MSI N560GTX-TI HAWK - Manual

V-Check Points
Fan Connector
Power Connector
1G GDDR5 memory or
2G GDDR5 memory
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
PCI Express Interface
Bios Switch
SLI Interface
Mini HDMI Port
Dual DVI-I Ports
- HDMI supported
- HDCP supported
- Dual dual-link DVI
output supported
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verview
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 600W or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12V current rating of 35A) is
recommended.
> CD-ROM / DVD-ROM for driver installation.
> Visit MSI website for further information of operating system support.
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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 Hawk 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(%)
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.
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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
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Triple Over Voltage (by Afterburner)
N560GTX-Ti Hawk supports voltage adjustment of GPU, Memory, and PLL by MSI exclusive
Afterburner. With more options to adjust, the maximum performance of GTX 560 Ti HAWK can
be unleashed.
8+2 Phase PWM Design
N560GTX-Ti Hawk uses 8+2 Phase PWM design which increases the maximum current value
up to 160A. With extra 80A current output, the overclock power capability of N560GTX-Ti
Hawk will be greatly improved!
P/S Switch
Dual fan speed profiles: Performance and silence (Performance Mode provides the best
cooling effect and Silent Mode balances noise and GPU temperature.)
Military Class II 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, Memory
and VDDCI voltage value from the V-Check Points directly.
Propeller Blade
Featuring the unique structure, Propeller Blade can not only enlarge the angel of airflow, but
also generate 20% more airflow for the best cooling effect.
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.
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.
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
> Microsoft Windows 7 Support
Windows 7 is a new 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 ShaderModel 5.0 support designed for ultra high performance in the
new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.
TM > NVIDIA CUDA Technology
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most
demanding tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 7x performance over
traditional CPUs.
TM > 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.
TM > 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.
> OpenGL 4.1 Optimization and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
> 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.
TM > 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.
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