Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI Manual
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N560SO-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N560SO-101R 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 without the expressed, written - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N560SO-1GI Jan, 17, 2011 VGA Card GV-N560SO-1GI Jan. 17, 2011 - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 3
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 15 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 16 4. Troubleshooting Tips 24 5. Appendix ...25 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 25 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 26 - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 4
- An SLI bridge connector (Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g. GV-N560SO-1GI ) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). GV-N500 Series - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector Power Connectors Mini HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor Mini HDMI to HDMI cable(optional) DVI - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 6
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-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 7
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-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 8
. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 9
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. - 9 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 10
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. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 11
. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with OC Guru for extreme performance boost. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to save preferred GPU/Memory voltage, GPU/Memory clock, and fan speed settings. Under option "Auto", all settings will follow stock settings. Users - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 12
screen brightness, contract value, and Gamma value under Gaming mode. Through GIGABYTE software On-Screen-Display (OSD), users can monitor hardware information in hot-key setting Stock display setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred display settings GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 13
Green Mode: The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Under Green mode, users can choose PWM working frequency to lower power consumption and monitor current GPU power consumption. In addition, Green mode provides information of power saved through this mode. - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 14
Hardware Monitor: Through GIGABYTE hardware monitor, users can easily monitor GPU/Memory clock, GPU temperature, GPU voltage, GPU GPU current • Fan speed and GPU usage Record/Pause hardware monitor information Export hardware monitor record information GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 15
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-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 16
the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 17
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 - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 18
a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide amazing real-time physics effects. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 19
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-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 20
physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 21
„ 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 are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set Up - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 22
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-N560SO-1GI 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. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 23
tune 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 you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 24
if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. „ card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer manual.) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 25
-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 n560SO1GI.F1) and press Enter. 5. To flash - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 26
768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce GTX 560 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) 3 3 3 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... GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 27
) 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. - 27 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 28
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-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 29
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-N560SO-1GI | Manual - Page 30
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N560SO-1GI
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-N560SO-101R
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 without the expressed, written permission of
GBT
.
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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.
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