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GV-N275SO-18I/ GV-N26SO-896I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 275/260 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N26S8I-101R 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-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N275SO-18I Aug.28,2009 VGA Card GV-N275SO-18I Aug.28,2009 - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-N26SO-896I Aug.21,2009 VGA Card GV-N26SO-896I Aug.21,2009 - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 4
Installation 13 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 15 3.2. Display Properties Pages 17 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 18 4. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Appendix ...27 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 5
graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I for SLI configuration; Three GV-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 6
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-N275SO-18I SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter(optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 7
2. GV-N26SO-896I SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 8
The GV-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card. Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure at least 12V/15A current is supplied to each 4- - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 9
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-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 10
your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 11
the graphics card. 2. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 11 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 12
manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 13
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. - 13 - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 14
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. Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 15
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. - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 16
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 voltage/frequency Clock - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 17
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 - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 18
Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275/260 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTX 275/260 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GTX 275/260 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 19
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 & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: „ Standard „ Advanced „ Custom - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 20
the shipped clocked frequencies of your SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (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. Super Overclock - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 21
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-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 22
video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. „ Rotate Display The NVIDIA adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 23
„ 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 - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 24
(Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3) Vertical Span Mode GV-N275SO-18I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N26SO-896I 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. Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 25
in its environment. • Change the position and size of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. „ Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 26
driver for the graphics card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide card being installed. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) Super Overclock - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 27
-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.) 3. Change the command prompt to A:\>. 4. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n26so8i.F1) and press Enter. 5. To flash - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 28
1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce GTX 275/260 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp 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... Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 29
) 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. - 29 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 30
. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 31
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: - 31 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N26SO-896I | Manual - Page 32
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GV-N275SO-18I/
GV-N26SO-896I
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GTX 275/260 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N26S8I-101R
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.