(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 (i.e. GV-NX79X512VB-RH) and from the same vendor (i.e. GIGABYTE
TECHNOLOGY).
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2.1. Board Layout
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1. GV-NX79T256DB-RH
2. Hardware Installation
SLI connector
TV-out
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I Connector
HDTV
NTSC / PAL TV
Analog LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
Y
Pr
Pb Output
AV Output
S-Video Output
DVI Output
VGA Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector
DVI-I
Connector
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2. GV-NX79X512VB-RH/GV-NX79X512DB-RH
SLI connector
TV-out
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I Connector
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HDTV
NTSC / PAL TV
Analog LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
Y
Pr
Pb Output
AV Output
S-Video Output
DVI Output
VGA Output
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
TV-Out
DVI-I
Connector
DVI-I
Connector
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1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
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.
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.
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON
THE CARD.
In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official
Gigabyte BIOS only. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem
on the graphics card.
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2.2. Hardware installation
Installing Your graphics card.
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator
card.
To remove the existing graphics card:
1. Power off the computer and monitor, then
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary,
consult your computer's manual for help in
removing the cover.
3. Remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Or, if your computer has any on-board
graphics capability, you may need to disable
it on the motherboard. For more information,
please see your computer documentation.
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To install your new graphics card:
1. Locate two PCI Express x 16 slots. If
necessary, remove the metal covers from
the slots; then align your graphics card with
the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it in
firmly until the card is fully seated.
* Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card is securely inserted.
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2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,
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3. Plug the display cable into your graphics
and replace the computer cover.
After installing the GV-NX79X512VB-RH to your computer, please
remember to connect at lease one power cable on the graphics card
to the power supply connector.
We suggest you to connect both of the two power cables on the
graphics card to the power supply to achieve optimal graphics
performance.
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 VGA 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.
Connect a flat panel
To TV / VCR
To Flat Panel Display
Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to D-sub adapter
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer
to next chapter for detailed instructions.
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GIGABYTE Component Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards (HDTV Cable)
AV Out
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S-Video Out
Connect to the TV-Out
port on the graphics card.
HDTV Component
(Y+Pr+Pb)
(1) Connecting HDTV
Connect your HDTV cables to the component 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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