MSI N480GTX Getting Started Guide - Page 2

Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 Power Connectors 2 Fan Connector 3 1536M GDDR5 memory 4 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 5 PCI Express Interface 6 SLI Interface 7 Mini HDMI Port 8 Dual DVI-I Ports - HDMI supported - HDCP supported - Dual dual-link DVI output supported 7 8 8 2 The VGA card shown here is for reference, and may vary from the actual card. For further information, please visit msi website at www.msi.com 2 Getting Started 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 Minimum 600 Watt or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 42A) is recommended. One 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support Card Features For reference only R R NVIDIA GeForce Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of R R games and application. NVIDIA GeForce drivers provide the best out-of-box experience for R every user and deliver continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA R GeForce GPUs. Microsoft Windows 7 Support Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want. R R NVIDIA PhysX - Technology Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology technology,enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce. R Microsoft DirectX 11 Support DirectX 11 GPU with ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation. 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. R NVIDIA 3D VisionTM Surround Ready Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays. NVIDIA 3D Version surround requires (1) specific drivers released by NVIDIA, (2) two or more graphic cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration, (3) 3D vision glasses, and (4) three identical displays in support of 3D version. See www.nvidia.com/surround for more information. Noise Reduction Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts. Getting Started 3 Getting Started 3-way 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 7 with solid, state-of-the-are drivers. 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 OpenGL 3.2 Optimization and Support Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. OpenCL Support Full support for OpenCL GPU computing API. DirectCompute Support Full support for DirectCompute, Microsoft's GPU computing API.. 32x Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges. Dual-link DVI Support Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI 1.3a Support Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround sound. R TM NVIDIA PureVideo 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. Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience. Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity. Dual-link HDCP Capable Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays. High-Quality Scaling Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail. Bad Edit Correction Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality. Edge Enhancement R Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects. Enhanced Error Resilience Correct errors or losses in broadcast content to ensure crisp, high quality playback. Hardware Decode Acceleration Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU. 4 Quick Installation HarHdawradrwe are 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. R Software To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below: In1.sTtuarnlloinntgheMSI computTeMr. Live Update 3TM 2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup program, and show the setup screen as left. 3. Click 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. 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.