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... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM...
... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Due to update the information contained herein. GV-N285OC-2GI/ GV-N285UD-2GI NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Appendix ...24 5.1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Features ...4 1.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Regulatory ...
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation 10 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 23 5. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 15 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 25 5.3. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 14 3.3. Appendix ...24 5.1. Hardware Installation ...8 3. Features ...4 1.2. Introduction ...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 24 5.2. Regulatory ...
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...Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Support 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A 550W system power supply specification or above is recommended. • Operating System - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTETECHNOLOGY). 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of an SLI...
...Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Support 1 DVI-I connectors • Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology 1.2. A 550W system power supply specification or above is recommended. • Operating System - Windows® Vista - GIGABYTETECHNOLOGY). 1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with the same model name (e.g. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium®/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM/PhenomTM - 512 MB of an SLI...
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... from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. Without auxiliary power provided to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A specification. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - graphics card will not boot. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is red- Power is...
... from the PCI Express host bus as well as the resulting behaviors. Without auxiliary power provided to use the included 6-pin power adapters, make sure the adapter fits 12V/15A specification. Failure to do so may jeopardize the stability of the graphics card. 6-pin Power Adapter Incorrect Connection (The two 4-pin power connectors on the adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables.) GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - graphics card will not boot. GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI graphics card is red- Power is...
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... as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR...
... as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 7 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card. 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...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card. 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...
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...) 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 in function for detailed instructions. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. Step 4. Connect the S/PDIF cable...
...) 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 in function for detailed instructions. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below shows that provides two x16 PCI Express slots to proceed with the installation of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) - 9 - SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the graphics card driver. Step 4. Connect the S/PDIF cable...
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... has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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. 3. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation...
... has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Step 2: Click the Next button. 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. 3. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation...
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Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components.
Step 4: Click the Install button. Step 5: Click the Finish button. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item. Step 3: Click the Next button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is installing the components.
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...GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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...
...GPU, Shader, and video memory. Software Installation Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automatically optimizes the voltage/frequency Enables manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor Button Default(Note) Apply(Note) Enable Disable Hardware Monitor ? 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...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Installation On the GeForce GTX 285 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to...
... PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Select Display Settings. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to access the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Installation On the GeForce GTX 285 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to...
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Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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.
Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you want. The categories are : Standard Advanced Custom GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 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.
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... the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. - 17 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Software Installation
... the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to use the Adjust Image Settings with the same model name and from the same vendor. - 17 - Note: It is recommended that you set to Enable SLI technology to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in rendering performance and image quality. Software Installation
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... Advanced view mode. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Display pages allow you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your display. (Note...
... Advanced view mode. GV-N285 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This is present only in the Display pages allow you can use of your desktop to adjust the position of your display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your display. (Note...
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... to support a variety of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change the orientation of your desktop. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. These changes...
... to support a variety of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change the orientation of your desktop. You can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. These changes...
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... mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. Clone Mode Dualview Mode 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 one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display...
... mode indicates that are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. Clone Mode Dualview Mode 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 one display (Single) • The same on both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Dual-Monitor Setup You can set the display...
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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) This item is half the height 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 height of...
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) This item is half the height 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 height of...
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... the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version.
... the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version.
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... not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. 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. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your...
... not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. 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. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your...