Gigabyte GV-N285-1GH-B GeForce GTX 285 1GB graphics card
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1. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button Iire vam ban iile gle S mtem nt on curie 2 Ed bane Use the heel charge poor envia aas haking dene hirang hept Sira pote vero brem bored cient Latis joom oi video coli nView Hot Keys properties E View Desktop Manager As This tab lets you perform various actions with shortcut keys or DezkkopMawuwgemend ia A ge nri Dackinpa Uere Zoom Hia Moe un key combinations a HVIDIA ani Windos Heep E Dupy Moje E oDuphe birg Mar trv 17 35 S oftware Installation nView Mouse properties view Deskieg Manage This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic es MD actions num mmi HVIDIA Geri al Prim vorher ater LL armis ded p cre ics i etry ote Erara nane griser Same maana harori Se veaa Bonae iiae Hire ences2. m including that may cause undesired operation D EN 60065 Safety requirements mains operated 60950 Safety for information technology equipment end including business equipment Representative Person s Name ERIC LU D EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 500911 Signature Eri C La i Manufacturer importer Date Jan 08 2009 Signature Jimny Huang D EN 55014 1 D EN 55020 D part 10 B Declaration of Conformity We Manutacturer importer MA ad ress 5 reference to the specification under which conformity is declared imits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused high frequency equipment by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Limits and methods of measurement E EN 55024 information Technology of radio disturbance characteristics of equipment immunity broadcast receivers and associated characteristics Limits and methods equipment measurement Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 Generic immunity standard 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual commercial and light industry household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical EN 50082 Generic immunity standard apparatus industrial environment imits and m
3. rom on acum NVIDIA Multi Display Setup Wizard Welcome to the NVIDIA nView Multi Display Setup Wizard This help you enable and customize your setup To continue click Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to portrait landscape and inverted modes This is use ful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display Manage Custom Resolutions et If you are an advanced user you can create custom timing modes with the width height bit color depth and the refresh rate etc The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to sup port a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Timings page Run Multiple Display Wizard e This wizard will help you enable and custom ize your multi display setup Note 1 This item is present only in Advanced view mode Note 2 This item will show up when you connect two monitors GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator a Setup Multiple Displays ou Fi Set Up Multiple Displays E NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view is your desktop in one of several multi display
4. o alor Pa d mo dioe 758 8 mg fw Qe m tum Qu oF Q 727 wer s ea yy Change Resolution LLLI Pu able 0s Pte fw Q ver oF Q wat mnm Adjust Desktop Color Settings m pre cage qe m dol Cie Ll te le an TY T 9 O pura oae qp m heare 51127 Wo ew gt Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse by clicking on the arrow keys on this page or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display This is a useful alternative to using the controls buttons on your actual physical display Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls you can change the color setting reduce screen flickering or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast sharpness and color depth Digital Vibrance of the im ages on your desktop These changes will not affect any video playback To change video color settings go to Adjust Video Color Set tings under the Video and TV section from the Start page S oftware Installation Q m Hy Manage Custom Resolutions
5. please run Step 1 GIGABYTE ae the autorun window shows up Cli install Display Driver ick the GIGAEYTE Qamer HUC Install Display Driver item AGL Wires Ir pe LI JM barid EE mom 501 sep lin ai al im ar T i 7 Step 2 Click the Next button The system is installing the components AOL Winris AOU Degli Dien Wid Step 3 Click the Finish button to restart the computer l D AX Then the driver installation is completed 17 Software Installation 3 1 4 GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk for GV N285UD 1GH GIGABYTE instal Directx a Inatall Diepiay Driver PF GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite Yahoo ompanian Toolbar Browse Chis CO Readme Step 2 E the Lagu Vr the realiter decens the cher irish 2 Wekore to the Instalishiek Wizard lor Gimir HID Like ee ere cd natal LO pn Te cetera ELLE Step 3 Click the Next button Installing Gamer HUD Lite The program features you selected are being nstalec Please wait while the InstalShield Wizard installs Gamer HUD Lite This may take several minutes Status Copying new flies The system is installing the components GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 1 Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item Choose th
