Gigabyte GV-N285-1GH-B User manual

GV-N285-1GH-B/
GV-N285UD-1GH
NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 285 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-N285GB-102R
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VGA Card
GV-N285-1GH-B
Jan. 08, 2009
VGA Card
GV-N285-1GH-B
Jan. 08, 2009

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GV-N285UD-1GH
Apr.16, 2009
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GV-N285UD-1GH
Apr. 16, 2009

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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. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ........................................................... 18
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 21
3.1.7 nView Properties Pages (Note) ................................................................................. 32
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 37
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 38
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 38
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP)................................................... 39
5.3.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 41
(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

- 5 - Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports PCI Express 2.0
• Integratedwith 1GBGDDR3 memory
• SupportsDirectX10
• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable LinkInterface) technology(Note1)
• Supports2Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnectors
• Supports1HDMIconnector(byoptionaladapter)
• Supports1D-Subconnectors(byadapter)
• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- 550-wattsystempowersupplyspecificationoraboveisrecommended.
- Intel®Pentium®4 orAMDAthlonTM XP class
- 1GB ofsystem memory;2GB ormore forbest performance
- 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 PCIex16slotsandcorrectchipsetdriver
- Two GV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH forSLIconfiguration;
ThreeGV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GHfor 3-waySLIconfiguration
- Apowersupplywith 900-wattoraboveisrecommended
- AnSLIbridgeconnector or3-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-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE
TECHNOLOGY).

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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
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
DVI-I to HDMI Adapter
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
Y
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
1. GV-N285-1GH-B
(optional)

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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
HDTV
NTSC/PALTV Projector
NTSC/PALTV Projector
or
or
Pr
Pb/AV Output
S-Video Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
DVI-I to HDMI Adapter
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
Y
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
2. GV-N285UD-1GH
(optional)
(optional)

- 8 -GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator
The GV-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH 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-N285-1GH-B/GV-N285UD-1GH 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 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
theadapterareconnected to the 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.)
6-pin Power
Adapter
Configuration with External PCIe Connectors:

- 9 - Hardware Installation
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 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(refertopage6toseethedetails).Donottouchthe cardwhenit'soperatingto
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.
To TV /VCR To Flat Panel Display
Connectaflatpanel
ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter
ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter