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... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of GBT. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of GBT. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. 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. Shipping and handling may cause...
... an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. 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. Shipping and handling may cause...
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... 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 - Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Step...
... 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 - Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Step...
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...: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
...: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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...
... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...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: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set...
...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: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set...
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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. 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. 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 - 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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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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 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 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. By clicking...
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 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 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. By clicking...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 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...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 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...
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Software Installation 3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
Software Installation 3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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 - 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage...
mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage...
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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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Software Installation To change the orientation of your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop to check if your system is useful if you 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...
Software Installation To change the orientation of your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop to check if your system is useful if you 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...
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Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one...
Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one...
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... monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated...
... monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated...
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... experience problems. Contact your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, disable...
... experience problems. Contact your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, disable...
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...recycled in this product must be taken to meet RoHS requirement. Troubleshooting Tips Also note that the information in your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in this document is subject to change without our ...GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of with your "end of life" product, you need...