EVGA Graphics card Installation Manual
EVGA Graphics card Installation Manual

EVGA Graphics card Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Overview Introduction ................3 Hardware Installation Preparing Your Computer ............ 4 Quick Start ................4 Hardware Installation Details Graphics Cards Requiring Additional Power ...... 5 Preparing Your Operating System ........5 Software Installation Software Installation ............6 nView Features nView Features ..............
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Thank you for purchasing a genuine EVGA graphics accelerator. EVGA is an NVIDIA® Select Solution Provider that builds high performance 3D accelerators based on reference designs by the NVIDIA Corporation. Our graphics accelerator cards are fully compatible with the latest 2D and 3D graphical requirements with full support for Microsoft®...
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified computer technician. Damage to system components, the graphics card, and injury to yourself may result if power is applied during installation.
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Before installing any of our drivers, please make sure that you have installed the latest AGP driver for your motherboard if you are installing an AGP graphics card. These drivers can be obtained from your motherboard manufacturer. (Disable anti-virus software during installa-...
  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Windows will detect a new display device and attempt to search for the drivers. Please click cancel. Installing the drivers for your new graphics card is made fast and simple through the use of EVGA’s patented ADM™ (Automated Driver Management) software. Insert the EVGA Installation CD and allow the autorun driver installation menu to start.
  • Page 7: Nview Features

    2000, the latter does not currently offer true multi-monitor support for Span mode under a single dual-head graphics card such as the dual-head GeForce. As a result, the size of the actual desktop is limited to twice the smaller size of the two displays. The desktop can be extended either horizontally or vertically, but cannot be extended at other angles as under Windows 98/ME.
  • Page 8: Nview Desktop Manager

    nView™ Features: nView Desktop Manager The added features of the NVIDIA nView technology can simplify much of today’s tasks and improve upon the existing multi-monitor functionality. Access to these controls are made by either the NVIDIA nView QuickTweak™ icon located in the system tray or by assigning preprogrammed Hot Keys to change certain viewing modes or setup different profiles.
  • Page 9: Quick Fixes

    Quick Fixes Problem: The display drivers install successfully, but when Windows reboots it tells you that the display device is not functioning correctly. Cause: The display adapter requires certain hardware resources in order to function correctly – if these resources are not available, then Windows cannot properly start the device.
  • Page 10 If they are not properly disabled, they will cause conflicts with the adapter that you are trying to install. Solution: Disable any built-in graphics adapters prior to installing your new graphics card. For additional information relating to this issue, please consult your motherboard or system manual, or contact your system vendor or motherboard manufacturer to get detailed information on how to accomplish this for your particular system.
  • Page 11 Cause: The TV is not properly detected by Windows due to signal loss and/or is not enabled within the Display Control Panel. Solution: There must be a direct connection from the TV to the graphics card through an RCA, S-Video cable or DVI cable connector. There cannot be any intermediary devices such as a VCR, receiver or switch box within the connection.
  • Page 12: Default Bios Settings

    If for any reason you made changes to your BIOS settings and your system is unstable, change the BIOS back to its default settings. Note: For problems not listed in this document, please go to the EVGA Knowledge Base at http://evga.com/FAQ...
  • Page 13: Contacting Customer Service

    You will need to register your product before a support technician can assist you. You may register your card online at: http://evga.com/register, or when you call for support, a staff member will register you.
  • Page 14 For more information please visit: http://evga.com/support/1+1/ As a valued EVGA customer; you'll be sure to receive a warranty that will fit your needs. The EVGA Advanced RMA (EAR) Program The EVGA Advanced RMA (EAR) Program is a program to protect yourself and your product in the case of product failure.
  • Page 15: Compliance Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced computer technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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