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... to update the information contained herein. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... to update the information contained herein. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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...graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply... on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and...
...graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply... on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and...
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... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 3. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install...
... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 3. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install...
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... three graphics cards are required: - 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 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance...
... three graphics cards are required: - 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 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance...
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... below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation 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. 3. Step 2: Click the...
... below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation 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. 3. Step 2: Click the...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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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. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation
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. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation
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... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation...
... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while 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 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...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while 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 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...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2. 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.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2. 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.
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3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 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. 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. 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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... 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 and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings...
... 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 and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings...
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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 display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of ...
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 display. Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of ...
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... on your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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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...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position 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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) 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...
...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position 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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) 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...
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... with your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages...
... with your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages...
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... power. Ensure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... power. Ensure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...