Gigabyte GV-N250OC-1GI (REV. 2.0) User Manual

GV-N250ZL-1GI/GV-N250OC-1GI/GV-N250ZL-1GI rev2.0/GV-N250OC-1GI rev2.0NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 20212MM-N25

- 10 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator2.2. Hardware InstallationNow that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics ca

- 11 - Hardware InstallationYou are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to nextchapter for detailed i

- 12 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator3. Software InstallationNotice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:1. First make sure your

- 13 - Software InstallationThe system is installing the components.Step 4:Click the Finish button to restart the computer.Then the driver installatio

- 14 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver DiskStep 1:Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item.Step 2:Choose the

- 15 - Software InstallationGIGABYTE Gamer HUD LiteThe GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the workingf

- 16 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorYou can move the slider to change the resolution.You can click the item to change the color quality.Click the

- 17 - Software InstallationOr you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\AppearancePersonalization\Persona

- 18 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorSelect the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that ismost appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced Set

- 19 - Software Installation Adjust Image Settings with PreviewIf you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or notan advanced graphics user, use the Adju

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- 20 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorDisplayA variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings too

- 21 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color SettingsUse this page to set the contrast, sharpness,and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im-a

- 22 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator Set Up Multiple DisplaysNVIDIA nView technology enables you to viewyour desktop in one of several multi-dis

- 23 - Software Installation(4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1)Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays inthe displa

- 24 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorVideo & TelevisionVideo and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Task

- 25 - Troubleshooting Tips4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer orGIGABY

- 26 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator5. Appendix5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s)

- 27 - Appendix5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesGeForce GTS 250 Single Display Standard ModesDisplay Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Screen Rate 8bpp(2

- 28 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorDisplay Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M)Resolution (Hz) Sta

- 29 - AppendixRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not beimparted to a t

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- 30 -GV-N250 Series Graphics AcceleratorFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the en

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- 6 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 7 - Introduction1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GTS 250 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Express 2.0• Integr

- 8 -GV-N250 Series Graphics Accelerator2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutDVI-I ConnectorD-Sub monitor Connector(15-pin)HDMI ConnectorSLI Conne

- 9 - Hardware InstallationExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static electricity,