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.... Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this card. GV-N560OC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
.... Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this card. GV-N560OC-1GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 560 Ti Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
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Features ...4 1.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix ...22 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4.
Features ...4 1.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Regulatory Statements 25 - 3 - Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 22 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix ...22 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP 23 5.3. Introduction ...4 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4.
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... (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 1. Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. A power supply with 650-watt or above is recommended - Optical drive for SLI configuration; - GV-N560OC-1GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 500-watt system power supply specification...
... (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two x16 physical connectors. Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). Windows® 7 - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with two PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 1. Introduction 1.1. An SLI certified motherboard with the same model name (e.g. A power supply with 650-watt or above is recommended - Optical drive for SLI configuration; - GV-N560OC-1GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 500-watt system power supply specification...
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Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N560OC-1GI: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The GV-N560OC-1GI graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card.
Power is a performance optimized high-end card. NVIDIA power Connect power from the system power supply to the GeForce card(s).Use the connection method for your particular graphics card. • GV-N560OC-1GI: Connect two 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connectors coming from the PCI Express host bus as well as the external power connectors. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The GV-N560OC-1GI graphics card is taken from the computer power supply to the connectors on the top edge of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card.
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... against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Place components on a grounded ...wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 7 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In ...
... against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Place components on a grounded ...wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 7 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In ...
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Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the...
Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you need a cable or adapter to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. This graphics card provides two DVI-I function. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from the mini-HDMI connector to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the...
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Hardware Installation How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
Hardware Installation How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) - 9 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance.
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... Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support...
... Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
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...-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
...-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 560 Ti tab to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel. - 13 - Software Installation The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
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The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you . Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want.
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... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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...
... and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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...
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... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16...
... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16...
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...) This item is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
...) This item is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Adjust Desktop Color Settings You can adjust desktop color settings for your displays or enhance picture quality if you are using televisions. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
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... virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in the display pair function as a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
... virtual desktop. Clone Mode Dualview Mode GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in the display pair function as a separate device. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to your computer. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes...
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Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N560OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (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 width of each display is half the height of...
Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT(Note 2)+HDMI CRT+DVI(Note 2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT(Note 2) GV-N560OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (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 width of each display is half the height of...
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... adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use...
... adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use...
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... . 4. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact...
... . 4. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact...
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The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution 1600 x 1200 (Hz) 60~100 Standard mode 3 High mode 3 True mode 3 120 3 3 X 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 3 3 3 100 3 3 X 1920 x 1440 60~85 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 60~85 3 3 3 2560 x 1600 60 3 3 3 (Dual-Link) * This table is for reference only. GV-N500 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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... waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European...
... waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European...