Computer Hardware User Manual

Chapter 1. About the graphics card

This chapter provides product information about the ThinkStation

NVS 315 Graphics Card (hereafter

called the graphics card).

Product description

The graphics card is a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express, low-proﬁle form factor graphics

card with a ﬁtted full-height bracket. The graphics card offers 1 GB of double-data-rate three (DDR3)

memory and supports attachment up to two monitors simultaneously. The graphics card has one DMS-59

connector on it. You can attach digital monitors to a computer that has the graphics card installed, using the

provided DMS-59 to dual-link DVI-I adapter or the DMS-59 to dual-link DisplayPort adapter. The maximum

resolution for DVI-I monitors is 1920 x 1200 pixels and the maximum resolution for DisplayPort monitors

is 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Abbreviations:

DMS-59 (Dual Monitor Solution, 59 pins)

DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated)

The option package contains the following:

• A graphics card with a ﬁtted full-height bracket

• A low-proﬁle bracket

• A DMS-59 to dual-link DVI-I adapter

• A DMS-59 to dual-link DisplayPort adapter

• A Warranty poster

• Software and User Guide Disc

Supported operating systems

To use the graphics card with your computer, make sure that you are using one of the following operating

systems:

• Microsoft

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 8

• Microsoft Windows 8.1

Online resources

For more information about the graphics card, including online technical support, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/graphiccards

For more information about Lenovo accessories, including compatibility, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/accessoriesguide/