Gigabyte Gv-nx98x512h-b User manual

GV-NX98X512H-B

GeForceTM 9800 GTX Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MD-NX98X5-101R

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VGA Card

GV-NX98X512H-B

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VGA Card

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Table of Contents

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

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

1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 4

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................8

3. Software Installation .................................................................................................. 12

3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ............................................................... 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. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 33

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

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

5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ................................................... 35

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 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 9800 GTX Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory

• Supports DirectX 10

• Supports NVIDIA®SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology(Note 1)

• Supports 2 DVI-I connectors

• Supports HDMI connector (by adapter)

• Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapter)

• Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- 450-watt power supply or greater with minimum 12V current rating of 24A.(Note 2)

- Intel®Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM

- 512 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for best performance

- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)

•Operating System

- Windows®Vista

- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition

•SLI TM Configuration

If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following

are required:

- An SLI certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver

- Two GV-NX98X512H-B

- A power supply with 750-watt or above is recommended

- An SLI bridge connector

(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-NX98X512H-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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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

HDTV

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

Pb/AV Output

S-Video Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

D-Sub

Output

HDMI TV

SLI Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

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The GV-NX98X512H-B 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-NX98X512H-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.

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 at least 12V/15A current is

supplied to each 4-pin power connector on the adapters. Failure to do so may jeopardize the

stability of the graphics card.

Incorrect Connection

(The two 4-pin power connectors on

the adapter are connected 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.)

Requires at least 12V current

rating of 15A

6-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

protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some

precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not

have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object,

such as the power supply case.

3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the

components whenever the components are separated from the system.

The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static

electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed.

Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator

should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static

mat.

Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage

to your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before

proceeding.

DO NOT APPLY 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.

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

chapter for detailed instructions.

Connect a flat panel

Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter

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

Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter

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GIGABYTE Video 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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