MSI N560GTX Getting Started Guide - Page 2

Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 1 1 Power Connectors 2 Fan Connector 3 2G GDDR5 memory or 1G GDDR5 memory or 768M GDDR5 memory 4 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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 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 500W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 30A) is recommended. Two 6-pin PCI-E supplementary power connector CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support Card Features For reference only Microsoft Windows 7 Support Windows 7 is a new 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,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 ultra high 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 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. Getting Started 3 Getting Started NVIDIA SLITM Technology Industry leading NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 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 4.1 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 1.4a Support Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.4a including GPU accelerated Blu-ray 3D support, xvYCC, HDMI Deep color and 7.1 digital surround sound. 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. R 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. R 4 Quick Installation Hardware 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. Software To install the driver of the VGAR card to your computer, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Installing MSI Live Update 3 The Autorun prograTmM will start the TM Setup program, and show the setup screen as illustrated here. 3. Click the Driver icon. Follow the onscreen 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.