Gigabyte GV-N220OC-1GI User Manual
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User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-N220OGI-103R
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© 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
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- Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N220OGI-103R Copyright © 2010 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.2. Hardware Installation ...................... 9 3. Software Installation ....................10 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..................10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................10 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ............12 3.2. Display Properties Pages ..................14 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................15 4. -
Page 5: Introduction
GT 220 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-1GI only) • Integrated with 1GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N220D2-1GI only) • Integrated with 512MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N220OC-512I only) •... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N220OC-1GI/GV-N220D2-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI Connector HDMI TV D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor - 6 - GV-N220 Series Graphics Accelerator... - Page 7 2. GV-N220OC-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI Connector HDMI TV D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor - 7 - Hardware Installation...
- Page 8 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 8 -...
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Page 9: Hardware Installation
2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove 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. -
Page 10: Software Installation
3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. - Page 11 Step 3: Click the Yes button. The system is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation...
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Page 12: Gigabyte Gamer Hud Lite On Driver Disk
3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Step 4: Click the Next button. Click the Install button. - Page 13 GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Help page Displays the current operating frequency Hardware Monitor Automatically...
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Page 14: Display Properties
3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution. -
Page 15: Accessing Nvidia Control Panel
3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. - Page 16 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. The categories are: 3D Settings Display...
- Page 17 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance.
- Page 18 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: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution •...
- Page 19 Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Set- tings under the Video and TV section from the Start page.
- Page 20 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. Select your preferred nView display modes here.
- Page 21 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 Display Model GV-N220OC-1GI GV-N220D2-1GI GV-N220OC-512I Matrix CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI...
- Page 22 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment.
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables GeForce GT 220 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 60~75 320 x 240 60~75 400 x 300 60~75... - Page 26 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 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 (Dual-Link)
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Page 27: Regulatory Statements
"end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. - Page 28 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.