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... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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SLI Technology 4 3. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Appendix 14 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2.
SLI Technology 4 3. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Appendix 14 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2.
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Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 10 - Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1. Windows® 8 -
Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 10 - Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1. Windows® 8 -
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... your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated... computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ☛...
... your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated... computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ☛...
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... on your card, remember to connect the power cable to install your computer. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to the card and the display. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Step 2. Hardware Installation Now...
... on your card, remember to connect the power cable to install your computer. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to the card and the display. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Step 2. Hardware Installation Now...
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...) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4 2.1. The picture below shows that provides two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards...
...) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4 2.1. The picture below shows that provides two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards...
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... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on the right. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on the right. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
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Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. And then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. And then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
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Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
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Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
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Click DEFAULT to return to each model. Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10
Click DEFAULT to return to each model. Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10
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ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
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Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors;
Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors;
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... appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for...
... appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for...
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...national laws as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this text. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of properly. 14 GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our ... GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in your "end of life" product:...
...national laws as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this text. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of properly. 14 GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our ... GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in your "end of life" product:...
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... your product's user's manual and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛ When your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed...
... your product's user's manual and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛ When your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
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....giga-byte.kz You may go to enter the system. 18 GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology...
....giga-byte.kz You may go to enter the system. 18 GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology...