Nvidia GEFORCE GTS 450 User manual

GEFORCE®GTS 
GRAPHICS CARD
INSTALLATION GUIDE

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
GEFORCE GTS 450 INSTALLATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
About this Guide 1
Minimum System Requirements 2
Unpacking 3
Equipment 3
Hardware Installation 5
Safety Instructions 5
Before You Begin 6
Installing the GeForce Graphics Card 6
Driver Installation 11
Configuring SLI 15
Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel 15
Enabling SLI 16
Configuring HDMI 17
Enabling Audio Over HDMI 17
Features and Benefits 19
Compliance and Certifications 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA®
GeForce®GTS 450 graphics card.
Built from the ground up for next generation
DX11 gaming, the GeForce GTS 450 delivers
revolutionary tessellation performance for the
ultimate gaming experience.
With full support for NVIDIA 3D Vision the
GeForce GTS 450 provides the graphics
horsepower and video bandwidth needed to
experience games and high definition Blu-ray
movies in eye-popping stereoscopic 3D.
About This Guide
This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of
the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 graphic solution.
Note: It is important to register your product in order to
receive online and phone support. Consult the registration
card included in the retail packaging for more information on
registering your product.
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INTRODUCTION
 Minimum System Requirements
>Processor
Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP class processor or higher
>Motherboard
PCI Express®or PCI Express 2.0-compliant motherboard
with one dual-width x16 graphics slot. For a 2way SLI
configuration, you need an SLI-ready motherboard with one
dual-width x16 graphics slot for each graphics card.
>System Power Supply
Minimum 400 W (22A on 12V rail) power supply with one 6-pin PCI
Express supplementary power connector for each graphics card.
For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, visit
www.slizone.com and check the Certified Products section.
>Operating System
zMicrosoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit
zMicrosoft Windows Vista, 32-bit or 64-bit
zMicrosoft Windows XP, 32-bit or 64-bit
zLinux, 32-bit or 64-bit
zFreeBSD x86
>System Memory
1 GB system memory (2 GB recommended)
>CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver
installation
>200 MB of available hard disk space

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UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce
GTS 450 graphics card, it is important to make
sure you meet all the system requirements listed
on page 2 for a smooth installation.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment
shipped in the packing box. If anything is missing
or damaged, contact your reseller.
Equipment
The following equipment and documentation are included in the
GeForce GTS 450 graphics card box.
NVIDIA Driver Installation CD
Contains:
• Windows 7, XP, and Vista (32/64-bit) drivers for
the GeForce graphics card. For other operating
systems and to keep your drivers current, visit
www.nvidia.com/drivers and download the latest
drivers
• Digital version of this Manual, the NVIDIA Control
Panel User Guide, and Driver
Quick Start Guide
Fast and easy steps to install the GeForce
graphics card(s).
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UNPACKING
 4-to-6 Pin Power Adapter
Use to convert two 4-pin power supply connectors into
one 6-pin connector
WELCOME
Registration Card
Register to gain priority access to online and
phone support.
DVI-to-VGA Adapter (Optional)
Use to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector or a
DVI monitor to the VGA connector.
Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI Adapter (Optional)
Use to connect the mini-HDMI connector on the card to
a regular size HDMI connector.
GeForce GTS 450 Graphics Card
Power
connector
Mini-HDMI
connector
DVI
connector
DVI
connector
SLI
connector

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 graphics
card hardware involves opening up your
computer. Follow all of the safety instructions
provided here to ensure that there is no damage
to you, your computer, or the graphics board.
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic
safety precautions.
Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of
the drivers.
>Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main
source before installation.
>Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or
body are wet.
>Do not place this product on soft surfaces that could block the
ventilation slots and cause overheating.
>Do not place this product near a heating register or radiator.
>Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage
to this product may result if it falls.
>Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place
this product where a person can step or trip on the power cord.
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