Gigabyte GV-N98XPZL-1GH Datasheet

GV-N98XPZL-1GHNVIDIA GeForceTM 9800 GTX+ Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10112MM-N98XPZGH-101RCopyright© 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDC

- 10 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorHow NVIDIA® SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works:In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics

- 11 - Software Installation3. Software InstallationIn this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D:The installation of drivers

- 12 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator3.1.2. DirectX InstallationInstall Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows X

- 13 - Software Installation3.1.3. Driver InstallationA. New Hardware FoundWhen the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, t

- 14 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorB. Driver Installation (Autorun Window)Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window wi

- 15 - Software Installation3.1.4. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver CDInsert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If

- 16 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorGIGABYTE Gamer HUDThe GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the worki

- 17 - Software Installation3.1.5. Taskbar IconAfter installing the graphics card driver, you will find an NVIDIA icon in the notification area. Cli

- 18 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator3.1.6. Display Properties PagesTo access Display Properties pages, right-click on desktop and then select Pro

- 19 - Software InstallationSelect the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that ismost appropriate for you. Standard Settings Advanced SettingsThe foll

- 2 -VGA CardGV-N98XPZL-1GHSept. 19, 2008VGA CardGV-N98XPZL-1GHSept. 19, 2008

- 20 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator(Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode.(Note 2) This item will show up when you install two

- 21 - Software InstallationDisplayA variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings tooptimize the u

- 22 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator Move CRT Screen PositionYou can use your mouse (by clicking on thearrow keys on this page) or the arrow key

- 23 - Software Installation Rotate DisplayThe NVIDIA Rotate features enable you tochange the orientation of your desktop to portrait,landscape, and

- 24 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator Set up Multiple DisplaysNVIDIA nView technology enables you to viewyour desktop in one of several multi-dis

- 25 - Software Installation(3) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span)Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays inthe display pair fu

- 26 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorVideo & TelevisionVideo and television features are similar to those for analog and digital displays and

- 27 - Software InstallationHDTV SetupFollow the steps below to connect an HDTV to your system using the component video adapter (Note 1).Step 1:Conne

- 28 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorStep 6:Click the Preview button to preview theselected settings. Then click Next.Step 7:Click Finish to apply

- 29 - Software Installation3.1.7. nView Properties Pages (Note)nView is a set of desktop tools designed to help you be more productive when using you

- 3 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 30 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratornView Desktop Management properties This tab contains information about the nView Desktop Manager.The Setup

- 31 - Software InstallationnView Applications properties This tab allows you to control nView settings depending ondifferent applications.nView Desk

- 32 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratornView Effects properties This tab provides special windows effects that you can apply toyour applications.nV

- 33 - Software InstallationnView Mouse properties This tab can modify and extend mouse behavior with kinematicactions.nView Tools properties This t

- 34 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your d

- 35 - Appendix5. Appendix5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This proc

- 36 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP)GeForce 9800 GTX+ Single Display Standard ModesDisplay

- 37 - AppendixDisplay Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M)Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True

- 38 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator5.3. Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission,

- 39 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of th

- 4 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics Accelerator1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM 9800 GTX+ Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports

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- 5 - Hardware Installation2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutSLI ConnectorTV-OutDVI-I Connector 1DVI-I Connector 2HDTVNTSC / PAL TV ProjectorNT

- 6 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static

- 7 - Hardware Installation2.2. Hardware InstallationNow that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.Step 1.Loca

- 8 -GV-N98XPZL-1GH Graphics AcceleratorYou are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to nextchapter fo

- 9 - Hardware InstallationGIGABYTE Video Adapter (Optional)(1) Connecting HDTVConnect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according tothe correspon