Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GV-N470OC-13I del fabbricante Gigabyte
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GV -N470UD-13I/ GV -N470OC-13I NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 470 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-NV400-102R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.
V GA Card G V -N470UD-13I Apr. 26, 2010 VGA Card GV-N470UD-13I Apr. 26, 2010.
V GA Card G V -N470OC-13I May. 20, 2010 VGA Card GV-N470OC-13I May. 20, 2010.
- 4 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5 1.1. Features .................................................................................
- 5 - Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GTX 470 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.
- 6 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout Mini HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor .
- 7 - Hardware Installation The GV-N470UD-13I/GV-N470OC-13I graphics card is a performance optimized high-end card. Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).
- 8 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o 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.
- 9 - Hardware Installation 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.
- 10 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator How NVIDIA ® SLI TM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same m.
- 1 1 - Software Installation 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1 . First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2 . Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.
- 12 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator The system is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
- 1 3 - Software Installation Y ou can move the slider to change the resolution. Y ou can click the item to change the color quality . Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.
- 14 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control PanelAppearance Personalization Personalization window will show up. S elect Display Settings . When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings.
- 1 5 - Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
- 16 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering.
- 1 7 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays.
- 18 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop.
- 1 9 - Software Installation Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup Y ou can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page.
- 20 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop. The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height.
- 2 1 - Software Installation Video & T elevision Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. T asks in the Video & T elevision pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment.
- 22 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator 4. T roubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot.
- 23 - Appendix 5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1 . Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (Y ou may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.
- 24 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T able (In Windows XP) GeForce GTX470 Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.
- 25 - Appendix Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60~100 33 3 120 33 X 1920 x 10.
- 26 - GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator 5.3. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose.
- 27 - Appendix Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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