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... of this card. Doing so may appear in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in...
... of this card. Doing so may appear in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in...
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Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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...that your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, ...static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your card....
...that your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, ...static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your card....
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...;SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard ...
...;SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard ...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. 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 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. ...
Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. ...
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Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Save the settings.
Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Save the settings.
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... MINUS. Software Installation BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. Show GPU...
... MINUS. Software Installation BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. Show GPU...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC ... 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 product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC ... 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 product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an...
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3.3. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 -
3.3. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 -
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... memory to increase 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 these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are...
... memory to increase 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 these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow 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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... Up Multiple Displays page. Select 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop...
... Up Multiple Displays page. Select 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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 will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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 will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games.
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...the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. If you are plugged...install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your...
...the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. If you are plugged...install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in , and by disposing 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 ...
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in , and by disposing 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 ...