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GV-N95TD3-512H/512E
GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H
GV-N95T-512H
NVIDIA
GeForce
9500 GT Graphics Accelerator
®
TM
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-N95TO2H-103R
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- Page 1 GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator ® User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................ 5 1.1. Features ......................... 5 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ..................5 2. Hardware Installation ....................6 2.1. Board Layout ......................... 6 2.2. Hardware Installation ...................... 8 3. Software Installation ....................13 3.1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation ............... 13 ®... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TD3-512E only) • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N95TOC-1GH only) •... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV TV-Out Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I S-Video Output Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I DVI Output Connector 2 Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output... - Page 7 Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2. - Page 9 To install your new graphics card: Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re- move 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. * Please make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted.
- Page 10 Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard design) to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graph- ics card. It is recommended Method A be used on motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header. Method A (via the S/PDIF out header): A-1.
- Page 11 GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out HDTV Component S-Video Out (Y+Pr+Pb) Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter.
- Page 12 How NVIDIA technology works: ® In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.
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Page 13: Software Installation
3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. -
Page 14: Directx Installation
3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1. -
Page 15: Driver Installation
3.1.3. Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step- by-step installation instructions. - Page 16 B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2.
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Page 17: Gigabyte Gamer Hud Lite On Driver Cd
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) Step 2. - Page 18 GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the the working frequency of the GPU, Shader and video memory. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Hardware Monitor Automatically optimizes the frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment (Note) of the frequency...
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Page 19: Taskbar Icon
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. -
Page 20: Display Properties
Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 9500 GT tab. (You can also click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.) - Page 21 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.
- Page 22 Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your...
- Page 23 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: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position •...
- Page 24 Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display.
- Page 25 Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is use- ful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display.
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 (3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) 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 (4) Configured independently from each other (Dualview)
- Page 28 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high definition television) technology for optimal viewing.Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: •...
- Page 29 Blue). Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card. Step 2: Step 3: Go to NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the Run When the Television Setup Wizard appears, television setup wizard item in the Video click Next.
- Page 30 Step 6: Step 7: Click the Preview button to preview the Click Finish to apply the new television selected settings. Then click Next. settings. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
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Page 31: (Note)
Step 1: Click nView Properties. Step 2: Click Enable. Accessing the nView Properties Pages: To access the nView properties page, you can click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Click the item to start configuringing nView features. - Page 32 nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup.
- Page 33 nView Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - 33 - Software Installation...
- Page 34 nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to your applications. nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
- Page 35 nView Mouse properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 35 - Software Installation...
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables (In Windows Xp)
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) GeForce 9500 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 ... - Page 39 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 ...
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Page 40: Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. - Page 41 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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