Gigabyte Gv-n26-896h-b-ga User manual

GV-N26-896H-B/

GV-N26OC-896H-B

NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 260 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 102

12MM-NX268B-102R

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VGA Card

GV-N26-896H-B

Jun. 5, 2008

VGA Card

GV-N26-896H-B

Jun. 5, 2008

VGA Card

GV-N26OC-896H-B

Sept. 1, 2008

VGA Card

GV-N26OC-896H-B

Sept. 1, 2008

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5

1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 5

2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 6

2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 6

2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 10

3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 14

3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ............................................................... 14

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 14

3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 15

3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 16

3.1.4. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 18

3.1.5. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 19

3.1.6. nView Properties Pages(Note)....................................................................................... 30

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 35

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 36

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 36

5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP) ................................................... 37

5.3.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 39

(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

- 5 - Introduction

1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith896 MBGDDR3memory

• SupportsDirectX10

• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (ScalableLink Interface)technology(Note1)

• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors

• SupportsHDTV output(by adapter, forGV-N26-896H-B only)

• SupportsHDMI connector(byadapter, onlyGV-N26OC-896H-Bincludes theadapter)

• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapter)

• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- 500-wattpowersupplyorgreaterwithminimum12V currentratingof36A.(Note 2)

- Intel®Pentium®/CoreTM 2orAMDAthlonTM/PhenomTM

- 512MB ofsystemmemory; 2GB or morefor bestperformance

- Opticaldrive forsoftwareinstallation (CD-ROMor DVD-ROMdrive)

•OperatingSystem

- Windows®Vista

- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows®XPProfessionalx64 Edition

•SLITM Configuration

If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following

arerequired:

- AnSLIcertifiedmotherboardwithtwo/three PCIex16slotsand correctchipsetdriver

- TwoGV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-BforSLIconfiguration;

ThreeGV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-Bfor 3-waySLI configuration

- Apowersupplywith 900-wattor aboveis recommended

- AnSLIbridgeconnector or3-way SLIbridge connector

(Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two/three x16 physical connectors.

Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g.

GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY).

(Note 2) The minimum system power requirement recommended here is based on a PC configured

with an Intel Core 2 Extreme processor (QX6700).

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SLI Connector

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

1. GV-N26-896H-B

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

HDTV

NTSC/PALTV Projector

Pb/AV Output

S-Video Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

D-Sub

Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional)

HDMI TV

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SLI Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

NTSC/PALTV Projector

or S-Video Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

D-Sub

Output

HDMI TV

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

2. GV-N26OC-896H-B

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The GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card.

Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors.

Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card, an LED on

the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot. In addition, the connector that is not adequately

powered will turn red.

The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the resulting behaviors.

6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Result

Connector (upper) Connector (lower)

Connected Connected Full Power

Not Connected Connected LED light is red- graphics card will not boot

Connected Not Connected LED light is red- graphics card will not boot

Not Connected Not Connected LED light is red- graphics card will not boot

If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure at least 12V/15A current is

supplied to each 4-pin power connector on the adapters. Failure to do so may jeopardize the

stability of the graphics card.

Incorrect Connection

(The two 4-pin power connectors on

theadapterare connectedto thesame

system power supply cable.)

Correct Connection

(The two 4-pin power connectors on the

adapter are connected to two independent

system power supply cables.)

Requires at least 12V current

rating of 15A

6-pin Power

Adapter

Requires at least 12V current

rating of 15A

Configuration with External PCIe Connectors:

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To

protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome

precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Turnoffyour computer and unplug power supply.

2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot

haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,

suchasthepowersupply case.

3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe

componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.

Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic

electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.

Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator

shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static

mat.

Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage

toyour card. Be sure therearenoshippingand handling damages on thecardbefore

proceeding.

DO NOTAPPLY POWER TOYOUR 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.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the

metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with

the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is

fully seated.

Makesurethatthegoldedgeconnectorofthegraphicscardissecurely

inserted.

Step 2.

Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the

computer cover.

Afterinstallation,remembertoconnectthepowercabletoyourgraphicscard,orthesystem

willnotboot(refertopage8toseethedetails).Donottouchthecardwhenit's operating to

prevent system instability.

Step 3.

This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital connectors. You

can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the

DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Or

use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor.

ToTV / VCR To Flat Panel Display

Connectaflatpanel

ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter

ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter

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