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

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

D-Sub

Output DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter(optional)

HDMI TV

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

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

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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

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