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GV-N275UD-896H
NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX 275 Graphics Accelerator
®
TM
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N275U8H-101R
Copyright
© 2009 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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
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make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N275U8H-101R Copyright © 2009 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ................10 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ......................11 3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................12 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ( for GV-N275UD-896H) ....14 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ......................... 16 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ................... 17 4.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver Two GV-N275UD-896H for SLI configuration;Three GV-N275UD-896H for 3-way SLI configuration A power supply with 550-watt or above is recommended An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors.

  • Page 5: 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 (optional) NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I S-Video Output Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output DVI-I Connector 2 Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub D-Sub...
  • Page 6 PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N275UD-896H- graphics card, an LED on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot. In addition, the connector that is not adequately powered will turn red.
  • Page 7 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. - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...
  • Page 9 How NVIDIA (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: ® In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufac- turers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Driver Installation

    Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation. GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Gigabyte Gamer Hud Lite On Driver Disk ( For Gv-N275Ud-896H)

    3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ( for GV-N275UD-896H) 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.
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Taskbar Icon

    After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in the notification area. 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. GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Display Properties

    3.1.6. Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
  • Page 18 • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 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 20 This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 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 22 This wizard will help you enable and custom- ize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 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 24 3D applications are not accelerated Dualview Mode as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Display Model GV-N275UD-896H Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows Xp)

    60~150 1280 x 768 60~150 1280 x 800 60~150 1280 x 960 60~150 1280 x 1024 60~150 1360 x 768 60~150 1600 x 900 (16:9) 60~120 140~150 1600 x 1024 60~100 To be continued... GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 29 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)

  • Page 30: 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 31 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.
  • Page 32 GV-N275UD-896H Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...

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