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Gigabyte GV-N520SL-1GI User Manual

Gigabyte GV-N520SL-1GI User Manual

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Rev. 103
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N520-103ER Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans- mitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.2. Hardware Installation ....................13 3. Software Installation ....................14 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..................14 3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................14 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk .................16 3.2. Display Properties Pages ..................19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................20 4.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory • (For GV-N520OC-1GI / GV-N520D3-1GI / GV-N520SL-1GI only) GV-N520TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics • card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.GV-N520OC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor - 8 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 9 2.GV-N520TC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor - 9 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 10 3.GV-N520D3-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor - 10 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 11 4.GV-N520SL-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor - 11 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 12 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. - 12 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 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. - 15 - Software Installation...

  • Page 16: Gigabyte Easy Boost On Driver Disk

    3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Step 4: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Click the Finish button.
  • Page 17 GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update. Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. And monitor graphics card current value. OSD Turning: “OSD”Set hotkey of OSD function and directory of screen shot and recording video output.
  • Page 18 BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server. Technical Support: Show information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. OSD Turning: “OSD”Set hotkey of OSD function and directory of screen shot and recording video output. “Color”...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 Per- sonalization\Personalization window will show up.
  • 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. The categories are: ...
  • Page 22 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 perfor- mance.

  • Page 23: Change Resolution

    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 24: Rotate Display

     Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color set- tings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page.
  • Page 25  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 26 The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N520OC-1GI GV-N520TC-1GI GV-N520D3-1GI GV-N520SL-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2)
  • Page 27 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Televi- sion pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environ- ment.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables GeForce 520 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 ...
  • Page 31 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 ...

  • Page 32: Regulatory Statements

    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. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGA- BYTE.
  • Page 33 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. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life"...
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