Gigabyte Gv-n28-1gh-b User manual

GV-N28-1GH-B

NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 280 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MM-NX28GB-101R

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VGA Card

GV-N28-1GH-B

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VGA Card

GV-N28-1GH-B

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 4

2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.HardwareInstallation......................................................................................................8

3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 12

3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ............................................................... 12

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 12

3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 13

3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 14

3.1.4. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 16

3.1.5. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 17

3.1.6. nView Properties Pages(Note) ....................................................................................... 28

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 33

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 34

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 34

5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP)................................................... 35

RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 37

(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 280 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith1 GB GDDR3 memory

• SupportsDirectX10

• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology(Note1)

• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors

• SupportsHDMIconnector(byadapter)

• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapter)

• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- 500-wattpower supplyorgreaterwith minimum12Vcurrentratingof36A.(Note 2)

- Intel®Pentium®/CoreTM 2orAMDAthlonTM/PhenomTM

- 512MBof system memory;2 GBormorefor best performance

- 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:

- AnSLI certifiedmotherboardwithtwo/threePCIe x16slotsandcorrectchipsetdriver

- TwoGV-N28-1GH-BforSLIconfiguration;

ThreeGV-N28-1GH-Bfor 3-waySLIconfiguration

- Apowersupply with 900-watt oraboveisrecommended

- AnSLIbridge connector or 3-waySLIbridgeconnector

(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-N28-1GH-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

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

HDTV

NTSC/PALTV Projector

Pb/AV Output

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

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The GV-N28-1GH-B graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card. Power is taken from the

PCI Express host bus as well as the 8-pin and 6-pin PCI Express power connectors.

Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N28-1GH-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.

8-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Result

Connector Connector

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

We suggest you using a power supply that provides a 8-pin PCI Express power cable instead

of using the included 8-pin power adapter. If you want to use the included 8-pin power adapter,

make sure at least 12V/15A current is supplied to each 4-pin power connector on this adapter.

Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card.

Incorrect Connection

(The two 4-pin power connectors on

theadapterareconnectedtothesame

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

8-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. Turnoffyourcomputerandunplugpower 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. Be sure there are no shipping andhandlingdamagesonthe 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.

To remove the existing graphics card:

Step 1.

Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect

the display cable from the back of your computer.

Step 2.

Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult

your computer's manual for help in removing the

cover.

Step 3.

Remove any existing graphics card from your

computer.

To install your new graphics card:

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re-

move 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.

* Please make sure that the gold edge connector of

the graphics card is securely inserted.

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Step 2.

Replace the screws to fasten the card in place, and

replace the computer cover.

Step 3.

Plug the display cable into your graphics card; then

turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat

panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I

connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to the DVI-I

connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter into the

DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the

adapter. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect

an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2

supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.)

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next

chapter for detailed instructions.

Connectaflatpanel

ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter

After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics

card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 6 to see the details). Do not

touch the card when it's operating to prevent system instability.

To TV/ VCR To Flat Panel Display

ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter

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GIGABYTEVideo Adapter

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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