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... this graphics card. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of their respective owners. GV-N96TGR-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TG5I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual. No part of...
... this graphics card. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of their respective owners. GV-N96TGR-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TG5I-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual. No part of...
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... 1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Software Installation ...9 3.1.
... 1. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Appendix ...23 5.1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Software Installation ...9 3.1.
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... SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 550-watt or above is recommended - A 450 Watt power supply or above is a must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® Vista - GV-N96TGR-512I...
... SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 550-watt or above is recommended - A 450 Watt power supply or above is a must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® Vista - GV-N96TGR-512I...
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... it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. Turn off your card. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The...
... it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. Turn off your card. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The...
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... ready to install your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor...
... ready to install your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor...
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... (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration.
... (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration.
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... the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation...
... the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation...
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GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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... Auto-Optimized is set to Disable. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and 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 graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you...
... Auto-Optimized is set to Disable. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and 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 graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you...
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... the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab...
... the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 - The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - 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 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 categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - 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 In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
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... unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. Note: It is recommended that you set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that these settings automatically load when a game is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
... unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. Note: It is recommended that you set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that these settings automatically load when a game is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can use of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to better fit your display. Software Installation...
... multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can use of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to better fit your display. Software Installation...
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... page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your display. Manage Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in Advanced view mode. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video...
... page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your display. Manage Custom Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in Advanced view mode. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video...
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... Windows XP. - 19 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
... Windows XP. - 19 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
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... desktop height. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. The width of each display is half the width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter...
... desktop height. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. The width of each display is half the width of each display is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter...
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... those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. You can choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content...
... those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. You can choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content...
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..., crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
..., crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x...1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9600 GT 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~...mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X To be continued... 5.2. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x...1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9600 GT 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~...mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X To be continued... 5.2. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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...requirements. Moreover, we will be disposed of printing. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. The parts...the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ... product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that it back" to your waste equipment at the Customer Care number ...
...requirements. Moreover, we will be disposed of printing. GV-N96TGR-512I Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. The parts...the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ... product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that it back" to your waste equipment at the Customer Care number ...