Gigabyte GV-3D1-7950-RH user manual Hardware installation, To remove the existing graphics card

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2.2. Hardware installation

Installing Your graphics card.

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

To remove the existing graphics card:

1.Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover.

3.Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.

Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, please see your computer documentation.

To install your new graphics card:

1.Locate two PCI Express x 16 slots. If necessary, remove the metal covers from the slots; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slots, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.

* Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card is securely inserted.

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Contents GV-3D1-7950-RH Table of Contents Features IntroductionMinimum system requirements Hardware Installation Board LayoutHardware Installation Hardware installation To install your new graphics cardTo remove the existing graphics card Cable into the adapter AV Out How Nvidia Slitm Scalable Link Interface technology works Software Installation Windows XP driver and utilities installationSoftware Installation Found new hardware wizard Video controller VGA Compatible Found new hardware wizard Searching and installingNew hardware found Found new hardware wizard FinishDriver installation Autorun Window English Settings Resolutions and Color depth for Windows GeForce 7950 GX2 propertiesScreen Adjustment Settings properties Display Mode Timing Settings propertiesPerformance and Quality Settings properties SLI multi-GPUColor Correction properties Video Overlay Settings properties Tools propertiesNV Rotate properties Screen Resolutions & Refresh Rates properties Menu Editing propertiesControl Panel User Interface properties Enable the nView Desktop Manager features Access nView propertiesNView Desktop Management properties NView Profiles propertiesNView Windows properties NView Applications properties NView Desktops propertiesNView User Interface properties NView Effects properties NView Zoom propertiesNView Hot Keys properties NView Mouse properties NView Tools propertiesWindows 2000 driver installation Troubleshooting Tips How to Reflash the Bios AppendixResolutions and Color Depth Table In Windows XP GeForce 7950 GX2 Single Display Standard Modes1920 x 1200 1610 60~85 Nvidia GeForce 7950 GX2 Motherboard Compatibility List GA-K8N-SLIGA-K8N51GMF English English English