User manual MSI N580GTX QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] With the easy-touse updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the related files for the system updating. Insert the supplied disk into the CD-ROM drive, and start the Setup program. [. . . ] Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information). Put the card directly over the expansion slot and press one end of the card into the slot first. Gently but firmly press the other end until the card is fully seated in the slot. Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer. 32x Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges. Dual-link DVI Support Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI 1. 4a Support Support for HDMI 1. 4a including GPU accelerated Blu-ray 3D support, x. v. NVIDIA PureVideo TM HD Technology The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. R 2 2 3 4 System Requirements 1536M GDDR5 memory NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 PCI Express Interface SLI Interface Mini HDMI Port Dual DVI-I Ports - HDMI supported - HDCP supported - Dual dual-link DVI output supported To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements: PCI Express or PCI Express 2. 0 - compliant motherboard with one dual-width x16 graphics slot Minimum 600 Watt or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 42A) is recommended. Minimum 2GB system memory (4GB is recommended) Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Operating System (32 or 64- bit) CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support R R 3 5 6 PCI Express 2. 0 Support Designed for the new PCI Express 2. 0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support. OpenGL 4. 0 Optimization and Support Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. DirectCompute Support Full support for DirectCompute, Microsoft's GPU computing API. . Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience. Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity. Dual-link HDCP Capable Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays. High-Quality Scaling Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail. Hardware Decode Acceleration Provides ultra-smooth playback of H. 264, VC-1, WMV, DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SD movies without the need for a dual or quad-core CPU. NVIDIA GeForce Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and application. [. . . ] Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed. NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready Geforce GPU support for NVIDIA 3D version, bringing a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience to PC. A combination of high-tech wireless glasses and advanced software, 3D Version transforms hundards of PC games into fully stereoscopic 3D. In addition, you can watch 3D movies and 3D digital photographs in eye popping, crystal-clear quality. [. . . ]