6. amp Television In the NVIDIA Control Panel change a view if you want The supported modes are Standard m Advanced B Custom 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do 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 a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 22 owe 727 wer shee ry Adjust Image Settings with Preview tz Qu pap dea raa gaam dagu pa edon To nep dem Dawe 7 e o samm een a n Set Multi GPU Configuration AGI tact disa pn t m Me ete f 5 1 om wee re Adjust Image Settings with Preview m If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering W Manage 3D Settings 2 The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to estab lis
7. chek nView Desktops properties uj This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops Deise Mapana Fen rd ecko Ewe HVIDIA deci ops 5 rais mattis Ba Charges deg tor elect mrabaha nView User Interface properties 8 riw Desktop Manages dal This tab allows for customization of the nView user interface Misrga Applkcahonz Dackinpa eic dom cp Grima E reme tha e rent deni sil hath men Shows pote acr mit ange on tari bar Eras Haie p Erates rime decis Tiia bas ei gione O Puisi merne Mareki system Gidi rime opion Bo mrem merai Dphore GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 34 nView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply to Zoom your applications Mr HVIDIA nie ear Mi gas sarshi rurwcusn ard aerate eld barman hon aie Eats arcis lrancpanencg wel SS nView Zoom properties E Desktop Manage This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop
8. graphics driver Restart your computer Press F8 on your keyboard after system starts up When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears select Safe Mode and press Enter After getting into Safe Mode in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card 15 correct For more assistance use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer fyouare notable to find the desired monitor color resolution settings The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed Z If necessary adjust your monitor s setting using monitor s adjust panel to make the screen nore look focused crisp and sharp Please refer to the monitor s manual 31 Troubleshooting Tips 5 Appendix 5 1 How to Reflash the BIOS in MS DOS Mode 1 2 Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk s or floppy disk This procedure assumes drive A Restart the computer in MS DOS mode You may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS DOS mode Change the command prompt to A gt To back up the current BIOS at the prompt type BIOS flash utility name s BIOS file name example gvf19 s n285udlgh F1 and press Enter To flash BIOS at the prompt type BIOS flash utility name p BIOS file name example gvf19 p n285udlgh F2 and press Enter Wait until it s done then restart your com
9. on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system The card contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged by static electricity So the card should be leftin its original packing until itis installed Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti static mat The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband grounded atthe same pointas the anti static mat Inspect the card carton for obvious damage Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding CAUTION DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only Using non official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem s on the graphics card 9 Hardware Installation 2 2 Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer you are ready to install your graphics card Step 1 Locate the Express x16 slot If necessary remove the metal cover from this slot then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated Make sure thatthe gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely woe inserted Step 2 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place and replace the computer cover CAUTION After in
10. se E modes to make the best use of the displays mum 0 3 monitors that are connected to your computer Dual Monitor Setup You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set up Multiple Displays page pd Dm Select your preferred nView display modes here Only use one display Single 2 The same on both display Clone 2 E Asone large horizontal desktop Horizontal span As one large vertical desktop Vertical span Configured independently from each other Dualview 1 The same on both display Clone Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop A cm m Clone 2 As one large horizontal desktop Horizontal span Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop The width of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width MN 2 1 Horizontal Span Mode 21 S oftware Installation 3 As one large vertical desktop Vertical span Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one tall virtual desktop The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height 4 Configured independently from each other Dualview Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one vir
