Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GF GT 520 TC del fabbricante Gigabyte
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GV -N520OC-1GI/ GV -N520TC-1GI NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GT 520 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-N520-101ER Copyright © 201 1 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.
V GA Card G V -N520OC-1GI Apr.15,2011 Apr.15,2011 VGA Card GV-N520OC-1GI.
V GA Card G V -N520TC-1GI Apr.15,2011 Apr.15,2011 VGA Card GV-N520TC-1GI.
- 4 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5 1.1. Features .................................................................................
- 5 - Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by NVIDIA ® GeForce TM GT 520 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with 1GB DDR3 memory(For GV -N520.
- 6 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output 1.
- 7 - Hardware Installation DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI TV HDMI Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector 2.
- 8 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o 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.
- 9 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor . T o connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector .
- 10 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1 . First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
- 1 1 - Software Installation The system is installing the components. Step 4: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
- 12 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button.
- 1 3 - Software Installation GIGABYTE Easy Boost EasyBoost is combined with Over Clock, OSD T urning, BIOS Setting, T echnical Support, Live Update. Over Clock: Adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed. And monitor graphics card current value.
- 14 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to your system and reduce the useful life of the system components. BIOS Setting: Back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected BIOS file and auto flash BIOS from server.
- 1 5 - Software Installation Y ou can move the slider to change the resolution. Y ou can click the item to change the color quality . Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.
- 16 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, and then the Control PanelAppearance Personalization Personalization window will show up. Select Display Settings . When the Display Settings dialog box appears, click Advanced Settings.
- 1 7 - Software Installation 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings.
- 18 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 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.
- 1 9 - 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.
- 20 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the im- ages on your desktop.
- 2 1 - Software Installation 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 Y ou can set the display to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page.
- 22 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator (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.
- 2 3 - Software Installation Video & T elevision Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. T asks in the Video & T elevision pages allow you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment.
- 24 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 4. T roubleshooting T ips 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.
- 25 - Appendix 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. (Y ou may need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.
- 26 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables GeForce 520 Single Display Standard Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.
- 27 - Appendix 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 33 3 120 33 X 1920 x 10.
- 28 - GV-N520 Series Graphics Accelerator 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.
- 29 - Appendix 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.
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