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Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. 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 Macrovision. No part of this manual may void the warranty of this card. Doing so may be out...
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. 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 Macrovision. No part of this manual may void the warranty of this card. Doing so may be out...
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...performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Intel® Pentium® /CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM -...8226; Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. 1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Features • Powered by adapter, optional item) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. ...
...performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Intel® Pentium® /CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM -...8226; Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. 1. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Features • Powered by adapter, optional item) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. ...
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... and unplug power supply. 2. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY... POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the...
... and unplug power supply. 2. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY... POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the...
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... the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. To install your graphics...
... the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. To install your graphics...
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...ready to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below...black to next chapter for the graphics card. B-1. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - A-1. It is recommended Method A be used on your motherboard design) to the motherboard. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the graphics card A-2. Insert one ...
...ready to proceed with the installation of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in function for detailed instructions. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below...black to next chapter for the graphics card. B-1. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - A-1. It is recommended Method A be used on your motherboard design) to the motherboard. Method A (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the graphics card A-2. Insert one ...
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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 connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel 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 - The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel 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 - The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
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... Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 2. 3.1.2. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
... Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 2. 3.1.2. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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The autorun window will appear. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. The system is completed. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Click the Next button. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
The autorun window will appear. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. The system is completed. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Click the Next button. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 16 - B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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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/thermal ... Voltage adjustment (Note) Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the...
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/thermal ... Voltage adjustment (Note) Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the...
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... Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Properties dialog box. 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties.
... Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Properties dialog box. 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties.
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.... (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for more GPUs together. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. MonitorTemperature Levels To...
.... (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for more GPUs together. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. MonitorTemperature Levels To...
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GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop ...
GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - To change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. Adjust Desktop ...
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... Mode Horizontal Span Mode Select your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the total virtual desktop width. 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 displays (monitors...
... Mode Horizontal Span Mode Select your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the total virtual desktop width. 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 displays (monitors...
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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-N98TZL-1GH Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N98TZL-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 27 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when...
... as efficiently as a separate device. 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 - Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as when...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings.
Step 6: Click the Preview button to apply the new television settings. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to preview the selected settings.
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. 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. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. 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. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - 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.
nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 34 - 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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... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press...
... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press...
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... up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - 5. Appendix 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. Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. Change the command prompt to your computer. - 37 - Wait until it's done, then restart... the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Appendix 5.1. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p GV-N98TZL-512H.F2) and press Enter. 6.
... up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - 5. Appendix 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. Extract the downloaded Zip file to A:\>. 4. Change the command prompt to your computer. - 37 - Wait until it's done, then restart... the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Appendix 5.1. p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p GV-N98TZL-512H.F2) and press Enter. 6.