Gigabyte GV-N26-896H-B User manual

GV-N26-896H-B/
GV-N26OC-896H-B/
GV-N26OC-896H
NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 260 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-NX268B-103R
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 6
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 7
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 12
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 16
3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation .............................................................. 16
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 16
3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 17
3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ........................................................... 20
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 23
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note) ................................................................................. 34
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 39
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 40
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 40
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP) ................................................... 41
5.3.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 43
(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

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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(Note 1)
• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors
• SupportsHDTVoutput(byoptionaladapter)
• Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, for GV-N26OC-896H-B only)
• Supports1D-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
- Two GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H forSLI configuration;
Three GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H for 3-way SLI
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/GV-N26OC-896H)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
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
Y
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
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
HDTV
NTSC/PALTV Projector
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
Y
(optional)

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SLI Connector
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
3. GV-N26OC-896H
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-I
Connector 2
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
DVI-I to HDMI Adapter
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDTV
NTSC/PALTV Projector
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
Y
(optional)
(optional)

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The GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H 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.
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
theadapter areconnected tothe same
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

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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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You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
B-1.
ConnecttheGIGABYTEvideoadaptertotheTV-
Outportonthegraphicscard
B-2.
Connectthe SPDIFcoaxial cable (optional)
tothevideoadapterandmotherboard
Step 4.
To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or Method B below (depending on your motherboard
design) to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graphics card. It is recommended Method A be used on
motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header.
Method A (via the S/PDIF out header):
Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S/PDIF out header on your motherboard
(the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin).
Method B (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack):
Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TV-Out port on the graphics card. Insert one end of the
SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in jack on the adapter and the other end into the coaxial
S/PDIF out jack on your motheboard.
A-1.
ConnecttheS/PDIFcabletothegraphicscard A-2. ConnecttheS/PDIFcabletothemotherboard.

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GIGABYTE Video Adapter(optional item)
Connect to the TV-Out port on
the graphics card.
S-Video Out HDTV Component
(Y+Pr+Pb)
AV Out
(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-Video
If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video
cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter.
(3) Connecting AV Output
If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect
the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port on the adapter.

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How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works:
In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufac-
turers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI
Express slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two and three graphics
cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration.
SLI bridge connector
(provided by motherboard manufacturer)
Two SLI-ready graphics
cards of the same type.
(Example:
GV-N28-1GH-B)
3-Way SLI bridge connector
(provided by motherboard manufacturer)
Three SLI-ready graphics
cards of the same type.
(Example:
GV-N28-1GH-B)
SLI Configuration:
3-Way SLI Configuration:

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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you
can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, 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 following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard
drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)

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3.1.2. DirectX Installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware 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 Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1.
When the autorun window shows up, click the
Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement
and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button.
The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
A. New Hardware Found
When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect
the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step-
by-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 driver from
the autorun window.
Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish
Click the Finish button to finish the installation.

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B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window)
Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The 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 driver installation is completed.

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3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ( for GV-N26OC-896H)
Step 1:
Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item.
Step 2:
Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
Step 3:
Click the Next button. Step 4: Click the Install button.
The system is installing the components. Step 5:
Click the Finish button. Then the installation of
the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed.