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... expressed, written permission of this manual. Use of this graphics card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N98TSL-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... expressed, written permission of this manual. Use of this graphics card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N98TSL-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Appendix ...23...
Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 5.2. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 24 5.3. Regulatory Statements 26 - 3 - Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...4 1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Appendix ...23...
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... PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Two GV-N98TSL-1GI - An SLI certified motherboard with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N98TSL-1GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 HDMI connectors • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows...
... PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Two GV-N98TSL-1GI - An SLI certified motherboard with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N98TSL-1GI only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note) • Supports 1 HDMI connectors • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A power supply with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows...
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...work on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator...and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated ...
...work on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator...and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated ...
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..., you are ready to your graphics card. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten...
..., you are ready to your graphics card. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a D-Sub monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten...
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...) GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and 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. Step 4. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...
...) GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and 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. Step 4. SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model...
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... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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. Make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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. Make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 3: Click the Yes button.
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.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. 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 Disable. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. 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 Disable. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Properties dialog box...
... the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you 'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Properties dialog box...
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The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Software Installation 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.
The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom - 15 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Software Installation 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.
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.... GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Note: It is recommended that these settings automatically load when a game is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default...
.... GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Note: It is recommended that these settings automatically load when a game is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default...
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... 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 display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation...
... 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 display. (Note) This item is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your keyboard to adjust the position of your display. Software Installation...
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... graphics card in Advanced view mode. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes 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 desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. This is present only in order to support...
... graphics card in Advanced view mode. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes 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 desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 18 - These changes will not affect any video playback. This is present only in order to support...
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... Windows XP. - 19 - 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 both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation...
... Windows XP. - 19 - 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 both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note) (1) The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation...
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GV-N98TSL-1GI 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. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 1) CRT+CRT (Note 2) GV-N98TSL-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub...
GV-N98TSL-1GI 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. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 1) CRT+CRT (Note 2) GV-N98TSL-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Vertical Span Mode (Note 1) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub...
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..., play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your changes.
..., play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your changes.
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... graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the 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-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 4. Troubleshooting...
... graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. For more assistance, use the 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-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 4. Troubleshooting...
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GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 960 x ...:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9800 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 60~75 60~75 60~240 60 50~60 60~240 60...
GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Display Screen Resolution 320 x 200 320 x 240 400 x 300 480 x 360 512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 960 x ...:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9800 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 60~75 60~75 60~240 60 50~60 60~240 60...
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...). GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to change without our written permission, and the contents there of with your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of life" product. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 26 - We believe that this document...
...). GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to change without our written permission, and the contents there of with your "end of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of life" product. GV-N98TSL-1GI Graphics Accelerator - 26 - We believe that this document...