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...incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of GBT. No part of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by ... the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX98X512H-B GeForceTM 9800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX98X5-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or ...
...incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of GBT. No part of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by ... the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-NX98X512H-B GeForceTM 9800 GTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-NX98X5-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision, and is intended for any errors or ...
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...GV-NX98X512H-B - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - GIGABYTE...System - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-NX98X512H-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. A power supply with 512 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • ...
...GV-NX98X512H-B - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are required: - GIGABYTE...System - An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - GV-NX98X512H-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. A power supply with 512 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • ...
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... Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-NX98X512H-B graphics card, an LED on the adapters. graphics card will not boot LED light is red- The GV-NX98X512H-B graphics card is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power...each 4-pin power connector on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot LED light is red- Without auxiliary power provided to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The table below outlines the different possible ...
... Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the GV-NX98X512H-B graphics card, an LED on the adapters. graphics card will not boot LED light is red- The GV-NX98X512H-B graphics card is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power...each 4-pin power connector on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot LED light is red- Without auxiliary power provided to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The table below outlines the different possible ...
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... off your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking... and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Hardware Installation Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, ...
... off your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking... and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Hardware Installation Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, ...
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... your computer. Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics card. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. Step 2. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; Power off the computer and monitor, ...the gold edge connector of your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, consult your computer. 2.2.
... your computer. Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics card. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. Step 2. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; Power off the computer and monitor, ...the gold edge connector of your computer's manual for help in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, consult your computer. 2.2.
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... a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; Step 2. Replace the screws to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into the adapter. To connect a flat panel... directly to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 6 to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation Or use the DVI-I to HDMI...
... a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card; Step 2. Replace the screws to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into the adapter. To connect a flat panel... directly to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 6 to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - Hardware Installation Or use the DVI-I to HDMI...
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GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation 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 (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 -
The picture below shows that two graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. Hardware Installation 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 (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 11 -
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... follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this...
... follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation In this...
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GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish ..., the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware ...
GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver Installation A. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish ..., the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware ...
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Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray.
Click this icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray.
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... in rendering performance and image quality. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage...establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note) This item is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU ...
... in rendering performance and image quality. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage...establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note) This item is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU ...
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This is present only in order to support a variety of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have ... you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors.
This is present only in order to support a variety of your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have ... you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The Advanced Timing page enables you connect two monitors.
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... Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to the TV Out port on the specifications of...
... Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Connector Type screen. Step 4: Select Component in the Video & Television page. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your graphics card. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to the TV Out port on the specifications of...
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...desktops to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. in your applications. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you be more productive when using your ...applications so you won't have to run your graphics card. 3.1.6. Step 1: Click nView Properties. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to crowd several open application windows on...
...desktops to work with your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 2: Click Enable. in your applications. GV-NX98X512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you be more productive when using your ...applications so you won't have to run your graphics card. 3.1.6. Step 1: Click nView Properties. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to crowd several open application windows on...
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...The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor... and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor...
...The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor... and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor...