Hardware Installation Preparing Your Computer Quick Start Software Installation Software Installation nView Features nView Features Troubleshooting EVGA SyScan Diagnostic Utility Quick Fixes Default BIOS Settings Contacting Customer Service Information To Keep Handy Before Calling Technical Information Minimum System Requirements Compliance Information...
Overview Thank you for purchasing a genuine EVGA graphics accelerator. EVGA is an NVIDIA® Select Solution Provider that builds high performance 3D accelerators based on reference designs by the NVIDIA Corporation. Our graphics accelerator cards are fully compatible with the latest 2D and 3D graphical requirements with full support for Microsoft®...
– 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.
Preparing Your Operating System Although EVGA’s ADM™ software provides an automated solution for most installation situations, we still advise you to correctly prepare your system before installing any display drivers. Before installing any of our drivers, please make sure that you have installed the latest AGP driver for your motherboard if you are installing an AGP graphics card.
Installing the drivers for your new graphics card is made fast and simple through the use of EVGA’s patented ADM™ (Automated Driver Management) software. Once Windows has loaded, insert the EVGA Installation CD and allow the autorun driver installation menu to start.
DVD movie on your television. Please visit for our web site tutorial. http://www.evga.com/support/guides Standard Mode The Standard Mode option in the nView control panel disables the nView feature, allowing viewing in only one display.
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nView™ Features nVIEW Desktop Manager The added features of the NVIDIA nView technology can simplify much of today’s tasks and improve upon the existing multi-monitor functionality. Access to these controls are made by either the NVIDIA nView QuickTweak™ icon located in the system tray or by assigning preprogrammed Hot Keys to change certain viewing modes or setup different profiles.
The SyScan Diagnostic program available under the Support page of the EVGA website will give you an in- depth analysis of the current hardware and software installed on your system. To ensure proper functionality, it is recommended to install the latest drivers for the motherboard as well as the present video card, and with the assistance of the SyScan Diagnostic tool, it will locate which drivers or patches are necessary.
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Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: At boot-up, all you hear is a series of beeps from the computer but see no screen at all. Cause: The beep sounds are a warning sound from the motherboard BIOS that says that it cannot initialize the video card.
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Quick Fixes (continued) Problem: My previous card was an ATI™ card and I am experiencing constant lockups, and system crashes. Cause: ATI drivers and services are still resident within your Windows operating system and have been known to cause conflicts with any NVIDIA driver installation. Solution: It is preferred to do a reinstall of the current operating system but if this is not a viable option, you must at least make sure that all of the ATI drivers and utilities have been removed by using the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.
Solution: Download the latest monitor drivers from the manufacturer and install the files within the Windows Device Manager or within the Monitor tab of the Display Control Panel. Note: For problems not listed in this document, please go the EVGA Knowledge Base at http://www.evga.com/Support/KnowledgeBase/...
You will need to register your product before a support technician can assist you. You may register your card online at: http://www.evga.com/register, or when you call for support, a staff member will register you.
Single User Products The EVGA ADM software (the “Software”) is copyrighted by EVGA Corp. and is protected by U.S. Patent Number 6, 832, 312. All rights are reserved. The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only, subject to the following restrictions and limitations: The license is for the original purchaser only, and is not transferable without written consent from EVGA.
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For more information please visit: http://evga.com/support/lifetime/ The rest of the EVGA product line is still covered under the excellent 1+1 Warranty. For more information please visit: http://evga.com/support/1+1 As a valued EVGA customer; you'll be sure to receive a warranty that will fit your needs.
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