This manual introduces the features and characteristics of GV-N580UD-15I NVIDIA® GeForce TM GTX 580 Graphics Accelerator, including hardware installation and software installation.
This manual introduces the GV-N580UD-15I graphics card, detailing its features such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 GPU, 1536 MB GDDR5 memory, PCI Express 2.0 interface, Dual‑Link DVI‑I and mini HDMI connectors, and support for DirectX 11, SLI and HDCP. Minimum system requirements, including a 600 W power supply, compatible CPU, RAM, and Windows operating systems, are listed.
The guide walks through hardware installation steps—preparing the PC, connecting the 6‑pin and 8‑pin PCI‑Express power connectors, and securing the card—followed by software installation procedures for drivers and utilities. Troubleshooting tips, BIOS reflashing instructions, resolution tables, and regulatory statements are also included.
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 1536 MB GDDR5 |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Display Connectors | 2 Dual‑Link DVI‑I, 1 mini HDMI |
| Power Connectors | 6‑pin + 8‑pin PCI Express auxiliary |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| DirectX Support | DirectX 11 |
| SLI Support | NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
Both a 6‑pin and an 8‑pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector must be connected to the card.
The card provides two Dual‑Link DVI‑I connectors and one mini HDMI connector.
Insert the driver disc, run the setup.exe program, click "Install Display Driver", then click "Next" to complete installation.