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GV-N580UD-3GI/ GV-N580UD-15I NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-N580UD-102AR 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 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N580UD-15I Jan. 14, 2011 VGA Card GV-N580UD-15I Jan. 14, 2011 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-N580UD-3GI Jul. 25, 2011 VGA Card GV-N580UD-3GI Jul.25,2011 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 4
2.2. Hardware Installation...9 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Driver Installation...11 3.2. Display Properties Pages 13 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 14 4. Troubleshooting Tips 22 5. Appendix...23 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 23 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 5
Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 580 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1536 MB GDDR5 memory (GV-N580UD-15I only) • Integrated with 3072 MB GDDR5 memory (GV-N580UD-3GI only) • Supports DirectX® 11 • Supports NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 6
HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI Output Mini HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 7
to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N580UD-3GI / GV-N580UD-15I: Connect BOTH a 6-pin AND an 8-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector coming from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 580 graphics card - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 8
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 - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 9
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-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 10
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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 11
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. - 11 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 12
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 - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 13
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-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 14
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Properties dialog box.Click the GeForce GTX 580 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. On the GeForce GTX 580 tab page, click Start the - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 15
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 - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 16
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 - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 17
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-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 18
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 - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 19
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-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 20
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-N580UD-3GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N580UD-15I 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 - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 21
fine 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 make to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 22
you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows manual.) GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 23
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 n580UD15I.F1) and press Enter. 5. To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n580UD15I.F2) and - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 24
1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce GTX 580 Single Display Standard Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 color) 120 32bpp(16.7M) True mode X X X X X X X X X X X To be continued... GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 25
) 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. - 25 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 26
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE resources, GIGABYTE provides RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not at GIGABYTE are continuing GIGABYTE service manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort - Gigabyte GV-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 27
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-N580UD-3GI | Manual - Page 28
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GV-N580UD-3GI/
GV-N580UD-15I
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
GTX 580 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N580UD-102AR
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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Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.
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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.The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does
the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
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