GV-N28-1GH-B NVIDIA® GeForceT GTX 280 Graphics Accelerator M User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-NX28GB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1. Features ......................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 4 2. Hardware Installation ...............................................................................
1. Introduction 1.1. Features • • • • • • • • • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Supports PCI Express 2.0 Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory Supports DirectX 10 Supports NVIDIA® SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology (Note 1) Supports 2 DVI-I connectors Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter) Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology TM TM 1.2.
2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card. Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the 8-pin and 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card, an LED on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot. In addition, the connector that is not adequately powered will turn red. The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the resulting behaviors.
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3.
2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. To install your new graphics card: Step 1.
Step 2. Replace the screws to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 6 to see the details). Do not touch the card when it's operating to prevent system instability. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector.
GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. (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.
How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type.
3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1.
3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in 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 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button.
3.1.3. Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your computer 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. 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 graphics card.
B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
3.1.4. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. GV-N28-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - in your system tray.
3.1.5. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. You can move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality.
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want.
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 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application.
Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays.
Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display.
Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. Manage Custom Resolutions (Note 1) If you are an advanced user, you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc.
Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here.
(3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Vertical Span Mode (4) Configured independently from each other (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as a separate device.
Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment.
HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card. Step 2: Go to NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note) item in the Video & Television page. Step 3: When the Television Setup Wizard appears, click Next.
Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings.
3.1.6. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop.
nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup. This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView Desktops properties nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface.
nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
nView Mouse properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users.
4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE 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 card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard.
5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command prompt to A:\>. 4. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] - s [ B I O S f i l e n a m e ] (example: gvf18 -s 28GHB.f1) and press Enter. 5.
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Display Screen Resolution 1600 x 1200 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60~100 120 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 100 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 100 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 60 (Dual-Link) Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 16bpp(65K color) High mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 3 3 * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.
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