GV-N210D2-1GI - Graphic card GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GV-N210D2-1GI GIGABYTE

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(Stamp) Date: Sep.07.2009 Name: Temporary Flange
		Signature: Temporary Flange

Date: Sep.07.2009

Signature: Eric Lu

Reperesentative Person's Name: ERIC LU

including that may cause undesired operation.

cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any interest received,

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

Supplementary Information:

(a), Class B Digital Device

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109

Conforms to the following specifications:

Model Number: QV-NZ100C-S1ZI/

Product Name: VGA Card

herchy declares that the product

Phone/Fax No:[phone]/ [phone]

City of Industry, CA 91748

Address: 17358 Railroad Street

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T.INC (U.S.A.)

Per FCG Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

DECILARATION OF CONFORMITY

(Stanf)	Date: Feb.05.2010	Name :	Tunay Haare
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thang Yuang
(Stanf)	Date: Feb.05.2010	Name :	Tunay Haare
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thang Yuang
Manufacturing Operator
CN EN 60335	Standby of Unsaved and similar electrical appliances	DN 50091-1	General and Safety Requirements for unverterranean power systems (U.S.)
CN EN 60365	Standby requirements for more appropriate electric and heated guarantee for hoermosty and similar general use	DN 50090	Sandy for manufacturers of technology equipment
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DE CE marking	The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above membership products with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 2048/95EC
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Date: Feb.05.2010

Signature: Eric Liu

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

including that may cause undesired operation.

cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

This device completes with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

Supplementary Information:

(a),Class B Digital Device

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109

Confirms to the following specifications:

Model Number: GV-N210TC-IGI

Product Name: VGA Card

horby decisures that the product

Phone/Fax No:[phone]/ [phone]

City of Industry, CA 91748

Address: 17358 Railroad Street

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T.INC. (U.S.A.)

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

DECILARATION OF COMPANY

(Stanf)	Date: Feb.12,2010		Name :	Tunay Haas
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Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursu Aango
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Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursu Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursu Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	Thursul Aango
Manufacturing Operator	Signature :	The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above methoded product with the usual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 200/55EC	The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above methoded product with the usual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 200/55EC	The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above methoded product with the usual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 200/55EC
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Date: Feb.12.2010

Signature: Eric Lu

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

including that may cause undesired operation.

cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

Supplementary Information:

(a),Class B Digital Device

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109

Confirms to the following specifications:

Model Number: GV-N210TC-5121

Product Name: VGA Card

herchy declares that the product

Phone/Fax No:[phone]/ [phone]

City of Industry, CA 91748

Address: 17358 Railroad Street

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T.INC (U.S.A.)

Per FCG Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

DECILLATION OF COMPANY

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Date: Mar.12.2010

Signature: Eric Lu

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

including that may cause undesired operation.

cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any interest received,

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

This device completes with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

Supplementary Information:

(a),Class B Digital Device

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109

Conforms to the following specifications:

Model Number: GV-N210D2-1G1

Product Name: VGA Card

herchy declares that the product

Phone/Fax No:[phone]/ [phone]

City of Industry, CA 91748

Address: 17358 Railroad Street

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T.INC. (U.S.A.)

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

DECILARATION OF CONDITION

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...... 7

1.1. Features ...... 7
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...... 7

2. Hardware Installation....8

2.1. Board Layout 8
2.2. Hardware Installation 12

3. Software Installation .... 13

3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 13

3.1.1. Driver Installation 13
3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk 15

3.2. Display Properties Pages 17
3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 18

4. Troubleshooting Tips 26

5. Appendix 27

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode 27
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 28
5.3. Regulatory Statements ...... 30

1. Introduction

1.1. Features

•Powered by NVIDIA ^ GeForce ^TM 210 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports PCI Express 2.0
- Integrated with 512MB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210OC-512I only)
- Integrated with 512MB DDR3 memory (For GV-N210D3-512I only)
- Integrated with 1GB GDDR2 memory(For GV-N210D2-1GI only)
•GV-N210TC-1GI/GV-N210TC-512I supports NVIDIA Turbo Cache technology which enables graphics card performance by allowing the graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamically share the available system memory. The total effective VGA memory differs depending on system memory.
•Supports DirectX 10.1
•Supports 1 HDMI connector
•Supports 1 D-Sub connector
•Supports 1 DVI-I connectors
•Supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

