User manual GIGABYTE GV-N760OC-4GD(REV.1.0/1.1)

[. . . ] Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.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. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. [. . . ] The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding. 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. - 13 - Hardware Installation 2. 2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. 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 that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted. Step 2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital connectors and one mini HDMI connector. To connect a HDMI monitor, you need a cable or adapter to connect from the mini-HDMI connector to a HDMI monitor. Connect a flat panel To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a HDMI monitor GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - How NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) 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 provides two x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. - 21 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. 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. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dualview Mode (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note 1) 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. Horizontal Span Mode (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 each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model GV-N760OC-4GD(REV. 1. 0/1. 1) V2. 0 CRT (Note2)+HDMI Yes CRT+DVI (Note2) Yes DVI+HDMI Yes DVI+HDMI+CRT No DVI +DVI Yes CRT+CRT (Note2) Yes Model CRT (Note2)+HDMI CRT+DVI (Note2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT (Note2) GV-N460OC2-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N760OC-4GD(REV. 1. 0/1. 1) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460UD-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460OC-768I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460SE-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Display Matrix (Note 1) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 25 Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & 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 screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. You can choose to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. [. . . ] After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. [. . . ]