used on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the motherboard. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the graphics card A-2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Connect...
... HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to next chapter for the graphics card. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the Ground pin). It is recommended Method A be used on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the motherboard. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the graphics card A-2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Connect...
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... the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card...
... the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card...
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... will search for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the...
... will search for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the...
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... to Disable. - 17 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful...
... to Disable. - 17 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful...
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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 : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for...
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 : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of the NVIDIA Control Panel that these settings automatically load when a game is most appropriate for...
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... up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use two or...
... up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use two or...
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... to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) • Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) • Set up when you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of your displays. Tasks in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... your graphics card in order to support a variety of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to match the orientation of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to view custom display modes...
... your graphics card in order to support a variety of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to match the orientation of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to view custom display modes...
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Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation The...
Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the displays (monitors) that both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both displays in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Software Installation The...
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... to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television...
... to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television...
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Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note 2) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the component video adapter (Note 1). Step 4: Select Component in...
Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note 2) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to your system using the component video adapter (Note 1). Step 4: Select Component in...
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... Enable. Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you connect two monitors. Click the Enable button to help you won't have to work with your graphics card. 3.1.7. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in the notification area and Click the item to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows...
... Enable. Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you connect two monitors. Click the Enable button to help you won't have to work with your graphics card. 3.1.7. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in the notification area and Click the item to start configuringing nView features. (Note) This item will show up multiple desktops to crowd several open application windows...
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nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. Software Installation The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 -
nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. Software Installation The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 -
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GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver 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...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver 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...