Gigabyte GV-N26OC-896I Manual - Page 6

The GV-N26OC-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. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N26OC-896I graphics card, an LED on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot. In addition, the connector that is not adequately powered will turn red. The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the resulting behaviors. Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector (upper) Connector (lower) Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot LED light is red- graphics card will not boot If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A specification. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to the same system power supply cable.) Correct Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -