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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only...
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SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1.
SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1.
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...Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED....installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Expansion cards...
...Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED....installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Expansion cards...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Step 3. Hardware Installation Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.1. Step 1. Step 2. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Step 3. Hardware Installation Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.1. Step 1. Step 2. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
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... match what you must install DirectX first. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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 optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3.
... match what you must install DirectX first. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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 optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3.
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The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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...Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just...
...Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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... an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version...
... an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version...
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
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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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. 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 NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. 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 NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game...
... and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 fl...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 fl...
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... inverted modes. This is useful if you 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 the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page...
... inverted modes. This is useful if you 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 the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page...
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... You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you...
... You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you...
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... test images to those for analog for optimal viewing. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. 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 updated information on your display. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes...
... test images to those for analog for optimal viewing. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. 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 updated information on your display. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes...
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... driver for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
... driver for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
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... your household waste disposal service or where you , "take it is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in a manner that... all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of life" product. Instead, the device should not be disposed of printing. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must ...
... your household waste disposal service or where you , "take it is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in a manner that... all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for activation of life" product. Instead, the device should not be disposed of printing. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must ...