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... their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for any errors or omissions that may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only...
... their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for any errors or omissions that may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only...
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3.
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... precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
... precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor...
... the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor...
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... type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver -
... type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver -
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... Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
... Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
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.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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...
.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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...
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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. Return to PROFILES page.
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Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. 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.
Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. 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.
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
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... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By...
... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By...
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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. You can click the item to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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. You can click the item to change the resolution.
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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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
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Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
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... 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 - Tasks in the Display 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...
... 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 - Tasks in the Display 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...
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... useful if 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 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video...
... useful if 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 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video...
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... vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same 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 output...
... vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same 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 output...
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... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista...
... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista...
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... necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Make sure that the card is correct. Press on the graphics card being installed. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. If you install the graphics driver.
... necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Make sure that the card is correct. Press on the graphics card being installed. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. If you install the graphics driver.