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GV-N460D5-768I-B NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N460B-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 - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N460D5-768I-B June. 28, 2010 VGA Card GV-N460D5-768I-B June. 28, 2010 - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 3
Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix ...22 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Regulatory - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 4
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-N460D5-768I-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout Power Connectors SLI Connector Mini HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor mini HDMI to HDMI adapter(optional) DVI Output Mini HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI Output DVI-I Connector 2 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 6
to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N460D5-768I-B: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 460 graphics card. GV-N400 Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 7
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. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 8
replace the computer cover. Step 3. This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function. To connect a HDMI monitor,you need a cable or adapter to connect from the mini-HDMI connector to a HDMI monitor. Connect - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 9
configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard 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 - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 10
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-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 11
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. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 12
can move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 13
Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTX 460 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GTX460 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 14
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 GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 15
3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 16
Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 17
„ Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 18
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 ) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Clone Mode Dualview Mode - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 19
Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N460D5-768I-B Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is present only in Windows XP. (Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 19 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 20
. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video 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 information on supported features. GV - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 21
experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information . For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 22
: gvf19 -s n460D5768IB.F1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[ B I O S f l a s h u t i l i t y n a m e ] - p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n460D5768IB.F2) and press Enter. 6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 23
) 1024 x 768 1088 x 612 (16:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce GTX 460 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) (Hz) 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60 - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 24
) 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. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 25
" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 26
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: GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-N460D5-768I-B | Manual - Page 27
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GV-N460D5-768I-B
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GTX 460 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N460B-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
.
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