User manual GIGABYTE GV-N720D3-1GL

[. . . ] 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.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. [. . . ] Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding. 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. - 11 - 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. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function. 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 - 12 - 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. The categories are: 3D Settings Display Video In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want. The supported modes are: Standard Advanced Custom GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. 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 image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX ® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to provide amazing real-time physics effects. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 19 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: · Move CRT screen position · Change resolution · Adjust desktop color settings · Rotate display · Manage custom resolutions (Note) · Set up multiple displays 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. GV-N400 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Vertical Span Mode Display Matrix Model CRT (Note2)+HDMI CRT+DVI (Note2) DVI+HDMI DVI+HDMI+CRT DVI +DVI CRT+CRT (Note2) 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-N460UD-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N720D3-1GL Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes GV-N460OC-768I Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Display Matrix (Note 1) This item is present only in Windows XP. - 23 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. [. . . ] 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. (Please refer to the monitor's manual. ) - 25 - Troubleshooting Tips 5. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 1. [. . . ]