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...-1GI/ GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/ GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MM-N250ZGI-202R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Use of GBT. No part of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
...-1GI/ GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/ GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MM-N250ZGI-202R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Use of GBT. No part of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Software Installation 12 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 17 4. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Display Properties Pages 16 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 26 5.2. Appendix ...26 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Features ...7 1.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 6 - ...
Software Installation 12 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 17 4. Hardware Installation 8 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Board Layout ...8 2.2. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Display Properties Pages 16 3.3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 26 5.2. Appendix ...26 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Features ...7 1.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...10 3. Minimum System Requirements 7 2. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 6 - ...
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...Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - An SLI certified motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. A rating power 500 Watt power supply or above is a must • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g. Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 7 - Two GV-N250ZL-1GI/GV...
...Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - An SLI certified motherboard with two x16 physical connectors. A rating power 500 Watt power supply or above is a must • Operating System - An SLI bridge connector (Note) SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name (e.g. Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY). - 7 - Two GV-N250ZL-1GI/GV...
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2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor HDMI to DVI-I Adapter (Optional) HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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Hardware Installation The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 9 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded...
Hardware Installation The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. - 9 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded...
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...graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card. Step 1. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.2. Hardware...
...graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to your graphics card. Step 1. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.2. Hardware...
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... PCI Express slots to the Ground pin) You are linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
... PCI Express slots to the Ground pin) You are linked in parallel in function for detailed instructions. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
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... to install DirectX separately. 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.) GTS250 Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
... to install DirectX separately. 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.) GTS250 Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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The system is completed. Step 3: Click the Next button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk GTS250 Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 4: Click the Install button. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
The system is completed. Step 3: Click the Next button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Finish button. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk GTS250 Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 4: Click the Install button. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
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.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Disable. - 15 -
.... (Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Disable. - 15 -
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
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... on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Click the GeForce GTS 250 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Software Installation On the GeForce GTS 250...
... on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Click the GeForce GTS 250 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings. Software Installation On the GeForce GTS 250...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The supported modes are : 3D Settings Display Video & Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if 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. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for all your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item 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 page to preview...
... applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for all your GPU performance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item 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 page to preview...
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... display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can use of information appearing on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to using the controls (buttons) on your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... display • Manage custom resolutions (Note) • Set up multiple displays Move CRT Screen Position You can use of information appearing on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to using the controls (buttons) on your display. (Note) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Tasks in Advanced view mode. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 21 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. To change...
... Resolutions(Note) If you are an advanced user, you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your graphics card in Advanced view mode. - 21 - These changes will not affect any video playback. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. To change...
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... applications are connected to your desktop in Windows XP. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single...
... applications are connected to your desktop in Windows XP. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. (2) Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single...
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Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N250ZL-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+HDMI Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No DVI +DVI(Note2) Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes GV-N250OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0 GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is half...
Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode Display Model GV-N250ZL-1GI Matrix CRT+HDMI Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+HDMI Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No DVI +DVI(Note2) Yes CRT+CRT (Note 3) Yes GV-N250OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0 GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) This item is half the width of the total virtual desktop height. The width of each display is half...
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.... Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen.. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to do the following: • Adjust your changes. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply...
.... Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen.. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to do the following: • Adjust your changes. Note: Support for optimal viewing. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply...
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... you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) - 25 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu...
... you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) - 25 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu...