NVIDIA 9500GT - GeForce 9500 GT 550MHz 128-bit DDR2 1GB PCI-Express Pcie x16 Video Card User's Manual

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GV-N95TD3-512H/512E GV-N95TOC-1GH/512H GV-N95T-512H NVIDIA ® GeForce TM 9500 GT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-N95TO2H-103R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("...

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- 4 - Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5 1.1. Features ....................................................................................

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- 5 - Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM 9500 GT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-N95TD3-512H/GV-N95TD3-512E only) • Integrate...

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- 6 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout SLI Connector TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 1 DVI-I Connector 2 Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector ...

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- 7 - Hardware Installation 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. 1. Turn off your computer ...

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- 8 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconne...

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- 9 - Hardware Installation To install your new graphics card: Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re- move the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until t...

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- 10 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator A-1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the graphics card A-2. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. B-1. Connect the GIGABYTE video adapter to the TV- Out port on the graphics card Method B (via the coaxial ...

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- 11 - Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter (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, conn...

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- 12 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator How NVIDIA ® SLI TM 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 a system that pr...

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- 13 - Software 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 win...

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- 14 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install Dire...

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- 15 - Software 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 automatically and display a New Hardware Found ...

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- 16 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator B. 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, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun w...

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- 17 - Software Installation 3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver CD Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, sub...

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- 18 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the the working frequency of the GPU, Shader and video memory. Clock adjustment (Note) Enables manual adjustment of the frequency Auto...

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- 19 - Software Installation 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in your system tray. Click this icon to open the control panel. Right click the NVIDIA icon to enter the NVIDIA Control Center....

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- 20 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 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 ra...

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- 21 - Software Installation Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you.  Standard Settings  Advanced Settings The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, ...

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- 22 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator  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 any changes you make for improved i...

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- 23 - Software 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 op...

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- 24 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator  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...

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- 25 - Software Installation  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 ...

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- 26 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator  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 of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer....

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- 27 - Software 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 v...

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- 28 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator Video & 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 optim...

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- 29 - Software Installation HDTV Setup Follow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the included component video adapter. Step 1: Connect the HDTV component cable to the adapter accord- ing to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr...

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- 30 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator Step 6: Click the Preview button to preview the selected settings. Then click Next. Step 7: Click Finish to apply the new television settings. ...

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- 31 - Software Installation 3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note) nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using your graphics card. With nView you can set up multiple desktops to work with your applications. Mult...

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- 32 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator nView Desktop Management properties  This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager. The Setup Wizard can also be accessed from this tab. nView Profiles properties  This tab contains a re...

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- 33 - Software Installation nView Applications properties  This tab allows you to control nView settings depending on different applications. nView Desktops properties  This tab allows you to create up to 32 unique desktops. nView User Interfa...

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- 34 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator nView Zoom properties  This tab provides dynamic zoom functionality on the desktop. Also enable full screen video playback via the video mirroring control button. nView Hot Keys properties  This tab let...

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- 35 - Software Installation nView Mouse properties  This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematic actions. nView Tools properties  This tab can improve nView functionality for mobile and desktop users. ...

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- 36 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information.  Check that the card is seated...

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- 37 - Appendix 5. Appendix 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to re...

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- 38 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) GeForce 9500 GT Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz...

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- 39 - Appendix * This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode T...

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- 40 -GV-N95T Series Graphics Accelerator 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 purpo...

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- 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 contain...

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