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... home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained...
... home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...22 5.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...22 5.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction Windows® Vista - 1. Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1.
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction Windows® Vista - 1. Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1.
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... to your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be done on your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. To protect them against ...graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Use...
... to your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be done on your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. To protect them against ...graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Use...
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... firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
... firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
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.../three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express...
.../three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express...
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... installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen...
... installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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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 set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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 set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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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. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User 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. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Software Installation
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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 click the item to change the resolution. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 click the item to change the resolution. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Installation The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Installation The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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.... Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor-
.... Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor-
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Software Installation 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
Software Installation 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. 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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... any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This is HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This is HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Select your computer. Software Installation...
... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Select your computer. Software Installation...
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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 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 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 The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses.
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... and video color settings for video content on supported features. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. You can choose to those for analog for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video...
... and video color settings for video content on supported features. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. You can choose to those for analog for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video...
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... to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or...
... to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or...
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... will help you can drop off your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to the waste collection centers for details of properly. The separate collection...GIGABYTE will be taken to change without our written permission, and the contents there of life" product, you purchased the product for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used...