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... owners. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... owners. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer. 1. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, 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 ...power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card...
... (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer. 1. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, 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 ...power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card...
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2.1. Step 2. 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 - 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
2.1. Step 2. 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 - 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
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... 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
... 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
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... sure your optical drive. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like...
... sure your optical drive. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. By...
...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. By...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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. 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.
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. 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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... 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- Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so...
... 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- Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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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... 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 desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to match the orientation of the images on your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation These changes...
... 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 desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to match the orientation of the images on your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation These changes...
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... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use 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 to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use 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 to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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... your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Video & Television Video and...
... your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Video & Television Video and...
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... color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Make sure that the display cable is correct. Press on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power...
... color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Make sure that the display cable is correct. Press on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power...