• Hardware

• Intel ^® Pentium ^® /Core ^TM 2 or AMD Athlon ^TM /Phenom ^TM
• 128 MB of system memory; 2 GB or more for best performance
• Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
• A 300 Watt power supply or above is a recommended

- Operating System

• Windows ^® 7
• Windows ® Vista
• Windows ^ XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Windows ^® XP Professional x64 Edition

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

1. GV-N210OC-512I/GV-N210D3-512I/GV-N210TC-1GI
   

SLI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector

graph LR
    A["Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor"] --> B["DVI Output"]
    C["HDMI TV"] --> B
    D["Digital LCD Monitor"] --> B
    B --> E["DVI-I Connector"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

1. GV-N210TC-512I
   

D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector

graph LR
    A["Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor"] --> B["DVI Output"]
    C["HDMI TV"] --> B
    D["Digital LCD Monitor"] --> B
    B --> E["DVI-I Connector"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

1. GV-N210D2-1GI
   

HDMI Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector

graph LR
    A["HDMI TV"] --> B["Switch"]
    C["Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor"] --> B
    D["Digital LCD Monitor"] --> E["DVI Output"]
    B --> F["HDMI Connector"]
    E --> G["D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin)"]
    E --> H["DVI-I Connector"]

Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed.

Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.

Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. 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.

2.2. Hardware Installation

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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.

Close-up of hands installing a computer motherboard with visible CPU socket and RAM slots (no text or symbols)

Step 2.

Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

Close-up of a mechanical assembly with a red circle highlighting a component, no visible text or symbols

Step 3.

Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. 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.

Close-up of a finger pressing down on a computer keyboard (no visible text or symbols)

Connect an HDMI monitor

Close-up of a hand inserting a blue plastic component into a metal panel (no visible text or symbols)

Connect a D-Sub monitor

Monitor To HDMI Monitor

Connect a flat panel display

To Flat Panel Display To D-Sub

3. Software Installation

Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:

1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)

3.1. Driver and Utility Installation

3.1.1. Driver Installation

After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.)

GIGABYTE™ GV-N210 Series • Install DirectX 9 • Install Display Driver • GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite • Yahoo!Companion Toolbar • Browse this CD • Readme • Exit

Step 1:

Click the Install Display Driver item.

HIV/AIDS: Windows Update (13.0) Display Driver Welcome to the InstallOne! Wizard for NVIDIA Drivers Welcome to NVIDIA Update: This will install NVIDIA Display Driver or your computer

Step 2:

Click the Next button.

For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.

NVIDIA Wireless Vina [S2-bit] Display Drivers License Agreement Please need for this business license agreement to be used. Press the NVIDIA Database to save this result of the agreement. License For Customer Use of NVIDIA Software IMPORTANT NOTICE - REAS CURRENTLY. This License For Customer Use of NVIDIA Software PLCTORE is the agreement which covers part of the software of NVIDIA Corporation and its associated NVIDIA® downloadable version, including complete software and associated personalized (SOFTWARE). By downloading, installing, preparing, a objective using the SOFTWARE, you agree to be found by the time of the JLWSE. You do not agree to the terms of the JLWSE, but not downloaded the SOFTWARE. REDITALS Use of NVIDIA products requires these elements: the SOFTWARE, the hardware or graphics controller load, and a personal computer. The SOFTWARE is selected by copyright laws and international copyright listes, as well as other intellectual property rights and listes. The SOFTWARE is not valid, and currently only licensed. Do you accept all items of the preceding License agreement? If you selected it, the operating institution. Technical NVIDIA Wireless Vina (VISA) Display Driver, product must accept the agreement.

Step 3:

Click the Yes button.

