Msi N460GTX HAWK User Manual download pdf

Fan Connector

V-Check Points

Power Connector

1G GDDR5 memory

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 460

PCI Express Interface

SLI Interface

Mini HDMI Port

Dual DVI-I Ports

- HDMI supported

- HDCP supported

- Dual dual-link DVI

output supported

Overview

Card Features

For reference only

Unpacking

Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:

> VGA card

> Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications

Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.

System Requirements

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.

> Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

> Minimum 450W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 24A) is

recommended.

> CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation.

> Visit MSI website for further information of operating system support.

Getting Started Getting Started

Hardware

Follow the steps below to install the VGA card:

1. Remove the computer case.

2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.

Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong

slot may damage your card (refer to your

mainboard manual for more Information).

3. 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.

4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.

5. Install all other cards and devices and connect

all the cables, and then install the case.

6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to

install the software on your computer.

To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup

program, and show the setup screen as follows:

Tip: If, on your computer, the Autorun

program does not execute

automatically, please 1) enable the

CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function

from Control Panel; or 2) find and run

the setup.exe file manually from the

CD.

To operate the overclocking function, it is required to install the Hawk Afterburner

application in advance.

To install the Afterburner application, please click the Utility tag, and follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

The Afterburner function includes:

1) GPU overclocking

2) Memory overclocking

3) GPU, Memory, and PLL Overvoltage

4) Fan Speed Control(%)

Hawk

Software

3. Click the Driver tag, and follow the on-

screen instructions to complete the

installation.

4. After finishing the installation, restart

the computer as instructed.

Quick Installation

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> NVIDIA GeForce Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)

Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of

games and application. NVIDIA GeForce drivers provide the best out-of-box experience for

every user and deliver continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA

GeForce GPUs.

> Microsoft Windows 7 Support

Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in

the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more

compelling user experience. By taking advantage of the GPU for both graphics and

computing, Windows 7 will not only make today's PCs more visual and more interactive but

also ensure that they have the speed and responsiveness customers want.

> NVIDIA PhysX - Technology

Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming

interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.

> Microsoft DirectX 11 Support

DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultrahigh performance in the

new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

> NVIDIA CUDA Technology

CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most

demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 7x performance over

traditional CPUs.

> NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready

Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the

game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA 3D

Vision Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays.

NVIDIA 3D Version surround requires (1) specific drivers released by NVIDIA, (2) two or

more graphic cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration, (3) 3D vision glasses, and (4) three

identical displays in support of 3D version. See www.nvidia.com/surround for more

information.

> 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.

The VGA card shown here

is for reference, and may

vary from the actual card.

For further information,

please visit msi website at

www.msi.com

> NVIDIA SLI Technology

Industry leading NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing

AFR(Alternate frame Rendering) for the world's premier gaming solution under Windows 7

with solid, state-of-the-are drivers.

> 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.

> DirectCompute and OpenCL Support

Full support for DirectCompute and OpenCL.

> 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).

> NVIDIA PureVideo 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.

> 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.

> OpenGL 4.0 Optimization and Support

Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

> Triple Over Voltage (by Afterburner)

The World's First graphics card supports voltage adjustment of GPU, Memory, and PLL by

Afterburner. With more options to adjust, the maximum performance of GTX 460 can be

totally unleashed!

> 7+1 Phase PWM Design

N460GTX Hawk uses 7+1 Phase PWM design which increases the maximum current value

up to 120A. With extra 30A current output, overclocking power capability of N460GTX Hawk

will be largely improved!

> Military Class Components

MSI graphics cards adopt the high quality components that meet the Military Class standard,

ensuring the best stability, longest life span, and no buzz noise under full load.

> V-Check Points

V-Check point is the overclocker's favorite. Use MultiMeter to read the exact GPU and

Memory voltage value from the V-Check points directly.

> Dual PWM Fans

Dual Ultra Quiet fans provide 50% better thermal efficiency and direct airflow to cool down

GPU, memory, and power module at once.

> Multiple Heatpipes

Multiple Heatpipes can transfer heat much faster to the fins under the dual PWM fans, and

the fans dissipate heat directly from the fins.

> High-Density Heatsink

Ultra high-density aluminum heatsink has large area for heat dissipation. Heat of GPU will

be dissipated to each fin equally.

> Nickel-plated Copper base

Large copper based coated with nickel provides the fastest heat dissipation and the bigger

contact area with GPU.

> Direct Contact Design

Copper base, heasink and heatpipe are all connected together and directly contacted,

creating the shortest path to dissipate the heat of GPU and to improve cooling efficiency.

HAWK Features

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Quick Installation

Fan ConnectorV-Check PointsPower Connector1G GDDR5 memoryNVIDIA GeForce GTX 460PCI Express InterfaceSLI InterfaceMini HDMI PortDual DVI-I Ports- HDMI

Page 2 - Insist on the best

Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware 5Using MSI Live Update OnlineFeatures1. Link to MSI's website at http://www.msi.com2. Find Live Update Online

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