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...this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. 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 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
...this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. 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 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
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... the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). A power supply with 512...
... the same model name (e.g. Two GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H - GV-N98TZL-1GH/GV-N98TZL-512H) and from the same vendor (e.g. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP with two x16 physical connectors. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). A power supply with 512...
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... static electricity, you should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever...
... static electricity, you should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The operator should follow some precautions whenever...
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Remove the computer cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Step 2. Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. 2.2.
Remove the computer cover. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Step 2. Step 3. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. 2.2.
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... Express x16 slot. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that 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. then align your graphics card with the PCI...
... Express x16 slot. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that 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. then align your graphics card with the PCI...
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... connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to connect an HDMI monitor. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub ...
... connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I to connect an HDMI monitor. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub ...
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A-1. Method B (via the S/PDIF out header): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are now ready... graphics card. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard design) to the Ground pin). To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics ...
A-1. Method B (via the S/PDIF out header): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are now ready... graphics card. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard design) to the Ground pin). To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics ...
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HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 11 - Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter (optional item) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 11 - Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter (optional item) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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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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... "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics card.) 3.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your CD...
... "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics card.) 3.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your CD...
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... the autorun window. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Software Installation Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish...
... the autorun window. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Software Installation Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish...
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... 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 voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?...
... 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 voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ?...
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Software Installation Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel.
Software Installation Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel.
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Note: It is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. MonitorTemperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your Direct3D ... together. This results in significant improvements 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 1)...
Note: It is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. MonitorTemperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your Direct3D ... together. This results in significant improvements 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 1)...
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... flexibility for your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your graphics card in order to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple...
... flexibility for your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your graphics card in order to support a variety of your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Create Custom Resolutions page. Run Multiple...
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... you connect a television. - 29 - Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Software Installation Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Connect...
... you connect a television. - 29 - Step 2: Go to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Software Installation Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Connect...
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... up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Software Installation Step 2: Click Enable. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. Click the Enable button to help you connect two monitors. - 31 - nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you be more productive when...
... up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Software Installation Step 2: Click Enable. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. Click the Enable button to help you connect two monitors. - 31 - nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you be more productive when...
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Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your computer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check...
Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-N98TZL-1GH/512H Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your computer. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check...