This document describes the features and characteristics of the GV-N580SO-15I NVIDIA® GeForce TM GTX 580 graphics card, including PCI Express 2.0 interface, 1536MB GDDR5 3D memory, DirectX® 11 support, NVIDIA® SLI TM technology, and multiple video output interfaces.
This manual covers the GV-N580SO-15I graphics card, which uses an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 GPU, supports PCI Express 2.0, 1536 MB GDDR5 memory, DirectX 11, NVIDIA SLI, Dual‑Link DVI‑I and mini HDMI outputs, and HDCP protection. It requires a 750 W (or higher) power supply with at least 12 V 38 A and works with Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
The document guides users through hardware installation, component connections, BIOS updates, software configuration, dual‑mode operation, and SLI configuration. Safety precautions, anti‑static handling, and troubleshooting steps are also included. This manual is written in Chinese.
| PCI Express version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Graphics memory | 1536 MB GDDR5 |
| DirectX support | 11 |
| SLI support | Yes |
| Video outputs | 2 × Dual‑Link DVI‑I, 1 × mini HDMI |
| HDCP support | Yes |
| Minimum power supply | 750 W, 12 V 38 A |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
A power supply of 750 W or higher, providing at least 12 V 38 A, is required.
The card works with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
It provides two Dual‑Link DVI‑I ports and one mini HDMI port.
A motherboard with two or three PCIe x16 slots that support SLI and a power supply of at least 750 W (1200 W for 3‑way SLI) are required.