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... Macrovision. GV-N94TOC-1GI/ GV-N94TOC-512I/ GV-N94T-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N94TOC-103R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the...
... Macrovision. GV-N94TOC-1GI/ GV-N94TOC-512I/ GV-N94T-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N94TOC-103R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the...
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Hardware Installation ...9 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 13 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Regulatory Statements 28 - 4 - Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Appendix ...25 5.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Features ...5 1.2. Driver and Utility Installation...
Hardware Installation ...9 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 13 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Regulatory Statements 28 - 4 - Table of Contents 1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Appendix ...25 5.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.3. Features ...5 1.2. Driver and Utility Installation...
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... Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GI only) • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-512I/GV-N94T-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports 2 HDMI connectors (1 by optional adapter) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP...
... Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9400 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-1GI only) • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N94TOC-512I/GV-N94T-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports 2 HDMI connectors (1 by optional adapter) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP...
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DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - GV-N94TOC-1GI/GV-N94TOC-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (Optional) 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.
DVI-I Connector HDMI TV GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - GV-N94TOC-1GI/GV-N94TOC-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (Optional) 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.
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... bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. The operator...packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should follow some ...
... bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. The operator...packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should follow some ...
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... are ready to install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. Step 3. Hardware Installation To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the...
... are ready to install your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 2. Step 3. Hardware Installation To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the...
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Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to the graphics card. 2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. 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 next chapter for the graphics card. 1.
Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to the graphics card. 2. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. 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 next chapter for the graphics card. 1.
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Make sure your optical drive. 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. First make sure your...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Make sure your optical drive. 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. First make sure your...
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The system is completed. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
The system is completed. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Click the Yes button. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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... Disable. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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...
... Disable. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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 GeForce 9400 GT tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 9400 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. When the Display Settings...
... the GeForce 9400 GT tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 9400 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. When the Display Settings...
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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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - Software Installation 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 17 - Software Installation In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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... any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
... any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
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... display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 19 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your display. Display A variety of display features enable...
... display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 19 - This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can use of your display. Display A variety of display features enable...
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... advanced user, you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 view custom display modes you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
... advanced user, you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to support a variety of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 view custom display modes you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate...
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... be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. This means that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. 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 show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from...
... be stretched across displays and 3D applications are connected to your computer. This means that are not accelerated as efficiently as a separate device. 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 show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from...
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... total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N94TOC-512I/GV-N94TOC-1GI/GV-N94T-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The...
... total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N94TOC-512I/GV-N94TOC-1GI/GV-N94T-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the height of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The...
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... desktop video to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 23 - For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings...
... desktop video to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 23 - For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings...
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... graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your motherboard. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting...
... graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your motherboard. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting...
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... Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be used equipment must not be disposed of with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will be taken to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this product must be construed as most of...at the time of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The WEEE Directive specifies ...
... Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be used equipment must not be disposed of with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will be taken to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this product must be construed as most of...at the time of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. GV-N94T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The WEEE Directive specifies ...