NVIDIA Windows Vista [32-bit] Display Drivers Holding Band Corporate...

The system is installing the components.

NVIDIA Wireless Voids [35-bit] Display Drivers Installed Video Computer Top installed video has successfully installed NVIDIA Wireless Voids (VIPS) Drive Drivers Before you can launch a new or new software version. ● DVD will not install a new computer name ● PC installed by installed apps.

Step 4:

Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed.

3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver Disk

GIGABYTE™ GV-N210 Series • Install Direct4.9 • Install Display Driver • GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite • Yahoo!Companion Toolbar • Browse this CD • Readme • Exit

Step 1:

Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item.

Choose Setup Language Select the language for this installation from the choices below. English (United States) OK Cancel

Step 2:

Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.

Gamer HUD Lite - InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Gamer HUD Lite The InstallShield(R) Wizard will install Gamer HUD Lite on your computer. To continue, click Next. WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.

Step 3:

Click the Next button.

Game HUD Lite - InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click install to begin the installation. If you want to review or change any of your installation settings, click Back. Click Cancel to exit the wizard. InstallShield < Back Install Cancel

Step 4:

Click the Install button.

Gamer HUD Lite - InstallShield Wizard Installing Gamer HUD Lite The program features you selected are being installed. Please want to install the installed installed installed Gamer HUD Lite. This may take several minutes. Status: Carving new files InstallShield + Back Next > Cancel

The system is installing the components. Step 5:

Game HUD Lite - Dinar Shield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Game HUD Lite. Click Finish is exit the Wizard.

Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite is completed.

GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite

The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working frequency of the GPU, Shader, and video memory.

GIGABYTE® GAMER HUB Lite Help page Displays the current operating frequency Automaticly optimizes the voltage/frequency Enable manual adjustment of the voltage/frequency Clock adjustment(Note) Hardware Monitor 046.02 Temperature 000.00 W/L System Info

Button Function
Default(Note)	Allows you to load the default settings
Apply(Note)	Allows you to save the values you adjust
Enable Lets the utility	to optimize the voltage and GPU/Shader/memory frequency settings
Disable Allows you	to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Shader/Memory frequency settings
Hardware Monitor	Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information
? Opens Help page

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of the system components.

(Note) This item is configurable only if 2D/3D Auto-Optimized is set to Disable.

3.2. Display Properties Pages

Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows)

To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.

Appearance and Personalization Personalization Change desktop icons Adjust font size (DIP) See also Toolbar and turn icons Save as Access Personalize appearance and sounds Window Color and Appearance Fine tune the color and style of your windows. Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop. Screen Save Change your screen save or adjust when it displays. A screen save is a picture animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time. Sounds Change which sounds are heard when you do everything from getting e-mail to emptying your Recycle Bin. Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer. You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities is clicking and selecting. Theme Change the theme. Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus, icons, backgrounds, screen screens, some computer sounds, and mouse pointers. Options Settings Adjust your monitor resolution, which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen. You can also control monitor flicker (refresh rate).

Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors. Identify Monitors 1 2 1. Generic Pn? Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce GT5 250 This is my main monitor Entered the desktop onto this monitor Resolution: Low High Colors: Highest (32 bit) 1600 by 1200 pixels How do I get the best displays? Advanced Settings... OK Cancel Apply You can move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.

3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel

After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings.

View SortUp Refresh Finish Finish Shortcut NVIDIA Control Panel New Personalize

Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.

Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control Panel\Appearance Personalization\Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings. When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings.

After clicking the Advanced Settings button in Display Settings, you'll see the Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 210 Properties dialog box. Click the GeForce 210 tab to access the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Generic PsP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Properties Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management GeForce GTS 250 Looking for the NVIDIA Display Control Panel? All of the NVIDIA control panels have been consolidated into a single application, the NVIDIA Control Panel. It can be launched from the Windows Control Panel or by right-clicking on the Windows desktop. Start the NVIDIA Control Panel OK Cancel Help

On the GeForce 210 tab page, click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to launch the NVIDIA Control Panel.

