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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 ......... 5 Software Installation Software Installation .............. 6 NVIDIA Control Panel Features NVIDIA Control Panel Features .......... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Thank you for purchasing a genuine EVGA graphics card. EVGA is an NVIDIA® Authorized 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 sup-... -
Page 4: Hardware Installation
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 com- puter technician. Damage to system components, the graphics card, and injury to yourself may result if power is applied during installation. -
Page 5: Hardware Installation Details
8 pin PCI-E supplemental power connection. Preparing Your Operating System Although the EVGA driver CD provides a simple solution for most installation situations, we still advise you to correctly prepare your system before installing any display drivers. Before installing any of our drivers, please make sure that you have uninstalled prior display drivers from the Windows Control Panel and have disabled any integrated display adapters in the Device Manager if necessary. -
Page 6: Software Installation
Please click cancel. Installing the drivers for your new graphics card is made fast and simple through the use of the included EVGA driver installation CD. Insert the EVGA Installation CD and allow the autorun driver installation menu to start. -
Page 7: Nvidia Control Panel Features
DualView A multi-display capable graphics card will be able to have two independent resolutions that can be configured differently from each other. Unlike span mode, where the desktop stretches across two screens, DualView can control different resolutions, color depth and refresh rates settings for each display. -
Page 8: Hdmi/Spdif Configuration
Configuring HDMI for Audio Output (Select Models only): Connecting your HDTV via HDMI allows you to output both digital audio and video from your graphics card to an HDTV through a single cable. Connecting through intermediary devices such as hubs or receivers is not recom- mended. -
Page 9: Quick Fixes
Quick Fixes Problem: When powering the system, all I hear is a loud and high-pitched squealing noise. Cause: The video card is not receiving sufficient or any supplementary required through the 6 pin PCI-E or 8 pin PCI-E power connections from the Power Supply Unit. Solution: Verify whether your card requires additional power connections. - Page 10 Solution: Disable any built-in graphics adapters through the Windows Device Manager prior to installing your new graphics card. For additional information relating to this issue, please consult your motherboard or system manual, or contact your system vendor or motherboard manufacturer to get detailed information...
- Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Default Bios Settings
Cause: The video card can output DVD’s in conjunction with a DVD hardware or software rendering appli- cation 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. -
Page 13: Contacting Customer Service
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. - Page 14 For more information please visit: http://www.evga.com/support/1+1/ As a valued EVGA customer; you'll be sure to receive a warranty that will fit your needs. The EVGA Advanced RMA (EAR) Program The EVGA Advanced RMA (EAR) Program is a program to protect yourself and your product in the case of product failure.
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Page 15: Compliance Information
Consult the dealer or an experienced computer technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.