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... specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...22 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...22 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1.
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Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 - Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - 1. Windows® Vista - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System -
Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 - Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - 1. Windows® Vista - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System -
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... until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To protect...
... until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To protect...
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... 3. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor...
... 3. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor...
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... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the...
... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the...
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... your optical drive. 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 must install DirectX first. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you...
... your optical drive. 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 must install DirectX first. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Software Installation Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 -
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Software Installation Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 -
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... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you...
... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you...
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Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... the images on your desktop. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your system is HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback.
... the images on your desktop. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your system is HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback.
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... the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
... the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
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Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 - Software Installation
Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 - Software Installation
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... allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features.
... allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features.
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... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. For more advanced troubleshooting information. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. If you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look...
... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. For more advanced troubleshooting information. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. If you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look...
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...construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to a third party nor be disposed of life" product. Under the Directive, used for activation of properly. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time ... worldwide safety requirements. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you , "take it is on the product or on how you with other waste. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be ...
...construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to a third party nor be disposed of life" product. Under the Directive, used for activation of properly. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time ... worldwide safety requirements. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you , "take it is on the product or on how you with other waste. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be ...