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...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual...
...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual...
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Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
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... power supply. 2. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
... power supply. 2. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
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... 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card...
... 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card...
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... 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 - 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 connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card...
... 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 - 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 connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card...
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... 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.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in Windows...
... 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.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in Windows...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... be adjusted. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. 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 different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: Apply to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... be adjusted. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. 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 different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: Apply to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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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 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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 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.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. By clicking the item...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. By clicking the item...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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.
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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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.
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...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games 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...
...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games 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...
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... 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your...
... you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your...
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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) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. 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...
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) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. 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...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to 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 updated information on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to 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 updated information on your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and...
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... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is seated properly in the Windows Help...
... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is seated properly in the Windows Help...