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... any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications...
... any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1.
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... strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti... computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged...
... strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti... computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged...
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Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. then align your graphics card. Replace the screw 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 To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated...
Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. then align your graphics card. Replace the screw 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 To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated...
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...-B) NVIDIA 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) Two 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
...-B) NVIDIA 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) Two 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots...
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... the screen shot below. (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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Step...
... the screen shot below. (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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Step...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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.
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.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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...
.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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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POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation By clicking...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation By clicking...
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... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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You can move the slider to change the resolution. 3.2. You can click the item 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can move the slider to change the resolution. 3.2. You can click the item 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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 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. 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 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine 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...
...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine 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...
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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 flickering, or adjust ...
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 flickering, or adjust ...
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... on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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...
... on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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...
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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 of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
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 of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
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... the test images to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. Note: Support for updated information on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported...
... the test images to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. Note: Support for updated information on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported...
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... troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the card's display connector. For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the card's display connector. For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...