11. tune the color settings for video content on your display Select one of the test images to monitor your m a changes For best results play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen 4434 NVIDIA Television Setup Wizard E R un Televis ion S etup W iza rd Note Welcome to the NVIDIA The wizard will guide you through the steps to Television Setup Wizard configure your television for use with your E computer To continue click Note This item will show up when you connect a television 20 Software Installation HDTV Setup optional item Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the video adapter optional Step 1 Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter accord ing to the corresponding color Y Green Prz Red Pb Blue Connect the TV Out cable from the adapter to the TV Out port on your graphics card 111411 Television Setup Wizard Welcome to the NVIDIA Television Setup Wizard This vazaed aude uou rough the sen bo conhgure peur m Vekerivori is aed Somnus To garira cic Hed Step 2 Step 3 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel Select the Run When the Television Setup Wizard appears television setup wizard 725 item in the Video click Next amp Television page HV Television Setup Wizard X Television Setup Wizard Connector Definition 1 The vied sped bo her hove ou
12. up multiple desktops to work with your applications Multiple desktops give you extra desktop areas on which to run your applications so you won t have to crowd several open application windows on one desktop Enabling the nView Desktop Manager Features Click the NVIDIA icon E in your system tray and select nView Properties under nView Destop Manager Click the Enable button to turn on all the nView Desktop Manager features aisy Menaper HVIDIA 3 T Bur ex al he rs Does Mares Feu cle 7 Meee ead vet up borra ube Manas Setup ahead A To mup cr mod s depis teira Step 1 Click nView Properties Step 2 Click Enable Accessing the nView Properties Pages To access the nView properties page you can click the NVIDIA icon in your notification area and select nView Properties under nView Desktop Manager EJ Click the item to start configuringing nView features Note This item will show up when you connect two monitors GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 32 nView Desktop Management properties Manage This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab HVIDIA To um pf aud Bear rA eer Usisya betes click Derable teers Ces ching p a
13. v 2560 x 1600 60 v v v Dual Link This table is for reference only The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 40 5 3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regula tions for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statemen
14. Depth Table In Windows 39 2 9 d agdulatory S xima d cab vn 41 Note This item will show up when you connect two monitors es 1 Introduction 1 1 Features Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Graphics Processing Unit GPU Supports PCI Express 2 0 Integrated with 1 GB GDDR3 memory Supports DirectX 10 Supports NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology 061 Supports 2 Dual Link DVI I connectors Supports 1 HDMI connector by optional adapter Supports 1 D Sub connectors by adapter Supports HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content P rotection technology 1 2 Minimum System Requirements Hardware 550 watt system power supply specification or above is recommended Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP class 1 GB of system memory 2 GB or more for best performance Optical drive for software installation CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Operating System Windows Vista Windows XP with Service Pack 2 SP2 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SLI Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system the following are required An SLI certified motherboard with two three P Cle x16 slots and correct chipset driver Two GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH for SLI configuration Three GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH for 3 way SLI configuration A power supply with 900 watt or above is recommended An SLI b
15. GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Graphics Accelerator User s Manual Rev 102 12MM N285GB 102R Copyright 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Copyright by GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD GBT No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written permission of GBT Trademarks Third party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card Doing so may void the warranty of this card Due to rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein Macrovision corporation product notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology mustbe authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly 15 prohibited Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION CONFORMITY 16 22047 Germany Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a declare that the product description of the apparatus system
