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The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-N98TOC-1GH/ GV-N98TOC-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TO5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names...
The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-N98TOC-1GH/ GV-N98TOC-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TO5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names...
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... as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N98TOC-1GH/GV-N98TOC-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® /CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 128 MB...
... as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-N98TOC-1GH/GV-N98TOC-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® /CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 128 MB...
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... in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. ... anti-static mat. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from...
... in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. ... anti-static mat. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from...
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...pin and the black to next chapter for the graphics card. Please refer to the Ground pin). GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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) .... It is recommended Method A be used on the graphics card. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions.
...pin and the black to next chapter for the graphics card. Please refer to the Ground pin). GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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) .... It is recommended Method A be used on the graphics card. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions.
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The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) 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 scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) 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 scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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.... Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Click the Next button. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1.
.... Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Click the Next button. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1.
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Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Step 3. The system is completed. Step 1. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. Step 3. The system is completed. Step 1. B. Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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.../frequency Enables manual adjustment of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage... 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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
.../frequency Enables manual adjustment of the system components. (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage... 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. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... refresh rate. 3.1.6. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. You can click the item to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
... refresh rate. 3.1.6. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to change the resolution. You can click the item to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... or not an advanced graphics user, use two or more information about nTune. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with...
... or not an advanced graphics user, use two or more information about nTune. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with...
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GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop Color ...
GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop Color ...
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... vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in one wide virtual desktop. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Set up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the...
... vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in one wide virtual desktop. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Set up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the...
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... as efficiently as a separate device. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N98TOC-1GH Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N98TOC-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 25 - Software Installation Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display is...
... as efficiently as a separate device. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N98TOC-1GH Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N98TOC-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 25 - Software Installation Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display is...
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... change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and...
... change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Then click Next. Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. 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.
The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. 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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GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop.
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....) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe...
....) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe...
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... 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~120 3 3 140~150 3 3 60~100 3 3 120 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... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 5.2.
... 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~150 3 3 170 3 3 60~120 3 3 140~150 3 3 60~100 3 3 120 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... GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 5.2.
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... will be glad to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 38 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. To prevent releases of harmful substances into...to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you with other waste. 5.3. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on how...
... will be glad to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. GV-N98TOC-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 38 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. To prevent releases of harmful substances into...to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you with other waste. 5.3. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on how...