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... is prohibited. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
... is prohibited. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
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Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1.
Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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... metal object, such as the anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the...1. To protect them against damage from the system. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on ...
... metal object, such as the anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the...1. To protect them against damage from the system. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on ...
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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 ...PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example...
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 ...PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted.
... setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted.
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Save the settings. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Return to save the recorded files.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Save the settings. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Return to save the recorded files.
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... represents MINUS. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BASE CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is...
... represents MINUS. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BASE CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Return to PROFILES page. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - or by clicking on one of the 9 squares.
The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - or by clicking on one of the 9 squares.
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... 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, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an... updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown...
... 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, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an... updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown...
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
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... use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and 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 utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games...
... use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and 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 utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games...
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... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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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... 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...
... 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...
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...) that are connected to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span...
...) that are connected to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span...
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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 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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...PCI Express x16 slot. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Ensure that the display cable is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or...settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your computer manufacturer. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and ...
...PCI Express x16 slot. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Ensure that the display cable is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or...settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your computer manufacturer. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and ...
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... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills...
... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills...