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Table of contents
Overview
Introduction...................................................................................3
Hardware Installation
Preparing Your Computer..............................................................4
Quick Start....................................................................................4
Hardware Installation Details
Graphics Cards Requiring Additional Power.................................5
Preparing Your Operating System............................
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Overview Thank you for purchasing a genuine EVGA graphics card. EVGA is an NVIDIA® Authorized Solution Provider that builds high performance 3D accelerators. Our graphics accelerator cards are fully compatible with the latest 2D and 3D graphical requirements. EVGA also strives to provide a full range of programs and services to enhance the customer experience including but not limited to : EVGA Advanced RMA (EAR) Program:
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Hardware Installation Preparing Your Computer WARNING: Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface – for example, the metal surface of the power supply – before performing any hardware procedure. EVGA assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified computer technician. Damage
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Hardware Installation Details Power off the computer – disconnect the display cable Remove your existing graphics card (if applicable) Important Information PCI and PCI-Express slots are different, so prior to installing a graphics card in to your system, please verify that the graphics card bus type and available slot are the same. PCI-Express Graphics Cards: Insert the graphics card into the motherboard’s primary PCI-Express slot. AGP Graphics Cards: Insert the graphics card into the AGP
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Software Installation When you boot up your computer for the first time after installing your new graphics card, Windows will detect a new display device and attempt to search for the drivers. Please click cancel. Installing the drivers for your new graphics card is made fast and simple through the use of the included EVGA driver installation CD. Insert the EVGA Installation CD and allow the autorun driver installation menu to start. Note: If the autorun driver installation menu does not appea
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NVIDIA Control Panel™ Features: The NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to configure a multi-display environment, whether it is through multiple computer monitors (either digital or analog) or by using a monitor in conjunction with a television set. The ability to use multiple displays within Windows can simplify many everyday tasks by spreading out the Windows Desktop area or by allowing you to watch a movie on your television. Multiple display configuration can be made in the “Set up multiple
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NVIDIA Control Panel™ Features: Configuring HDMI for Audio Output (Select Models only): Connecting your HDTV via HDMI allows you to output both digital audio and video from your graphics card through a single cable. Connecting through intermediary devices such as hubs or receivers is not recommended. If you are connecting to your display over HDMI and have attached the SPDIF cable for audio output (refer to the illustrations below for instructions on connecting the SPDIF cable), you need to se
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Quick Fixes Problem: When powering the system, all I hear is a loud and high-pitched squealing noise. Cause: The graphics card is not receiving sufficient power required through the 6 pin PCI-E or 8 pin PCI-E power connections from the Power Supply Unit. Solution: Verify whether your card requires additional power connections. Depending on the model, these are located at the back end of the card (opposite side of the DVI and VGA ports) or on the side of the card near the back end. Ensure that
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Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: On systems with an integrated graphics chip, you get error messages and conflicts after you install your new graphics card. Cause: Many systems with an integrated graphics chip need to have these adapters disabled before you can cor- rectly use an add-in graphics adapter. If they are not properly disabled, they will cause conflicts with the adapter that you are trying to install. Solution: Disable any built-in graphics adapters through the Windows Device Manage
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Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: How do I enable the DVD playback feature? Cause: The graphics card can output DVD’s in conjunction with a DVD hardware or software rendering application such as PowerDVD™ or WinDVD™. Solution: Verify that the add-on hardware DVD decoder is compatible with the graphics card or that the DVD soft- ware rendering application is installed properly and/or updated. Problem: My HTPC’s monitor’s sides are cut-off. Cause: This problem is called “overscan” and some DLP / P
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Contacting Customer Service EVGA is dedicated to supporting our graphics display products. Contacting EVGA Customer Service is easy! We can be reached by phone and on the web. Before contacting Customer Service, please review this manual. If you need to contact Customer Service, please have your system configuration as well as your card’s model number and serial number ready. You will need to register your product before a support technician can assist you. You may register your card online
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Thinking about registering? Do it now! “Why should I register?” you ask. Well, in order for you to receive the best possible support, we need to know who you are and what kind of product you have purchased. So don’t wait … register online now! Should you require any assistance with the installation or troubleshooting of your EVGA graphics card, please visit the Support section of our website at http://www.evga.com/support/. There you’ll be able to download drivers, check out our extensive Kno
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Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are deigned to provide reasonable prote