16. S Declaration Pm I Hazardous 886285 Parts Wis D cd A SME SA FM Cr 412 PBB PBDE oO a o a o a Rr Mechanical parts and Fan a gt A BE aS gt and other Active components oe eat Passive Components Soldering metal Flux Solder Paste Label and other Consumable Materials D 1348 54 111363 2006 ERE RR TF Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materials of this part is below the limit requirement SJ T 11363 2006 H A HESJ T11363 2006 BOB HALE Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 EE RET eU NAATA This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 42 zd Appendix GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 44
17. aup nef up ood usacd won 15 beatae ck Setup ecard vira e plage ot space Harya click c eagle ae nView Profiles properties Manage 80103 This tab contains a record of all nView display settings for easy hipste pr Hot Hoars Decking Management Hes S oftw are 5 etu p zl Pompi ia canes changes adn rase polle nView Windows properties This tab allows you to control window and dialog box placement Fates Desktops when using multiple monitors ma tr Breve bcn ierra a o parecen parrer songar depka gt acco mapie ei gut dipi bos bee irs mpieg 33 S oftware Installation nView Applications properties G This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on oom Kang Took Drop aragenei Pisis Aonicahon different applications BVIDIA usq wees Peaga birie ergi adi sareka ppl aon T acd uia caches ot beris pomp
18. courte nView Tools properties This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop Desking Maragan Profle winder lites Wakem Moe doo U 5 e rS HVIDIA AP echo Einki Wiepie dyip conection Lean phoan in decking mena ape pes up NI t loe la none sfr paa pral dopisy bok Seien ulla Ta iret reri abort a Lig bu be a pei dipl click Hra ia Deis GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 36 4 Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information m Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot m Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card s display connector m Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power If necessary disable any built in graphics capabilities on your motherboard For more information consult your computer s manual or manufacturer NOTE Some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display m Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the
19. d lekre h 10 pour eormpulei Saet he deraan vour HDTV the hast of carati von are urina ia Gore vous bo pou cores tu Moe ho urbe A ideo C AUD otandaod Compete nhancad mE Enhanced i 1005 CS Mok nana caldi ee to peewee Hr Ce Step 4 Step 5 Select Component in the Connector Type Select a definition type for your HDTV screen depending on the specifications of your HDTV and click Next Note This item will show up when you connect a television GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 30 HVIDIA Television Setup Wizard X Television Setup Wizard Preview Television Setup Wizard Dick the Peevey bulkan gel a 15 peeordl peewee ol he selecker seta F changes ane needed che Back ural vou gel I Eee seins uou want be charge F peu die ape eth the chek Hed wien pou chet Fink pour ness val be aped HDTV Connector hpr Component Dessen AHT Ta cose the werd click Firat Ce Step 6 Step 7 Click the Preview button to preview the Click Finish to apply the new television selected settings Then click Next settings 31 S oftware Installation 3 1 7 nView Properties Pages t nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card With nView you can set
20. e language for the installation and click the OK button Bei bo levied the Tego puer S Mage ae Ce Trata t natalitia 11 sou sat En Dr hano ity CH Race Canoe do d Pa Step 4 Click the Install button E InstaliShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Vizard has successfuly nstalec Gamer MJO Use Click Finish to exit the wizard Step 5 Click the Finish button Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed 218 GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite Note 1 The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU Shader and video memory Help page oO GAMER EEE Displays the Current operating Hardware Automatically Monitor optimizes the voltage frequency Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment of the voltage frequency Defaultet 2 Allows you to load the default settings Apply ete 2 Allows you to save the values you adjust Enable Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU Shader memory frequency Disable Allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU Shader Memory e t Hardware Monitor Displays the GPU usage and temperature the GPU usage thermal curve and your graphics card information Opens page Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of the system com
21. elow outlines the different possible scenarios as well as the resulting behaviors Configuration with External P Cle Connectors 6 pin PCle Power 6 pin PCle Power Connector upper Connector lower Connected Connected Full Power Not Connected Connected LED light is red graphics card will not boot Connected Not Connected LED light is red graphics card will not boot Not Connected Not Connected LED light is red graphics card will not boot Result If you want to use the included 6 pin power adapters make sure the adapter fits 12V 15A cauron 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 Correct Connection the adapter are connected to the same The two 4 pin power connectors on the system power supply cable adapter are connected to two independent system power supply cables GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 8 Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit IC chips To protect them against damage from static electricity you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer Turn off your computer and unplug power supply Usea grounded wrist strap before handling computer components If you do not have one touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object such as the power supply case Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or
