Gigabyte Gv-nx98x1ghi-b User manual

GV-NX98X1GHI-B

GeForceTM 9800 GX2 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 102

12MD-NX98XGB-102R

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Table of Contents

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

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

1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 4

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

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

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

3.SoftwareInstallation...................................................................................................11

3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ................................................................11

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ...............................................................................11

3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 12

3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 13

3.1.4. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 15

3.1.5. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 16

3.1.6. nView Properties Pages(Note)....................................................................................... 25

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 30

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 31

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 31

5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTable(InWindowsXP) ................................................... 32

RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 34

(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM 9800 GX2 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith 1GBGDDR3 memory

• SupportsDirectX10

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

• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors

• SupportsHDMIconnector

• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapter)

• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- Minimum580-wattpowersupplyorgreaterwithone8-pinandone6-pinsupplementary

powerconnectorsandminimum12Vcurrentratingof40A.(Note2)

- Intel®Pentium®/CoreTM 2orAMDAthlonTM/PhenomTM

- 512MB ofsystemmemory; 2GB or morefor bestperformance

- 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:

- AnSLIcertifiedmotherboardwithtwoPCIExpressx16slotsandcorrectchipsetdriver

- Two GV-NX98X1GHI-B

- Apowersupplywith1000-wattor aboveisrecommended

- AnSLIbridgeconnector

(Note 1) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two x16 physical connectors.

Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name

(e.g. GV-NX98X1GHI-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

HDMI

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

Digital LCD Monitor

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

D-Sub Output

HDMI TV

HDMI

DVI-I

Connector

DVI-I

Connector

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The GV-NX98X1GHI-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-NX98X1GHI-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

theadapterare connectedtothesame

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. 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 therearenoshipping and handling damages onthecard before

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.

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. To connect a HDMI monitor to your graphics

card, use the HDMI connector.

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

chapter for detailed instructions.

ToHDMI To Flat Panel Display

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.

ConnectaHDMImonitor

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How NVIDIA®Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works:

In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers

are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two x16 PCI Express slots

to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel

in an SLI configuration.

SLI bridge connector

(provided by motherboard manufacturer)

Two SLI-ready graphics

cards of the same type.

(Example:

GV-NX98X1GHI-B)

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