EVGA 50081-14 User Manual
EVGA 50081-14 User Manual

EVGA 50081-14 User Manual

Evga graphics card user manual

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Introduction...................................................................................3
Preparing Your Computer..............................................................4
Quick Start....................................................................................4
Graphics Cards Requiring Additional Power.................................5
Preparing Your Operating System.................................................5
Software Installation
Software Installation......................................................................6
NVIDIA Control Panel Features
NVIDIA Control Panel Features.....................................................7
SLI/PhysX Configuration...............................................................7
HDMI/SPDIF Configuration...........................................................8
Troubleshooting
Quick Fixes....................................................................................9
Information to Keep Handy Before Calling..................................12
FCC..............................................................................................14
CE.................................................................................................14
Macrovision..................................................................................14
Legal Information
Trademark Information.................................................................14
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  • Page 1: 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...7 SLI/PhysX Configuration...7 HDMI/SPDIF Configuration...8 Troubleshooting Quick Fixes...9 Contacting Customer Service...
  • Page 2: Overview

    EVGA also strives to provide a full range of programs and services to enhance the customer experience including but not limited to : 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 http://www.evga.com/support/ear failure. For more details please visit:...
  • Page 3: Hardware Installation

    8. Apply power to your system and reboot. English Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install EVGA assumes...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    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 graphics adapters in the Device Manager if necessary.
  • Page 5: 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 6: Nvidia Control Panel Features

    NVIDIA Control Panel™ Features: The NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to configure a multi-display environment, whether it is through multiple computer monitors (either digital or analog) or by using a monitor in conjunction with a television set. The ability to use multiple displays within Windows can simplify many everyday tasks by spreading out the Windows Desktop area or by allowing you to watch a movie on your television.
  • Page 7: Hdmi/Spdif Configuration

    Windows sound output. Select Start, Control Panel, Sound. On the Playback tab, select the SPDIF/ HDMI output device and select Set Default. Windows XP may require additional driver support. Please consult your motherboard or sound card documentation for additional information. Connecting SPDIF to the Graphics card Connecting to your EVGA Motherboard SPDIF header English...
  • Page 8: Quick Fixes

    Quick Fixes Problem: When powering the system, all I hear is a loud and high-pitched squealing noise. Cause: The graphics card is not receiving sufficient power 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 9 Reinstall the latest version of DirectX or the faulty program itself. Also, verify the game has all the necessary patches installed that are available from the developer/manufacturer. Problem: Where can I find the latest drivers for my graphics card? Solution: The latest drivers can be found at: http://www.evga.com/support/drivers English...
  • Page 10 Solution: Make sure you have the latest NVIDIA Forceware drivers for your graphics card and that your HTPC monitor is setup properly in the NVIDIA Control Panel. (Located under the Video & Television section) Note: For problems not listed in this document, please go to the EVGA Knowledge Base at http://www.evga.com/FAQ...
  • Page 11: Contacting Customer Service

    Customer Service, please have your system configuration as well as your card’s model number and serial number ready. You will need to register your product before a support technician can assist you. You may register your card online at: http://www.evga.com/register, or when you call for support, a staff member will register you.
  • Page 12 The EVGA Step-Up Program In order to give our customers the greatest amount of flexibility when purchasing EVGA graphics cards, we have instituted the EVGA Step-Up™ Program. For more details please visit: and have the following information ready before contacting http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/...
  • Page 13: Compliance Information

    Original Purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of the Software must be immediately returned to EVGA and the Original Purchaser shall be liable to EVGA Corp. for any and all damages suffered as a result of the violation or default.

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