Gainward GeForce Series Quick Start Manual

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GeForce Series
Version 7.1b - August/2010
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Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Connecting Display Devices Step 3: Software Installation GeForce Series ABOUT DirectX USING EXPERTool™ THE POWER OF nVIEW USING TWO MONITORS WITH YOUR GAINWARD DISPLAY ADAPTER (nView Function) TROUBLESHOOTING Quick Start Manual TECHNICAL REFERENCE Graphics Modes and Refresh Rates Version 7.1b - August/2010...
  • Page 2: About The Quick Start Manual

    There are three major tasks you need to complete so that you can fully enjoy your new Gainward display Your new Gainward display adapter is designed to work in a PCI Express, AGP or PCI bus slot, in a computer with adapter: prepare your system, install the new display adapter, and install the display drivers and utilities.
  • Page 3 Remove your new Gainward display adapter from ground yourself. This will discharge all static the anti static bag. If your Gainward card has a fan, electricity. It is very important to do this, because please make sure not to touch it! electronic components such as those inside your Touch the metal case of your PC’s power supply...
  • Page 4: Step 2: Connecting Display Devices

    Converter DVI-I to support VGA monitor Step 2: Connecting display devices Your new Gainward display adapter provides dual display functionality. The following table lists the different ways Your new Gainward display adapter supports several display devices. The following figures show the connectors you can connect displays to your card.
  • Page 5: Step 3: Software Installation

    CRT monitor + LCD monitor (DVI port) VGA connector + DVI-I connector will attempt to detect your new Gainward display adapter, and then try to install the drivers that it can find. HDMI display device + LCD monitor (DVI HDMI connector + DVI-I connector...
  • Page 6: About Directx

    EXPERTool™ icon is located in the “System Tray” of your Windows’ task bar (in the lower right-hand corner of The Gainward UTILITY DISC includes Microsoft's DirectX. This is a set of APIs that make games and multimedia your Windows desktop).
  • Page 7 Information gives you a very detailed status report on your requirement. Setting on “Fixed Speed” to get the change the speed at which your Gainward display “Display Properties”, but much better. The difference is your Gainward card’s current operating environment, best cooling performance if the noise level is not the adapter operates.
  • Page 8 Important Note: Please note that Gainward will the appearance of Windows’ desktop, etc. Read more NOT warrant this display adapter beyond about Display Properties in your Windows User “Enhanced Mode”!
  • Page 9: The Power Of Nview

    Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual Zoom In is designed to magnify a portion of your Windows desktop dynamically, THE POWER OF nView up to 32 times of its original size. This is useful for graphics designers who need to work with high level of detail.
  • Page 10: Using Two Monitors With Your Gainward Display Adapter (Nview Function)

    Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual USING TWO MONITORS WITH YOUR GAINWARD DISPLAY ADAPTER (nView function) Cloned Desktop To enable the Cloned Desktop function, open your Display Properties Settings page, and click on “Advanced…”. Many nView enabled display adapters also have the ability to run two VGA monitors simultaneously, provided Click on the “nView”...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Most AGP-based display adapters require their own hardware interrupt. On most motherboards this feature Remove your new Gainward display adapter from the PCI-E or AGP slot and reseat it. The card should fit is not enabled by default. Consult the user manual of your motherboard to learn how to make these into the bus slot perfectly, without extra “fingers”...
  • Page 12: Technical Reference

    Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual Two monitors are connected to a Gainward display adapter, but it is impossible to get the second TECHNICAL REFERENCE monitor working. This behavior indicates that either, the primary monitor or the secondary monitor, or both monitors together do not comply with the DDC2a or DDC2b standard.
  • Page 13: Connector Description

    Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual Connector Description 6-pin power connector Red Video + 5V +12V Green Video Sync Return (Ground) +12V Analog VGA Connector Blue Video +12V DDC DATA Ground Ground Horizontal Sync Sense Red Return (Ground) Vertical Sync Ground Green Return (Ground) DDC CLOCK...
  • Page 14: Product Certification Statements

    Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual PRODUCT CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS Macrovision Certificate Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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