User manual GIGABYTE GV-N780WF3-3GD

[. . . ] 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.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. [. . . ] To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator -8- Step 4. To connect an HDMI TV, follow the steps below to enable the S/PDIF in function for the graphics card. 1. Connect the provided S/PDIF cable to the graphics card. 2. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the motherboard. (the red wire connects to the S/PDIF out pin and the black to the Ground pin) You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. -9- Hardware Installation 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer. ) 3. 1. This results in significant improvements in rendering performance and image quality. 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 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. - 17 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 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. (Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. - 18 - GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator 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. (Note) This item is present only in Windows XP. GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator Dualview Mode - 20 - (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. [. . . ] 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. (Please refer to the monitor's manual. ) - 23 - Troubleshooting Tips 5. [. . . ]