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Gigabyte GV-N285-1GH-B User Manual

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GV-N285-1GH-B/
GV-N285UD-1GH
NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator
®
TM
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N285GB-102R
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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The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author
make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N285GB-102R 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 4: Table Of Contents

    3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ................14 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ......................15 3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................16 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ............18 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ......................... 20 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ................... 21 3.1.7 nView Properties Pages (Note) ................. 32 4.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g. GV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N285-1GH-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV (optional) TV-Out Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I S-Video Output Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output DVI-I...
  • Page 7 2. GV-N285UD-1GH SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV (optional) TV-Out Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I S-Video Output Connector 1 NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI Output DVI-I Connector 2 Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output Adapter...
  • Page 8 Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH 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 9 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. - 9 -...

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 graphics 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): Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on your motherboard (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin).
  • Page 12 GIGABYTE Video Adapter (optional item) 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)
  • Page 13 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17 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 18: Gigabyte Gamer Hud Lite On Driver Disk

    3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk (for GV-N285UD-1GH) 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 19 (Note 1) 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...

  • Page 20: Taskbar Icon

    3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your 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-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated Dualview Mode as efficiently as when the application spans displays. Display Model GV-N285-1GH-B GV-N285UD-1GH Matrix +HDMI (Note 1) (Note 2) +DVI (Note 1)
  • Page 29 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 30 HDTV Setup (optional item) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the video adapter(optional). Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter accord- ing to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue).
  • Page 31 Step 6: Step 7: Click the Preview button to preview the Click Finish to apply the new television selected settings. Then click Next. settings. - 31 - Software Installation...

  • Page 32: Nview Properties Pages (Note)

    3.1.7 nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won't have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop.
  • Page 33 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. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors.
  • Page 34 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. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...
  • Page 35 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. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations.
  • Page 36 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. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows Xp)

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) GeForce GTX 285 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...
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42 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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