Gigabyte GV-N26UD-896M User manual

GV-N26UD-896M Rev1.0
GV-N26UD-896M Rev2.0
NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 260 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N26U8M-102R
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VGA Card
GV-N26UD-896M Rev1.0
Mar.02, 2011
VGA Card
GV-N26UD-896M Rev1.0
Mar. 02, 2011

VGA Card
GV-N26UD-896M Rev2.0
Mar.02, 2011
VGA Card
GV-N26UD-896M Rev2.0
Mar. 02, 2011

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 5
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 6
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 10
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 13
3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation......................................................................................... 13
3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 13
3.2.DisplayPropertiesPages ............................................................................................ 15
3.3. Accessing NVIDIAControl Panel ............................................................................... 16
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 24
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 25
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 25
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP)................................................... 26
5.3.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 28
(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
• Integratedwith896MBGDDR3memory
• SupportsDirectX10
• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (ScalableLinkInterface) technology(Note1)
• Supports2Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnectors(OnlyforGV-N26UD-896MRev1.0)
• Supports Dual-Link DVI-I / D-Sub / HDMI connectors(Only for GV-N26UD-896M Rev2.0)
• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- 550-wattsystempowersupplyspecificationoraboveisrecommended.
- Intel®Pentium®4 orAMDAthlonTM XP class
- 1GB of systemmemory;2GB or moreforbestperformance
- Opticaldrivefor software installation(CD-ROMorDVD-ROM drive)
•OperatingSystem
- Windows®Vista
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XPProfessionalx64Edition
•SLITM Configuration
If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following
arerequired:
- AnSLIcertified motherboardwithtwo/threePCIex16slots andcorrectchipsetdriver
- TwoGV-N26UD-896M forSLIconfiguration;
ThreeGV-N26UD-896M for3-waySLIconfiguration
- Apowersupplywith900-watt or above isrecommended
- AnSLIbridgeconnectoror 3-way SLI bridgeconnector
(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-N26UD-896M) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY).

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SLI Connector
2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-I
Connector 2
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
(optional)
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
GV-N26UD-896M Rev1.0 Power Connectors

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SLI Connector
GV-N26UD-896M Rev2.0
DVI-I Connector
D-Sub monitor Connector
(15-pin)
HDMI Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter(optional)
HDMI TV
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
HDMI Connector
D-Submonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
Power Connectors

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If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A
specification. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card.
Incorrect Connection
(The two 4-pin power connectors on
theadapter areconnected tothesame
system power supply cable.)
Correct Connection
(The two 4-pin power connectors on the
adapter are connected to two independent
system power supply cables.)
6-pin Power
Adapter
The GV-N26UD-896M 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.
Requires at least 12V
corrent rating of 15A

- 9 - Hardware Installation
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoffyourcomputerandunplug power supply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthe powersupplycase.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyourcard.Besuretherearenoshippingandhandling damages on the card before
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLY POWER TO YOUR 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(refertopage6tosee thedetails).Donottouchthecardwhenit'soperatingto
prevent system instability.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer
and monitor. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card,
use the D-Sub connector. To connect a flat panel display to your
graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI
monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connectaflatpanel
ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter
To Flat Panel DisplayToD-SubMonitorToHDMIMonitor