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GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TD3-512E Jun. 23, 2008 VGA Card GV-N95TD3-512H/ GV-N95TD3-512E Jun. 23, 2008 - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H/GV-N95T-512H Jul. 18, 2008 VGA Card GV-N95TOC-1GH/GVN95TOC-512H/ GV-N95T-512H Jul. 18, 2008 - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 4
System Requirements 13 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ...14 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...15 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD 17 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ...19 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages 20 3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Appendix ...37 5.1. How to - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 5
and correct chipset driver - Two GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H - A power supply with 550-watt or above is recommended - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 6
Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI TV GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 6 - TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 7
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. - 7 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 8
Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. Step 3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. GV-N95T Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 9
graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the adapter. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 10
the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TVOut port on the graphics card B-2.Connect the SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) to the video adapter and motherboard You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-N95T - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 11
GIGABYTE Video Adapter AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S- - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 12
technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 13
, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 14
acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Finish to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 15
Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to install the - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 16
autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 17
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window the installation and click the OK button. Step 1. When autorun window shows up, click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3. Click the Next button. Step 4. Click the Install button. - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 18
optimize the GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings Allows you to manually configure the GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 19
Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center. You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here. - 19 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 20
the GeForce 9500 GT tab page to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the NVIDIA Control Panel. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 21
. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. The categories are: 3D Settings Display & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: Standard Advanced Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 22
If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview Note: It is recommended that you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. ( - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 23
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: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 24
affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 25
width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can use the advanced Change Resolution - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 26
in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Clone Mode Horizontal Span Mode - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 27
efficiently as when the application spans displays. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT GV-N95TD3-512H/512E Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Dualview Mode GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N95T-512H Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - 27 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 28
and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV (high television or HDTV as well as change country- specific signal or the HDTV format. • Enable full Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you through the steps to configure your television for use - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 29
Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card. Step 2: Go to NVIDIA Control Panel. Select the Run television setup wizard (Note Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on the specifications of your HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 30
Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 31
nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 32
nView display settings for easy software setup. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 33
nView Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 34
video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 35
nView Mouse properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. - 35 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 36
, 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-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 37
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-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 38
512 x 384 640 x 400 (16:10) 640 x 480 720 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 848 x 480 960 x 600 (16:10) 1024 x 768 1088 x 612 (16:9) 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1600 x 900 (16:9) 1600 x 1024 GeForce 9500 GT GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 38 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 39
(bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode 16bpp(65K color) High mode 32bpp(16.7M) True mode X X X * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 39 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 40
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-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator - 40 - - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 41
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: - 41 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-N95TD3-512H | Manual - Page 42
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GV-N95TD3-512H/512E
GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H
GV-N95T-512H
NVIDIA
®
GeForce
TM
9500 GT Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-N95TO2H-103R
Copyright
© 2008 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.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author
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