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Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 550 Ti User Manual

Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 550 Ti
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GEFORCE
®
GTX  Ti
GRAPHICS CARD
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Nvidia GEFORCE GTX 550 Ti Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPU ArchitectureFermi
CUDA Cores192
Core Clock900 MHz
Memory Clock1026 MHz (4104 MHz effective)
Memory Size1 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Interface192-bit
Max Resolution2560x1600
TDP116 W
DirectX SupportDirectX 11
GPUGF116
Texture Units32
ROPs24
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Power Connectors1 x 6-pin

Summary

Introduction

About This Guide

This installation guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphic solution.

Minimum System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software specifications for installing and operating the graphics card.

Unpacking and Equipment

Included Equipment

Details the items included in the GeForce GTX 550 Ti graphics card box, such as the driver CD and quick start guide.

Optional Adapters

Information on using optional adapters like DVI-to-VGA and Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI.

Registration Card

Information on registering the product for online and phone support.

Hardware Installation

Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety precautions to prevent damage to the user or computer during installation.

Preparation and Card Installation

Steps for preparing the system and physically installing the graphics card into the motherboard.

Removing Existing Card and Slot Covers

Instructions for removing an old graphics card and slot covers if necessary.

Installing into Primary PCI Express Slot

Details on inserting the graphics card into the correct motherboard slot for optimal performance.

SLI Installation and Power Connection

Steps for installing a second card for SLI and connecting necessary power cables to the graphics card.

Finalizing Hardware Connections

Steps to reconnect cables, reinstall the computer cover, and connect monitors.

Driver Installation

Obtaining and Installing Drivers

Instructions for obtaining and installing the latest graphics drivers from NVIDIA's website or CD.

Selecting Express Installation

Guide on choosing the recommended Express installation for drivers.

Completing Installation and Restarting

Instruction to restart the system after driver installation is complete.

Technical Support Information

Details on how to access NVIDIA's online and phone support systems.

Configuring SLI

Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel

Steps to open the NVIDIA Control Panel on different Windows versions.

Configuring SLI Settings

Steps to configure and enable NVIDIA SLI technology within the Control Panel.

Configuring HDMI

Enabling Audio Over HDMI

Guide on setting the HDMI output as the default audio device in Windows 7.

Features

Core Graphics Technologies

Details on DirectX 11, 3D Vision, Surround Ready, SLI, PhysX, and CUDA technologies.

Image and Video Enhancements

Information on anti-aliasing, PureVideo HD, hardware acceleration, and video processing features.

Connectivity and Display Support

Details on PCI Express 2.0, DVI, and HDMI 1.4a support for displays and connectivity.

Compliances and Legal Information

International Regulatory Compliances

Lists various international compliance standards for digital devices, including FCC, CE, and UL.

Legal Notices and Copyright

Includes legal notices, FCC information, trademarks, and copyright details for the product documentation.

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