NVIDIA Control Panel View Selection Choose the view that is most appropriate for you. Standard Settings If you are a new or casual user, select Standard Settings. This view will simplify many of the screens you will see. Advanced Settings If you are an enthusiast or technical user, select Advanced Settings. This view includes all of the screens and options available in Standard Settings, plus all of the advanced features. You can change your view at any time inside the Control Panel. To learn how to do this, click here. OK

Select the view of the NVIDIA Control Panel that is most appropriate for you.

Standard Settings
■ Advanced Settings

The following pages provide details on configuring advanced settings.

HDMI Control Panel File Edit View Help Advanced Settings Adjust Image Settings with Preview Features/Details This image allows us to provide the image for the image and rendering software. These are not included in this software, but the image contains 3D settings that allow short lines of text. Preferences: Preview: Quality: What is I look for: Wiring towards the Performance sites on Image types: 100 Just and Just Know Quality: 100 Please use a list of items. Focus: @ on the 3D appearance device @ see the settings in image settings... @ show preferred processing. Opening Wiring towards the Quality sites on image Use instance, then use it on or not this. Description: Add the settings found on the "Image 3D settings" layer. This image is designed in the enhanced settings which can be accessed from the bottom, then you can click on the "Time we have." It is used to view. Formal image settings: Show colors of your 3D image settings and more content as needed.

In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.

The categories are:

■ 3D Settings
■ Display
■ Video & Television

Microsoft Control Panel File Edit View Help Add: Advanced Settings Standard Advanced Options Before Custom views... Last Image Settings with Preview Features/Details • Add image settings to include the image and rendering settings. These settings should be used in the Microsoft Windows system. • Add image settings to include the image and rendering settings for the next session. 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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change a view if you want.

The supported modes are:

Standard
■ Advanced
■ Custom

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.

Microsoft Control Panel File Edit View Help Add Image Settings Microsoft Teams 3D Settings Image 3D Version Delete My Computer Environment Change installed Show the following settings: New Style New Style: custom buttons Set up to outline images New & New Allow how to access image settings Adjust Image Settings with Preview This image allows you to provide images to help to use the images and rendering settings. These will deliver your default settings for your images supported 3D settings that allow 3D/5D or 6D. Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview Preview

■ 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.

HiFi36 Control Panel File Edit View Help Help Add new settings Manage 3D Settings This can change the data (i) for any other configuration to specific programs. The number of items used is automatically adding some specific programs to be installed. I would like to set the following 3D settings: new settings: Manager Settings Settings HKEYL application string application protocol userusing - Lcode connection application mode application protocol userusing - Lcode application language Software version code user using log user response log Home name Home application form online package user account package files - wireless samples add... Browse Description: This setup contains all of the features you can adjust in your HiFi36 TV based audio card. You can change the details of a feature using the device before making the feature card.

■ 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.

(Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode.

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

Mobile Control Panel Live Web Display Display View Back Back Forward Settings Next 1 Step 3D Setup Add to a new screen with program Remove Windows Delete Enter My Computer Adjusting user settings Find My Computer (Add) Get any other options Create a Tabular Make the new screen Use the same device to access Move CRT Screen Position Next Defaults Select the display you would like to change You can change the position of your screen to better or better display. This is useful if you can't do not want to use your screen to access Click on the screen button to adjust the screen position Description: Tool out open sections

■ 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.

HBM Global Panel File Edit View Display Display Help Apply Settings Select a Text... Show the display settings to install existing data. Display: 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Change Resolution You can change the display setting, reduce filtering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on the display. Select the display set to be changed. Select the display settings for the selected displays. Display: 1.5x Size: 253 px Size: 253 px (158 px) Size: 6.99% Size: 6.99% Aggregate (258 px) Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Description: Forma page reference

■ 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.