22. ethods of measurement EN 55014 2 immunity requirements for household of radio disturbance characteristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunity from radio interference of 50091 2 EMC requirements for urinterrupble broadcast receivers and associated power systems UPS equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment Cabled distribution systems Equipment for receiving and or distribution trom sound and television signals EC conformity marking The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2006 95 EC Satety requirements mains operated 60950 Safety for information technology equipment electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment household and similar general use Safety of household and similar EN 0091 1 General and Safety requirements for electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems Manufacturer importer Signature Jimny Huang Date 16 2009 Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name VGA Card Model Number GV N285UD 1GH Conforms to t
23. h a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application SetMulti GPU Configuration 022 Multi GPU technology allows you to use two or more GPUs together This results in signifi cant improvements in rendering performance and image quality Note It 15 recommended that you set to Multi GPU mode to enhance the graphics card s performance Note 1 This item is present only in Advanced view mode Note 2 This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor 2237 S oftware Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays Tasks 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 Manage custom resolutions Run multiple display wizard te 2 Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard Wekeme 10 the Lolo PP This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors Note 1 This item is present only in Advanced view mode Note 2 This item will show up when you connect two monitors GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 24 18 pm Pee cer oF 727 Hy Move CRT Screen Position Jue cam uem uma
24. he following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Erig Lu Date Apr 16 2009 Table of Contents 5 5 1 2 Minimum System Requirements oto v DURO RD UD CL DN S CR Ds 5 6 d 22 Hardware 10 3 5 0ftWare InsStallatiol 14 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 14 1 perating System Regue 6 14 88 0 15 talla TOT etapa i b tio 16 GIGABYTE Gamer 0 on Driver DISK cum n vun 18 etd 20 3220 0158 cry eo eua 21 3 1 7 nView Properties Pages Note P 32 4 1 101 810010 RARE Peri EE EURO 37 T ert eee 38 5 1 How to Reflash the BIOS in MS DOS 38 5 2 Resolutions and Color
25. i electrorwe dacurmembateon 05 Compor as lo Ehe beer amd poncd onr ol fed accept the apran dont the Step 2 Choose accept the agreement and click the Next button 112113 M crasott H Erirectx H Magee Pleaie vest vale complete the Elke b oBnabalbreg Componente Searcher hee upelated Deri Autras Components arelusdaiesg at The mercies The system is installing the components Step 1 When the autorun window shows up click the Install DirectX 9 item Inetalling Birectx H ite Dees Dect 3 0 Tra install package coach Dac ompornentz arid update at Pres chart check Med Step 3 Click the Next button Inetalling M crasatt H Birectx HR To apple Eher changer pahup reece lo rectae sour arhi hrei pour vcl and hiri all ppkt bobe contnung Step 4 Click Finish to restart computer Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed 15 S oftware Installation 3 1 3 Driver Installation A New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time the operating system will detect the graphics card automat
26. ically and display a New Hardware Found message The following are step by step installation instructions Step 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Video Controller VGA Compatible lowed Mew Hardware Wirand Welcome to Tha Found New Hardware Wizard Thn hots mg rela ern Click the Next button to install the driver Insert the UO Home katame emme driver CD ROM that came with your graphics card do you verit be do G patel tra cota meros o kasisi ioan e k pps acabo 1 Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from the autorun window Step 2 Found New Hardware Wizard Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically Mew Hardware Wizard Vagos Mew Hardware Wizard Peace sa ahde Hor Geach La em Pace mai cule thie maid mba the a Wiken vio Compatible a Cal caca 075 205 Step 3 Found New Hardware Wizard Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation lowe Mew Hardware Wizard Completing tha Fourvd Mer Hardware Wizard Th heri feted metals the potent lor I A GeForce OT 285 GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 16 Driver Installation Autorun Window Insert the driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The autorun window will appear If it does not show up
