Table of contents Overview Introduction ........................................................................... 3 Hardware Installation Preparing Your Computer .................................................... 4 Quick Start ............................................................................ 4 Hardware Installation Details Graphics Cards Requiring Additional Power ...................... 5 Preparing Your Operating System ......................................
Overview Thank you for purchasing a genuine EVGA graphics accelerator. EVGA is an NVIDIA® Select Solution Provider that builds high performance 3D accelerators based on reference designs by the NVIDIA Corporation. Our graphics accelerator cards are fully compatible with the latest 2D and 3D graphical requirements with full support for Microsoft® DirectX®, DirectDraw®, DirectShow®, Direct3D®, and OpenGL®.
Hardware Installation Preparing Your Computer WARNING: Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface – for example, the metal surface of the power supply – before performing any hardware procedure. EVGA assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified computer technician.
Hardware Installation Details Power off the computer – disconnect the display cable Remove your existing graphics adapter (if applicable) Important Information PCI and PCI-Express slots are different, so prior to installing any video card in to your system, make sure the video card bus type and available slot are the same. PCI-Express Video Cards: (Single Card Solution): Insert the graphics card into the available PCI-Express slot closest the power supply. .8v 1.
Software Installation When you boot up your computer for the first time after installing your new graphics adapter, Windows will detect a new display device and attempt to search for the drivers. Please click cancel. Installing the drivers for your new graphics card is made fast and simple through the use of EVGA’s patented ADM™ (Automated Driver Management) software. Insert the EVGA Installation CD and allow the autorun driver installation menu to start.
nView™ Features: The nView functionality allows for a multi-display environment, whether it is through multiple computer monitors (either digital or analog) or by using a monitor in conjunction with a television set. The ability to use multiple displays within Windows can simplify many everyday tasks by spreading out the Windows Desktop area or by allowing you to watch your favorite DVD movie on your television. Please visit http://evga.com/support/guides for our web site tutorial.
nView™ Features: nView Desktop Manager The added features of the NVIDIA nView technology can simplify much of today’s tasks and improve upon the existing multi-monitor functionality. Access to these controls are made by either the NVIDIA nView QuickTweak™ icon located in the system tray or by assigning preprogrammed Hot Keys to change certain viewing modes or setup different profiles.
Quick Fixes Problem: The display drivers install successfully, but when Windows reboots it tells you that the display device is not functioning correctly. Cause: The display adapter requires certain hardware resources in order to function correctly – if these resources are not available, then Windows cannot properly start the device. Solution: The most common resource that is missing is called an IRQ (interrupt ReQuest).
Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: At boot-up, all you hear is a series of beeps from the computer but see no screen at all. Cause: The beep sounds are a warning sound from the motherboard BIOS that says that it cannot initialize the video card. This can mean one of three things: 1) The card is not seated correctly. 2) There is a problem with the motherboard’s video card slot. 3) There is a problem with the video card.
Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: My card carries the support for TV-Out but cannot get a display on the TV. Cause: The TV is not properly detected by Windows due to signal loss and/or is not enabled within the Display Control Panel. Solution: There must be a direct connection from the TV to the graphics card through an RCA, S-Video cable or DVI cable connector. There cannot be any intermediary devices such as a VCR, receiver or switch box within the connection.
Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: How do I enable the DVD playback feature? Cause: The video card can output DVD’s in conjunction with a DVD hardware or software rendering application such as PowerDVD™ or WinDVD™. Solution: Verify that the add-on hardware DVD decoder is compatible with the graphics card or that the DVD software rendering application is installed properly and/or updated. Problem: My HTPC’s monitor’s sides are cut-off.
Contacting Customer Service EVGA is dedicated to supporting our graphics display products. Contacting EVGA Customer Service is easy! We can be reached by phone, fax, and on the web. Before contacting Customer Service, please review this manual. If you need to contact Customer Service, please have your system configuration as well as your card’s model number and serial number ready. You will need to register your product before a support technician can assist you.
Thinking about registering? Do it now! “Why should I register?” you ask. Well, in order for you to receive the best possible support, we need to know who you are and what kind of product you have purchased. So don’t wait … register online now! Should you require any assistance with the installation or troubleshooting of your EVGA graphics card, please visit the Support section of our website at http://evga.com/support/.
Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
