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Manual - Page 1
... technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual. No part of GBT. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI
NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101 12MM-N285O2I-101R
Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
Manual - Page 4
...8226; SLI TM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory; 2 GB or more for 3-way SLI configuration - A power supply with the same model name (e.g. Introduction
1.1. A 550W system power supply specification or above is recommended.
• Operating System - 1. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI) and from the same vendor (e.g. GIGABYTETECHNOLOGY).
Manual - Page 6
... light is not adequately powered will not boot LED light is a performance optimized high-end card. graphics card will turn red. Without auxiliary power provided to the GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card, an LED on the adapter are connected to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A specification. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is red-
Manual - Page 7
... that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on the graphics card.
- 7 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat.
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE...
Manual - Page 8
... 2.
Connect an HDMI monitor
To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display
Connect a D-Sub monitor
GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator
Connect a flat panel display - 8 - Replace the screw to prevent system instability. 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot (refer to page 8 to your...
Manual - Page 9
...SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in function for detailed instructions.
SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer)
Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H...
Manual - Page 10
... in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Driver and Utility Installation
3.1.1. GV-N285 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...
Manual - Page 13
... GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation
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 your...
Manual - Page 15
... Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel.
- 15 - On the GeForce GTX 285 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab to access the NVIDIA...
Manual - Page 17
... results in significant improvements in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you to establish default 3D settings to use for improved image quality and rendering.
Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you install two graphics cards with the same model name and
from the same vendor.
- 17 -
Software...
Manual - Page 20
GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator
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Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each other (...efficiently as a separate device.
Clone Mode Dualview Mode Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from each other
(Dualview) • As...
Manual - Page 21
...total virtual desktop height. Horizontal Span Mode
Display Matrix
Model CRT+HDMI CRT+DVI DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI (Note 2) CRT+CRT (Note 3)
Vertical Span Mode
GV-N285OC-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
GV-N285UD-2GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
(Note 1) ...1)
Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. Software Installation
Manual - Page 22
... page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version.
Note: Support for updated information on your display. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in its
environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine...
Manual - Page 23
...information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. Troubleshooting Tips
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you...
Manual - Page 25
...) 1024 x 768
1088 x 612 (16:9)
1152 x 864
1280 x 720 (16:9)
1280 x 768
1280 x 800
1280 x 960
1280 x 1024
1360 x 768
1600 x 900 (16:9)
1600 x 1024
GeForce GTX 285 Single Display Standard Modes
Refresh
Color Depth (bpp)
Rate
8bpp(256 color)
16bpp(65K color)
(Hz) 60~75 60~75 60~75 60~75 60...
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