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GV-N520OC-1GI/ GV-N520TC-1GI/ GV-N520D3-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N520-102ER Copyright © 2011 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 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N520OC-1GI Apr.15,2011 VGA Card GV-N520OC-1GI Apr.15,2011 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-N520TC-1GI Apr.15,2011 VGA Card GV-N520TC-1GI Apr.15,2011 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 4
VGA Card GV-N520D3-1GI Jul.15,2011 VGA Card GV-N520D3-1GI Jul.15,2011 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 5
Installation...11 3. Software Installation 12 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Driver Installation...12 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Display Properties Pages 17 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 18 4. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Appendix...27 5.1. How - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 6
1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory(For GV-N520OC-1GI / GV-N520D3-1GI only) • GV-N520TC-1GI supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 7
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1.GV-N520OC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 8
2.GV-N520TC-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 9
3.GV-N520D3-1GI D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 10
on the 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(s) on the graphics card. GV-N520 Series - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 11
on the computer and monitor. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a flat panel display to 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 Connect a D-Sub - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 12
.) 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. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 13
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. - 13 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 14
installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is completed. The system is installing the components. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 15
GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update. Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. And monitor graphics card current value. OSD Turning: "OSD"Set hotkey of OSD function and directory of screen - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 16
BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server. Technical Support: Show information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. OSD Turning: "OSD"Set hotkey of and reduce the useful life of the system components. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | 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-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 18
, you'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 Properties dialog box.Click the GeForce GT 520 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GT 520 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | 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 In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: Standard Advanced Custom - 19 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 20
Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for . (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | 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-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 22
and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | 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-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 24
CRT+CRT (Note 3) GV-N520OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N520TC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N520D3-1GI 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. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 25
the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video while you . Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 26
, select 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 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 27
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-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 28
1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 520 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp 120 32bpp(16.7M) True mode X X X X X X X X X X X To be continued... GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 29
) 60~85 100 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 2048 x 1536 60~85 2560 x 1600 60 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 29 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 30
product. 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. GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 31
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 - Gigabyte GV-N520D3-1GI | Manual - Page 32
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GV-N520OC-1GI/
GV-N520TC-1GI/
GV-N520D3-1GI
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GT 520 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N520-102ER
Copyright
© 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”)
. No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans-
mitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of
GBT
.
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