Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI Manual
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GV-N240D3-1GI/ GV-N240D5-512I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 240 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N240D3GI-102R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N240D3-1GI/GV-N240D5-512I Oct.23,2009 VGA Card GV-N240D3-1GI/ GV-N240D5-512I Oct.23,2009 - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 3
Installation ...9 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 11 3.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Appendix ...23 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 4
Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 240 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory (For GV-N240D3-1GI/ only) • Integrated with 512MB GDDR5 memory (For GV-N240D5-512I only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports 1 HDMI connector • Supports 1 D-Sub - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N240D3-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - 5 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 6
2. GV-N240D5-512I HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 7
object, such as the power supply case. 3. Place card before proceeding. 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 - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 8
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. Make sure that the gold edge - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 9
optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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 - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 10
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. GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 11
Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the installing the components. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 12
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 Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 13
) 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. You - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 14
, you'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GT 240 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GT 240 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 15
on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: „ 3D Settings „ Display „ Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: „ Standard „ Advanced „ Custom - 15 - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 16
technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a particular game or application. „ Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 17
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 • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 18
Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. „ Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions. „ Rotate Display The NVIDIA mode. GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 19
„ Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 19 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 20
CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N240D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N240D5-512I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. (Note 3) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 21
, or apply noise filtering. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for updated - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 22
Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. „ If you are not able to find the desired - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 23
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 - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 24
768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce GT 240 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X To be continued... GV-N240 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 25
) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 25 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 26
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , GIGABYTE provides RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not at GIGABYTE are GIGABYTE service manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 27
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: - 27 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N240D3-1GI | Manual - Page 28
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GV-N240D3-1GI/
GV-N240D5-512I
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GT 240 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N240D3GI-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.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
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.
Macrovision corporation product notice:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
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.
Macrovision corporation product notice:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.