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... the properties of this manual. 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 Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. No part of GBT. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed...
... the properties of this manual. 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 Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. No part of GBT. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed...
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... and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...14 3.1.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 37 5.2. Operating System Requirements 13 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...19 3.1.6. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. Appendix ...37 5.1. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation 13...
... and Utilities Installation 13 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...14 3.1.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 37 5.2. Operating System Requirements 13 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...19 3.1.6. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 38 Regulatory Statements 40 (Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 4 - Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. Appendix ...37 5.1. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation 13...
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... from the same vendor (e.g. A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. A 450 Watt power supply or above is a must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H - 1.
... from the same vendor (e.g. A power supply with two x16 physical connectors. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Introduction 1.1. A 450 Watt power supply or above is a must be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H - 1.
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Step 2. If necessary, consult your graphics card. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove the computer cover. 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. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. 2.2.
Step 2. If necessary, consult your graphics card. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Remove the computer cover. 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. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. Step 3. 2.2.
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... display cable into the adapter. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I to HDMI adapter - 9 - Or use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation To install 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. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect...
... display cable into the adapter. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I to HDMI adapter - 9 - Or use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation To install 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. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect...
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... S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on your motheboard. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. To connect an HDMI TV, use either...
... S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on your motheboard. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. To connect an HDMI TV, use either...
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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. Software Installation First make sure your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers...
... 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. Software Installation First make sure your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers...
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... will search for the driver and install it automatically. 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. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel...
... will search for the driver and install it automatically. 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. Software Installation Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel...
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Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Step 3. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the Finish button to restart the computer. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 1. The system is completed. B. Step 2. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Step 3. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Click the Finish button to restart the computer. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 1. The system is completed. B. Step 2. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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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 life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the...
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 life of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the...
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... for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. You can also click the NVIDIA icon in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color...
... for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. You can also click the NVIDIA icon in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT Properties dialog box. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the color...
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... 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 is launched. - 21 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want.
... 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 is launched. - 21 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want.
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...; Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows 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 all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. Adjust...
...; Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows 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 all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. Adjust...
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Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you 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...
Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you 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...
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... flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 25 - This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This...
... flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 25 - This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This...
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.... Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you...
.... Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you...
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GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to...
GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as change country- Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to...
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nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
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Software Installation nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 33 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
Software Installation nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 33 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...