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... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands...product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of this card. No part of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property ...
... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands...product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of this card. No part of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property ...
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... 550-watt or above is recommended - Introduction Introduction 1.1. GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System...
... 550-watt or above is recommended - Introduction Introduction 1.1. GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - An SLI certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System...
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... your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might...
... your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might...
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Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. If necessary, consult your graphics card. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove the computer cover.
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. If necessary, consult your graphics card. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Remove the computer cover.
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... adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Step 3. Or use the DVI-I connector. then align your graphics card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to HDMI adapter - 9 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove ...the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then turn on the computer and monitor.
... adapter Connect an HDMI monitor via DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Step 3. Or use the DVI-I connector. then align your graphics card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to HDMI adapter - 9 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove ...the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then turn on the computer and monitor.
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... enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are ...S/PDIF out header): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on the graphics card. Please refer to the Ground pin). GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Insert one end of the graphics card driver. It is recommended Method A be used on your motheboard...
... enable the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are ...S/PDIF out header): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on the graphics card. Please refer to the Ground pin). GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Insert one end of the graphics card driver. It is recommended Method A be used on your motheboard...
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Hardware Installation HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 11 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
Hardware Installation HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 11 - GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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.
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... System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) -... up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Software Installation
... System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) -... up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Software Installation
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... 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the ...driver from the autorun window. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Software Installation...
... 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the ...driver from the autorun window. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Software Installation...
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GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
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Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. Software Installation 3.1.5. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center.
Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. Software Installation 3.1.5. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center.
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GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you set to...quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you... particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. This results in significant improvements ...
GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you set to...quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you... particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. This results in significant improvements ...
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... you are an advanced user, you to change the orientation of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you to adjust timings for analog CRT...
... you are an advanced user, you to change the orientation of your desktop to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you to adjust timings for analog CRT...
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... according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Software Installation Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. HDTV Setup Follow...
... according to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. Software Installation Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. HDTV Setup Follow...
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... two monitors. - 31 - Software Installation Click the Enable button to help you can set of desktop tools designed to turn on which to run your graphics card. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you won't have to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop...
... two monitors. - 31 - Software Installation Click the Enable button to help you can set of desktop tools designed to turn on which to run your graphics card. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you won't have to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop...
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...built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...seated properly in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. 4....
...built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...seated properly in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. 4....