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... this manual. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in this card. GV-N96TSL-1GI/ GV-N96TSL-512I/ NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TLI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications...
... this manual. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in this card. GV-N96TSL-1GI/ GV-N96TSL-512I/ NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9600 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N96TLI-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications...
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Software Installation ...9 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Features ...4 1.2. Appendix ...23 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 ...
Software Installation ...9 3.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Features ...4 1.2. Appendix ...23 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 ...
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... Supports 2 DVI-I connectors (1 by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A power supply with 550-watt or above is recommended - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. Two GV-N96TSL-1GI/GV-N96TSL-512I - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... Supports 2 DVI-I connectors (1 by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A power supply with 550-watt or above is recommended - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N96TZL-1GI/GV-N96TZL-512I) and from the same vendor (e.g. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. Two GV-N96TSL-1GI/GV-N96TSL-512I - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on 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. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation...
... If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on 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. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation...
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... install your graphics card. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Hardware Installation then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
... install your graphics card. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Hardware Installation then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
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... the black to the Ground pin) You are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. The picture below to the graphics card. 2. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
... the black to the Ground pin) You are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. The picture below to the graphics card. 2. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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.... - 9 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation...
.... - 9 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation...
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GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
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... and reduce the useful life of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?
... and reduce the useful life of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 13 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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... Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Select Display Settings. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14...
... Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Click the GeForce 9600 GT tab to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce 9600 GT tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Select Display Settings. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 14...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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.
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. Software Installation In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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.
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... and to establish a unique set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering...
... and to establish a unique set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering...
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Software Installation Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Display A variety of display features enable you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate 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 keyboard to better fit your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the...
Software Installation Tasks in Advanced view mode. - 17 - Display A variety of display features enable you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate 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 keyboard to better fit your displays. This is a useful alternative to using the...
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GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation...
GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation...
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... display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display...
... display (Clone) • Configured independently from each display as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display...
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GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 1) CRT+CRT (Note 2) Vertical Span Mode GV-N96TSL-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N96TSL-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The width of each display is half...
GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 1) CRT+CRT (Note 2) Vertical Span Mode GV-N96TSL-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N96TSL-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. The width of each display is half...
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... to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. • 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 changes. You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release...
... to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 21 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. • 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 changes. You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release...
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... dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust your computer. 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...
... dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If necessary, adjust your computer. 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...
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... recycled in this document is on the product or on how you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Instead, the...
... recycled in this document is on the product or on how you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Instead, the...