27. ication area and select NVIDIA Control Panel eed the GeForce GTX 285 tab page to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel All ofthe NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application the NVIDIA Control Panel Click E NE EC ME NEM EIE the Start the NVIDIA Control Panel button to open the Alc Sw contol passis have bean ido ing NVIDIA Control Panel ppt fhe AVILA Geel Peel 11 er omar ard ers Heus he Contes Panel ot by on the derkipp al the HVIDIA Panel 21 S oftware Installation NVIDIA Control Panel View Selection Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is a ce most appropriate for you Cy standard Settings a Standard Settings pau ane Puma cose user abe Shared bere The wie vell REY mary o the screens you val see m Advanced Settings Settings The following pages provide details on configuring M af ese on tech cele Advanced Getting Thee semen chads of Whe screed readable Sbaneland 5 41 Ps al ofthe advanced advanced settings li Ya n change your vieer Ot ary inde tha Contra Panel Ta how LL do this chek berg In the NVIDIA Control Panel select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings The categories are 3D Settings B Display m Video
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29. nstructions to setup your graphics card driver Please follow the subsection 3 1 3 Driver Installation to install the driver for your graphics card 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3 1 1 Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers 1 First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 0c or later version 2 Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers for the motherboard drivers please contact the motherboard manufacturer GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 14 3 1 2 DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance S For software MPEG support in Windows XP you must install DirectX first Users who run NOTE Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately natal Dia play Driver GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite Yahoo Companion Toolbar G IGABYTE Install Directs 5 Browse Enis CD Readme Welcome to setup for Directs Tres yip pader vou heas rabaio of Fountere Coens Plate holier Poe he PAGI Dad beg ba cen Has hegi You Rul accept the l Sone MELE 10e SLEPPLE u FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE supplemental ELLA BJPORTAMT READ CAREFULLY Lomo opening Gohan componi inde c
30. ponents CAUTION Notel For GV N285UD 1GH only Note2 This item is configurable only if 2D 3D Auto Optimized is set to Disable 10 S oftware Installation 3 1 5 Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver you will find an NVIDIA icon in your notification area Click this icon to open the control panel You GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 20 3 1 6 Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages right click on desktop and then select Properties The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter color the range of display area and the refresh rate Settings Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box Ursplay Properties Themes ScreenSaver Appel noe aeri bo iP pecia onere You can move the slider to change the resolution You can click the item to change the color quality 1 Pop on More Heg 12 b 1024 by TE intimin Click the Advanced button for advanced settings NVIDIA Control Panel After pressing the Advanced button in Settings you ll see the Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 Properties dialog box Click the GeForce GTX 285 tab You can also click the NVIDIA icon in your notif
31. puter GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 38 5 2 Resolutions and Color Depth Table In Windows XP GeForce GTX 285 Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth bpp Screen Rate 8bpp 256 color 160 65 color 320 16 7 Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 320 x 200 60 75 v v v 320 x 240 60 75 v v v 400 x 300 60 75 v v 480 x 360 60 75 v v v 512 x 384 60 75 v v v 640 x 400 16 10 60 75 v v v 640 x 480 60 240 v v v 720 x 480 60 v v v 720 x 576 50 60 v v v 800 x 600 60 240 v v v 848 x 480 60 240 v v v 960 600 16 10 60 240 v v v 1024 x 768 60 200 v v v 240 v v X 1088 x 612 16 9 60 200 v v v 240 v v X 1152 x 864 60 170 v v v 200 v v X 1280 x 720 16 9 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1280 x 768 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1280 x 800 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1280 x 960 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1280 x 1024 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1360 x 768 60 150 v v v 170 v v X 1600 x 900 16 9 60 120 v v v 140 150 v v X 1600 x 1024 60 100 v v v 120 v v X To be continued 39 Appendix Display Refresh Color Depth bpp Screen Rate 80 256 color 160 65 color 320 16 7 Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 1600 x 1200 60 100 v v v 120 v v X 1920 x 1080 16 9 60 85 v v v 100 v v X 1920 x 1200 16 10 60 85 v v v 100 v v X 1920 x 1440 60 85 v v 2048 x 1536 60 85 v v
