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... specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N98TZL-1GH/ GV-N98TZL-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TZ5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision...
... specifications might be authorized by Macrovision, and is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-N98TZL-1GH/ GV-N98TZL-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N98TZ5H-102R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision...
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...GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Optical drive for best performance - Two GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...(Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - An SLI certified motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. A ...
...GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Optical drive for best performance - Two GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU...(Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). 1. Introduction 1.1. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - An SLI certified motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. A ...
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... handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you ...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
... handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you ...work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To install your graphics card, or the system will not boot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw...
... not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To install your graphics card, or the system will not boot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw...
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...the Ground pin). GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - A-1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. Insert one end of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motheboard. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to proceed... cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard ...
...the Ground pin). GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - A-1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. Insert one end of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motheboard. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to proceed... cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard ...
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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. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... 2. Click the Next button. Step 4. Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. The system is completed. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. When the...
... 2. Click the Next button. Step 4. Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. The system is completed. Click Finish to install DirectX separately. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. When the...
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If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Next button. Step 3. B. The autorun window will appear. The system is completed. Step 1. Step 2. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Next button. Step 3. B. The autorun window will appear. The system is completed. Step 1. Step 2. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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... if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
... if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
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... desktop and then select Properties. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click the GeForce 9800 GT tab. (You can click the item to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area...
... desktop and then select Properties. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in this dialog box. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Click the GeForce 9800 GT tab. (You can click the item to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of display area...
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... improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image...
... improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image...
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... to adjust the position of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page) or the arrow keys on your desktop. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your desktop to better fit your display. Move...
... to adjust the position of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page) or the arrow keys on your desktop. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your desktop to better fit your display. Move...
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GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop ...
GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop ...
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... height of each display as one tall virtual desktop. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N98TZL-1GH Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N98TZL-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 27 -
... height of each display as one tall virtual desktop. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N98TZL-1GH Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N98TZL-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 27 -
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... of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use with your changes. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
... of the desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV (high definition television) screen. • Change the signal format to use with your changes. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 28 - specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full screen video mirroring. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
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Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings.
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nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.
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GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. 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.
GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. 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.
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... to become the secondary display.) 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 card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more information... monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 4. Press on your keyboard after system starts up.
... to become the secondary display.) 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 card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more information... monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 4. Press on your keyboard after system starts up.
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... may need a startup disk to your computer. - 37 - Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p GV-N98TZL-512H.F2) and press Enter. 6. Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. To back up the current BIOS, at the... prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s GV-N98TZL-512H.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Appendix 5.1. 5. Appendix
... may need a startup disk to your computer. - 37 - Wait until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p GV-N98TZL-512H.F2) and press Enter. 6. Extract the downloaded Zip file to restart the computer in MS-DOS Mode 1. To back up the current BIOS, at the... prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s GV-N98TZL-512H.F1) and press Enter. 5. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Appendix 5.1. 5. Appendix