Gigabyte Gv-n295-18i-b User manual

GV-N295-18I-B/

GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0

NVIDIA®GeForceTM GTX 295 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 201

12MM-N295GB-201R

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VGA Card

GV-N295-18I-B

Jan. 8, 2009

VGA Card

GV-N295-18I-B

VGA Card

GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0

June. 8, 2009

VGA Card

GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0

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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.................................................................................................. 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) ................................................................................. 26

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 31

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 32

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 32

5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP) ................................................... 33

5.3.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 35

(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 295 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith1792MB GDDR3memory

• SupportsDirectX10

• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (ScalableLink Interface)technology(Note1)

• Supports1HDMI connector(GV-N295-18I-Bonly)

• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors

• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- Minimum680Wpower supplyspecification andwith bothan 8-pin anda 6-pinPCI

Express supplementary power connector is recommended.

- IntelPentium®4,AMDAthlonTM XPclassprocessoror higher

- 1 GB of system memory (2 GB recommended)

- 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

- TwoGV-N295-18I-B/GV-N295-18I-B rev2.0for SLIconfiguration;

- AnSLIbridgeconnector

(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-N295-18I-B/GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0) 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 i7 3.2 GHz processor.

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SLI Connector

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

D-Sub

Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional)

HDMI TV

HDMI

Connector

HDMI TV

HDMI Connector

1. GV-N295-18I-B

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SLI Connector

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional)

HDMI TV

2. GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

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The GV-N295-18I-B/GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0 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-N295-18I-B/GV-N295-18I-B rev 2.0 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 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 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.)

8-pin Power

Adapter

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. 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(refertopage6toseethedetails).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. To connect

an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector.

(GV-N295-18I-B only)

To Flat Panel Display Connectaflatpanel

ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter

ConnectanHDMImonitor

ToHDMIMonitor

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