GIGABYTE GV-N275SO-18I, GV-N26SO-896I Owner's Manual

GV -N275SO-18I/ GV -N26SO-896I

NVIDIA® GeForce

User's Manual

Rev. 101 12MM-N26S8I-101R

GTX 275/260 Graphics Accelerator

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Aug.28,2009

GV-N275SO-18I

VGA Card

Aug.28,2009

GV-N275SO-18I

VGA Card

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GV-N26SO-896I

VGA Card

Aug.21,2009

GV-N26SO-896I

VGA Card

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5

1.1. Features .........................................................................................................................5

1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 5

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 6

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 6

2.2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................... 10

3. Software Installation.................................................................................................. 13

3.1. Driver and Utility Installation......................................................................................... 13

3.1.1. Driver Installation .........................................................................................................13

3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk ........................................................... 15

3.2. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................ 17

3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel............................................................................ 18

4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 26

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 27

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode.............................................................. 27

5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables ............................................................................. 28

5.3. Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 30

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integrated with 1792 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N275SO-18I only)

• Integrated with 896 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N26SO-896I only)

• Supports DirectX 10

• Supports NVIDIA

SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology

• Supports 1 HDMI connector

• Supports 1 D-Sub connector

• Support 1 DVI-I connectors

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

GTX 275/260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

• Hardware

- Intel

Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/Phenom

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

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

- A 550 Watt power supply or above is a must

• Operating System

- Windows

Vista

XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

XP Professional x64 Edition

(Note)

• SLI

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/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver

- Two GV -N275SO-18I/GV -N26SO-896I for SLI configuration;

Three GV-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I for 3-way SLI configuration

- A power supply with 900-watt or above is recommended

- An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector

(Note) 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-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY).

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2.1. Board Layout

1. GV-N275SO-18I

SLI Connector

HDMI Connector

D-Sub monitor Connector

(15-pin)

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

2. Hardware Installation

HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional)

DVI Output

HDMI Connector

D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin)

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

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D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter(optional)

2. GV-N26SO-896I

HDMI Connector

D-Sub monitor Connector

(15-pin)

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

SLI Connector

DVI Output

HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional)

HDMI Connector

D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin)

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter(optional)

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The GV-N275SO-18I/GV-N26SO-896I 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.

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.

6-pin Power Adapter

Requires at least 12V current rating of 15A

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.)

Super Overclock Series Graphics Accelerator

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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. Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove 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.

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.

After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to see the details). Do not touch the card when it's operating to prevent system instability.

Step 3. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector.

Connect an HDMI monitor

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T o Flat Panel DisplayT o D-Sub MonitorT o HDMI Monitor

Connect a D-Sub monitor

Connect a flat panel display

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