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Nvidia GEFORCE GT 240 User Manual

Nvidia GEFORCE GT 240
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GEFORCE
®
GT  GRAPHICS CARD
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Nvidia GEFORCE GT 240 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPU ArchitectureTesla
GPUGT215
CUDA Cores96
Core Clock550 MHz
Shader Clock1340 MHz
Memory Size512 MB / 1 GB
Memory Interface128-bit
Process Size40 nm
Transistors727 million
Texture Units32
ROPs8
TDP69 W
DirectX SupportDirectX 10.1
OpenGL SupportOpenGL 3.3
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Maximum Resolution2560x1600
Memory Clock1700 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR3
Memory Bandwidth54.4 GB/s

Summary

Introduction

About This Guide

This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 graphic solution.

Unpacking

Equipment

Lists the equipment and documentation included in the GeForce GT 240 graphics card box.

Included Documentation

Details documents like the Quick Start Guide, Installation Guide, and Registration Card.

Graphics Card Components

Describes the graphics card itself and optional adapters like DVI-to-VGA and DVI-to-HDMI.

Hardware Installation

Safety Instructions

Basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury during installation.

Before You Begin

Information about the PCI Express slot and existing graphics cards before installation.

Installing the GeForce Graphics Card

Step-by-step procedure for installing the graphics card into the computer system.

Remove Existing Graphics Card

Instructions on removing any pre-installed graphics card and saving hardware.

Plug Graphics Card into Primary PCI Express Slot

Guidance on plugging the graphics card into the primary PCI Express x16 slot.

Connect Computer Monitor(s)

How to connect monitors using VGA, DVI, and HDMI connectors.

Driver Installation

Download and Install Latest Drivers

Recommends downloading and installing the most recent drivers from nvidia.com/drivers.

Use Driver Installation CD or Downloaded File

Procedure to load graphics drivers using the CD or a downloaded executable.

InstallShield Wizard Steps

Details on proceeding through the InstallShield Wizard, including screen blanking.

Restart Computer After Installation

Selects the option to restart the computer to complete driver installation.

Features

NVIDIA Unified Architecture

Fully unified graphics core dynamically allocates work for superior graphics processing power.

NVIDIA CUDA Technology

Unlocks GPU processing cores to accelerate demanding system tasks like video encoding.

NVIDIA PhysX Technology

GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX, enabling new physical gaming interactions.

NVIDIA PureVideo® HD Technology

Delivers high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing for clarity and smooth video.

16x Anti-aliasing Technology

High-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates to eliminate jagged edges.

HDMI 1.3a Support

Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a, including xvYCC and 7.1 surround sound.

Compliance and Certifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Compliance with Federal Communications Commission regulations for digital devices.

Conformité Européenne (CE)

Compliance with European conformity standards for product safety and health.

Notice

Disclaimer regarding NVIDIA specifications, warranties, and product usage.

Trademarks

Lists NVIDIA trademarks and those of associated companies.

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