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... and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. No part of this manual may appear in any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained...
... and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. No part of this manual may appear in any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained...
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... GV-N26-896H-B only) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, only GV-N26OC-896H-B includes the adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two/three x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on a PC configured with minimum 12V current rating...
... GV-N26-896H-B only) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, only GV-N26OC-896H-B includes the adapter) • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 260 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with two/three x16 physical connectors. Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on a PC configured with minimum 12V current rating...
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DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) Board Layout 1. GV-N26-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I to HDMI Adapter (optional) Board Layout 1. GV-N26-896H-B SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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...GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector (upper) Connector (lower) Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. graphics card will not boot If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure at least 12V current rating of 15A Requires...
...GV-N26-896H-B/GV-N26OC-896H-B graphics card is red- Configuration with External PCIe Connectors: 6-pin PCIe Power 6-pin PCIe Power Connector (upper) Connector (lower) Connected Connected Not Connected Connected Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Result Full Power LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. The table below outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors. graphics card will not boot If you want to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure at least 12V current rating of 15A Requires...
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... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to connect an HDMI monitor. Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter to your graphics card. Step 3. Make sure that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to see the details). Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to D-Sub adapter GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Or use...
... Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to connect an HDMI monitor. Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter to your graphics card. Step 3. Make sure that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to see the details). Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to D-Sub adapter GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Or use...
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GIGABYTE Video Adapter (For GV-N26-896H-B only) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the 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...
GIGABYTE Video Adapter (For GV-N26-896H-B only) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the 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...
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... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). 3. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card.) 3.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before...
... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). 3. When you insert the driver CD into your graphics card.) 3.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before...
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The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the...
The following are stepby-step installation instructions. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. 3.1.3. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Driver Installation A. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the...
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... appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications 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 alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game...
... appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Settings The following : • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications 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 alter specific NVIDIA display settings. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to a game...
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... view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology...
... view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set to Multi-GPU mode to use two or more GPUs together. Note: It is recommended that you set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology...
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... Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to optimize the use of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display •...
... Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you connect two monitors. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to optimize the use of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Run display optimization wizard • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display •...
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... refresh rate etc. This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections...
... refresh rate etc. This is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will help you enable and customize your multi-display setup. (Note 1) This item is useful if you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page. Run Multiple Display Wizard (Note 2) This wizard will show up when you connect two monitors. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for analog CRT and DVI connections...
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... span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
... span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that are connected to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output...
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... you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you connect a television. - 27 - Software Installation
... you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for your standard television or HDTV as well as they happen. Run Television Setup Wizard (Note) The wizard will guide you connect a television. - 27 - Software Installation
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... using the included component video adapter. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. HDTV Setup (For GV-N26-896H-B only) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Select the Run television setup...
... using the included component video adapter. Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to NVIDIA Control Panel. Step 5: Select a definition type for your HDTV (depending on your HDTV) and click Next. (Note) This item will show up when you connect a television. HDTV Setup (For GV-N26-896H-B only) Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue). Select the Run television setup...
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... notification area and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 1: Click nView Properties. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3.1.6. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Multiple desktops give you can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your applications so you won't have to work with your applications. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click...
... notification area and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager. Step 1: Click nView Properties. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3.1.6. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set up when you can click the NVIDIA icon select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager. Multiple desktops give you can set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your applications so you won't have to work with your applications. Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features: Click...
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The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup.
The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. Software Installation nView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement when using multiple monitors. - 31 - nView Profiles properties This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy software setup.
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nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
nView User Interface properties This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface. nView Applications properties This tab allows you to create up to control nView settings depending on different applications. GV-N26 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - nView Desktops properties This tab allows you to 32 unique desktops.
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nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 33 - Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
nView Hot Keys properties This tab lets you can apply to your applications. Software Installation nView Zoom properties This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you perform various actions with shortcut keys or key combinations. - 33 - Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button.
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... appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - Troubleshooting Tips If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. ...
... appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - Troubleshooting Tips If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. ...