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Gigabyte GV-N96TSL-1GI User Manual

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NVIDIA
GeForce
9600 GT Graphics Accelerator
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User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N96TLI-101R
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© 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
© 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted
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Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author
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  • Page 1 12MM-N96TLI-101R Copyright Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Software Installation ....................9 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ................... 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................9 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk ..............11 3.2. Display Properties Pages .................... 13 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................14 4. Troubleshooting Tips ....................22 5.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    GeForce 9600 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TSL-1GI only) • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N96TSL-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10 • Supports NVIDIA (Scalable Link Interface) technology ®...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI to DVI-I Adapter HDMI Connector HDMI TV D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub...
  • Page 6 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.
  • Page 8 Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graphics card. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. card. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1.

  • Page 10: Gv-N96Tsl Series Graphics Accelerator

    Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 10 - GV-N96TSL Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 11: Gigabyte Gamer Hud On Driver Disk

    3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Step 4: Click the Next button. Click the Install button.
  • Page 12 GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Hardware Monitor Automatically...

  • Page 13: Display Properties

    3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution.

  • Page 14: Accessing Nvidia Control Panel

    3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up.
  • Page 15 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: ...
  • Page 16 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance.
  • Page 17 Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution •...
  • Page 18  Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Set- tings under the Video and TV section from the Start page.
  • Page 19  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.
  • Page 20 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 Display Model GV-N96TSL-1GI GV-N96TSL-512I Matrix CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT...
  • Page 21 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog 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.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips

    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.

  • Page 23: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 24: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables GeForce 9600 GT Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 60~75    320 x 240 60~75 ...
  • Page 25 Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100      1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85      1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 ...

  • Page 26: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 27 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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