Gigabyte GV-N520TC-1GI User Manual

GV-N520OC-1GI/GV-N520TC-1GINVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10112MM-N520-101ERCopyright© 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY

- 10 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator3. Software InstallationNotice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:1. First make sure you

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

- 12 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver DiskStep 1:Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item.Step 2:Choose the langua

- 13 - Software InstallationGIGABYTE Easy BoostEasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update.Over C

- 14 -GV-N520 Series Graphics AcceleratorIncorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful lifeof the system comp

- 15 - Software InstallationYou can move the slider to change the resolution.You can click the item to change the color quality.Click the Advanced but

- 16 -GV-N520 Series Graphics AcceleratorOr you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\AppearancePersonali

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

- 18 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Adjust Image Settings with PreviewIf you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or notan advanced graphics user

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

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- 20 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Adjust Desktop Color SettingsUse this page to set the contrast, sharpness,and color depth (Digital Vibranc

- 21 - Software Installation Set Up Multiple DisplaysNVIDIA nView technology enables you to viewyour desktop in one of several multi-displaymodes to

- 22 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator(4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note 1)Vertical Span mode indicates that both display

- 23 - Software InstallationVideo & TelevisionVideo and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Vide

- 24 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your

- 25 - 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

- 26 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesGeForce 520 Single Display Standard ModesDisplay Refresh Color Depth

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

- 28 -GV-N520 Series Graphics AcceleratorRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of

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

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- 4 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 5 - Introduction1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 520 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Express 2.0• Integra

- 6 -GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutDVI-I ConnectorD-Sub monitor Connector(15-pin)HDMI ConnectorDVI-ICon

- 7 - Hardware InstallationDVI-IConnectorDigital LCD MonitorDVI OutputHDMI TVHDMI ConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororD-Sub monitorConnector(1

- 8 -GV-N520 Series Graphics AcceleratorExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from stati

- 9 - Hardware Installation2.2. Hardware InstallationNow that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.Step 3.Plug