MSI N580GTX Lightning Series User manual

Fan Connector
8-pin Power Connectors
V-Check point
1536MB DDR5 memory
NVIDIA GeForce GTX580
PCI Express Interface
Bios Switch
This switch is locatedon the back
side of thecard.
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SLI Interface**
Display Port
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Ports
- HDMI supported
- HDCP supported
- Dual Dual-linkDVI
output supported
**1 To ensure the best SLI
performance, please visit MSI
website to update the latest
driver.
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Card Features For reference only
Unpacking
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
>VGA card
>Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
System Requirements
To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:
>PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0 - compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot
>Two 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.
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>CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation
>Visiting MSI website for further information of operating systemsupport
Minimum 700 Watt or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current ratingof 42A)
is recommended.
Getting Started Getting Started
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Hardware
Follow the steps below to install the VGA card:
1. Remove the computer case.
2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong
slot may damage your card (refer to your
mainboard manual for more Information).
3. Put the card directly over the expansion slot
and press one end of the card into the slot
first. Gently but firmly press the other end
until the card is fully seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.
5. Install all other cards and devices and connect
all the cables, and then install the case.
6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to
install the software on your computer.
To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup
program, and show the setup screen as follows:
Tip: If, on your computer, the Autorun
program does not execute
automatically, please 1) enable the
CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function
from Control Panel; or 2) find and run
the setup.exe file manually from the
CD.
To operate the overclocking function, it is required to install the Lightning Afterburner
application in advance.
To install the Lightning Afterburner application, please click the Utility tag, and follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
The Lightning Afterburner function includes:
1) GPU Overclocking,
2) Memory overclocking,
3) GPU Overvoltage, and
4) Fan Speed Control(%)
Software
3. Click the Driver tag, and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the
installation.
4. After finishing the installation, restart
the computer as instructed.
Quick Installation
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The VGA card shown here is for reference, and may
vary from the actual card.
For further information, please visit MSI's website at
www.msi.com
>NVIDIA GeForce Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of
games and application. NVIDIA GeForcedrivers provide the best out-of-box experience for
every user and deliver continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA
GeForceGPUs.
>Microsoft Windows 7 Support
Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in
the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more
compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and
computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but
also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want.
>NVIDIA PhysX - Technology
Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology technology,enabling a totally new class of physical
gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
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>NVIDIA CUDA Technology
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most
demanding system tasks -such as video transcoding -delivering up to 7x performance over
traditional CPUs.
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>NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the
game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA 3D
Vision Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays.
NVIDIA 3D Version surround requires (1) specific drivers released by NVIDIA, (2) two or
more graphic cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration, (3) 3D vision glasses, and (4) three
identical displays in support of 3D version. See www.nvidia.com/surround for more
information.
>Noise Reduction
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.
>Edge Enhancement
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects.
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>3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by
implementing 3-way AFR(Alternate frame Rendering) for the world's premier gaming solution
under Windows 7 with solid, state-of-the-are drivers.
>PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer
speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards
compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
>OpenGL 3.2 Optimization and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
>OpenCL Support
Full support for OpenCL GPU computing API.
>DirectCompute Support
Full support for DirectCompute, Microsoft's GPU computing API..
>32x Anti-aliasing Technology
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
>Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and
with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
>HDMI 1.3a Support
Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround
sound.
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>NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers
unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for
movies and video.
>Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration
Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie
experience.
>Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch
Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis
for spectacular picture clarity.
>Dual-link HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the
Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs
when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
>High-Quality Scaling
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while maintaining a clear,
clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving
image detail.
>Bad Edit Correction
Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content),
providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality.
>Enhanced Error Resilience
Correct errors or losses in broadcast content to ensure crisp, high quality playback.
>Hardware Decode Acceleration
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD
movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU.
>Microsoft DirectX 11 Support
DirectX 11 GPU with ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the new
API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.
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CAUTION!!
Do not force the GPU cooler
against the fragile GPU to
avoid damage to the GPU.
WARNING!!
DO NOT touch the cooling
system since it may produce
a certain heat while
processing tasks.
All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners.
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Using MSI Live Update Online
Features
1. Link to MSI's website at http://www.msi.com
2. Find Live Update Online under the selection of Downloads on the web page.
3. Select CLICK HERE to continue.
4. Select Yes, I would like to try it at my own risk to continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility downloading and installing
procedures.
5. Enter the page of MSI Live
Update Online [Search
Results]
6. Select the tag of Live VGA
Driver to download and
update the latest VGA driver,
if available.
7. Select the tag of Live VGA
BIOS to download and
update the latest VGA BIOS,
if available.
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Installing MSI Live Update
MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can
significantly save your time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to
automatically analyze and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-to-
use updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and
quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the
related files for the system updating.
Features
1. Insert the supplied disk into the
CD-ROM drive, and start the
Setup program.
2. Click the Utility tab on the setup
screen.
3. Click the MSI Live Update.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
4. Launch MSI Live Update utility to
proceed the updating function.
Using Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
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1. Click the selection of Live VGA Driver .
2. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI
Live Update Series Server.
3. The utility will automatically detect and download the latest driver, if available.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
This service enablesyou to update the latest VGABIOS for your VGA card.
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1. Click the selection of Live VGA BIOS .
2. Follow the on-screeninstructions to continue the procedures.
3. Click the green button on the left lower side of the main page to connect to the MSI Live
Update Series Server.
4. The utility willautomatically detect and download the latest BIOS, if available.
5. Follow the on-screeninstructions to complete the updating procedure.
G52-V2562X1
January 2011
N580GTX
Lightning
series
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