MSI N285GTX Setup Guide - Page 2

Overview 1 Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actual card. For further information, please visit MSI website at www.msi.com.tw Fan Connector Power Connectors SPDIF Connector**1 1G DDR3 memory 512MB DDR3 memory NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 PCI Express Interface SLI Interface**2 TV_Out Connector HDTV-Output integrated DVI-I Ports - HDMI supported**1 - HDCP supported - Dual dual-Link DVI output supported **1 Refer to the section of Enabling SPDIF Input Function for details. **2 To ensure the best SLI performance, please visit MSI website to update the latest driver. **3 For the details of Power LED Indicator, please refer to the Special Note. Getting Started 2 Unpacking Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product: VGA card Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged. System Requirements To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements: R R PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 - compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors Minimum 550W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 40A) Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP class processor or higher. 100MB of available hard disk space 1 GB system memory (2 GB recommended) Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP Operating System (32 or 64-bit) CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support Card Features For reference only R 2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture Second generation architecture delivers 50% more gaming performance over the first generation through 240 enhanced processing cores that provide incredible shading horsepower. 3-way R NVIDIA SLITM Technology Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 3-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world's premier gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers. (NVIDIA SLI certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. A GeForce GTX 285 GPU must be paired with another GeForce GTX 285 GPU (graphics card manufacturer can be different). SLI requires sufficient system cooling and a compatible power supply. Visit www.slizone.com for more information and a listing of SLI-Certified components.) R NVIDIA CUDATM Technology CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 7x performance over traditional CPUs. PCI Express 2.0 Support Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support. R NVIDIA SLI Multi-Monitor support Switch seamlessly between multi-display desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming with SLI. And enjoy full multi-GPU support for dual-display capable 3D games such as World in Conflict, Supreme Commander Forged Alliance, and Flight Simulator X. . G 3 etting Started GigaThreadTM Technology Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs. R TM NVIDIA Lumenex Engine Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates. 16x Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges. 128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effectsnow with support for anti-aliasing. R OpenGL 2.1 Optimization and Support Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. Dual Dual-link DVI Support Able to drive the industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for Hign-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI Output Support forHDMI output enables sending both high-definition video and audio signals to an HDTV via a single cable. (Requires DVI-to-HDMI dongle and SPDIF audio cable from motherboard to graphics card) R NVIDIA PureVideoTM HD Technology The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. Discrete, Programmable Video Processor NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra-smooth movies with100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU and significantly reduced power consumption. Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray movie experience. Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch Dynamically provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies for spectacular picture clarity. R Microsoft DirectX 10 Support DirectX 10 GPU with full ShaderModeR l 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects for today's hottest games. Enabling HDMI Output Follow the steps below to enable HDMI Output function: 1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the package, if provided. Consult your dealer to purchase the adapter if it is not provided. 2. Attach the DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector. 3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed. Q 4 uick Installation Hardware 4. Use the compliant SPDIF Internal cable to connect both the SPDIF connectors on the VGA card and your mainboard. Make sure to (1) plug the black cable to the SPDIFpin and the orange one to the GND-pin on the mainboard; and (2) plug the other end (2-pin white connector) of the cable to the SPDIF connector on the VGA card. Note that wrong installation may cause the damage to the VGA card. SPDIF Internal cable (optional) Plug the 2-pin white connector to the SPDIF connector on the VGA card. Plug the black (BK) cable to the SPDIF-pin and the orange (OG) one to the GND-pin on the mainboard. OG BK Hardware Follow the steps below to install the VGA card: 1. Remove the computer case. 2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard. Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information). 3. Put the card directly over the expansion slot and press one end of the card into the slot first. Gently but firmly press the other end until the card is fully seated in the slot. 4. Secure the card with a bracket screw. 5. Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case. 6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer. ISnosfttawllainrge MSITM LivRe Update 3TM To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup program. 3. Click NVIDIA VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed. Tip : If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please 1) enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or 2) find and run the setup.exe file manually from the CD.