Gigabyte GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI GeForce GTX 285 User Manual

GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 graphics card. It features PCI Express 2.0 interface, 2GB GDDR3 memory, DirectX 10 support and NVIDIA SLI technology.


Gigabyte GV-N285OC-2GI/GV-N285UD-2GI GeForce GTX 285 User Manual - cover page
Brand
Gigabyte
Category
Graphic Card
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
32
File format
PDF
File size
2.1 MB
Published
10 April, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
A08A8FB56832FD682ED7934A0A3C2129

About this manual

This manual provides an overview of the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 285 graphics card, including its key specifications such as PCI Express 2.0 interface, 2 GB GDDR3 memory, and support for NVIDIA SLI, HDMI, D‑Sub, and Dual‑Link DVI‑I outputs. It also outlines system requirements and compatibility with Windows Vista and XP.

Installation instructions cover power‑cable connection, slot insertion, and BIOS configuration. Additional sections describe the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite features, NVIDIA driver setup, and troubleshooting tips for BIOS and SLI configurations.

What's inside

  • Product Overview
  • Installation
  • GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite
  • NVIDIA Features
  • BIOS Settings
  • SLI Configuration

Specifications

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 285
InterfacePCI Express 2.0
Memory2 GB GDDR3
DirectX SupportDirectX 10
SLINVIDIA SLI
DVI‑I Output1 Dual‑Link DVI‑I port
HDCPSupported

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to connect a power cable to the graphics card?

Yes. The card requires a power cable; without it the system will not boot.

What video outputs are available on the GTX 285?

The card provides one HDMI port, one D‑Sub (VGA) port, and one Dual‑Link DVI‑I port.

Is the GTX 285 compatible with SLI?

Yes, the card supports NVIDIA SLI for multi‑GPU configurations.

What operating systems are supported?

Supported OSes include Windows Vista and Windows XP (including Service Pack 2 and 64‑bit versions).

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