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Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright ... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.
Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...date before publication of their respective owners. GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright ... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.
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...SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Introduction Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Windows® Vista - Graphics cards working in an .../ S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
...SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Introduction Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP with the same model name (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 - Windows® Vista - Graphics cards working in an .../ S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
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...the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist...system. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Hardware Installation If you work correctly, ...
...the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer. 1. Use a grounded wrist...system. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Hardware Installation If you work correctly, ...
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To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 3.
To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 2.2. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 3.
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...cable into the adapter. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. To connect a D-Sub monitor ...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 with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; ...
...cable into the adapter. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. To connect a D-Sub monitor ...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 with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; ...
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... 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 to the graphics card A-2. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard design) to the Ground...
... 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 to the graphics card A-2. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on your motherboard design) to the Ground...
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GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. Hardware Installation 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 -
GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. Hardware Installation 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 -
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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. The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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. The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation First make sure your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Then...
... for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 13 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation First make sure your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. Then...
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Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, .... 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the...
Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, .... 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 15 - Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the...
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...to manually configure the 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 your system and reduce the useful life of the ...Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the ...
...to manually configure the 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 your system and reduce the useful life of the ...Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU, Shader and video memory. 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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Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Software Installation 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. 3.1.5.
Right click the NVIDIA icon to open the control panel. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Software Installation 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. 3.1.5.
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...use for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a ... Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This...
...use for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a ... Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - This results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This...
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You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This ... Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you to change the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 25 -
You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This ... Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will help you to change the orientation of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for your graphics card in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. - 25 -
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...item in the Connector Type screen. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 2: Go to your system using the included component video adapter. Software Installation Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 4: ...) This item will show up when you connect a television. - 29 - HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to the TV Out port on the specifications of your graphics card.
...item in the Connector Type screen. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next. Step 2: Go to your system using the included component video adapter. Software Installation Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Step 4: ...) This item will show up when you connect a television. - 29 - HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to the TV Out port on the specifications of your graphics card.
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... nView Desktop Manager. Software Installation Click the Enable button to work with your applications. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. in your applications so you can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your system tray and ... desktops to turn on one desktop. Step 1: Click nView Properties. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. With nView you connect two monitors. - 31 -
... nView Desktop Manager. Software Installation Click the Enable button to work with your applications. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click the NVIDIA icon in your graphics card. in your applications so you can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your system tray and ... desktops to turn on one desktop. Step 1: Click nView Properties. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. With nView you connect two monitors. - 31 -
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...press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is seated properly in the... Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being ...
...press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is seated properly in the... Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being ...