Configuring A Quad View System - Gigabyte GA-8I915P Dual Graphic User Manual

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Configuring a Quad View System

This function is supported only on Windows XP operating system.
With Quad View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display
support on up to four separate monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by
allowing them to spread multiple windows over four monitors and view them simultaneously. For users,
Quad View technology takes the immersive experience to new heights with the ability to open "control" and
"telemetry" windows on dedicated screens.
Multiple display support for increasing productivity
Multiple display support for immersive video / gaming experience
Before you begin
Understanding Dual Graphic Dip Switch (SW1)--
Between the first and second PCIE x 16 slots, you should find a Dual Graphic dip switch (SW1). The Dual
Graphic dip switch has four pins. If you want to use the PCIE_1 slot, set all of the four pins to OFF. If you
want to use the PCIE_16_2 slot, set all of them to ON. If you want to set up a single graphics card system,
we recommend installing the graphic card on the PCIE_16_1 slot to ensure better display performance.
The two PCIE x 16 slots can run in two modes (remember to set all of the four pins of the SW1 to ON but the
PCIE_1 slot will not be available in this mode). You can either use them as one individual PCIE x 16 slot
(PCIE_16_1) and the other an individual PCIE x 4 slot (PCIE_16_2) or install two similar VGA cards (Example:
GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D).
The exact power requirement will depend on your overall system configurations. You need a power supply
that can provide sufficient and stable power to your system and the two graphics cards. We recommend a
power supply that supplies 400w (or above) and 25A (or above) +12V current.
The availability of the PCIE_16_2 and PCIE_1 slots will differ depending on the SW1 settings. Please refer
to the table below:
SW1: ON
PCIE_16_2 Enabled*
PCIE_1 Disabled
"*"Supports up to PCIE x 4 mode
"**"Supports up to PCIE x 1 mode
SW1 only controls the PCIE_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots; the PCIE_16_1 slot is always enabled.
Installing a device to the PCIE_1 slot when it's not enabled might damage the system.
SW1: OFF
PCIE_16_2 Enabled**
PCIE_1 Enabled
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