(Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g. GV-N98XPZL-1GH) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). (Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is based on a PC configured with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700).
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV Pb/AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector TV-Out S-Video Output DVI-I NTSC / PAL TV Projector Connector 1 DVI Output DVI-I Connector 2 Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor...
Page 6
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. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator...
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 8
Method B (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack): Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. Insert one end of the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in jack on the adapter and the other end into the coaxial S/PDIF out jack on your motheboard.
Page 9
GIGABYTE Video Adapter (Optional) 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 10
The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
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.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement Step 3. Click the Next button. and click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
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 14
When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD 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 16
GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. Displays the current Voltage adjustment Help page operating voltage (Note) Displays the...
3.1.5. 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. - 17 - Software Installation...
NVIDIA Control Panel. All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
Page 19
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 20
(Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
Page 21
Monitor Temperature Levels To monitor the current temperature of your NVIDIA GPU using NVIDIA nTune utility, please visit NVIDIA's official web site for more infor- mation about nTune. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays.
Page 22
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. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
Page 23
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 24
Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. Horizontal Span Mode GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
Page 25
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-N98XPZL-1GH Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT...
Page 26
Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use with your computer. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
Page 27
HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the component video adapter (Note 1) Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter accord- ing to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue).
Page 28
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-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
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 30
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. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
Page 31
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. - 31 - Software Installation...
Page 32
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. GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...
Page 33
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. - 33 - Software Installation...
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.
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.
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-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...
Page 37
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)
"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 39
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.