Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 460 Manual de usuario

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GRAPHICS CARD

INSTALLATION GUIDE

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460

GEFORCE GTX 460 INSTALLATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

About this Guide 1

Minimum System Requirements 2

Unpacking 3

Equipment 3

Hardware Installation 5

Safety Instructions 5

Before You Begin 6

Installing the GeForce Graphics Card 6

Driver Installation 11

Conﬁguring SLI 15

Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel 15

Enabling SLI 16

Conﬁguring HDMI 17

Enabling Audio Over HDMI 17

Features and Beneﬁts 19

Compliance and Certiﬁcations 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA®

GeForce®GTX 460 graphics card.

Built from the ground up for next generation

DX11 gaming, the GeForce GTX 460 delivers

revolutionary tessellation performance for the

ultimate gaming experience.

With full support for NVIDIA 3D Vision the

GeForce GTX 460 provides the graphics

horsepower and video bandwidth needed to

experience games and high deﬁnition Blu-ray

movies in eye-popping stereoscopic 3D.

About This Guide

This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of

the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphic solution.

Note: It is important to register your product in order to

receive online and phone support. Consult the registration

card included in the retail packaging for more information on

registering your product.

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INTRODUCTION

 Minimum System Requirements

>Motherboard

PCI Express®or PCI Express 2.0-compliant motherboard

with one dual-width x16 graphics slot. For a 2way SLI

conﬁguration, you need an SLI-ready motherboard with one

dual-width x16 graphics slot for each graphics card.

>System Power Supply

Minimum 400 W (22 A on 12V rail) power supply with two 6-pin PCI

Express supplementary power connector for each graphics card.

For power supply recommendations for SLI conﬁgurations, visit

www.slizone.com and check the Certiﬁed Products section.

>Operating System

zMicrosoft Windows 7, 32-bit or 64-bit

zMicrosoft Windows Vista, 32-bit or 64-bit

zMicrosoft Windows XP, 32-bit or 64-bit

zLinux, 32-bit or 64-bit

zFreeBSD x86

>System Memory

1 GB system memory (2 GB recommended)

>CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive or internet connection for driver

installation

>200 MB of available hard disk space

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UNPACKING

Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 460 graphics card, it is important to make

sure you meet all the system requirements listed

on page 2 for a smooth installation.

Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment

shipped in the packing box. If anything is missing

or damaged, contact your reseller.

Equipment

The following equipment and documentation are included in the

GeForce GTX 460 graphics card box.

NVIDIA Driver Installation CD

Contains:

• Windows 7, XP, and Vista (32/64-bit) drivers for

the GeForce graphics card. For other operating

systems and to keep your drivers current, visit

www.nvidia.com/drivers and download the latest

drivers

• Digital version of this Manual, the NVIDIA Control

Panel User Guide, and Driver

Quick Start Guide

Fast and easy steps to install the GeForce

graphics card(s).

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UNPACKING

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4-to6 Pin Adapter

Use the 4-to-6 pin adapter to convert two 4-pin power

supply connectors to one 6-pin connector).

WELCOME

Registration Card

phone support.

DVI-to-VGA Adapter (Optional)

Use to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector or a

DVI monitor to the VGA connector.

Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI Adapter (Optional)

Use to connect the mini-HDMI connector on the card to

a regular size HDMI connector.

GeForce GTX 460 Graphics Card

Power connectors

Mini-HDMI

connector

DVI

connector

DVI

connector

SLI

connector

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics

card hardware involves opening up your

computer. Follow all of the safety instructions

provided here to ensure that there is no damage

to you, your computer, or the graphics board.

Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury, always follow basic

safety precautions.

Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of

the drivers.

>Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main

source before installation.

>Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or

body are wet.

>Do not place this product on soft surfaces that could block the

ventilation slots and cause overheating.

>Do not place this product near a heating register or radiator.

>Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage

to this product may result if it falls.

>Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place

this product where a person can step or trip on the power cord.

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