WALBA Control Panel File Edit View Display Help Back Advanced Settings Adjust Desktop Color Settings Where you can push the color settings for a custom. These changes will not affect any video product. To change color within the Web Video Color Settings and provide Web & Movie Window. Select the displays you would be to change. Select the following color settings to me choose: Options ● Lightness ○ 50% ● Dark Contrast ○ 1% ● Contrast ○ 30% ● Grap Droping ○ 50% ● Grap ○ 80% Color Options Advanced New Image OK Cancel

■ 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. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page.

Hubble Control Panel File Edit View Display Display Help Hubble Control Panel Rotate Display To all the displays are available to any display. This is only 2 rows have been installed. The display is used to create a new display in the library. It will be able to use the display to be related... with content (main text) ✓ All degrees or right (normal) ✓ All degrees to height (standard text) ✓ All degree or other (standard text) Description: Tutorial view examples:

■ Rotate Display

The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display.

Manage Custom Resolutions Create an add-sho effect that covers the best result satisfaction. Select the display you would find to add a custom resolution to. File displayed here for following custom resolutions associated with it. Design resolution: Save... Edit... Delete Description: Input target version:

■ Manage Custom Resolutions ^(Note)

If you are an advanced user, you can create custom timing modes with the width, height, bit-color depth, and the refresh rate etc. The Advanced Timing page enables you to adjust timings for your graphics card in order to support a variety of different display timings for ultimate flexibility for analog CRT and DVI connections. You can use the advanced Change Resolution Attributes page to view custom display modes you have saved in the Create Custom Resolutions page.

(Note) This item is present only in Advanced view mode.

VANETRA Control Panel File Edit View Display Display map Back Advanced Settings Set Up Multiple Displays Feature Defaults VLANETRA Control Panel displaying, should not want to use any additional use in your multiple display. Does a grid for presentations and deliver a partial to a larger display. Close the other display mode to use: • Do not use any other display (Display) • The name or name of this display (Display) • Set up a hierarchical file with other displayed Close the display you would not use: Amounts VLANETRA + 100 - 20000 Close the display your own window to use as primary Amounts VLANETRA My image is used to create a new Description: Command will drive on a single image from your graphics card. Typical image commands: 1.4 images displayed have been converted to our graphics card.

■ Set Up Multiple Displays

NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer.

Dual-Monitor Setup

You can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page.

HIV36 Control Panel File Edit View Display Display Help OK > Add/Remove Settings Close a Top... ✓ Add to any other items (e.g., Windows, Sony, or Linux) to any other display. Only a pair of insertions and downloads are part of a target display. Close the office display must be used: ✓ Only use an additional (Ctrl) ✓ The name or all displayed (Ctrl) ✓ Defaulted inferences from each other (Database) Close the display you would not use: ✓ Advance H1017 + 52.2000 ✓ Advance H1017 My display is required if needed. Description: Content of this area is a single remote from your graphics card. Typical stage command: ✓ A single display will be connected to your display card

Select your preferred nView display modes here.

• Only use one display (Single)
  • The same on both display (Clone)
• Configured independently from each other (Dualview)
  • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) (Note)
  • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) (Note)

(1) The same on both display (Clone)

Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop.

(2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview)

Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as a separate device. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays.

(Note) This item is present only in Windows XP.

Two computer monitors displaying a stylized, colorful abstract image with no visible text or symbols on the screens themselves.

Dualview Mode

(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.

Two computer monitors displaying abstract digital graphics with glowing eyes and swirl patterns (no visible text or symbols)

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. The height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height.

Two computer monitors displaying a fantasy warrior character in armor (no visible text or symbols)