32. r Red Pbz 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 TV to the AV Out port on the adapter GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 12 How NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface technology works In an SLI configuration two three SLI ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufac turers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration Two SLI ready graphics cards of the same type Example GV N28 1GH B SLI Configuration SLI bridge connector provided by motherboard manufacturer 3 SLI Configuration Three SLI ready graphics cards of the same type Example GV N28 1GH B 3 Way SLI bridge connector provided by motherboard manufacturer 13 Hardware Installation 3 Software Installation In this manual we assume that your CD ROM drive letter to be Drive D The installation of drivers is very simple When you insert the driver CD into your CD ROM drive you can see the autorun window if it does not show up run D setup exe Then you can follow the i
33. r where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort 41 Appendix Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous Substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China s Restriction of Hazardous Substances China ROHS requirements 10 0 757 HER Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoH
34. ridge connector or 3 way SLI bridge connector Note 1 SLI technology requires a PCI Express motherboard with two three x16 physical connectors Graphics cards working in an SLI configuration must be with the same model name e g GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH and from the same vendor e g GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY 5 Introduction 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Board Layout 1 GV N285 1GH B SLI Connector N DVI I Connector 2 optional Cl D Projector i Connector 1 DVI Output D Sub DVI I to D Sub I MMM 1 M HDMI TV DVI I to HDMI Adapter GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 6 2 GV N285UD 1GH SLI Connector 12 optional Pb AV Output LE S Video Output pat DVI Output T ILCDM DVI I to D Sub Adapter Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor 1 0 1 3 3 DVI I to HDMI Adapter optional Hardware Installation The GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH graphics card is a performance optimized high end card Power is taken from the PCI Express host bus as well as the two 6 pin PCI Express power connectors Without auxiliary power provided to the GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH graphics card an LED on the bracket goes red and the graphics card will not boot In addition the connector that is not adequately powered will turn red The table b
35. stallation remember to connectthe power cable to your graphics card or the system will not boot refer to page 6 to see the details Do not touch the card when it s operating to prevent system instability Step 3 This graphics card provides two DVI I digital connectors You can connect a monitor that supports DVI I function or use the DVI I to D Sub adapter to connect a 15 pin D Sub monitor Or use the DVI I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor TV VCR To Flat Panel Display Connecta HDMI monitorvia DVI Ito HDMI adapter GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 10 Step 4 To connect an HDMI TV use either Method A or Method B below depending on your motherboard design to enable the S PDIF in function for the graphics card It is recommended Method A be used on motherboards that have a free S PDIF header Method A via the S PDIF out header Connect the provided S PDIF cable to the graphics card and the S PDIF out header on your motherboard the red wire connects to the S PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin 1 2 Connect the S PDIF cable to the graphics card Connect the S P DIF cable to the motherboard 11 Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter optional item HDTV Component e Y P r4P b Connect to the TV Out port on the graphics card 1 Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color Y Green P
36. t GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service o
37. tual desktop Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode Dualview treats each display as a separate device This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays Dualview Mode Display Model GV N285 1GH B GV N285UD 1GH Matrix CRT ete 0 4H p M ote 2 Yes Yes CRT ote V4 VI Yes Yes DVI HDMI Note Yes Yes DVI HDMI CRT No No DVI DVI Yes Yes CRT Note VAC RT Mote 1 Yes Yes Note 1 By a DVI to D Sub adapter Note 2 By a DVI to HDMI adapter GV N285 Series Graphics Accelerator 28 Video amp Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and include features specific to television and HDTV high definition television technology for optimal viewing Tasks in the Video amp Television pages allow 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 desktop video to best fit your television or HDTV high definition television screen Change the signal format to use for your standard television or HDTV as well as change country specific signal or the HDTV format Enable full screen video mirroring m AdgjustVideo Color Settings Wr Adjust Vidoe Calor Use the controls on this page to fine
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