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Gigabyte GV-N430OC-1GL User Manual

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GV-N430OC-1GL
NVIDIA
GeForce
GT 430 Graphics Accelerator
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User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N430OGL-101R
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  • Page 1 GV-N430OC-1GL NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 Graphics Accelerator ® User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N430OGL-101R 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ............13 3.2. Display Properties Pages ..................15 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................16 4. Troubleshooting Tips ....................24 5. Appendix ......................... 25 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode .............. 25 5.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 430Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) ® • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector •...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout GV-N430OC-1GL 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-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor - 5 - GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 6 Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 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. - 9 - GV-N430 Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to estab- lish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA PhysX is a powerful physics engine ® ®...
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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.
  • Page 17 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-N430OC-1GL CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note2)
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: 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. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Resolutions And Color Depth Tables

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables GeForce GT 430 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 22 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 23: Regulatory Statements

    5.3. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. 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.
  • Page 24 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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