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...® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless...
...® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Appendix...22 5.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Appendix...22 5.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2.
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Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1. Windows® 7 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1. Windows® 7 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
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... Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static...
... Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static...
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.... Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to install your computer, you have prepared your graphics card. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Connect...
.... Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to install your computer, you have prepared your graphics card. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Connect...
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... are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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.... (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
.... (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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.
Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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.
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. BIOS Setting: User can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Software Installation Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. BIOS Setting: User can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Software Installation Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2. 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2. 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - 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.
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - 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.
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... to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. 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 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all...
... to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. 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 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all...
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...Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 15 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing...
...Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 15 - Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing...
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... rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. These changes will not affect any video playback.
... rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. These changes will not affect any video playback.
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... other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors 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 desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Select your computer. Software Installation
... other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors 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 desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Select your computer. Software Installation
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Software Installation The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games 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 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 -
Software Installation The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games 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 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 -
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... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can choose to monitor your changes. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as...
... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can choose to monitor your changes. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as...
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... monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting...
... monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting...
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...addition to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be used equipment ...document is no longer useful to you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Instead, the device should not be taken to your effort. For more information about where you , "take it is on the product or on how you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling. If you need...product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to the waste collection centers...