Nvidia Geforce 8400Gs Users Manual
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NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
Quick User Guide

Contents
1. Connecting one or more monitors ................................................................................................. 1
2. Connecting analogue TV ............................................................................................................... 2
3. Managing multiple monitors / TV ................................................................................................... 3
4. Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................................... 6

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1. Connecting one or more monitors
DVI-DVI Cable
(Included with the monitor
or optional)
PC Connector Monitor Connector
Cable
DVI
VGA-VGA Cable
(Included with the monitor
or optional)
DVI-VGA
Adaptor
(optional)
VGA

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2. Connecting analogue TV
S-Video Cable
(optional)
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HDTV Splitter - Cable
(optional)
Component-
Video
CVBS
S-Video
PC Connector Monitor Connector
Cable
S-Video

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3. Managing multiple monitors / TV
The following steps will help you to mange multiple monitors or TV connected to your PC.
1. Move the mouse cursor onto the desktop and do a right click. The following window will open up:
2. Select the NVIDIA Control Panel. The following window will open up:
3. Select Set up multiple monitors.

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4. In the following window you can select between the same content on both displays (Clone) -> 1
or independent content to two displays (Dualview) -> 2 by using the extended desktop:
5. Select the second monitor / TV:
6. Did you decide for independent content on two displays (Dualview) -> 2 (see above) you need to
decide in the following dialogue box which monitor/TV will be the primary display.
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2

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7. Confirm your inputs with Apply.
8. Confirm your inputs again with Yes.

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4. Troubleshooting Tips
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer for more
advanced troubleshooting information.
• Check that the card is seated properly in the slot.
• Ensure that display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.
• Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
• If necessary, disable any build-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information,
consult your computer's manual.
• Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the
VGA driver.
• For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows®-Help or contact our
support centre.