Nvidia 9500GT - GeForce 9500 GT 550MHz 128-bit DDR2 1GB PCI-Express Pcie x16 Video... User manual

GV-N95TD3-512H/512E
GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H
GV-N95T-512H
NVIDIA®GeForceTM 9500 GT GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-N95TO2H-103R
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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......................................................................................................8
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 13
3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ............................................................... 13
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 13
3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 14
3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD.............................................................. 17
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 20
3.1.7. nView Properties Pages(Note)....................................................................................... 31
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 36
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 37
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 37
5.2.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables(InWindowsXP) ................................................. 38
RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 40
(Note) This item will show up when you connect two monitors.

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by NVIDIA®GeForceTM 9500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports PCI Express 2.0
• Integratedwith512MB GDDR3memory (ForGV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TD3-512Eonly)
• Integrated with 1 GB GDDR2 memory (For GV-N95TOC-1GH only)
• Integratedwith 512MB GDDR2memory (For GV-N95TOC-512H/GV-N95T-512Honly)
• SupportsDirectX10
• SupportsNVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable LinkInterface)technology(Note)
• SupportsAV/S-Video/TV-Out andHDTVoutput
• Supports2DVI-Iconnectors
• SupportsHDMIconnector(byadapter)
• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapters)
• SupportsHDTVoutput(byadapter)
• SupportsHDCP(High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)technology
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®/CoreTM 2orAMDAthlonTM/PhenomTM
- 128MB ofsystemmemory; 2GB or morefor bestperformance
- Opticaldrive forsoftwareinstallation (CD-ROMor DVD-ROMdrive)
- A450 Wattpowersupply orabove isamust
•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-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H
- Apowersupplywith 550-wattor aboveis recommended
- AnSLIbridgeconnector
(Note) SLItechnologyrequiresaPCIExpressmotherboardwithtwox16physicalconnectors.Graphicscardsworkinginan
SLIconfigurationmustbewiththesamemodelname(e.g.GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TOC-1GH/GV-N95TOC-512H)
andfromthesamevendor(e.g.GIGABYTETECHNOLOGY).

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
SLI Connector
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector 1
DVI-I Connector 2
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-I
Connector 2
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
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
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter

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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 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.

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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.
Step 2.
Replace the screw 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.
(Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to
HDMI adapter.)
Connectaflatpanel
ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter
ConnectanHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter
To TV/ VCR To Flat Panel Display

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A-1.ConnecttheS/PDIFcabletothegraphics card
A-2.ConnecttheS/PDIFcabletothemotherboard.
B-1.Connect the GIGABYTEvideoadapterto the TV-
Outportonthegraphicscard
Method B (via the coaxial S/PDIF out jack):
Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TV-
Out port on the graphics card. Insert one end of the
SPDIF coaxial cable (optional) into the S/PDIF in
jack on the adapter and the other end into the co-
axial S/PDIF out jack on your motheboard.
Step 4.
To connect an HDMI TV, use either Method A or
Method B below (depending on your motherboard
design) to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graph-
ics card. It is recommended Method A be used on
motherboards that have a free S/PDIF header.
Method A (via the S/PDIF out header):
Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics
card and the S/PDIF out header on your motherboard
(the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the
black to the Ground pin).
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
B-2.ConnecttheSPDIFcoaxial cable (optional)
tothevideoadapterandmotherboard

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GIGABYTEVideoAdapter
(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.
Connect to the TV-Out port on
the graphics card.
S-Video Out HDTV Component
(Y+Pr+Pb)
AV Out

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How NVIDIA®SLITM 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.
TwoSLI-readygraphics cardsof
the same type.
(Example:GV-NX88X768H-RH)
SLI bridge connector
(provided by motherboard manufacturer)

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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you
can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the
instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation"
to install the driver for your graphics card.)
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard
drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)

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3.1.2. DirectX Installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better
3D performance.
For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1.
When the autorun window shows up, click the
Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement
and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button.
The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
A. New Hardware Found
When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect
the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are step-
by-step installation instructions.
Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the
driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card.)
Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from
the autorun window.
Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish
Click the Finish button to finish the installation.

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B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window)
Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show
up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 1.
When the autorun window shows up, click the
Install Display Driver item.
Step 2. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components.
Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.

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3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD
Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show
up, please run "D:\setup.exe". (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.)
Step 1. When autorun window shows up,
click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite
item.
Step 2. Choose the language for the instal-
lation and click the OK button.
Step 3. Click the Next button.
Step 5. Click the Finish button. Then the
installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD
Lite is completed.
Step 4. Click the Install button.
The system is installing the components.

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GIGABYTEGamerHUD Lite
The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the the working frequency of the GPU, Shader
and video memory.
Clockadjustment(Note) Enablesmanualadjustment
ofthefrequency
Automatically
optimizesthe
frequency
Displaysthe
currentoperating
frequency
Hardware
Monitor
Helppage
(Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce
the useful life of the system components.
Button Function
Default(Note) Allows you to load the default settings
Apply(Note) Allows you to save the values you adjust
Enable Lets the utility optimize the GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings
Disable Allows you to manually configure the GPU/Shader/Memory frequency
settings
Hardware Monitor Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve,
and your graphics card information
? Opens Help page

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3.1.5. Taskbar Icon
After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this
icon to open the control panel.
Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center.
You can adjust the properties of the graphics card here.

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3.1.6. Display Properties Pages
To access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Properties. The Display
Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and
the refresh rate.
Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows)
You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.
You can move the slider to change the resolution.
You can click the item to change the color quality.
Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.
NVIDIA Control Panel
After pressing the Advanced button in Settings, you'll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA
GeForce 9500 GT Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 9500 GT tab. (You can also click the
NVIDIA icon in your system tray and select NVIDIA Control Panel.)
Access the GeForce 9500 GT tab page to launch the NVIDIA
Control Panel.
All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated
into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. Click
the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the
NVIDIA Control Panel.