Gigabyte GV-3D1-XL Manual - Page 7

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English 5. When Normal Mode is enabled, only the first PCI Express x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1) is available (please refer to the motherboard user's manual). Locate the PCIE_16_1 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 6. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installation, you must connect the power cable to your GV-3D1-XL graphics card (connect the black power connector to the graphics card and both of the two white power connectors to the power supply), or system will not boot. 7. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
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English
5. When
Normal Mode
is enabled, only the
first PCI Express x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1) is
available (please refer to the motherboard
user's manual).
Locate the PCIE_16_1 slot.
If necessary, remove the metal cover from
this slot; then align your graphics card with
the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in
firmly until the card is fully seated.
6.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,
and replace the computer cover.
7.
Plug the display cable into your card; then
turn on the computer and monitor. If your
graphics card came with a DVI-I connector,
you can connect a flat panel display to the
appropriate connector, as shown below...
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please
refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.
To TV/VCR
To VGA Monitor
To Flat Panel Display
After installation, you must connect
the power cable to your GV-3D1-XL
graphics card (connect the black power
connector to the graphics card and both of
the two white power connectors to the
power supply), or system will not boot.