Vertical Span Mode

Display Matrix	Model	GV-N210OC-512I	GV-N210D3-512I	GV-N210TC-1GI	GV-N210TC-512I	GV-N210D2-1GI
	CRT+HDMI Yes	Yes Yes Yes Yes
	CRT+DVI Yes	Yes Yes Yes
	DVI+HDMI Yes	Yes Yes Yes
	DVI+HDMI+CRT	No No	No	No	No
	DVI +DVI ^(Note 2)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	CRT+CRT ^(Note 3)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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 Adjust the color settings of pixels, pixels in the color settings for video content in your image. For example, they select the display you would like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could like to change. Select the display you could likely be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Select the display you could be selected. Update this video color adjustment? Do not use any color settings Use the video color settings Color Search: Advanced 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 700% 800% 900% 1000% 1100% 1200% 1300% 1400% 1500% 1600% 1700% 1800% 1900% 2000% 2100% 2200% 2300% 2400% 2500% 2600% 2700% 2800% 2900% 3000% 3100% 3200% 3300% 3400% 3500% 3600% 3700% 3800% 3900% 4000% 4100% 4200% 4300% 4400% 4500% 4600% 4700% 4800% 4900% 5000% 5100% 5200% 5300% 5400% 5500% 5600% 5700% 5800% 5900% 6000% 6100% 6200% 6300% 6400% 6500% 6600% 6700% 6800% 6900% 7000% 7100% 7200% 7300% 7400% 7500% 7600% 7700% 7800% 7900% 8000% 8100% 8200% 8300% 8400% 8500% 8600% 8700% 8800% 8900% 9000% 9100% 9200% 9300% 9400% 9500% 9600% 9700% 9800% 9900% 100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

■ Adjust Video Color Settings

Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the test images to monitor your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen.

Microsoft Control Panel File Edit View Help Add Image Settings Adjust Video Image Settings Add Image settings to screen View the image Delete Add the image settings Change settings Adjusting your view Remove the image Find new images Add the image settings Add the image settings Add the image settings Apply these settings to our video settings. Stop adjustment Use the video frame setting Use the video frame setting Save settings Use the image frame setting Use the image frame setting Save... Add Image Settings

■ Adjust Video Image Settings

Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. You can choose to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen.

Note:

Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features.

4. Troubleshooting Tips

The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information.

• Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot.
  ■ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.
  ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
  If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer.

(NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.)

■ Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver.

■ Restart your computer.

Press on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press .

After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct.

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.)

5. Appendix

5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS Mode

1. Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. This procedure assumes drive A.
2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. (You may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.)
3. Change the command prompt to A:>.
4. To back up the current BIOS, at the A:> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -s n210oc5i.F1) and press Enter.
5. To flash BIOS, at the A:> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19 -p n210oc5i.F2) and press Enter.
6. Wait until it's done, then restart your computer.

5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables

GeForce 210 Single Display Standard Modes

Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M)
Resolution	(Hz)	Standard mode	High mode	True mode
320 x 200 60~75 √		√	√
320 x 240 60~75 √		√	√
400 x 300 60~75 √		√	√
480 x 360 60~75 √		√	√
512 x 384 60~75 √		√	√
640 x 400 (16:10) 60~75 √		√	√
640 x 480 60~240 √		√	√
720 x 480 60 √		√	√
720 x 576 50~60 √		√	√
800 x 600 60~240 √		√	√
848 x 480 60~240 √		√	√
960 x 600 (16:10) 60~240 √		√	√
1024 x 768 60~200 √		√	√
	240	√	√	X
1088 x 612 (16:9) 60~200 √		√	√
	240	√	√	X
1152 x 864 60~170 √		√	√
	200	√	√	X
1280 x 720 (16:9) 60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1280 x 768 60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1280 x 800 60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1280 x 960 60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1280 x 1024	60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1360 x 768 60~150 √		√	√
	170	√	√	X
1600 x 900 (16:9) 60~120 √		√	√
	140~150	√	√	X
1600 x 1024	60~100 √		√	√
	120	√	√	X

To be continued...

Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M)
Resolution	(Hz)	Standard mode	High mode	True mode
1600 x 1200 60~100 √		√	√
	120 √	√	X
1920 x 1080 (16:9) 60~85 √		√	√
	100 √	√	X
1920 x 1200 (16:10) 60~85 √		√	√
	100 √	√	X
1920 x 1440 60~85 √		√	√
2048 x 1536 60~85 √		√	√
2560 x 1600 60(Dual-Link)	√	√	√

* This table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use.

5.3. Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

• When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling.
• If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.

Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements:

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Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products

(China RoHS Declaration)